As a Charleston resident for the last 20 years... it's the massive influx of people moving here but not enough infrastructure in the surrounding areas to keep up. The traffic is insane!
Charlestonian born & raised. Everything changed when they built that new Ravenel bridge. Houses I grew up in the 90's were selling for less than 100k are now >$1,000,000. It's insane
@@KatarinaWestRE Yeah. All that Yankee money came down & ran us locals out. If you weren't as we say here "old money", you couldn't keep up. My family first came to Charleston in the early 20th century, now hardly anyone is left. The rest of us are barely able to keep up with the soaring taxes. It's a shame what's happened here.
I live in Beaufort, SC which is a small coastal town about an hour south of Charleston. I dread going up there for the traffic and crowds. It’s a nice town in the off season when tourists aren’t as bad.
If you're not a millionaire don't move to Charleston I was Born here in 1954 on the Colonial Lake Lived on Queen Street what a change I have seen money has run the Charlestonians out of town what people loved about Charleston is now Gone the old gray mare ain't what she used
Same story as yours. This is no longer a southern city. She is correct. Very rude people moving here but also great ones. Poor planning with expansion. The cost of living has soared. Wish I could move away.
I was born and raised on james island. Have lived on johns island now for the last 12 years. In 9 years, my house value went from 280k to over 650k. If i just moved here or was a young person just starting out in life, it would be very hard to live here. I am 40 years old, and the timing with buying a house 10 years ago was right before everything hit the fan. Growing up on james island in 90s was amazing. Folly beach was a hidden gem. Not anymore sadly
Moved here 6 years ago from NC after graduating. It’s unaffordable, and I can’t afford a house even with a decent salary. I don’t plan on staying down here honestly. Too many people, tourists, and traffic. Doesn’t feel like the same city we used to visit when I was a kid. I’m not lying, everyone I work with are flootin folks from Jersey, NYC, and California who can afford the cost of living. Good for Charleston to grow and all, but doesn’t work for everyone, especially average Americans.
Im from Brooklyn NY born raised and I regretted the move. Everything you mentioned from this video is 100 percent accurate to the tea! 👌I appreciate TH-camrs like yourself who shares the truth for what it is. The job market here SUCKS and the cost of living is up there. My wife and I are looking to move out in a few more years once we get ourselves together. With how the lifestyle is here and the lack of bus/train transportation, it's crazy how the demand to move here is so high. 🤦🤷 SC isn't for everybody.
Thanks for sharing your insights! I’m glad you agree with my points, although I’m sorry to hear you regretted the move. I’m sure Charleston is very different from Brooklyn, and it’s certainly not for everyone. I’ve found that most people moving here want the suburban lifestyle where public transportation is less important. I hope you end up somewhere you enjoy more!
I've lived in several different locations over the years and one thing has been constant: No matter how crappy it was, people always have a warm spot for where they grew up and will find fault in their new location even if it's a relative paradise in comparison.
If you have a lot of money, and I mean a LOT of money, Charleston is a great place to live. You can afford to live in the beautiful old parts of the city or on the water. If you don't have a lot of money, you will likely live in a typical suburb that is a fairly long drive from the water or historic district. Sadly, this has become the norm for pretty much all coastal living, especially in the South. As my wife likes to say "if you live on the coast and don't live on the water, you just live somewhere that gets really hot and has a lot of bugs". Charleston has indeed lost the charm it had 30 or so years ago. Tourism and yankee invaders have transformed Charleston into "Charleston", a concept more than a real place. Charleston today is no more authentic than the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney is an authentic experience of being on a pirate ship. A large percentage of the beautiful old homes on the peninsula are effectively house museums owned by out of town people who do not really live in Charleston but own the houses as investments and trophies.
