Ep - 14 Moving from Charleston SC to Charlotte NC or vice versa with Dion Foulks, Realtor

Ep - 14 Moving from Charleston SC to Charlotte NC or vice versa with Dion Foulks, Realtor. Nia Joy interviews your Charlotte Real Estate Expert/Realtor, Dion and gets to learn more about how he became a realtor, median sales price, major industries in Charlotte and more! If you are looking to move to Charlotte from Charleston or Charlotte to Charleston, this is a good view to begin that journey! Dion and Nia are looking forward to helping you reach your real estate goals. 

To reach Dion, let him know you saw this video or heard the podcast:
dioncanhelp@gmail.com, 704-904-9441 or connect with him on Facebook.

To reach Nia, let her know you saw this video or heard the podcast:
niajoy.me@gmail.com, 843-494-8318, or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram @1Niajoy

To watch the YouTube video of this interview:
https://youtu.be/uFzt9Gd8CRI

To listen to this podcast episode, go to: www.CharlestonREconnection.com

Transcript

spk_1:   0:04
Welcome to the Charleston real estate conviction. Podcast. Connecting and reconnecting you. All things troublesome. I am your host. Me? Enjoy your Golden Realtor license and state of South Carolina. Welcome to the show. Hello, everyone. For those who do not know, Charleston is one of the top places in the nation to move. And people are moving here at a huge rate. So because of that, I decided to do a new Siri's where I do an interview of my for partner agents to learn more about the areas that people are moving from and into trusted. And you'll get to meet on these interviews some phenomenal agents that can help guide you to or from their area to Charleston. So I look forward to sharing the stories with you. Enjoy. All right. Hello and welcome to the 14 episode of the Charleston Real Estate connection Podcast. I am here with Dionne folks, and we are doing a trust in versus Charlotte podcast episode. Yang, thank you so much for joining me.

spk_0:   1:21
Thanks for having me. I'm excited to be here and talk about how awesome this market is here in Charlotte. And, uh, you know how we can how much I love Johnson. Thanks. Charleston's great to me. It's a beautiful city. So that Fourth of July at their last year?

spk_1:   1:35
Yes. Yes, I love that. I love that. And that's s so cool, because so often, like, I'm the agent, you know, from all over the country. And they're like, they've never been here, so that's cool. And I'm glad you have a connection to Charleston because we normally as our guest, you know what? Your connection of Charleston and saw school. You have that you have a connection here. So when you were here, you know what you think about Charleston?

spk_0:   1:55
Uh, one thing. The food is amazing. So that was very enjoyable. I mean, the view's great fishing, you know, lots of things to do. Less of historic, you know, places that went Toso. It's It's a really great place to visit that. A lot of friends I go there a lot too. So you

spk_1:   2:16
nice. Nice. So you so it's nothing for you to possibly pop up in here like, just enjoy a weekend or something.

spk_0:   2:22
Oh, yeah, It is. Anything going on? Let me know. I'm there.

spk_1:   2:25
Oh, nice. You're I don't know you will know. You will know for sure. I mean, and I love Charlotte. I used to live there, Um, for like, a year while I was in grad school. So I'm excited to hear about what's changes. I've been there. I know. When I first when I was living there, the real got there. So I'm excited to hear what you had to say about, you know, Charla Charlotte. And with what's going on

spk_0:   2:49
Oh, yo, I rose a huge project here. It's really expanding. I mean, they have light rail running too through hundreds will. Now they've got one ring university. So you know, all the real estate going through those different areas where the light rail is, It's, ah, you know, is really starting to increase in value. It become a lot more desirable, but also building a lot of multi dwelling units over there, too. So it's growing a lot.

spk_1:   3:17
So let me ask you, I mean, I know you're gonna talk about you know, the median sales price meeting in a medium rental price and all that. But is the housing market is it a problem like it is a part of across the country like in Charleston. Where is difficult to find, um, affordable housing.

spk_0:   3:34
Well, I'm glad you said that, because right now, what's going on? There are a lot of initiatives that, um you know, I do You participate with creating affordable housing, You know, some of dealing with that Some homelessness and things like that goes on as well. But that's, you know, it's just one of situations where it's a lot of great opportunities here in Charlotte, a lot of jobs. And you know what? People are really doing well here, So, yeah, I highly recommend, you know, coming to the city

spk_1:   4:02
tonight. Nice. Well, for my clients who don't know in the listeners, Dion is my goal to rule turn, Charlie, Um, I met him, um, some time ago, and it is so funny because the internet is one of those boom in places where you have opportunity to disengage with other agents. And I'm so happy that I had opportunity to meet him. And so, Dion, I would love to hear what you have to say about your business story and how you became a realtor.

