There's no doubt about it, the Carolinas have a lot to offer!

The "Top 100 Places for 2008" was just published by Relocate America and can be found at  www.relocateamerica.com. Relocate America is a source of community information and real estate resources for people who are relocating or looking for a new community to retire to.

The places included on the list are determined by an analysis of statistics on education, employment, their economy, crime rates,  parks, recreation, and housing, as well as feedback from people who live and work in these places. 

There are 12 places from North and South Carolina in the Top 100. There are 3 places from the Carolinas in the Top 10! That's pretty good.

North Carolina had Charlotte and Asheville in the Top 10. South Carolina had Greenville.

In the Top 100, North Carolina had Cary, Raleigh, and Holly Springs, which are near each other. I also like Apex in that same general area! Indian Trail which is southeast of Charlotte in Union County, and Wilmington were also in the Top 100 in North Carolina. Union County has experienced substantial growth in the past 5 years.

In the Top 100, South Carolina had Columbia, Aiken which is southwest of Columbia and just east of Augusta (Georgia), Charleston and Rock Hill which is south of Charlotte, North Carolina. 

For detailed reviews on over 100 places in the Carolinas, take a look at my book  "The Ultimate Guide To Finding Your Dream Place In The Carolinas".