Born and raised in Charleston, SC. Left at the end of 2002 with my three small kids. No regret. There's nothing there. I'll visit, but will not come back to live there 😁😁😁😞😕😕😞😞😞. Charleston has too many people 😮😮😢😢😢
The problem is that they keep building apartment buildings. I do love working there though I am a mailman down there and it’s great. I’m the only red head mailman so if you see me say hi.
I've been living here since 2018. I love it, mostly. I'm from NY, but I've always loved the heat. It didn't really take much acclimating for me, I have no issue with it at all. I've never struggled to find a job down here, in fact I had about 6 interviews in a two week period just from applying on Indeed in 2022. My income isn't bad for the area either, I can pay 75% of my rent in one paycheck by myself. A second income from my SO makes it a non-issue. The traffic IS definitely a problem though. Sometimes I just don't go anywhere at certain times because I know how bad it'll be. There are plenty of trails and parks here, and always seems to be something to do downtown.
My company has an office in Charleston and I'm considering relocating from Columbus, Ohio but am not sure after seeing your video. I would spend a week here to experience the city for myself but your points are so valid as I'm sure are in the majority of costal cities across the U.S. If there's any that aren't experiencing similar pains I'd sure like to know where since Charleston doesn't sound like the place it used to be.
@@theeNellyD Visiting for a week would definitely help make that decision! And yes for sure, many coastal cities are experiencing the same things. It just comes down to what you’re looking for I suppose. I still love Charleston but it’s not without its drawbacks. I was born in Columbus but never lived there so can’t really compare the places but if you have any questions about Charleston I’m happy to help.
From VA and my parents started going to Kiawah back in the late 70's when it was just getting going. They were newly married and didnt have a lot of money but tried to get my grandmother to invest in an ocean front lot which at the time were selling for $10k an acre, but she wasn't interested. :(
My mom went to Winthrop in the early 70s and had friends from Charleston. One of them lived in Mount Pleasant and she remembers going down there and recalls it being a lot of farmland. Crazy. I moved there in 2005 and was there for a few years...wild how much it has grown.
We don’t like to visit Charleston any more.The lack of zoning has created unsightly urban sprawl. The traffic is terrible and the historic district is disappearing because of all the modern architecture installed. It is so crowded we just can’t wait to leave.
Good report, Ms. West. I was just there recently on Daniel Island but only for a day. I'm not thinking about moving there but I am thinking about moving from Atlanta. Now I need a post from you on 10 REASONS TO MOVE TO CHARLESTON. I have about 50 thousand acquaintances in Atlanta I want to send it to so they can be closer to water. Thanks.
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it when you visited. Great idea, I’ll have to make a video about that! I’ll work on that next so you can send to your acquaintances.
You forgot to mention that the seasons of Fall and Winter last 3 weeks. Other than that, it's simply getting hot, hot, dangerously hot, and then slightly bearably hot.
3 main issues, puckering every hurricane season, no Dim Sum anywhere...and driving 100 miles in any direction and it is basically the same "southern small towns".
I'll say it isn't the worst place to live considering. Not terribly expensive and a lot of the "big city" BS you hear about these days isn't tolerated.
You have to look for Dim Sum in NChas, Daniel Island, and on the Peninsula, or get friendly with the Chinese [or Asian?] community. But, if you're worried about hurricanes, and that is valid, then you don't want to live on the coast. We just had a winter storm that was like a tropical storm, a few months ago. We'll probably have some wind and rain from a hurricane starting sometimes next week...
Thank you for calling a cockroach a cockroach! 😂 I’ve lived in the South for almost 20 years and I’m tired of people pretending Palmetto Bugs aren’t cockroaches and acting offended when I don’t.
I grew up there so I think after living there for 18 years I was ready to explore a new place. I also felt like there just wasn't much to do there compared to other cities, and I like being by the coast. It is growing like crazy though so plenty of people do love it!
@@KatarinaWestRE I agree Charlotte in 1995. The football stadium was still under construction. Downtown had no life. Club 3000 on Tyron was the spot. Lived off S. Blvd. Always went to the go-cart, putt putt place near Carolina place. But now Downtown has that Epic center and a railway along with the basketball arena.