spk_0:   4:33
Okay, Well, before I did real estate. Ah, I was in sales for quite a while. Probably over 10 years with, uh, actually with the cable company. So I was I was I was out in neighborhoods and I would see roaster signs out there always will think. Well, I need to I think I need to go ahead in transition. Over. It was a super easy job for me, you know, It was, you know, Harley any stress when I first started, but, you know, with all the the new things that came out with the Google and with Thea, you know, direct TV and 80 and see, you know, that market became less easy and profitable. So, you know, let me switch over and it's still a good It's really good living you can have with that. But it switched over and a real estate because I passed him forward. And my parents invest in real estate too. So they own multiple rental properties, and okay, it was like that. So you always knew there was something that I wanted to do.

spk_1:   5:31
Nice, eh? So pretty much you're out there working and you're just inspired by the sign like this. Sounds like a good market. It's already in sale. I'm in some sort of sales. Well, you know, this follows in line. So who's off course? Yahoo. Lou, I don't have cable, so I'm probably one of those people in Charleston is taking this away from these people have cable in years is that I can really? That's cool. So you made the transition?

spk_0:   5:58
Yeah, it's been a position. Yeah, it was kind of amazing. I mean, real estate, you know, you think it's gonna go smoothly, but then you realize it's it's work, and it's it's a grind. I mean, you have to really learn how to price how to, you know, get the reports, put together the right way for your clients, which is really important. I spent a lot of time and effort. Make sure people are getting the best price for what they're selling or buying. It's just, you know, staying in touch with your clients, like, not making way too long to get back with him stuff like

spk_1:   6:32
Oh, and that's so perfect. I'm so glad you touched on it. You had no idea I was gonna touch on that, but I was actually gonna ask you about ways you help clients and I am a firm believer in a like everything you say, because it's so important, Like, this is a really business and its sales. But you also have to get people value. And I love that about you that you just you go above and beyond to make sure your client it's no need.

spk_0:   6:55
Yeah, it's really important, you know, because you get out of school. Are real estate getting your license and Scott amazing. Like when I first got out, you know, like I was telling a story earlier, were talking about my first client and how we're still friends. Says dating A four years later, the bought a house and, you know, he was gonna get it sign, at least for a department. And I was like, Hey, man, like we get along grade. I don't mind if you come. You can stay with me for a week, making the closing out this close

spk_1:   7:24
to happen like full V I p real estate service is right there. Well,

spk_0:   7:30
it helped out, you know, because I actually like my second. Then my third client ended up being an NBA all star. So wow, I was like, Wow, this is really gonna blow up now and they didn't. It's the six of her work and the in things that tie everything together. It, uh, make it into, you know, a great career, you know, helping people buy homes and hay bales.

spk_1:   7:54
Well, I love that, and I love day. So you work with. I understand you worked with a lot of investors, but it's so cool that you have the expertise with investors because you know the numbers and then you also you know, you just you're obviously well rounded. That's pretty cool. And I know my clients and people I referred to you would definitely love and appreciate, you know, your experience on that spectrum. I'm sure they're gonna probably ask questions about you and the All Star and all that. I mean, that's exciting because Charlotte is such a huge city, like when you compare it to Charleston were obviously a lot smaller, and you guys have a lot more jobs and industry, which we can talk about later. But, um, so what I want to ask you about next is tell me a little bit about why people moved to Charlotte and I'm things to do as well as the median sales prices will host the median rents a phrase.

spk_0:   8:44
Well, one of the biggest reasons that people come to Charlotte is the job market here is awesome. Uh, it's somewhere that's, you know, it's great living here. As far as, like, amenities, we have N b, a team, the Hornets. Michael Jordan knows them, and we also have the Panthers. And, you know, they've made a run through the soup to the Super Bowl and over this next season, coming up. You know, uh, you could hope alive. Yeah, I think we're gonna get back and win the next time, so

spk_1:   9:12
Oh, yeah,

spk_0:   9:13
that's use. And people are getting jobs here, so they're coming here because they're getting great jobs. And we haven't lake here like Norman, where they have all kinds of defense and you can live out there in the area, live on the lake. That's where I used to stay when I first moved down here was brother on, like Norman, boating and fishing and stuff was, you know, very relaxed for sure. And then I find and Ballantine's great too.

