Is this true??? My bestie used to live in Durham now she’s in Nyc like me . She keeps saying I’ll feel at home in Durham. I’m definitely interested in checking out the housing, art scene etc. My mom is 80 and I’m looking for a good place to relocate that will suit both our needs!
@@TheMagickHourZ yes - Durham is more progressive and liberal than Raleigh. It is more diverse as well. The food in my opinion is top notch in both cities, but in Durham it has this comfortable feel to it. Raleigh feels a bit more pretentious, and while there are nice pockets everywhere, IMO Raleigh lacks the same sense of community that Durham has. I grew up in Raleigh and have lived/worked in Durham for the past 10 years.
I should also mention that Durham is a lot smaller than NYC. Don’t expect anything that grandiose. Where NYC might have 20 of one thing, we likely have 1. With that said, I would think of Durham as like a borough of New York.
My girlfriend and I plan to move to Raleigh by end of year. Lived there for a few months and worked at the RTP area. Also went to Culinary school there. Love Raleigh!
@@THEDOORIZCLOSED in all honesty, I would recommend looking at moving to west cary or morrisville. I live in West cary and is only 10 mins away from southpoint area while being in a much safer area
When I first moved to Raleigh with my family over 25 years ago from the West Coast, I quickly learned "unofficial town mottoes". Durham: "Reach for the sky.....". Pretty accurate. Raleigh: "What do you wanna do today? "I dunno; what do YOU want to do today?" :)
Durham is a much different place than it was 25 years ago. And I guess you are saying Raleigh is boring... there is definitely not a lot of nightlife. But there are tons of outdoor activities, parks, boating, hiking, museums, classes to take, and there is almost always some kind of festival going on (pre/post Covid). If you need to be entertained, you may find Raleigh boring. But if you can enjoy the incredible resources and make your own entertainment, Raleigh is a great place to live.
Can someone share nice neighborhoods in Durham to move to? Half of people say Durham is violent and dangerous while the other half say it’s nice/up-and-coming. I’m planning to move in the next six months as a single woman and want to live in a safe area. Thanks!
Good areas of Durham: South Durham (more like Suburbia, but great for families and access to malls and multiple stores). In Downtown (if you like the older feel/city feel): Lakewood, Duke Park, Forest Hills, Hope Valley Farms, Trinity Park, Old West Durham. Anywhere bordering Chapel Hill is pretty nice. East Durham is a bit more crime-ridden, but it’s up and coming.
I reside in North/West Durham, right at the Orange county line, and Eno River State park.I have never had any trouble, even leaving my cars unlocked. No problems at all.80% or more of Crime is East Durham. I feel safe in all other areas night or day, and being a retired Criminal Defense Attorney, I know quite a bit about crime. Just saying.
I really enjoy your content and how informative your videos are along with your energy. Great job, keep it up! Just for the record, these are the most recent population figures for 2020. Durham: 2020 population of 282,737, it is the 4th largest city in North Carolina (after Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro) and the 74th largest city in the United States. Spanning over 113 sq. mi., Durham has a population density of 2,519 people per square mile. Source: World Population Review > us-cities Raleigh: 2020 population of 481,958, it is the 2nd largest city in North Carolina (after Charlotte) and the 41st city in the United States. Spanning over 147 sq. mi., Raleigh has a population density of 3,304 people per square mile. Source: World Population Review > us-cities
I’m looking for a quiet area… I live in Texas now and it’s becoming California over here and I left California and New York lol. I’m single, no kids… and I’m looking for a quiet place to live. I don’t want to be too close to my neighbors and it seems like all these apartments and homes are so close to one another. I don’t need that much closeness. I’m young but I’m sensitive to noise and need to be near people who know how to go to sleep. They won’t let me live in an active community because I’m not 55 yet 😐😁🤦🏽♀️
I live in Durham and like both cities however on the transportation side I just cannot understand how Raleigh doesn't have easy access to its downtown.almost every major city has that.You have to get off a highway and travel to get there.....Durham has the Durham freeway connecting off I 85,15501..I 40 that puts you right downtown ...Charlotte, Atlanta etc have the same..in my opinion each city has its own identity but I do love the comparison
Yeah you do have to go around the south side to get into the city easily. It's pretty easy coming in from 440 south. But from the north you have to go through a decent amount of the city to get into downtown. But then, it's a really small city.