@@Tru7blue oh wow, yeah definitely different now. That epicentre actually shut down/went into foreclosure but I think someone else bought it and is redoing it. The nightlife in Charlotte in general is supposedly good too. I’m just not a city or nightlife person 😂
We didn't even have air conditioning when I was little. Y'all are wimps. As for culture shock, too many outsiders now. Same with tourists and traffic. And those palmetto bugs are not a big deal. Mosquitoes are a pain. Any coastal area can have flooding. Just know that if you are an outsider, natives will be polite to you, all the while despising you.
Other than tourism, Charleston sounds just like Miami. The only true difference is that Charleston is in America (only someone form Miami will understand what that means).
Lived here the last 30 years. Boring. Never could use my MBA. Ready to move to Mexico, Europe, or central America. But I can't convince my wife. Guess I'll die here. ugh. Originally from Savannah (double Ugh) Have lived in Atlanta, New York, San Diego, Raleigh, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, FL.
@@KatarinaWestRE Even though I could never find a good job in Charleston, my house in Mt. Pleasant went from $184K to over $1 million, and it is paid for.
Lived in Chas 25 years still have 1 out of three daughters living there just visited about 2 months ago its a friggin nightmare if you can get past the racial politics and the 1950’s infrastructure and the crazy traffic …..go for it bring back Mayor Reilly at least he didnt try to hide his corruption , he owned the biggest real-estate co on the peninsula for 20 years and no one said a word and there are no locals left they all moved to Greenville
It all depends on what exactly you're looking for with your family but many people turn to Mount Pleasant and Summerville due to both areas having highly rated schools. They also offer many amenities to kids like parks and playgrounds. But so do other areas like North Charleston, James Island, and more. Happy to go more in depth with you on what you're looking for!
Housing costs have gone up considerably in the last 4 years and this includes rent. If you're lucky enough to have bought in the mid-2000s, then you're probably well set. Honestly, for single home owners it doesn't help us any if prices go up, we still need a place to live and all it does is increase our insurance and property taxes. West Ashley and Goose Creek are about the more affordable, but safer "suburban" areas, but still pretty expensive according to the Zillows.
@@Track-Day-Rider-DJT24 Well, will see. I think homes in West Ashley are going for about $225/sq.ft. (at least Zillow and similar on the lower end). I'm sure with haggling they can go down to $200. But to me, that's crazy. I paid $92 back in 2003...and I thought that was a lot for what I was getting (I doubt my house would handle another Hugo). But yeah, that's where we're at if anyone is looking at Charleston. WA is about as median as they get too. On one side, would like to see prices drop so my taxes and insurance go down too. But the bad side is I'd see a lot of foreclosures around me which can bring blight/crime. Also, the city needs the tax receipts and probably got bloated and fat "in the good times", will see if we have any reserves and willing to live within our means (I hate to think we'll cut police, fire and schooling to the nub).
You're very pretty and everything you say makes sense, especially about the bugs. Ironically, Charleston just elected a Republican mayor, which could make the city attractive as the nation continues to sort itself out as Obama tightens and extends his Putin-like grip on Power.
@@KatarinaWestRE Katerina, I had a long career in politics and was cancelled by everyone, but some of the people were cancelled even worse than I was, because they are dead. I will talk about them in my book. I was a classmate of Trump but never met him, although I did meet Reagan and worked for him. They both turned out to be Dems. The Republicans are going to lose big time -- 50 seats in the House. In the Senate they will win WV, but it won't be enough. Obama is going to be re-olected for his fourth term, similar to Putin, and our country will again be vulnerable to destruction by whichever of our enemies feels like it on a given day. It could happen at halftime of the Superbowl. I can see that R/E can be rewarding, and I dated a realtor once but plum forgot to arrange the second date we were supposed to have, something I grievously regret decades later. However, when we have bad government, we are totally vulnerable. Ted Cruz and I have a difference of opinion. He has written a book about how to take the country back. I'm convinced it's not fixable and the Dems aren't finished. When I worked for the Pru we had a wonderful conference in Charleston. I really loved Charleston, San Diego, and Newport Beach.
