We REALLY WISH PEOPLE WOULD VISIT AND GO AWAY! STOP SLITHERING IN AND STEALUNG LAND! I HATE DEVILS AND DEMONS , but you all keep coming in droves! Soon many will begin dying in droves too!
I just watched it and subscribed..won’t be retiring for a few years but I will watch and plan to start visiting the southern beach towns prior to retirement
There is nothing wrong with butter -- it is a natural fat. Southern traditions have bought into the idea that we must use vegetable oil and similar products because they are healthy. The problem continues to be the misinformation that began decades ago, that saturated fats like butter are unhealthy. Coconut oil, one of the healthiest oils, is 90% saturated fat and does not cause heart disease or weight gain. Processed oils have been normalized into the notion that these are healthy -- vegetable, canola, soy, sunflower, safflower -- however, all of these are commonly ethier partially or fully hydrogenated and extremely unhealthy during long-term use. "No transfat" is a distraction because this merely indicates that it likely contains fully rather than partially hydrogenated oil and is equally as bad for you or more so. The fraud is that fat from meat and dairy products is unhealthy. Much less heart and cardiovascular disease existed with the farm diet before the introduction of processed oils to replace lard for cooking. Additionally, the increase in added sugar to foods and especially processed forms of sugar (high fructose corn syrup containing mercury, sometimes labeled today as only corn syrup) play an important part in rising health problems in recent decades. Artificial sweeteners have also been proven to be more dangerous than ordinary table sugar as an ingredient. The latest is sucrulose or "Splenda" which can create liver problems with regular use. Stevia products can be a healthy alternative and the best forms can be purchased online without additives like preservatives or sugar alcohols.
I am a native of South Carolina and everything that was said is true. The price of housing has gone up but that's because to many people are moving here. Please make it stop!
I moved from NE Ohio to S. Carolina almost 8 years ago. I've lived through blizzards, subzero temperatures, tons of snow, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, springs where it rained for 2 weeks straight, 70° one day and 30° the next. Sure some of the things you mentioned would deter some people from moving here (the "unhealthy foods" you cited- there's unhealthy foods in every state!!!) but not me. The weather, the beauty, being able to go to the beach whenever I want to, the southern people (the most polite people I've ever met) simply cannot be beat imho. I love it here!!!
Your information is most appreciated 😁👍 …I am a 70 years old black resident 😄and friendly people are the main reason I enjoy Greenville South Carolina (Furman University area)
Cool I’m from Beaufort South Carolina . My moms a 50+ year Scottish mixed race resident and she said she would not chose another state . I wish I was down there right now because it’s too cold here. It’s almost always cold here in Ohio. and we have tornadoes coming. A bunch of them. Thankfully we are okay. I miss my mom a lot ? But moving is too expensive right now even if your just moving back in with a family member.
Moved here 7 plus years ago and we love it. Never would we start a sentence with, up North. I tell people that I’m a Southerner who the stork drop off in the north by accident. We feel so blessed to be living here. We are retired.
@@JerryPinkasI grew up here. And you're dead WRONG!!! People are ASSHOLES here now. (They used to be nice be Nice here, but not Anymore) This place is for retired people.
Everyplace is getting crowded. And newcomers tend to want to change things. You'll never hear someone say, "I've lived here 20 years and things keep getting better and better."
They want to keep it just the way it was in their idyllic?? youth. The simple days, before you were old enough to know what your parents were going through. It is ever thus, everywhere on the planet. People want to go back to the womb.
Jerry, don't forget to tell them about the monsters and creatures that live here such as the lizard man of bishopville, Sasquatch has been seen around rivers and lakes, and reports of rougarou and the infamous chupacabra!! Please for your safety don't move here!!
Its called "Locust People". The ruined where they used to live with their voting practices and ideology, so they flee the mess they created and move to a place that is safe and prosperous..........Then quickly go about ruining it with the same ideas and voting practices that ruined their last location. It has happened all across the country in small towns and large cities. It is exactly how Ashville NC was turned into a mini east coast San Francisco.
My family moved to the upstate from Kentucky 23 years ago. From the cooking to the critters and climate we love our South Carolina ! If you do move here just don't plan to change us. We like our southern drawl and BBQ just the way it is.
I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quite mediocre neighborhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighborhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.