You must have been reading my mind!! I am doing a live interview with a friend who lives in Savannah this week...Tuesday at 12:00 EST! You can get a reminder here. ruclips.net/video/nOAqdBZI828/видео.html
Serious questio tho, are there lions and bears in the parks? Cuz I knownNC has that kind of wildlife. Im from VA. Are the parks safe in NC? And alot of natives say Durham is violent. I wanted to move there but…Im not trying to move into the hood LOL
There are no lions or bears in the parks. We don’t really see those kinds of wildlife outside of the mountains! And even there mountain lions aren’t usually spotted although every once in a while someone has some blurry picture of one…more like an urban legend though! 😂
@@EllenPitts hmmm ok. Yeah i still plan to move there in a year or two hopefully. Thanks for helping! I really like all this information so I plan my activities when I move there
Oh I thought I responded to this! I actually did another video about durham where I mentioned the carolina theatre. :) ruclips.net/video/d5lwzVGaCeY/видео.html
@@ronaldbryant7710 I mean its self explanatory. Raleigh is where it's at for job opportunities. Although Greensboro is not a bad look either. It's cheaper than RDU though. Greensboro is still a big city
@@ronaldbryant7710 We lived in Greensboro for 20 years and moved to Holly Springs (south of Raleigh) two years ago. We absolutely loved living in Greensboro, and we made lifelong friends there. The cost of living is less in Greensboro and there is absolutely everything there (great restaurants, shops, cultural events, parks…). I do not feel like there is more in the Raleigh area. The one thing is that there is a lot of people from NY coming to Wake county. Most of the people in our neighborhood are from up north, and people here come and go, and do not stay. When we lived in Greensboro, almost everybody we knew was from the Greensboro area and wanted to stay there. On the plus side, schools are better in Wake county.
I'm outside of Raleigh, there's NO WAY I'd move to Durham. There are shootings and gang violence every day in the news about Durham. I dated a woman who lived in Durham, I heard gunshots constantly when I was at her house.
Looking to relocate back to our college area from the Conn/NY/NJ areas Looking at Sandford, to Wake to Mebane. We like neighbors but want to be able to get to a city easily....we also want a little peace and quiet in our home. Any suggestions between the Durham vs. Raleigh....and smaller towns? We also Definitely need diversity.
I would need more information before I could give any advice. Can you send me an email at epitts@harmonyrealtync.com and we can schedule an appointment to discuss your situation?
We are looking to relocate from Florida to NC. We have 3 young children so school district and family friendly neighborhood is important but want to stay within the 300,000 price range. Do you have any ideas of neighborhoods ? Can we connect ? Thanks for all of your informative videos
@Massiel Decamps I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!! Please send me an email and we can schedule an appointment to discuss your needs! epitts@harmonyrealtync.com I'm looking forward to speaking with you!
Hi, my husband and I (gay couple) are thinking of moving in Durham. I'm mexican, how is Durham in terms of racism against latinos? Is Durham gay friendly? As a Mexican with a marketing degree, can I get a good job on Durham? I've never been in usa but my husband is thinking about this city, just checking what he has in mind for us
I am not gay or Mexican so I can't give you a first hand experience, but I will say that Durham is very accepting and I would be surprised if you would have problems there. Regarding marketing, I think our job market is pretty good here. But there are also a lot of people moving here so It is kind of competitive as well. If you do decide to move, I am glad to refer you to a gay agent on my team, if that is helpful to you! Just let me know!