@@robertfeinberg748 Sorry to hear that, I really don't like the cancel culture. I bet you've seen some crazy things. I'm not sure I could handle the world of politics, especially knowing it can be life-threatening when you get on certain peoples' lists. You really think Obama could be re-elected even though he's served his 2 terms? And yeah hopefully no destruction happens but it seems like things have been gearing up. The changing world order by Ray Dalio is an eye-opening book (also a video on TH-cam) that does make me concerned for our future. That aside, yes real estate is definitely rewarding in a lot of ways. That's a bummer about the date you regret not planning. But who knows, everything works out for a reason. And that's great about the conference! I've never been to California but my husband's family is out there. He has family in Newport Beach so we need to go visit.
I don't blame you for wanting to avoid politics. I spent a career trying to make the Republican party real, and I was cancelled by everyone, even including people I didn't work for. My favorite words from one former client were, "How can we trust you after the way we've treated you?" I'm planning to write my book and then throttle down. As a classmate of Trump I came to crave anonymity as much as he craves notoriety. I think there's an opportunity for Charleston in having a Republican mayor and becoming a place for Republicans to retreat after this year's terrible losses. BTW, I know that Trump is a lifelong Dem who has never been a Republican. The best part of life is simple pleasures, and Charleston has them in abundance.
I am from South Carolina. You should visit before moving and talk to the locals. This entire state was built on the back of slaves and now others are benefiting from it. This comment may be deleted but it is true.
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As a Charleston resident for the last 20 years... it's the massive influx of people moving here but not enough infrastructure in the surrounding areas to keep up. The traffic is insane!
@@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures so true.
Charleston hasn’t lost its Charm but the locals can’t enjoy the charm anymore.
Charlestonian born & raised. Everything changed when they built that new Ravenel bridge. Houses I grew up in the 90's were selling for less than 100k are now >$1,000,000. It's insane
@@upsidedowncorgi wow I’m sure you’ve experienced so much change. That price difference is wild!
@@KatarinaWestRE Yeah. All that Yankee money came down & ran us locals out. If you weren't as we say here "old money", you couldn't keep up. My family first came to Charleston in the early 20th century, now hardly anyone is left. The rest of us are barely able to keep up with the soaring taxes. It's a shame what's happened here.
Same here. I grew up in Goose Creek in the 70s and 80s and the whole area has exploded with development.
I live in Beaufort, SC which is a small coastal town about an hour south of Charleston. I dread going up there for the traffic and crowds. It’s a nice town in the off season when tourists aren’t as bad.
@@SH-sg8or I hear great things about Beaufort, I need to take a trip out there. That’s nice that there’s less traffic there!
watch out b/c beaufort will be next...the word is getting out
If you're not a millionaire don't move to Charleston I was Born here in 1954 on the Colonial Lake Lived on Queen Street what a change I have seen money has run the Charlestonians out of town what people loved about Charleston is now Gone the old gray mare ain't what she used
Same story as yours. This is no longer a southern city. She is correct. Very rude people moving here but also great ones. Poor planning with expansion. The cost of living has soared. Wish I could move away.
