Ultimate Relocation Guide: Moving to Charlotte, NC in 2026 | Living In Charlotte

Thinking about moving to Charlotte, North Carolina? You’re in the right place!
In this Ultimate Relocation Guide, I break down everything you need to know before making the move from cost of living and housing prices to neighborhoods, schools, commute times, lifestyle, and what it’s really like to live in the Charlotte area.
Whether you’re relocating for work, family, retirement, or just a fresh start, this video will help you feel confident and prepared for your move.

🏡 In this video, we cover:
• Best areas and suburbs around Charlotte
• Average home prices and market trends
• School zones and family-friendly communities
• Commute times and transportation
• Local amenities, parks, and shopping
• Cost of living insights
• Pros and cons of living in Charlotte

👋 I’m Christen Ripoli a local Realtor helping families and individuals relocate to the Charlotte and Union County area. If you’re planning a move, I’d love to help you navigate the process from wherever you are.

📞☎️ CONTACT INFO ☎️📞
📞980.239.7872 (Believe it or not, I'll actually answer my phone!)
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🌟Links🌟
🟢 Top Schools In Charlotte video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXmnM...
🟢 Pros and Cons of living in Charlotte, NC -    • The REAL Pros & Cons of Living in Charlott...  
🟢 Charlotte Relocation Guide: https://bit.ly/relo-clt
🟢 Schedule a meeting: https://bit.ly/CR-calendly
🟢 Best places to work in Charlotte: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
🟢 Top High Schools in Charlotte Metro: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
🟢 Where to Eat in Charlotte: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
🟢 Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS): https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
🟢 Union County Favorites: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
🟢 Union County Public Schools: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
🟢https://www.publicschoolreview.com/fi...
🟢https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best...
🟢https://greatschools.org/
🟢https://www.schooldigger.com/

0:00 - Intro | My Story
1:36 - Why Charlotte is so special
2:45 - Map overview of the I-485 loop
3:21 - South Charlotte information
4:00 - North Charlotte Information
5:00 - Relocation guide
6:44 - Lake life around Charlotte/ Lake Norman, Wylie, Mountain Island
8:10 - The 7 counties around Charlotte
10:11 - CLT airport
10:42 - Cost of Living In Charlotte
12:48 - Schools around Charlotte
13:40 - Universities around Charlotte
14:00 - Lifestyle and recreation/ sports
15:10 - Weather
15:56 - Pros and cons of Charlotte

📍Charlotte Market Update
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🏦Lender Page 💸
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📍Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

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📍Charlotte NC Map
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Christen Ripoli, REALTOR in NC & SC
"Follow Your Heart Home"
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Brokerage Info:
Real Broker, LLC
5960 Fairview Road Ste 400
Charlotte, NC 28210