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If you are considering the myrtle beach area I would say definitely check the fema and horry county flood maps on their websites. They are very accurate and with all the growth here floods are very real. Especially the Conway and Carolina forest are a must must look into! Btw, we love it here.
I bought a vacation/retirement home in North Myrtle Beach in 2010 when the housing market crashed. I’m about to retire next April. It’s now worth 3X what I paid for it. Great people, restaurants, beach and climate. Can’t wait.
My wife and I built our retirement home in Horry County, just as Covid was starting! 4bd/2ba on a 1/2 acre! Cost was just over $200k and at that time mortgage rates were 3%! The model that we chose is now over $300k and mortgage rates are about 8%. We still have 2-3 years before we leave NJ but we are thrilled with our decision! We go down as much as possible, right now, that’s about every 3 months! We have a fantastic neighbor who keeps up the outside when we are not there,even takes in packages if we have something delivered. I forgot to mention that our property taxes will be about $1000 yearly as opposed to $9500,what we are paying now! We can not wait!!😎
@@larrysmith2608 Just waiting for my free lifetime medical, 23 months and counting!! If it wasn’t for that, we would’ve left North Jersey already. We are so done with this area
Make sure you transfer your license asap so that you can get your resident property tax credit. Also there was a pretty significant property tax increase last year but if you’re coming from New Jersey trust me it is nothing to worry about.
We're seriously considering a move to the Greenville area (Greer or Mauldin) from AZ next year...my wife and I have had enough of 116 degrees in summer here.
I passed through SC twice on an east coast road trip and absolutely loved it. I spent a little extra time in/near M.B. Watching the sun rise over the Atlantic is a picture I'll never forget. If there is a next time, I will tour the entire state. If I had a clone, he'd be living in South Carolina!
I always find it interesting when people choose to move far away from their family and friends. Especially as we age and need our support structures and can lend a hand to our families too. SC is def on our list to vacation one day in the spring or fall.
I worked as a Home Health RN before retiring. You are right, few plan to get old. I have seen some real nightmare scenarios. Having family 300 miles away is not support, it's only encouragement. Plan well, I learned a lot of valuable lessons watching others.
I lived alone for 12 good years in SC and then because of bad cataracts I came back to FL and I've had nothing but stress here, mostly because of my adult children and not being able to afford to rent even an efficiency for myself. So at 72 (and with diabetes!) I'm thinking of leaving again. Family is not always great and I've no friends here. PEACE is what I want the most for whatever amount of time I've left on Earth so I'm willing to take the risks.
@@latinainwpb I am sorry to hear that. In my experience there are some people who have close relationships with their blood family and others who have close friends who become their family. I hope you are able to move back to SC and enjoy your time with the friends you had to leave. Best wishes!
Take a close look! Many builders have overestimated the influx. Look at the MB area. Serious deals are coming in the future. Do your research and be patient, it will pay off.
I’ve owned a place down there since 2010 and have watched prices almost triple in the last 4 years. I’d like to think you’re correct but all the new subdivisions are sold out before they’re finished. There might be a correction but no where near what prices were in 2019. I’m thinking 10%…max.
I'm just going to added on to what the one before me said. I have been down here for almost the same amount of time. I've seen many housing communities go up. But yes. The housing communities going up are now are often sold out before half of the houses are fully built.
The Mid-South states have many desirable attributes and diverse living conditions. South Carolina has been successful in attracting businesses offering employment. But the prevailing anti-government, anti-regulation culture in this region means that key infrastructure lags what's needed. Zoning and general planning are constrained so problems like highway congestion, school expansion, water and sewer service, and jumbled commercial development detract increasingly from quality of life and are likely to worsen with rapid growth. This region still looks like a bargain by comparison to areas from which people are fleeing but don't think that rapid growth won't bring problems.
I really like Jerry because he doesn't make any money producing these videos directly or indirectly. I love the fact he has no motives other than help people. I also tell folks about him.
Myrtle Beach has been the fastest growing city in United States for the past three years. Get your home inspected the builders out here are horrible! Beach House Home Inspections LLC
It’s packed, traffic sucks and all the northerners have come and brought their ways with them. Want all the perks that come with high taxes, and want their liberalism too. We moved here to assimilate to the south not for the south to assimilate to us.
Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate you pointing that out. My editor slipped on some of the video I showed while I was talking...but I hope you enjoyed the content. Thanks for watching and commenting here on this channel!