Heck I'm in N/WOHIO HOUSE WAS 101,000 lot was 36,000 in 2003 I can't even get a offer,you must be in Columbus,Lucas county only the older junk homes are selling and fast,investors are buying them up,not in my hood they're hard to sell the hoa scares buyers off.
I left KY and moved to SC in 1989 to attend college in Florence,SC. Within a month after starting college, I experienced my first hurricane (Hugo). Finished school in 1994 and moved to Charlotte,NC to work and raise a family. 27 yrs later, my wife (from Myrtle Beach) and I sell our Charlotte home and purchased 43 arces just 40 miles south of Florence, SC. We love it! Very rual. Living in a RV for the moment as we build out our homestead (chickens and cows). 10 miles from I-95, so we can get to big cities in other states if needed. Distance but friendly neighbors, no crime, no problem. Take the back roads to the coast to avoid the busy roads Btw, my wife makes the BEST shrimp and grits you will every eat!
I'm in the process of potentially transferring down there for a job and I use to live in Savanah, GA and currently live in Chicago ( born and rasied). But i must say I miss the south but SC will be a change i feel from Savanah. How is Florence?
@VIBINWITHCOOP Florence is a great small city with major interstate access (I-20 & I-95). 1 from Myrtle Beach, 2 hours from Charleston, 2 hours from Charlotte. Housing is affordable compared to major cities mentioned
@@VIBINWITHCOOP I was born in Charleston, but moved away after my dad passed. Moved to Long Island, NY to complete high school and undergrad school. Now live in a nice suburban Chicago neighborhood. I have some good memories of my youth in Charleston, but I don't miss it.
My wife and I, transplants from Ohio & Michigan moved to Florida to escape the weather, etc. decided 3 years ago to move to upstate S.C. once again to escape this time the hurricanes, alligators, high insurance, traffic, rudeness, snowbirds, etc. and to this day never regretted it. Yes, we have thunderstorms bugs, pollen and so on but all of that is overshadowed by the overall cost of living the moderate climate most of the year and primarily the people who are caring family oriented friendly and extremely helpful. That includes those of all ages. Never, have we felt more at home. Even though neither of us has family in the area, our acquaintances all treat us as such and have from the time we moved here. Yup, the food is not necessarily the healthiest but we found a solution. We don't eat as much and balance our diet while still enjoying what is offered here. God bless those who love the big cities, ridiculous traffic, high cost of living and rudeness. We hope that they stay where they are and not bring that all here. If you insist on saying how great it's there, stay there.
SC is great along the coast and Greenville area. Beware of being downwind of International Paper in Georgetown and The West Rock Paper Mill in N. Charleston.
@@timothyhayes2935 Thats the smell of money I’ve worked those plants as a pipefitter/welder and have made a fantastic $$$$$$ over the past several years
People like you are why I left South Carolina. I was born n raised in Georgia and South Carolina and right on the line and all the immigrants and northern folk ruined that place. Now I live in East Tennessee and it’s started to happen here. Southern pride and respect is gone.
As a South Carolinian, I attest you are very accurate in what you've said in this video, IMO, it is absolutely imperative you do not choose to drop your roots in a flood prone area. One negative is Hurricanes and we are overdue for a serious destructive one of those, which can turn the majority of the state into a disaster area, I reference Hugo 1989, major destruction coming inland. Other than that and what you mentioned, once you get used to South Carolina, you really cannot imagine living anywhere else! Thanks for the time you invested in this video. David
I like your idea David, smart, terrify people with stories of dread & doom to keep them out! We will begin implementing this strategy right away as well! TYSM!
I moved to Greenville SC about a year ago from WA state. Dude, the drivers here completely ignore the speed limits - it’s like a speedway everywhere I go and I tend to go slightly above the posted speed. It’s not uncommon to see drivers going 60+ in a 35. …and don’t get me started on how many drivers blatantly run red lights. It’s super dangerous to drive around here.
oh, man, that's where i'd move to!!!!! you mean one can drive at a NATURAL SPEED, for the location, without getting Arrested??!!! or even SHOT, like in NY,NJ, New this, Old that, most States...??
The two most horrible and awful things about living in Greenville, SC are July and August. The humidity is insufferable and there’s not a whiff of a breeze. The air is stagnant and the mosquitoes are out in full force. Thanks for the video.
