Thinking about moving to North Carolina . . .

[moose65]

16. Of course, we'd love to have you here in NC!

I live in the mountains of NW NC, which has a mix of tourists, retirees, and university students. The housing situation here is ridiculous - it is impossible to find any decent rental properties. Most people who have extra property here have converted them to Airbnb to grab the all-important tourist dollars. Regular folks can't find places to rent. I am lucky that I bought my house in 2003.

Edenton is a beautiful little town. It has a nice waterfront area and the downtown seems quite vibrant. It is also not that far from the beaches of the Outer Banks. In fact, I pass by Edenton on my way home from the beach each year!

The northeastern part of the state is quite rural, though, and I'm not sure how the services would be. That would be worth checking out. Also, as many have noted, it is quite hot and humid in the summer, with those killer mosquitoes.

Since you already have friends there, maybe they can answer some of the questions that have been asked here. Good luck!