I was born and raised on james island. Have lived on johns island now for the last 12 years. In 9 years, my house value went from 280k to over 650k. If i just moved here or was a young person just starting out in life, it would be very hard to live here. I am 40 years old, and the timing with buying a house 10 years ago was right before everything hit the fan. Growing up on james island in 90s was amazing. Folly beach was a hidden gem. Not anymore sadly
Moved here 6 years ago from NC after graduating. It’s unaffordable, and I can’t afford a house even with a decent salary. I don’t plan on staying down here honestly. Too many people, tourists, and traffic. Doesn’t feel like the same city we used to visit when I was a kid. I’m not lying, everyone I work with are flootin folks from Jersey, NYC, and California who can afford the cost of living. Good for Charleston to grow and all, but doesn’t work for everyone, especially average Americans.
lived here for 7 years. I enjoy most things, but for sure the humidity and traffic are challenging.
Im from Brooklyn NY born raised and I regretted the move. Everything you mentioned from this video is 100 percent accurate to the tea! 👌I appreciate TH-camrs like yourself who shares the truth for what it is.
The job market here SUCKS and the cost of living is up there. My wife and I are looking to move out in a few more years once we get ourselves together. With how the lifestyle is here and the lack of bus/train transportation, it's crazy how the demand to move here is so high. 🤦🤷 SC isn't for everybody.
Thanks for sharing your insights! I’m glad you agree with my points, although I’m sorry to hear you regretted the move. I’m sure Charleston is very different from Brooklyn, and it’s certainly not for everyone. I’ve found that most people moving here want the suburban lifestyle where public transportation is less important. I hope you end up somewhere you enjoy more!
@KatarinaWestRE Thank you so much I appreciate that thought as well. We only hope and pray for the best in the end.
Of course, and yes for sure. Best wishes to you guys!@@Casual_Talk
I've lived in several different locations over the years and one thing has been constant: No matter how crappy it was, people always have a warm spot for where they grew up and will find fault in their new location even if it's a relative paradise in comparison.
@@Track-Day-Rider-DJT24 BINGO, all the damn yankees moved there!!!!! BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Transplants are the only thing wrong with my home....😢
Very accurate. Well done. Honesty is the best policy. Trying to find jobs is the worst.
Thank you, glad you agree. And yeah it is difficult! Hope you found/have found a good job.
@@KatarinaWestRE no not yet😞
@@winstonbachan9884 soon enough 🤞
Please don't come. Charleston is Full!
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If you have a lot of money, and I mean a LOT of money, Charleston is a great place to live. You can afford to live in the beautiful old parts of the city or on the water. If you don't have a lot of money, you will likely live in a typical suburb that is a fairly long drive from the water or historic district. Sadly, this has become the norm for pretty much all coastal living, especially in the South. As my wife likes to say "if you live on the coast and don't live on the water, you just live somewhere that gets really hot and has a lot of bugs".
Charleston has indeed lost the charm it had 30 or so years ago. Tourism and yankee invaders have transformed Charleston into "Charleston", a concept more than a real place. Charleston today is no more authentic than the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney is an authentic experience of being on a pirate ship. A large percentage of the beautiful old homes on the peninsula are effectively house museums owned by out of town people who do not really live in Charleston but own the houses as investments and trophies.
Too many outsiders moved there and ruined it!!
Born and raised in Charleston, SC. Left at the end of 2002 with my three small kids. No regret. There's nothing there. I'll visit, but will not come back to live there 😁😁😁😞😕😕😞😞😞. Charleston has too many people 😮😮😢😢😢
The problem is that they keep building apartment buildings. I do love working there though I am a mailman down there and it’s great. I’m the only red head mailman so if you see me say hi.
@@Trentbail23 yes so much new construction. Glad you enjoy working here though. And if I see you I’ll definitely say hi!
EXCELLENT video!
@@yannip2083 thank you!!
I've been living here since 2018. I love it, mostly. I'm from NY, but I've always loved the heat. It didn't really take much acclimating for me, I have no issue with it at all. I've never struggled to find a job down here, in fact I had about 6 interviews in a two week period just from applying on Indeed in 2022. My income isn't bad for the area either, I can pay 75% of my rent in one paycheck by myself. A second income from my SO makes it a non-issue. The traffic IS definitely a problem though. Sometimes I just don't go anywhere at certain times because I know how bad it'll be. There are plenty of trails and parks here, and always seems to be something to do downtown.