spk_1:   9:41
That's actually the area. I think I stayed out in one place between Valentine and Southern and South Boulevard. But this is grown so much since I've Danny. I haven't been there since. Goodness gracious 2000. Eat that. I'm sorry. 2007 someone nationally to that eighth. Honey, I teach us the last time I was living there, so they wrote this phenomenon. I know you may have some information on what's happened then versus now, but, jeez, I can see why people love living in Charlotte.

spk_0:   10:14
Yeah, that's great. I I'm glad I bought when I did. You know, I moved here and just, you know, about back in 2009 before her life. And so, you know,

spk_1:   10:23
how about a four

spk_0:   10:24
poster back then? You know, I still work with roaster with the investors will know several things now.

spk_1:   10:28
Nice. I can imagine the equity people must've game between 2009 and now, Like goodness, that's that's crazy. Like even in Charleston, when you compare to Charleston, it's like the growth here is steadily increasing every year. So when it comes Oh, the median sale fries and the median cost of rants like

spk_0:   10:49
what people expect. Well, to get a great home here in Charlotte, I mean, you can live in university. I mean, even they have listings and wax saw, Uh, some in Indian Trail. You know, Indian land. Okay. Area. You're gonna pay anywhere. Starting. I would kind of start it around like the mid two hundreds, all the

spk_1:   11:08
way. That's affordable.

spk_0:   11:10
So the 300 range, you could even get a good home. And in the 200 ranch, you know, if you want or something like that. And you have a lot of town houses below 200. So we've got homes that could fit everybody's budget, you know, in Charlotte. And the rates are historically low right now. Yeah. You got Corona race right now.

spk_1:   11:28
Khurana rate.

spk_0:   11:29
That's what we're calling it. Corona rates are great. So don't stay home. You know, you don't want to get out and take advantage, like in lock. In a rate you can call him. You don't have to go into the office, you know.

spk_1:   11:45
That's it. That's it. That's it, That is Oh, my goodness. I never heard it called that, but you're You're so right. You're so right. I think people across the country are forgetting that they could just ride this wave. You know, and, um, it kind of started almost before. Everything kind of hit crazy here in the U. S. But yeah, totally call called Leon. Um, again, Dion is one of my recall partners. So what I do is I actually send out referrals for my clients and those interested in moving to Charlotte to be on because I trust him. And I know his work is good. So if you are interested in work me beyond his car, his concentration is gonna be in the show notes below as well as in the YouTube comments or show knows they're so so. Dion, I know that there is, um, lots of jobs there. Hey, buddy knows our a lot of people should know if you have. If you don't know, it's like the banking one of the banking capitals.

spk_0:   12:49
Yes. This is like the second kept begging capital for for North America. America, So yeah.

spk_1:   12:54
Yes, I bought a used SUV from there. I got such a good deal from it. I drove all the way to Charlotte

spk_0:   13:02
E. That's more from just like that,

spk_1:   13:10
right? So So tell me, In addition to the banking industry, what other things can people expect as far as when their job hunting. Because I know that's a big deal, and I want to relocate there.

spk_0:   13:22
Well, uh, it's a wind. Everything's you can D'oh! Okay, that the trade jobs. We're doing great here. Ah, lot of construction foremen. You know, all kinds of different technical. I t I t is huge right now.

spk_1:   13:37
I, um I mean,

spk_0:   13:39
you know, somebody called me about I teach stuff the other day, so no, I'm like a I'm stuck a real estate.

spk_1:   13:47
So it's so it's so your background, you kind of had some background in I t and, um as well,

spk_0:   13:54
um actually knows in sales the cells of our over there. Yeah,

spk_1:   13:57
me things. So, yeah. I mean, look at it. Dion is like, this multifaceted. And if you know anybody in real estate, more than likely, this is probably not their first career. It's probably like the second or third. I know. For me, this is like a second slash third because, um, you know, I was working clinical research, and then I actually am similar Reservists in the National Guard suckle in the National Guard. Yeah,

spk_0:   14:22
thanks for that.

spk_1:   14:23
Yes. You're welcome. You're welcome. I'm honored to serve by my military status. My husband's retired, but, um yeah, that's it. Income, bird income. Then you flip what you're doing in troughs and area Armenian sounds. Price is about 288,000. And, of course, like Charlotte, you can get a good deal under that price. And a lot of people wanted to spend at least amount as possible because they wouldn't.