I can tell you that Durham is a sanctuary city. We’ve protected those in the Latino community often. We are also very LGBTQ friendly. Durham more so than Raleigh is progressive. For example, 70%+ vote liberally. Raleigh is about 50/50. Also this video represents the vibe of Durham pretty well IMO: ruclips.net/video/J2Y0u8KAvAw/видео.html
I'm originally from Detroit, MI currently in South Bend, IN. Considering a move to Raleigh. I don't want the huge city feel and all that comes with like Detroit but want more diversity in culture and social life which South Bend does not offer. I'm 40 years old, single, no kids, work in government, and love a new adventure. Could Raleigh be a good fit? My biggest concern is housing costs. Help me understand how Raleigh can be considered affordable and one of the best places to live with housing costs as they are? In South Bend I own my home a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1950's built with a basement that I bought for $88K in 2015. How do I wrap my head around going from a mortgage of under $700 to a 1 bedroom apartment over $1,000?! Understanding the situation in small town Indiana is different just like renting vs. buying is usually more as well?
I think you would really like Raleigh, but our affordability is relative. Compared to other large cities like NY, LA, Boston, etc. it is very cheap here. But we are definitely more expensive than some other places. Our median home price is well over $300k. You couldn't even find a piece of land without a house in Raleigh for $88,000.
@@EllenPitts That's what scares me! I've gotten so accustomed to my lifestyle on my current income which likely wouldn't change much just because I relocate. But I don't want to risk being unhappy just because I'm scared of the change recognizing that finances are a very important consideration for anyone. How do people do it?!
@@deandrakirkwood8319 I totally understand your fear!! It is such a hard decision to uproot your life, sometimes leaving family and friends behind to take a big risk with a relocation....there is no perfect place. There will always be things we give up to get some better things. And sometimes we don't make the right decision. But we just have to trust our instincts and be willing to take some risks...some pan out and some don't. But we always learn, adjust our sails a little and keep going. Many of the new videos I will be doing are going to be focusing on this idea... because I don't think you are the only person feeling this way. I'll be talking to people who have made big moves, how it changed their lives...the good and the bad. Everyone's situation is different but I think these stories will help people find the things that relate to them and make better decisions for their own lives.
Raleigh, Durham, or any of the numerous surrounding communities will likely appeal to you. I’ve lived in this area for over 35 years and have seen it grow and evolve in many positive ways. You’ll find this area to be very welcoming and diverse.
My editor says the image was in the wrong folder. It was an error. You’d be amazed at how much work goes into these videos. And we release them every week so we’re always working quickly to get them published. Sometimes errors happen.
@@BullDog-fj4oj The video was about Raleigh not Charlotte. Petty jealousy is the only reason I see for that slip. Dont worry Raleigh, you'll grow up some day. Hahaha
@@TheTlewis3074 i like Charlotte better. Im a big city guy. Moved here from Phili. Charlotte crime is low compared to phili. My girl wants a small town though.
Durham is NOTHING like Chicago! Like not even close! Durham does not have pockets of super high crime like parts of Chicago has. All cities have some crime of course but Durham is nowhere close to the big cities crime rates.
Sorry! I’ve gotten better in later videos. You can adjust the speed on RUclips if you need to. If you’re on your phone, click on the gear icon on the top right and select playback speed. Hope that helps!! Give me a call if I can help with anything else or with your home search. :) 919-725-1885
Dude. I told you where I got my stats from. And they change every single day so it’s not even possible to get an exact number. If you don’t like the videos, nobody is making you watch them. And hey, if you think you can do it better have at it!!
@@EllenPitts I think you like Charlotte skyscraper better than Raleigh. I subscribe so your video pop up about Raleigh. But if you want me to stop sharing your video to other people that like Raleigh I can stop doing that.😅 I go through that status too.
![People Hate Raleigh [This is Why]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/CmKD8xnAtME/mqdefault.jpg)
Please be advised that property values are at the time the video was made. Man they are climbing quickly!!
Hi Ellen - What are the stats now as we approach 2022? Do you have updated information? :)
Durham is artistic, diverse and a lot of New Yorkers feel home here
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Is this true??? My bestie used to live in Durham now she’s in Nyc like me . She keeps saying I’ll feel at home in Durham. I’m definitely interested in checking out the housing, art scene etc. My mom is 80 and I’m looking for a good place to relocate that will suit both our needs!
@@TheMagickHourZ yes - Durham is more progressive and liberal than Raleigh. It is more diverse as well. The food in my opinion is top notch in both cities, but in Durham it has this comfortable feel to it. Raleigh feels a bit more pretentious, and while there are nice pockets everywhere, IMO Raleigh lacks the same sense of community that Durham has. I grew up in Raleigh and have lived/worked in Durham for the past 10 years.
