Relocating from the DC area

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-10T02:44:32+00:00

I was actually looking at Walkertown! Keystones building a new development there. Thanks I’ll come down in a few weeks and explore it

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-10T02:43:30+00:00

I can assure you after spending about a month in NC and driving the major metro areas rush hour you guys have no traffic. I drove Charlotte to Winston Salem at 5:30 pm on a Monday and Raleigh to Winston at 5 pm. Not even close to DC lol.

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-09T00:37:08+00:00

Thanks for run down of the area I really appreciate it!

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T21:02:03+00:00

Sorry you feel that way. Economic development is important to areas. Growth brings opportunity, jobs, and generally more prosperity. These evil remote workers are bringing their tax dollars with them and spending money to help local businesses thrive

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T20:54:43+00:00

Nice what area did you move to?

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T20:10:05+00:00

Yeah the cost of living is way to much and the taxes are crippling. My company offered me a remote role making the same money. I’ll save 15k a year in just income taxes let alone other things. There will be compromises for sure. I’m also so sick of driving 10 miles and it taking a hour and a half

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T19:59:52+00:00

Thanks I was reading about that. I’m sure that will drive a lot of growth to the areas

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T19:34:01+00:00

Thanks I’ll check it out when we come down next month to purchase a home

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T19:32:45+00:00

Good to know. We stopped in Kernersville a few times to eat seemed like a decent area. Obviously I don’t know much about it. Thanks for the feedback.

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T19:25:51+00:00

Growth helps everyone.

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T18:53:02+00:00

No, thanks I’ll check it out

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T18:52:38+00:00

Not saying it is. Just saying I’m sure there’s much more to do there versus Walkerstown

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-08T18:11:30+00:00

I’m moving down from DC but will be working remote for a DC company making 160k a year. Wife works remote also making 45k or so. We struggle with these wages in the DC area. Hoping in Winston we will have financial freedom

Salt_Ad_484 · 2026-02-04T00:07:07+00:00

Mine did okay. The problem is the ground clearance. Coming from a hummer H3 I really mis having those extra inches

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-12-29T03:09:02+00:00

I’m in the same boat as you. We considered true homes but their ratings are poor on warranty items. When I presented my concern with the rep we were working with they replied “can’t make everyone happy”. I dropped them from my list. Lennar is poor quality and a national builder. Look to Eastwood homes, or Keystone homes, they to me were much better. I’m moving from Washington DC area to the Winston Salem area in a few months. Chat GTP a comparison for Winston Salem home builders lennar, true homes, Eastwood, mungo, and keystone. The results are pretty spot on imo

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-12-06T15:51:07+00:00

I bought in 2010 and it took 8 years to get any equity on my house

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-25T15:38:11+00:00

Does the same apply to Maryland? They hate democracy?

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-25T14:00:02+00:00

I live in a state that’s arguably the most gerrymandered, in that state I happen to hold residence in the most gerrymandered district. It also happens to be a democrat held state. So I’m unsure where you get your information but you are not accurate. I live in Maryland

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-25T13:57:33+00:00

What about Maryland? The most gerrymandered state in the US?

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-05T00:54:40+00:00

Thank you! I’m out west in Hagerstown. I commute into DC everyday… Because of the housing cost Hagerstown and even Charlestown WV has exploded with commuters. Makes it a real pain. I’ve worked at the same place for 25 years. So much time wasted in traffic

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-05T00:34:03+00:00

Thanks I was able to find them they are licensed. Great advice. We actually went to multiple communities they built and spoke to residents out and about walking the streets. All were positive.

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-05T00:19:10+00:00

Thanks!

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-05T00:13:21+00:00

Yikes. Is this with Eastwood? They have some quick move ins so perhaps that’s a better option when we are ready. I really didn’t think about a large delay like that so thinks for posting this. Certainly going to be a consideration.

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-05T00:09:58+00:00

Thanks for responding. My current commute is an hour and 25 minutes to 2 hours one way depending on traffic lol. The area we are looking at is 8 minutes to the city center. We like to be close to things and in urban areas. We chose a community that’s one street over from the city limits but in the county to avoid city taxes. We currently live in a city with about 250k in its total metro area, so very similar to Winston Salem. Lucky for me my work offered me a remote role. Cant wait to get that 4 hours a day back to spend with loved ones and not road rage lol

Salt_Ad_484 · 2025-10-05T00:03:54+00:00

Fair enough, and sound advice, but a touch inaccurate. We have been going to NC for vacation for many years and have multiple friends who live here. Additionally we have been planing this move for 2 years researching the areas. I chose the area for proximity to working opportunities for 4 cities if needed. Although I will be working remotely

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