EP 11: 20 Reasons NOT to move to Raleigh

We’ve been singing Raleigh’s praises since 2004 and have often called it America’s best kept secret.  But, we KNOW it’s not for everyone. No place is perfect and we all have different values, priorities, likes and dislikes. So we thought we do a fun podcast episode sharing why you may not LOVE living in Raleigh and perhaps save you a disastrous decision by moving here if it does not check your non-negotiable lists on livability! WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: Not on the beach. If you come from Florida or California this might be disappointing but a quick look on the map will let you know that before you move! Not enough diversity in the food scene: Has exploded and continues to gain in prominence compared to other Southern foodie cities like Charleston, Nashville, and Atlanta. Humidity makes summers too uncomfortable. The Pollen is a Pain in the Sinuses! Hurricane season can feel a little intimidating. Bugs….mozzies…. and flying roaches Copperheads…..most common venomous snakes in North Carolina.  Not a ton of big tourist attractions in a smaller city Moves too slow in customer service. Definitely not New York style in Raleigh! Competitive real estate market  Too many trees. (Strangest complaint heard ever!!) Only 1 Pro sport team, but college sports is pretty good! No street lights Too much traffic lol….it’s all perspective!  (Stop moving here and it will ease off!!) Are you looking to buy or sell a home and are in needed of a real estate agent in the Raleigh area? As a Licensed Realtor and referral agent, I can save you the time and stress searching and vetting, and connect you to my team of trusted Realtor partners. Read more here, or click the link below Click here to get started RESOURCE LINKS 34 Reasons we love living in Raleigh How to spend a day at Wrightsville Beach 8 Fun Day Trips from Raleigh How to enjoy a Durham Bulls Baseball Game 43 Interesting Facts about Raleigh VIDEO PODCAST For those who may prefer watching a video of us podcasting, we filmed that for you too, which you’ll find on YouTube each week. Full show notes: https://thisisraleigh.com/live-in-raleigh/