#11. When you get to the checkout at the grocery store, please be patient. It's customary for the cashier and bagger to ask how you are doing, how are the kids, isn't it a beautiful day, did you find everything you were looking for, etc. As Mr. Jerry said, it's Southern hospitality, and folks really care how you are doing. Oh, and you will be next in the friendly visit.
Trapped in PA. So miss the South. Ppl are "friendly" to newcomers only to have fresh gossip but never to make friends. They have to have been friends since first grade and HATE any deviation from "their" norm.
Moved here from Maine in late 2021. The only thing on this list that really matters is the low paying jobs. We bought an inexpensive home, drive inexpensive cars, and live within our means. It would help to have that mindset for any new people.
"inexpensive home, drive inexpensive cars, and live within our means". Best comment. All these issues would be avoided if everyone did this, but they won't because they need to live like rock stars. Why else would anyone want to move to The Villages other than to show off.
Yes. You are correct. I work fulltime in Carolina at an employer that employees thousands of people. My starting pay in 2022 is less than what I earned in 1987. Don't plan on maintaining a lifestyle that you had before if you move here is helpful advice.
I just came back from my trip to Greenville and the surrounding area, and it hit every wow factor for me. My trip was intended for a potential move in the near future. I listened to your cons and honestly, none of them scare me. I'm from NJ where the mosquitoes will eat you alive. In central Jersey alone, which is not big an area, we have 3.9 million people and they just keep on packing everyone in. Traffic gets so bad 3 times a day, that sometimes it takes 15-20 minutes to drive 2-3 miles. It's faster on bike. Pollen dust for a week is a vacation compared to an entire month in NJ. I also visited Greenville in August and while yes it was hot, the humidity didn't seem as bad as it gets in NJ. Yeah, i'll take a pay cut to move to the Greenville area, but when it comes to mental health, mental stamina and overall happiness, I will take the lower pay in a happier place. (When I visited, everyone was happy, inviting and welcoming) I also found there was just so much to do while I was there, I'd never be bored. And Lastly, affordability.. The pay scale is different yes, but with the research I've done, a working class family with kids can still afford to live whereas here in NJ, $80k/year for a single frugal person like myself can barely get by. Great talking points and I'm glad you posted them here. But I'm ready to move and Greenville SC is my ultimate destination for relocation.
That's a great depiction. I plan to relocate to murrells inlet and await my home to be rented. I have a child to raise and the way that NJ is you have to be rich or poor. Or the single moms have to not work to get health benefits. It's a state for the elite.
I live in Hightstown, NJ and I am considering a move there for a band. I am a singer and an artist. I agree regarding the traffic here, especially up north and the rudeness on the road is unapparelled. Even going food shopping..there are too many people here..But there are my friends and a lot of fun things in NJ to do as well. The main reason I am considering a move is the wildfire smoke wreaking havoc with the air quality here in NJ. I missed a ton of gigs last Summer because of it. Regarding hurricanes, that does concern me. Just have to do more research. Considering Savannah as well. Did u ever do the move?
@@1artistvocalist I didn't do the move only because I got a job back here in NJ and couldn't refuse it. Otherwise I was leaving. I'm not far from you (Princeton) so yeah the rudeness and craziness of the area has gotten out of control. You wouldn't have to worry about hurricanes in Greenville. It's far enough inland where it's not going to cause destruction. You would however in Savannah though. Very beautiful and eclectic there. As far as Greenville goes, it's an expanding city, lots of culture with a very fun atmosphere for everyone. Small suburbs all around the city with small town vibes if that's what you like.
Thanks for your review, Jerry!! Even though I've lived in big cities overseas while growing up, my mom's family was from the Upstate of SC. After living in big cities growing up, I always appreciated the kindness and great weather in SC. I've been living in SC, since 1976. Of course there are things that I do not like about SC, just like many other states that I have visited, but overall, I'm happy living in SC. I've been retired since 2011, but I agree with what you said about the lower wages in SC. However, there are companies like BMW, in Spartanburg, and other German auto parts suppliers for BMW, that pay well. It also depends on what type of work you do, whether or not your wages are low. I have horrible allergies also, but I take medications to help me through those times. Personally, I like the wildlife and do not feel threatened. Again, great review, Jerry!!
