You may be too young to remember commercials from the 70s featuring the jingle, “I like calling North Carolina home.” The song was used in advertisements about the treasure that is North Carolina. From the sandy beaches to the majestic mountains and everything in between, North Carolina is trending, again, as one of the country’s most desirable destinations. And, Charlotte, in particular, is making many lists as one of the top 10 cities to watch.
Whether you are looking for a place to relocate for family or job opportunities, you probably are weighing the pros and cons of each every of the country you’re considering. If you have a family, most assuredly you’re looking at the quality of education, family activities offered, and general safety. If you’re young and single or married, nightlife and job opportunities and possibly universities to continue education would be on your short list of must-haves. There are many corners of the US that can offer options from New England to sunny California. For many access to every opportunity and life eventuality, that is going to mean life in a booming metropolis, like New York, Chicago or LA. But, beyond the glitz and glamour of the “big city,” is it really the best option for you?
Livability, a residential resource company, looked at more than 2,000 small- to mid-size cities in the US, with populations ranging from 20,000 to 350,000, to compile its ranking of the 20 best places to live in America. Month after month Realtor.com uses their data to determine the hottest markets in the U.S.—where home buyers and sellers are the most motivated and active. Where are the next red-hot places for real estate? Each of the markets on their list is in high demand, with 60% more listing page views than the U.S. overall and inventory that sells 16 days faster than the U.S. average. For the younger set, especially those with families, affordability emerges as key to growth, which favors the markets in the South and Midwest.
You’re in luck if you’re looking or already own in the Charlotte area. Realtor.com 2016 Housing Forecast, recently released, honed in on the top 10 up-and-coming metropolitan markets in the country.
Top 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2016
- Providence, RI
- St. Louis, MO
- San Diego, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- New Orleans, LA
- Memphis, TN
- Charlotte, NC
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Boston, MA
Now, ask yourselves, “Do I know any good realtors?” We’ll be waiting for your call!