@@Zafire063 that’s awesome! Glad you haven’t struggled with most of these things. And yeah the traffic is a pain, but there is a lot to do.
thanks for sharing
I live in Charleston and have since my family moved here in 1999 and I'll say everything said in this video is true lol
@@PoorlyDoneGaming glad you agree!
My company has an office in Charleston and I'm considering relocating from Columbus, Ohio but am not sure after seeing your video. I would spend a week here to experience the city for myself but your points are so valid as I'm sure are in the majority of costal cities across the U.S. If there's any that aren't experiencing similar pains I'd sure like to know where since Charleston doesn't sound like the place it used to be.
@@theeNellyD Visiting for a week would definitely help make that decision! And yes for sure, many coastal cities are experiencing the same things. It just comes down to what you’re looking for I suppose. I still love Charleston but it’s not without its drawbacks. I was born in Columbus but never lived there so can’t really compare the places but if you have any questions about Charleston I’m happy to help.
Spot on. Definitely don't come here.
From VA and my parents started going to Kiawah back in the late 70's when it was just getting going. They were newly married and didnt have a lot of money but tried to get my grandmother to invest in an ocean front lot which at the time were selling for $10k an acre, but she wasn't interested. :(
@@ayz123_87 oh wow, $10k an acre! Hindsight is 20/20 I guess, but would’ve been awesome if they’d been able to do it!
My mom went to Winthrop in the early 70s and had friends from Charleston. One of them lived in Mount Pleasant and she remembers going down there and recalls it being a lot of farmland. Crazy. I moved there in 2005 and was there for a few years...wild how much it has grown.
Had they purchased that $10k/acre lot back then, they would be able to EASILY sell it for upwards of $80k/acre now
@@dirtybird437 Oh yeah, for sure!!
@@ayz123_87 Yes it is crazy! Mount Pleasant went from farmland to suburbia so fast.
We don’t like to visit Charleston any more.The lack of zoning has created unsightly urban sprawl. The traffic is terrible and the historic district is disappearing because of all the modern architecture installed. It is so crowded we just can’t wait to leave.
Good report, Ms. West. I was just there recently on Daniel Island but only for a day. I'm not thinking about moving there but I am thinking about moving from Atlanta. Now I need a post from you on 10 REASONS TO MOVE TO CHARLESTON. I have about 50 thousand acquaintances in Atlanta I want to send it to so they can be closer to water. Thanks.
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it when you visited. Great idea, I’ll have to make a video about that! I’ll work on that next so you can send to your acquaintances.
You forgot to mention that the seasons of Fall and Winter last 3 weeks. Other than that, it's simply getting hot, hot, dangerously hot, and then slightly bearably hot.
I live in Tampa. I lived in Charleston mid 70s, it was way, way hotter in summer than it is here.
@@roccocataldo5818 that’s interesting, I wouldn’t have expected that!
Born and raised in Charleston and still live here. Come visit, but please don’t move here. We are severely overcrowded.
3 main issues, puckering every hurricane season, no Dim Sum anywhere...and driving 100 miles in any direction and it is basically the same "southern small towns".
So true!
Sundown towns
I'll say it isn't the worst place to live considering. Not terribly expensive and a lot of the "big city" BS you hear about these days isn't tolerated.
You have to look for Dim Sum in NChas, Daniel Island, and on the Peninsula, or get friendly with the Chinese [or Asian?] community. But, if you're worried about hurricanes, and that is valid, then you don't want to live on the coast. We just had a winter storm that was like a tropical storm, a few months ago. We'll probably have some wind and rain from a hurricane starting sometimes next week...
All nine reasons not to move here are traffic and people related. Then yeah, its hot.
@@Justtwodangmany lol yep pretty much!