I should also mention that Durham is a lot smaller than NYC. Don’t expect anything that grandiose. Where NYC might have 20 of one thing, we likely have 1. With that said, I would think of Durham as like a borough of New York.
Don't let the NY liberals ruin that city.
Myself and my husband are applying for jobs currently in the Triangle. This was very helpful thank you!
You're welcome! Let me know if you need help when you get here!
@@EllenPitts hi there! So I did find a great job in the Triangle! Will be there next week 😁 I will reach out to you via your website cheers!
@@BlackBerri83 so exciting!! :-D
Thanks a lot for your videos. Yes, please more on greenways, bike, and hiking trails.
Will do!! Thanks for watching!!
Excellent presentation and packed with some really valuable information. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it!!
My fiancé and I are moving to the area in the next few weeks we have enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot from them.
Let me know if I can do anything to help when you get here! epitts@harmonyrealtync.com
Same!!!! My family is moving in July and this is so helpful! Thank you!
Let me know if I can help! epitts@harmonyrealtync.com
My girlfriend and I plan to move to Raleigh by end of year. Lived there for a few months and worked at the RTP area. Also went to Culinary school there. Love Raleigh!
Let me know if I can help with anything!!
I am moving to Durham in summer and this is amazing! Thank you for all the insight
So glad it was helpful!!
@@aprattswain really close to signing my lease in Morrisville
@@natalieriv28 Morrisville is a great place....You will not be disappointed
@@gbb82 south Durham? So thats the safe area. I heard ab a place called Southpoint. Is that a safe area?
@@THEDOORIZCLOSED in all honesty, I would recommend looking at moving to west cary or morrisville. I live in West cary and is only 10 mins away from southpoint area while being in a much safer area
When I first moved to Raleigh with my family over 25 years ago from the West Coast, I quickly learned "unofficial town mottoes". Durham: "Reach for the sky.....". Pretty accurate. Raleigh: "What do you wanna do today? "I dunno; what do YOU want to do today?" :)
Durham is a much different place than it was 25 years ago. And I guess you are saying Raleigh is boring... there is definitely not a lot of nightlife. But there are tons of outdoor activities, parks, boating, hiking, museums, classes to take, and there is almost always some kind of festival going on (pre/post Covid). If you need to be entertained, you may find Raleigh boring. But if you can enjoy the incredible resources and make your own entertainment, Raleigh is a great place to live.
@@EllenPitts Posted with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Ellen. Love the area.
Haha, oh okay!! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!! 😃
We want video's about parks and greenways!
Lol! Okay!!
Can someone share nice neighborhoods in Durham to move to? Half of people say Durham is violent and dangerous while the other half say it’s nice/up-and-coming. I’m planning to move in the next six months as a single woman and want to live in a safe area. Thanks!
Right!!!! Like i was recommended to move to durham but everyone online says its scary and violent as hell.
Good areas of Durham: South Durham (more like Suburbia, but great for families and access to malls and multiple stores). In Downtown (if you like the older feel/city feel): Lakewood, Duke Park, Forest Hills, Hope Valley Farms, Trinity Park, Old West Durham. Anywhere bordering Chapel Hill is pretty nice. East Durham is a bit more crime-ridden, but it’s up and coming.
I reside in North/West Durham, right at the Orange county line, and Eno River State park.I have never had any trouble, even leaving my cars unlocked. No problems at all.80% or more of Crime is East Durham. I feel safe in all other areas night or day, and being a retired Criminal Defense Attorney, I know quite a bit about crime. Just saying.
I really enjoy your content and how informative your videos are along with your energy. Great job, keep it up! Just for the record, these are the most recent population figures for 2020.