I have watch some videos of you on Tik Toc talking about the bad of Flordia (insurance, flood insurance, HOA fees, etc.) and I noticed that the HOA fees for Myrtle Beach condos (>$1100-1500) are actually higher than many of the HOA condo fees (>$800-$1200) in the Naples/Marco Island area. Am I missing something? I am from the Chicago area and I am starting my search now as I am 2-3 years from retirement. I am looking to wake-up and see the beach/ocean out my window and go for a walk along the beach each morning.
Charleston proper’s official 2020 census population was 150,000 and growing, not 137,000. In the intro part of this video, some of the photos don’t match the regions.
Horry county is being inundated with transplants. Can’t open your eyes without seeing giant new subdivisions everywhere. The bad part is we don’t have the infrastructure to handle it. Not enough hospitals, fire/ems/police and the roads are beyond crowded. 501 is a parking lot 12 hours a day.
My back yard is the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge which would lead you to believe that we would have massive mosquito problems, but it just ain't so. Between the birds, bats, anoles, and dragonflies, we have only a small, limited number of mosquitoes.
. . . there’s no accounting for taste. Cola area is my favorite place in S Carolina, esp the Lake Carolina area (Blythewood) & Chaplin, on Lake Murray.
Before moving to SC 8 years ago, I researched the elevation of where I wanted to buy. I found an area which is on a plateau (33 feet above sea level) and have not had any problems with flooding. On this plateau is a hospital, grocery store, fire department, several gas stations, and a home improvement store. And it's only a 20-minute drive to the beach.
Move to the Upstate. It’s the best area to live in SC. We are less then 4 hours away to many major cities. You can get to Tennessee rather quickly as well as Asheville, Charlotte, Atlanta, and all of the other cities in South Carolina are less than 5 hours away. The coast is far away from everything.
@@albuquerqueturkey1567 Greenville or Spartanburg depending on which you prefer. Greenville is the hub of the upstate so the real estate is higher there but the surrounding suburbs and counties have some nice spots too you just have to get with a realtor and do some research. I’m born and raised in Spartanburg County. I’ve been all over and I truly believe this is the best spot in SC because of the location it sits in and how close you are to neighboring cities.
Can't wait my wife and I have been looking at SC as a place to move once our last kid goes to college this Fall. We are ready to downsize.
I'm sure you will enjoy this one! After you watch this helpful video on Saturday, I'm sure you will have a few more questions... because there is no way that we could cover everything in one video. But we do have a lot of super helpful info to share with you, feel free to give us a call at 843-839-9870. Wishing you success with your plan. :)
It's actually 2,000 restaurants now in Myrtle Beach@@JerryPinkas
If you are considering the myrtle beach area I would say definitely check the fema and horry county flood maps on their websites. They are very accurate and with all the growth here floods are very real. Especially the Conway and Carolina forest are a must must look into! Btw, we love it here.
I lived in Goose Creek and John's Island. That was 50 years ago, I'm sure things have changed since then. They were both beautiful
Check out more low-key areas like Fountain Inn, and Gray Court, deals are coming.
I bought a vacation/retirement home in North Myrtle Beach in 2010 when the housing market crashed. I’m about to retire next April. It’s now worth 3X what I paid for it. Great people, restaurants, beach and climate. Can’t wait.
My wife and I built our retirement home in Horry County, just as Covid was starting! 4bd/2ba on a 1/2 acre! Cost was just over $200k and at that time mortgage rates were 3%! The model that we chose is now over $300k and mortgage rates are about 8%. We still have 2-3 years before we leave NJ but we are thrilled with our decision! We go down as much as possible, right now, that’s about every 3 months! We have a fantastic neighbor who keeps up the outside when we are not there,even takes in packages if we have something delivered. I forgot to mention that our property taxes will be about $1000 yearly as opposed to $9500,what we are paying now! We can not wait!!😎
Bought a house in Horry County. Love the area! couldnt get out Jersey fast enough
@@larrysmith2608 Just waiting for my free lifetime medical, 23 months and counting!! If it wasn’t for that, we would’ve left North Jersey already. We are so done with this area
Make sure you transfer your license asap so that you can get your resident property tax credit. Also there was a pretty significant property tax increase last year but if you’re coming from New Jersey trust me it is nothing to worry about.