I grew up and still live in the south (but not SC) and my lifelong observation is that southern people are no more "friendly" than northern people. Sure, they may smile and be more polite to you and less directly confrontational in person, but when you are out of earshot they will tell friends and family in no uncertain terms what they really think of you. And if they are really "old school" southern, they may do it something like this: "He is so obnoxious, bless his heart" or "She has such a big nose, bless her heart."
Everyone is honest in private. New Yorkers love to say stuff behind peoples back also. It’s all over for that. Being polite to your face is the difference between the two.
I've been here for 7 years, and have been retired for the past 2, before that, I spent the majority of my life growing up/living in the Detroit area. As I listened to all ten reasons, I reminded myself of the fact that any place is as good or bad as you choose it to be. It all depends on your point of view. I'm living here, so I CHOOSE to see this area as a great place to live and retire. It's all too easy to find all of the bad of any place. Look for the good, and you'll find it. That said, the Carolinas aren't much for food meccas. Because of the auto plants, I could find any kind or style of food I wanted, Here? Not so much. But, on the upside, I have learned how to cook the foods I miss. It's all a matter of perspective. If you decide to make this your new home, welcome!
Born and raised In Florence. Moved to Texas just for shopping and food. Yes SC is lacking a lot of cultural experiences. Greenville was on its way, last I checked.
I loved this video as you reaffirmed the reasons I am moving to SC. I bought a really nice house 10 years ago in Goose Creek with plans to retire there. I am so glad I did as the house has doubled in value and as it has been rented all this time it has been a great investment. I am in the NYC area though not the city but can't wait to move there for everything you said, especially the slower pace of life and the really nice people. My tenants who moved down from the North tell me how nice the neighbors are and how much they love living there and also about all the critters that are outside which surprised them the first nights at the house. It wasn't the plan but I will keep that house rented and plan to buy another one in the same community in a few months to move to. My friend moved to Goose Creek from here a year before I bought the house and told me how great it was and now 11 years later he still says the move was the best thing he ever did. I saw the house on line and the price at the time was a no brainer, I had my friend look at it for me in person and made the deal over the phone. I wish I could have made the move years ago but as I own a business it would have been a financial hardship to leave then but I sure knew I wanted out of New York and now more then ever. Who knows, maybe I will be your neighbor in SC :)
I am moving there next month and I am hoping I meet you. We moved from NY to Florida in 2018 and hate it. Finally getting out and going to where we hope the people are friendly and kind.
@@franco634 I am near Charleston, my friend went there a year before I bought the house from NY and never looked back. The neighbors had a BBQ for them when they moved there and all my tenants tell me is how great the people are there; they moved from the North too.
I lived in Charleston for 8 years in the 80’s. I will never forget the rain that comes down so hard you can barely see the end of your hood while driving 5mph. Or when you are driving and you look up ahead at what your brain tells you must be fog….oh no, yer wrong, it’s a dang wall of water. But I still loved every day there. Most beautiful people I ever met in my life. Love me some SC!❤
I just randomly got here to this video. I love it, because hearing the truth to me personally is better than being sugarcoated. I live in Canada, so I’m not planning anytime soon to retire anywhere in Florida or South Carolina, for now anyway. I am an old-school immigrant . I wish most of the people in Canada and in the US were like you, just shooting straight, no BS. The slower pace of life is worth considering. I have visited Myrtle Beach in the past for only a week back then in 2014 and we loved it. We had to drive 22 hours to get there from Mississauga Ontario. And on the way, we saw a lot of beautiful places and the countryside. Who knows, probably in retirement. We will spend the winters in south USA.
Thanks for watching and sharing your story! I have found by just telling it like it is the good the bad and the ugly, even though it’s not what people want to hear it’s always the best approach. Truly thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
My job transferred me to Greenville SC back in the 70’s. We lived there for 8 1/2 years. Loved Greenville. I understand Greenville is now considered one of the best cities to live in the country. We still vacation in Charleston, another terrific city in South Carolina. My wife is a Tennessee native. Tennessee has been our home since leaving Greenville. Tennessee is another great State to live in and raise a family.
With a popular place to live it brings its troubles as well and unfortunately those sweet spots don't stay sweet forever. I have lived many places in my lifetime being a military brat but I must say that this is the best of the best.