Thank you for calling a cockroach a cockroach! 😂 I’ve lived in the South for almost 20 years and I’m tired of people pretending Palmetto Bugs aren’t cockroaches and acting offended when I don’t.
Lol, too funny! No problem haha let's call them for what they are!🤣
From Michigan most of my life. Lived in Charlotte for one year. I miss it. Why did you leave? Charlotte in 2024 is twice the size than 1995.
I grew up there so I think after living there for 18 years I was ready to explore a new place. I also felt like there just wasn't much to do there compared to other cities, and I like being by the coast. It is growing like crazy though so plenty of people do love it!
@@KatarinaWestRE I agree Charlotte in 1995. The football stadium was still under construction. Downtown had no life. Club 3000 on Tyron was the spot. Lived off S. Blvd. Always went to the go-cart, putt putt place near Carolina place. But now Downtown has that Epic center and a railway along with the basketball arena.
@@Tru7blue oh wow, yeah definitely different now. That epicentre actually shut down/went into foreclosure but I think someone else bought it and is redoing it. The nightlife in Charlotte in general is supposedly good too. I’m just not a city or nightlife person 😂
We didn't even have air conditioning when I was little. Y'all are wimps. As for culture shock, too many outsiders now. Same with tourists and traffic. And those palmetto bugs are not a big deal. Mosquitoes are a pain. Any coastal area can have flooding. Just know that if you are an outsider, natives will be polite to you, all the while despising you.
Other than tourism, Charleston sounds just like Miami. The only true difference is that Charleston is in America (only someone form Miami will understand what that means).
@@firstnamelastname1453 yeah definitely some similarities! Just a much smaller city
Lived here the last 30 years. Boring. Never could use my MBA. Ready to move to Mexico, Europe, or central America. But I can't convince my wife. Guess I'll die here. ugh. Originally from Savannah (double Ugh) Have lived in Atlanta, New York, San Diego, Raleigh, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, FL.
@@williamjohnson9815 hope you get to travel more at least!
@@KatarinaWestRE Even though I could never find a good job in Charleston, my house in Mt. Pleasant went from $184K to over $1 million, and it is paid for.
@@williamjohnson9815 oh wow! That sounds like a decent trade off at least haha
@@KatarinaWestRE Probably
Lived in Chas 25 years still have 1 out of three daughters living there just visited about 2 months ago its a friggin nightmare if you can get past the racial politics and the 1950’s infrastructure and the crazy traffic …..go for it bring back Mayor Reilly at least he didnt try to hide his corruption , he owned the biggest real-estate co on the peninsula for 20 years and no one said a word and there are no locals left they all moved to Greenville
City schools are not great. Research school districts and private school options.
I live here. I love it. And i’d be happy if the incoming flow of people would stop. Move to California
Don’t move here, it’s terrible and you should stay where you are. Signed, everyone that lives here.
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Where are some surrounding suburbs that are good for families around Charleston?
It all depends on what exactly you're looking for with your family but many people turn to Mount Pleasant and Summerville due to both areas having highly rated schools. They also offer many amenities to kids like parks and playgrounds. But so do other areas like North Charleston, James Island, and more. Happy to go more in depth with you on what you're looking for!
I would say stay away from North Charleston. I would recommend west Ashley or hanahan up to Ladson.
Housing costs have gone up considerably in the last 4 years and this includes rent. If you're lucky enough to have bought in the mid-2000s, then you're probably well set. Honestly, for single home owners it doesn't help us any if prices go up, we still need a place to live and all it does is increase our insurance and property taxes. West Ashley and Goose Creek are about the more affordable, but safer "suburban" areas, but still pretty expensive according to the Zillows.
@@Track-Day-Rider-DJT24 Well, will see. I think homes in West Ashley are going for about $225/sq.ft. (at least Zillow and similar on the lower end). I'm sure with haggling they can go down to $200. But to me, that's crazy. I paid $92 back in 2003...and I thought that was a lot for what I was getting (I doubt my house would handle another Hugo). But yeah, that's where we're at if anyone is looking at Charleston. WA is about as median as they get too.