You are apart of the problem here
@@007josiah How do you figure? What problem?
We're seriously considering a move to the Greenville area (Greer or Mauldin) from AZ next year...my wife and I have had enough of 116 degrees in summer here.
Way too crowded now.
We’ll get ready cuz it’s just as hot and even humid in SC lol
I passed through SC twice on an east coast road trip and absolutely loved it. I spent a little extra time in/near M.B. Watching the sun rise over the Atlantic is a picture I'll never forget. If there is a next time, I will tour the entire state. If I had a clone, he'd be living in South Carolina!
I enjoy living in Upstate SC, we have a nice change of seasons. SC is full of historical sites.
Visited Greenwood Lake. Fell in love with the area.
Greenwood is a dump
Exciting to see the top South Carolina cities for 2024! Great insights for potential movers.
Im moving from PA to N Myrtle in two weeks. Can not wait.
just moved here in november full time from iowa then nc. love it!
I always find it interesting when people choose to move far away from their family and friends. Especially as we age and need our support structures and can lend a hand to our families too. SC is def on our list to vacation one day in the spring or fall.
I worked as a Home Health RN before retiring. You are right, few plan to get old. I have seen some real nightmare scenarios. Having family 300 miles away is not support, it's only encouragement. Plan well, I learned a lot of valuable lessons watching others.
I lived alone for 12 good years in SC and then because of bad cataracts I came back to FL and I've had nothing but stress here, mostly because of my adult children and not being able to afford to rent even an efficiency for myself. So at 72 (and with diabetes!) I'm thinking of leaving again. Family is not always great and I've no friends here. PEACE is what I want the most for whatever amount of time I've left on Earth so I'm willing to take the risks.
@@latinainwpb I am sorry to hear that. In my experience there are some people who have close relationships with their blood family and others who have close friends who become their family. I hope you are able to move back to SC and enjoy your time with the friends you had to leave. Best wishes!
Take a close look! Many builders have overestimated the influx. Look at the MB area. Serious deals are coming in the future. Do your research and be patient, it will pay off.
I am waiting
I’ve owned a place down there since 2010 and have watched prices almost triple in the last 4 years. I’d like to think you’re correct but all the new subdivisions are sold out before they’re finished. There might be a correction but no where near what prices were in 2019. I’m thinking 10%…max.
I'm just going to added on to what the one before me said. I have been down here for almost the same amount of time. I've seen many housing communities go up. But yes. The housing communities going up are now are often sold out before half of the houses are fully built.
@@DWilliam1 Which ones are already sold out?
Lower interest rates on new builds but the market will correct and housing prices will come down
Great me and my husband planing to move to Charleston next year
Love your humor...appreciate the info!
City shown is Raleigh NC
Why do you have a picture of Raleigh N.C. ?
The Mid-South states have many desirable attributes and diverse living conditions. South Carolina has been successful in attracting businesses offering employment. But the prevailing anti-government, anti-regulation culture in this region means that key infrastructure lags what's needed. Zoning and general planning are constrained so problems like highway congestion, school expansion, water and sewer service, and jumbled commercial development detract increasingly from quality of life and are likely to worsen with rapid growth. This region still looks like a bargain by comparison to areas from which people are fleeing but don't think that rapid growth won't bring problems.
I'll still take it ANY day over a corrupt blue state. Have you heard of California.
I was born & raised in the Midlands, have two houses there. I currently work & reside in the low country, directly between Charleston & Myrtle Beach 😊
Love Myrtle Beach
Great information! What about an area near Beaufort SC?
I really like Jerry because he doesn't make any money producing these videos directly or indirectly. I love the fact he has no motives other than help people. I also tell folks about him.
We have a timeshare in Hilton Head…3 more years and I’m hoping to make SC home!
Myrtle Beach has been the fastest growing city in United States for the past three years. Get your home inspected the builders out here are horrible! Beach House Home Inspections LLC
What happened to the full video with 12 tips for 50-60 year olds?
I don't wanna dox my city but SC is great and the one I live in is great too
I'll visit instead of living in South Carolina because it might be the next Florida in 20 years.
What’s your take on Little River on affordable and location?
It’s packed, traffic sucks and all the northerners have come and brought their ways with them. Want all the perks that come with high taxes, and want their liberalism too. We moved here to assimilate to the south not for the south to assimilate to us.