Durham: 2020 population of 282,737, it is the 4th largest city in North Carolina (after Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro) and the 74th largest city in the United States. Spanning over 113 sq. mi., Durham has a population density of 2,519 people per square mile. Source: World Population Review > us-cities
Raleigh: 2020 population of 481,958, it is the 2nd largest city in North Carolina (after Charlotte) and the 41st city in the United States. Spanning over 147 sq. mi., Raleigh has a population density of 3,304 people per square mile. Source: World Population Review > us-cities
I’m glad there are people like you in this world! Thank you for sharing!! 😊
"I keep hearing fireworks in the middle of the night." Lol
Would love to see more video comparison between Charlotte and Raleigh for a young professional. :)
I would be glad to do that! Is there anything in particular that you would like me to compare?
Amazing video. When we're ready to move there, we're not buying unless you can be our agent.
I would be honored to help you!
I’m looking for a quiet area… I live in Texas now and it’s becoming California over here and I left California and New York lol. I’m single, no kids… and I’m looking for a quiet place to live. I don’t want to be too close to my neighbors and it seems like all these apartments and homes are so close to one another.
I don’t need that much closeness. I’m young but I’m sensitive to noise and need to be near people who know how to go to sleep. They won’t let me live in an active community because I’m not 55 yet 😐😁🤦🏽♀️
You should come visit Raleigh! It might be perfect for you!
Raleigh has a population of around 474,000. Durham is about 278,000
This is a really great interesting video! Thank you. Looking forward to more
Definitely check out the playlists! There are tons! Is there anything specific you are looking for?
@@EllenPitts We are thinking of relocating to Durham / Raleigh. Will definitely contact you when we have a plan.
I’m glad to help when you’re ready!
Thank you for your insights.
Glad you nejoyed it!
I live in Durham and like both cities however on the transportation side I just cannot understand how Raleigh doesn't have easy access to its downtown.almost every major city has that.You have to get off a highway and travel to get there.....Durham has the Durham freeway connecting off I 85,15501..I 40 that puts you right downtown ...Charlotte, Atlanta etc have the same..in my opinion each city has its own identity but I do love the comparison
Yeah you do have to go around the south side to get into the city easily. It's pretty easy coming in from 440 south. But from the north you have to go through a decent amount of the city to get into downtown. But then, it's a really small city.
Great info! Thanks for posting this!
Glad it was helpful!
Have you ever compared Raleigh to Savannah, GA?
You must have been reading my mind!! I am doing a live interview with a friend who lives in Savannah this week...Tuesday at 12:00 EST! You can get a reminder here. ruclips.net/video/nOAqdBZI828/видео.html
Great video, Ellen. Raleigh FTW!
The best!
Hi, that's a cool video. Cheers! Could you tell about cost of living in Durham? Average monthly expense for a single person? TIA.
Glad it was helpful! I like bestplaces.net for information like that www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/city/north_carolina/durham
Serious questio tho, are there lions and bears in the parks? Cuz I knownNC has that kind of wildlife. Im from VA. Are the parks safe in NC? And alot of natives say Durham is violent. I wanted to move there but…Im not trying to move into the hood LOL
There are no lions or bears in the parks. We don’t really see those kinds of wildlife outside of the mountains! And even there mountain lions aren’t usually spotted although every once in a while someone has some blurry picture of one…more like an urban legend though! 😂
And Durham has no more crime than similar sized cities. :)
@@EllenPitts hmmm ok. Yeah i still plan to move there in a year or two hopefully. Thanks for helping! I really like all this information so I plan my activities when I move there
@@THEDOORIZCLOSED glad to help!
I thought you did a great and fair job. However, you did forget Durham's Carolina Theater
Oh I thought I responded to this! I actually did another video about durham where I mentioned the carolina theatre. :) ruclips.net/video/d5lwzVGaCeY/видео.html
Do you help with finding rentals? My family plans to move to the area at the end of summer and want to explore a bit before purchasing a home.
Please call me this morning! 919-725-1885 😃
Can you compare Raleigh and Greensboro at your earliest convenience?
Hi, Ronald! Actually both Winston Salem and Greensboro are my list to compare! Stay tuned!
I am planning on moving to either Greensboro or Raleigh and that is why I wanted the comparison. Thank you!!