On one side, would like to see prices drop so my taxes and insurance go down too. But the bad side is I'd see a lot of foreclosures around me which can bring blight/crime. Also, the city needs the tax receipts and probably got bloated and fat "in the good times", will see if we have any reserves and willing to live within our means (I hate to think we'll cut police, fire and schooling to the nub).
The closest one I can think of is in Virginia somewhere, I would look there. Charleston is full
What is that growl while she's talking?
Which part? Probably my dog 😅
Stay away new yorkers
You're very pretty and everything you say makes sense, especially about the bugs. Ironically, Charleston just elected a Republican mayor, which could make the city attractive as the nation continues to sort itself out as Obama tightens and extends his Putin-like grip on Power.
Thank you! And I try to stay out of politics because it can be so polarizing. But thanks for sharing your input, we will see what happens.
@@KatarinaWestRE Katerina, I had a long career in politics and was cancelled by everyone, but some of the people were cancelled even worse than I was, because they are dead. I will talk about them in my book. I was a classmate of Trump but never met him, although I did meet Reagan and worked for him. They both turned out to be Dems. The Republicans are going to lose big time -- 50 seats in the House. In the Senate they will win WV, but it won't be enough. Obama is going to be re-olected for his fourth term, similar to Putin, and our country will again be vulnerable to destruction by whichever of our enemies feels like it on a given day. It could happen at halftime of the Superbowl. I can see that R/E can be rewarding, and I dated a realtor once but plum forgot to arrange the second date we were supposed to have, something I grievously regret decades later. However, when we have bad government, we are totally vulnerable. Ted Cruz and I have a difference of opinion. He has written a book about how to take the country back. I'm convinced it's not fixable and the Dems aren't finished. When I worked for the Pru we had a wonderful conference in Charleston. I really loved Charleston, San Diego, and Newport Beach.
@@robertfeinberg748 Sorry to hear that, I really don't like the cancel culture. I bet you've seen some crazy things. I'm not sure I could handle the world of politics, especially knowing it can be life-threatening when you get on certain peoples' lists. You really think Obama could be re-elected even though he's served his 2 terms? And yeah hopefully no destruction happens but it seems like things have been gearing up. The changing world order by Ray Dalio is an eye-opening book (also a video on TH-cam) that does make me concerned for our future. That aside, yes real estate is definitely rewarding in a lot of ways. That's a bummer about the date you regret not planning. But who knows, everything works out for a reason. And that's great about the conference! I've never been to California but my husband's family is out there. He has family in Newport Beach so we need to go visit.
I don't blame you for wanting to avoid politics. I spent a career trying to make the Republican party real, and I was cancelled by everyone, even including people I didn't work for. My favorite words from one former client were, "How can we trust you after the way we've treated you?" I'm planning to write my book and then throttle down. As a classmate of Trump I came to crave anonymity as much as he craves notoriety. I think there's an opportunity for Charleston in having a Republican mayor and becoming a place for Republicans to retreat after this year's terrible losses. BTW, I know that Trump is a lifelong Dem who has never been a Republican. The best part of life is simple pleasures, and Charleston has them in abundance.
It's Rome
I am from South Carolina. You should visit before moving and talk to the locals. This entire state was built on the back of slaves and now others are benefiting from it. This comment may be deleted but it is true.
I did and they’re all the opposite of you.
Well…SC is a former slave state so…🤷🏽♂️
There was white slaves? I only see pictures of white people building everything
@@ihave35cents95 I see why you have 35 cents as your TH-cam handle. 😂🤣🤣🤣
@@saveourboysNow cent is a land area measurement. That 20 IQ is kicking your ass.
Charleston is a terrible place to live. You need to go somewhere else.
Colonizers need to leave our sacred land alone