Myrtle Beach has mountains and a sea wall? Hmmm. Other than that- good video, Jerry!
Mosquitos, hurricanes, high humidity for retirement???
Nice video but many of the clips aren’t the places he’s describing
Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate you pointing that out. My editor slipped on some of the video I showed while I was talking...but I hope you enjoyed the content. Thanks for watching and commenting here on this channel!
I expect is a few years people will be complaining about South Carolina becoming too crowded with retirees. Just like they complain about Florida.
I have to say it is not just retirees coming here. We have been here for over 2 years and it is a good mix of people coming here.
No comparison to Florida. SC doesn’t have a lot of condos with high condos fee. Most of South Carolinians own land and homes, not condos. Yay!!!!
I have watch some videos of you on Tik Toc talking about the bad of Flordia (insurance, flood insurance, HOA fees, etc.) and I noticed that the HOA fees for Myrtle Beach condos (>$1100-1500) are actually higher than many of the HOA condo fees (>$800-$1200) in the Naples/Marco Island area. Am I missing something? I am from the Chicago area and I am starting my search now as I am 2-3 years from retirement. I am looking to wake-up and see the beach/ocean out my window and go for a walk along the beach each morning.
No way from Naples, Fl maybe here and there but in general HOA dues are Much higher in Naples
What about blythwood?
Your thumbnail is a picture of Raleigh, North Carolina. Y’all really couldn’t find a picture from a town in South Carolina?
Charleston proper’s official 2020 census population was 150,000 and growing, not 137,000. In the intro part of this video, some of the photos don’t match the regions.
Horry county is being inundated with transplants. Can’t open your eyes without seeing giant new subdivisions everywhere. The bad part is we don’t have the infrastructure to handle it. Not enough hospitals, fire/ems/police and the roads are beyond crowded. 501 is a parking lot 12 hours a day.
Check DEMOGRAPHICS and CRIME stats before you go or move
To hot to cold in winter and road bad like I95 and I24
WERE THEY FISHING FOR THE BIG BUCKS?
But I didn’t hear anything about the mosquitoes!?
Trust me they're here if you live near trees...but if your neighborhood doesn't have trees you good
My back yard is the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge which would lead you to believe that we would have massive mosquito problems, but it just ain't so. Between the birds, bats, anoles, and dragonflies, we have only a small, limited number of mosquitoes.
Columbia is not a desirable place at all. Amazing you didn’t include Beaufort/HHI/Bluffton
. . . there’s no accounting for taste. Cola area is my favorite place in S Carolina, esp the Lake Carolina area (Blythewood) & Chaplin, on Lake Murray.
Only place worth living in is Charleston or Greenville. Rest is boring. Go to Charlotte or Asheville in NC also
Greenville, SC, is not in the mountains. Mountains are in NC.
SC has a few mtns
We’re full do not come
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach and the entire Horry County is full of do not move there.
If I move there I dont want to live by any Alligators no flood zones.I don't want to be floating to the Bahamas
Before moving to SC 8 years ago, I researched the elevation of where I wanted to buy. I found an area which is on a plateau (33 feet above sea level) and have not had any problems with flooding. On this plateau is a hospital, grocery store, fire department, several gas stations, and a home improvement store. And it's only a 20-minute drive to the beach.
Move to the Upstate. It’s the best area to live in SC. We are less then 4 hours away to many major cities. You can get to Tennessee rather quickly as well as Asheville, Charlotte, Atlanta, and all of the other cities in South Carolina are less than 5 hours away. The coast is far away from everything.
@jimarbrown403 What part of upstate ..What cities?
@jpjohnbo wow what city is this ?
@@albuquerqueturkey1567 Greenville or Spartanburg depending on which you prefer. Greenville is the hub of the upstate so the real estate is higher there but the surrounding suburbs and counties have some nice spots too you just have to get with a realtor and do some research. I’m born and raised in Spartanburg County. I’ve been all over and I truly believe this is the best spot in SC because of the location it sits in and how close you are to neighboring cities.
that's not even a city in south carolina in the thumbnail lol
We lived in Charleston for 4 years. We didnt like it. Not much to do. Small state.
Glad you moved!
The first in flight from the Union. Stupid. Carolina is no place to relocate.
Pass, honestly hate the south
Exciting to see the top South Carolina cities for 2024! Great insights for potential movers.