@@ronaldbryant7710 I mean its self explanatory. Raleigh is where it's at for job opportunities. Although Greensboro is not a bad look either. It's cheaper than RDU though. Greensboro is still a big city
@@ronaldbryant7710 We lived in Greensboro for 20 years and moved to Holly Springs (south of Raleigh) two years ago. We absolutely loved living in Greensboro, and we made lifelong friends there. The cost of living is less in Greensboro and there is absolutely everything there (great restaurants, shops, cultural events, parks…). I do not feel like there is more in the Raleigh area. The one thing is that there is a lot of people from NY coming to Wake county. Most of the people in our neighborhood are from up north, and people here come and go, and do not stay. When we lived in Greensboro, almost everybody we knew was from the Greensboro area and wanted to stay there. On the plus side, schools are better in Wake county.
And I did do a video comparison!! Here you go!!
ruclips.net/video/sBN6ZUOyivg/видео.html
I'm outside of Raleigh, there's NO WAY I'd move to Durham. There are shootings and gang violence every day in the news about Durham. I dated a woman who lived in Durham, I heard gunshots constantly when I was at her house.
Durham born and raised, I hear gunshots every night, but you get used to it after a while.
You forgot the Carolina Theater in Durham
That will make it into the next one! Thanks for the reminder!
Thank you 🤝💛
You're welcome! 👍
In my opinion, Chapel Hill is the best part of the Triangle by far. Also, the schools in Durham and Wake County are terrible.
Many people move to Wake County specifically for our schools. And they rank pretty high statewide.
Who told you that
Looking to relocate back to our college area from the Conn/NY/NJ areas
Looking at Sandford, to Wake to Mebane. We like neighbors but want to be able to get to a city easily....we also want a little peace and quiet in our home.
Any suggestions between the Durham vs. Raleigh....and smaller towns?
We also Definitely need diversity.
I would need more information before I could give any advice. Can you send me an email at epitts@harmonyrealtync.com and we can schedule an appointment to discuss your situation?
We are looking to relocate from Florida to NC. We have 3 young children so school district and family friendly neighborhood is important but want to stay within the 300,000 price range. Do you have any ideas of neighborhoods ? Can we connect ? Thanks for all of your informative videos
@Massiel Decamps I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!! Please send me an email and we can schedule an appointment to discuss your needs! epitts@harmonyrealtync.com I'm looking forward to speaking with you!
Cisco Systems in RTP is actually in Wake County, not Durham County.
Thanks! Do you think that would make a difference in whether someone chose to work there?
Hi, my husband and I (gay couple) are thinking of moving in Durham. I'm mexican, how is Durham in terms of racism against latinos?
Is Durham gay friendly?
As a Mexican with a marketing degree, can I get a good job on Durham?
I've never been in usa but my husband is thinking about this city, just checking what he has in mind for us
I am not gay or Mexican so I can't give you a first hand experience, but I will say that Durham is very accepting and I would be surprised if you would have problems there. Regarding marketing, I think our job market is pretty good here. But there are also a lot of people moving here so It is kind of competitive as well. If you do decide to move, I am glad to refer you to a gay agent on my team, if that is helpful to you! Just let me know!
Try ATL or Cali you will feel more comfortable there
I can tell you that Durham is a sanctuary city. We’ve protected those in the Latino community often. We are also very LGBTQ friendly. Durham more so than Raleigh is progressive. For example, 70%+ vote liberally. Raleigh is about 50/50. Also this video represents the vibe of Durham pretty well IMO: ruclips.net/video/J2Y0u8KAvAw/видео.html
Love your video's
Aw, thanks!!
How does Chapel Hill compare?
Here is one where I talk about chapel hill: ruclips.net/video/KaGtE6cme3I/видео.html
Raleigh and Durham is high as a mug compared to how it was.
I'm originally from Detroit, MI currently in South Bend, IN. Considering a move to Raleigh. I don't want the huge city feel and all that comes with like Detroit but want more diversity in culture and social life which South Bend does not offer. I'm 40 years old, single, no kids, work in government, and love a new adventure. Could Raleigh be a good fit? My biggest concern is housing costs. Help me understand how Raleigh can be considered affordable and one of the best places to live with housing costs as they are? In South Bend I own my home a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1950's built with a basement that I bought for $88K in 2015. How do I wrap my head around going from a mortgage of under $700 to a 1 bedroom apartment over $1,000?! Understanding the situation in small town Indiana is different just like renting vs. buying is usually more as well?
