Proposed Monroe North Carolina Development Upsets Neighbors
Downtown Monroe, North Carolina Courthouse tower illuminated at night

We lived in Monroe for several years before relocating to South Carolina last year. Our neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, and we really enjoyed our time there. And now, a neighborhood near Weddington Road and Red Maple Drive just wants to keep their surroundings peaceful and quiet. However, a proposed Monroe North Carolina development might change that. A developer plans to meet with city officials this week in hopes of a rezoning approval. What is now an empty lot would be the site of more than 300 single-family homes if the plan moves forward. According to WSOC, residents in the nearby neighborhood are not happy with the news. They worry about an increase in traffic among other concerns that come with a development of that size. Some neighbors point to smaller lots bringing down the value of their own property. Simply put, residents say, “We don’t want it.” At this time, the developer seeking rezoning is not known. But, the meeting takes place Wednesday with the City Planning Committee.
Having lived in Monroe for several years, I understand the appeal. It has that small town vibe, but it’s close enough to Charlotte to be convenient when you need it. The downtown area of Monroe continues to grow and offer unique, locally owned businesses. We often visit the boutiques, restaurants and breweries with friends. And, it truly is like the old TV show where “everybody knows your name.” Of course, growth in any city is inevitable, and with that comes more homes, people and traffic. In many cases that growth can be a wonderful thing. So, we will keep an eye on this proposed Monroe North Carolina development to see how it unfolds.
The 25 Best Neighborhoods To Buy A House In North Carolina
While there may be a slight improvement it’s still a crazy market to try to buy a home in. The prices seem to stay crazy high, with no end to this housing bubble in sight. I would love to buy my first house, but like many, I simply can’t in this market. And if you are paying these prices you want to make sure you’re buying in the right area. Luckily, Niche.com decided to do the homework to determine the best places to buy a house in North Carolina. They recently released a list of the best places to live in the state, factoring in both cities, suburbs, towns and city neighborhoods.
Charlotte and the surrounding areas were very well represented on this list as well. From neighborhoods to suburbs we faired pretty well!
“The Best Places to Buy a House ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the housing and community of an area,” they explain the in the study. “This grade takes into account key factors of a location’s housing market, including home values, taxes, crime rates, and quality of local schools, in an attempt to measure the quality and stability of an area’s real estate market.”
Other factors included in the analysis include home value to income ratio, public schools grades, monthly housing costs, the cost of living, the higher education rate, the median home value and more.
So, are the best places to buy a house in North Carolina? Read on for the top 25 list via Niche.com.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.