Why 2010 is the Perfect Time to Relocate to Charlotte, NC!
January 2, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live, raise a family, work and play in the U.S. The “Queen City” is considered to be a hub for finance and technology and is also known for its educational and housing resources, culture, modest climate, beautiful parks, nightlife, sports and recreation.
Charlotte’s Employment Front
Charlotte is known for its strong workforce. There are numerous Fortune 500 and other major companies based in the Charlotte metropolitan area, including: Bank of America, Sonic Automotive, Nucor (steel producer), Duke Energy, Family Dollar, and SPX Corporation (industrial technology), and Goodrich Corporation, Time Warner Cable, Nascar, Continental Tire North America, Compass Group USA, LendingTree, Food Lion, the Carolina Beverage Corporation and others.
Influx of New Job Opportunities
In 2010 there will be an influx of new job opportunities coming to Charlotte. Just a few weeks ago, Governor Perdue announced that Electrolux, the Swedish appliance manufacturer, will be moving their American Headquarters to Charlotte, bringing over 700 new jobs along with them. It will be the largest headquarters relocation in Charlotte in the last 25 years (For information about Electrolux job opportunities, you can visit their website).
The following week, in a press conference held at Zenta Mortgage Services, Henry Hortenstine, CEO of Zenta announced that the company would be expanding their Charlotte offices and adding 1,002 Charlotte jobs to its workforce over the next five years. Zenta expects to hire 250 people in the first year (If you are interested in employment with Zenta, contact recruiter@zenta.com).
Charlotte’s Housing Market
Home prices in Charlotte are the lowest they’ve been in years, making it a great time to relocate to Charlotte, NC and buy a home. And thanks to the extended and expanded first-time home buyer’s tax credit, first time buyers can continue to get an $8,000 tax credit through the first part of 2010. The current real estate buyers market has also made it a great time to purchase investment real estate in Charlotte, NC.
Charlotte NC Real Estate, Investment and Relocation
If you are planning to relocate to Charlotte, NC, buy a home or purchase investment real estate in Charlotte NC, you need Leigh Brown on your team! Leigh is the leading realtor and relocation expert in the Charlotte Metro area.
Leigh has helped many Charlotte home buyers find the perfect home in the right neighborhood for their lifestyle and needs. She has also helped many new and seasoned investors make intelligent choices in investment real estate in the Charlotte metro area.
You can reach Leigh by filling out her online contact form or by calling her at (704) 688-5005 or toll free at (866) 440-7136.
Victoria Stankard is a freelance journalist, SEO copywriter and co-owner of Get Found Now, an online marketing and search engine optimization company. She and her husband, Michael Stankard, live in Tampa, Florida with their two children. Victoria writes for industry leaders who desire a strong Internet presence. If you would like Victoria to write for your current website/blog or create a dynamic, search engine friendly WordPress website/blog that will rank high in the search engines, email Victoria at: victoria (@) getfoundnow.com.
Leigh Brown, aka The Real Estate Diva, is a native of Concord NC in the Charlotte area. She grew up on a farm at the edge of Cabarrus County, still goes to the same church she grew up in (home of the world famous Mallard Creek Barbecue!), but has become a leader in area real estate through constant learning and continually upgrading technology to better serve buyer and seller clients. Leigh does indeed have a reputation as a barracuda-when it comes to protecting client interests. Her softer side is reserved for her husband and two kids who provide a constant source of joy-and entertainment