spk_0:   14:54
That's always a girl.

spk_1:   14:55
Yeah, probably

spk_0:   14:56
just always, always ago. I get a lot of calls from, you know, investors with upmarket properties and, you know, different hits funds that have inventory that they want to get rid of and things like that. So, you know, it's always good to kind of know, you know, those roads are has really sources that bacon, bacon, sure. With you.

spk_1:   15:14
Yeah. I

spk_0:   15:14
hope you find something, but it's ah, you know, it's competitive for me, for buyers. I tell people all the time when I sent him a list. If you see something pop up that you like, you know, call me. Wait call. Call me. I will. I will be there to show you that house because you know, if you like it. The chances are somebody else does, too. And I want to see you, you know, get the home that you want. Definitely right. Hardest clients. You know, they'll get it,

spk_1:   15:44
for sure. And especially if this price right in the conditions great. People were gonna be like, I want it. And so don't wait. Don't have to take that, You know? Especially like the Amish saying, if it is in Charlotte, anywhere else in the country is in Charleston. Don't hesitate is guaranteed if you like it. I think it's an awesome deal. Someone else does, too. So I appreciate you mention Itcause. It's one of those things you gotta you really remind people of. So what about when it comes to renting in Charlotte with that? Like

spk_0:   16:16
you're gonna pay for rental rates here. Typically, Like for a decent apartment, I say thousands of 1500 like pay 50 100 for uptown. Or if you're in your valentine or something like that, where all the shops are, um, you know, 1000 can still get you something around the other. You know, surrounding areas for pretty. Nice apartment.

spk_1:   16:35
Okay. Okay. So that's that's about the same for Charleston. You know you're looking at about 12 to 1300 for, you know, average on rather be, You know, these an apartment or a rental. Smaller rental. Which course that price range for home is gonna go? Ah, lot faster. Um, but it's good to know, because, you know, this housing crisis is affecting us all throughout the country.

spk_0:   17:02
Yeah, for some.

spk_1:   17:04
Yes. Oh, dealing so anything. I don't even know if I mentioned this, but, um, Dion is with delivering the Carolinas Realty in Charlotte, North Carolina. Is there any other things that you want to just let your listeners know about? The Charlotte area? Maybe some tips or pointers? Thanks. To be aware,

spk_0:   17:26
Yeah. If you're thinking about coming to Charlotte, you really wantto this. I like what you know. What's the main reason you're coming here? What part of town is gonna fit or suit your needs the most? You know, because some people may want to be close to the lake. Some people may want to be close to, you know, uptown in a different events so we can focus. You know, Taylor asserts to make sure there were, you know, 10 point pinpointing the things that you want for? Sure.

spk_1:   17:53
Nice. Nice. And I know that's a big deal. We're relocating to an area a lot of times people rely on, you know, the agent to give them with some some little help about the area. What's going on? Um, so So I know you'll do that, and we look forward to, um, to hear more from you and learning more about the Charlotte area. So everyone, if you are looking for home in Charlotte, North Carolina, reach out to Dion. He is out an amazing resource again. His information is in the description. And if you have any questions for me and you would like me to possibly personally connected with beyond, I'd be happy to help. It's a well, And if there's anything else Thea,

spk_0:   18:40
I could just say, you know, I humbly accept your prey. I'll do the best I can for everybody. And, uh, you know, I'm always looking to make sure that you're getting what you need. But I want to make sure I send all my clients to you as well, because, you know, I've heard some really good things about you know, the people that you've helped and your reviews and things are all excellent. So Ah, you know about people moving there? I may have somebody, so some of your way as well. But thanks for having me on the podcast And, uh, you know, definitely here to help you and make sure that you she was right and that you have all the information you need to do that.

spk_1:   19:17
Oh, for sure for sure. Thank you so much. My kids here creeping in, um, again. You want to move? The Charlotte called Leon. You want him with the Charleston? Call me looking forward to it. This has been the 13th episode of the charts in real estate Connection Podcast. I'm sorry, the 14 episode of the Cross and I'm your host. Me. Enjoy your Golden Military license from Mina. Thank you so much for joining us. Have a good night. Good

spk_0:   19:46
night. Here's the co's there.

spk_1:   19:49
You gotta hear this has been another episode of the Charleston Real Estate Connection podcast. You can find us on our website at Charleston re connection dot com. That's Charleston re connection dot com