I think you would really like Raleigh, but our affordability is relative. Compared to other large cities like NY, LA, Boston, etc. it is very cheap here. But we are definitely more expensive than some other places. Our median home price is well over $300k. You couldn't even find a piece of land without a house in Raleigh for $88,000.
@@EllenPitts That's what scares me! I've gotten so accustomed to my lifestyle on my current income which likely wouldn't change much just because I relocate. But I don't want to risk being unhappy just because I'm scared of the change recognizing that finances are a very important consideration for anyone. How do people do it?!
@@deandrakirkwood8319 I totally understand your fear!! It is such a hard decision to uproot your life, sometimes leaving family and friends behind to take a big risk with a relocation....there is no perfect place. There will always be things we give up to get some better things. And sometimes we don't make the right decision. But we just have to trust our instincts and be willing to take some risks...some pan out and some don't. But we always learn, adjust our sails a little and keep going.
Many of the new videos I will be doing are going to be focusing on this idea... because I don't think you are the only person feeling this way. I'll be talking to people who have made big moves, how it changed their lives...the good and the bad. Everyone's situation is different but I think these stories will help people find the things that relate to them and make better decisions for their own lives.
Raleigh, Durham, or any of the numerous surrounding communities will likely appeal to you. I’ve lived in this area for over 35 years and have seen it grow and evolve in many positive ways. You’ll find this area to be very welcoming and diverse.
Durham is lovely
Visit soon😀
Enjoy your trip!
its near beach ?
The closest beach is about 2 hours away.
Why was the Charlotte backdrop used when talking about crime?
My editor says the image was in the wrong folder. It was an error. You’d be amazed at how much work goes into these videos. And we release them every week so we’re always working quickly to get them published. Sometimes errors happen.
Charlotte's crime stats are alot higher then Raleigh.
@@BullDog-fj4oj The video was about Raleigh not Charlotte. Petty jealousy is the only reason I see for that slip. Dont worry Raleigh, you'll grow up some day. Hahaha
@@TheTlewis3074 i like Charlotte better. Im a big city guy. Moved here from Phili. Charlotte crime is low compared to phili. My girl wants a small town though.
NIGHTMARE !!!!!!!!! Crooked cops in durham !!!!
Durham is a good city coming from Chicago Durham is not ghetto go to Chicago then hit me up lol
Durham is THE BEST ! ! !
What is your favorite thing about Durham?
@@EllenPitts That’s were I was born so it’s my house.
Durham is a little Chicago with all its crime!
Durham is NOTHING like Chicago! Like not even close! Durham does not have pockets of super high crime like parts of Chicago has. All cities have some crime of course but Durham is nowhere close to the big cities crime rates.
@@EllenPitts yes but it seems like every day we hear about a shooting taking place in Durham.
Maybe so but in Chicago it’s 100x as bad. At least in certain areas
@@EllenPitts I still wouldn’t want to live in Durham with the crime rate there. Maybe not as bad as Chicago, but still bad!!!
Informative but you’re talking way too fast 😩
Sorry! I’ve gotten better in later videos. You can adjust the speed on RUclips if you need to. If you’re on your phone, click on the gear icon on the top right and select playback speed. Hope that helps!! Give me a call if I can help with anything else or with your home search. :) 919-725-1885
@@EllenPitts I didn’t know I could slow it down. Thanks! 😊
I told you Raleigh have over 474,000 people. Why are you showing the picture of Charlotte Skyline? It's supposed to be Raleigh versus Durham.
Dude. I told you where I got my stats from. And they change every single day so it’s not even possible to get an exact number. If you don’t like the videos, nobody is making you watch them. And hey, if you think you can do it better have at it!!
@@EllenPitts I think you like Charlotte skyscraper better than Raleigh. I subscribe so your video pop up about Raleigh. But if you want me to stop sharing your video to other people that like Raleigh I can stop doing that.😅 I go through that status too.
I don’t do the editing. My editor made a mistake.
@@EllenPitts I like your videos because you just explain it better.
I’m glad you like them! You can stop picking on me now! 😂