After living/working in Nigeria & Angola for 4 yrs, I don't see how anyone can complain about anything in the USA. Even in our most down-trodden places, they're still 1000x better than much of the 'outside world. '
Thanks for sharing your story with others. I have to 100% agree with you most people don’t know how fortunate they really truly are. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I tried living in the Philippines for three months. Wonderful people, but......just a different way of life. If you want to see what real poverty looks like......people here have no idea. They are clueless.
Several years ago, while exploring several Southern states as options for retirement, I visited a realtor in Virginia and made the mistake of telling him that I was also looking in other states, including The Carolinas. Without hesitation, he told me, "here you're a Yankee. In The Carolinas, you're going to be a Damn Yankee". Taken aback, that conversation soon ended, but I went on to explore The Carolinas. Beautiful states, but my impression (however accurate or inaccurate it may be) is that there are two significant demographics there: transplanted New Yorkers who have brought their big pensions and overbearing personalities, and the native locals who quite justifiably resent the population explosion and the subsequent effect on their culture and environment. I may be completely wrong, and draw criticism from both sides for my comment. In the meantime, I think I'll live and let live. New York has suited me for over 50 years and probably will for the remainder of my life. These high taxes and overcast skies have kind of grown on me, anyway. There's no place like home.
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your story. I can tell you that here in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, it is rare to meet anyone who was born at the beach. We have many who have moved or retired from every state in the nation. Which makes it a great place to call home.
@williammonney4378 I can't help but ask - how are your retirement investments keeping up with the sky high taxes of NY? If they're doing really well, let me know who your financial advisor is. If you worked in NY during the golden years for a government agency (and got a fabulous retirement package), then that really tells me why you're happy to stay put!
@@SwimminWitDaFishies I'm a retired local civil servant with an adequate but unspectacular pension, and a Roth that's doing okay, but I historically have invested very conservatively, so consequently I'm not a millionaire. I have the taxes rolled into the mortgage which means I mostly pay the taxes and interest on it, and continue to work full time in my "retirement" at NYC pay rates to stay ahead of the curve. I see many people doing both better and worse than me, so it is what it is. I usually stop complaining when I see the homeless in the subway. Happy to stay put? I find that the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. For financial advisement, I highly recommend Primerica Financial Services. They are everywhere - I am sure you can find someone local. I would not trust anyone else with my finances. Good luck.
I would agree. I’m a native of the Carolinas living in SC near the Charlotte metro area. The area I grew up in and loved for so many years does not exist anymore. It’s just louder and more crowded. It’s too much growth, way too fast. And the blending of other cultures can be a clash at times. I still love my home, but I miss what it use to be. You may not agree, but that has been my experience.
@@RoRo-pd7qw I do agree, and I sympathize. I looked at houses in Haxhaw, NC. It looks as if it was once a quiet little town. From the looks of things today, people from my neck of the woods are turning it into another version of Long Island, and they seem oblivious to the fact that some of the native residents don't appreciate it. But that's self-absorbed New Yorkers for you. If I relocate, it will be to get away from that, not go to where there's more of it. I also think its a shame that the beautiful landscape of NC is being bulldozed in order to put up these crowded, cookie-cutter "subdivisions" that people are so excited about. You really have my sympathies for what's going on in NC. I just hope that Southern folks realize that Yankees are not all the same.
I lived in Greenville, SC for 2 1/2 years and we enjoyed it. We were surprised on how friendly and outgoing the people were. I’m from the Cleveland, Ohio area and you were cursed on a regular basis. I found the employment was more serviced based than factory based. We were there in the mid 1980s and we had a snow storm that hit Greenville and it shut down the town and people didn’t know how to drive in snow. No problem for me. I’m used to driving in snow and I put snow tires on my car and drove slow. Not a problem.
I lived in Greenville about 3 years ago, but I worked in Industry. The Inland port @Inman SC generates a lot of manufacturing jobs. You can still buy a farm in Upstate SC, btw. Yes, wages are somewhat depressed, but everyone who worked in RTP in North Carolina or the Pharmaceutical plants up North can ask for comparable salaries if you have a extensive skill set. There is a lot of affordable housing in the Central part of SC( including cool historic houses), but you need to land a job in towns like Iota, Abbeville, and Camden. One thing I don' t get about Buncombe county NC and Greenville SC. There is no public transit between Greenville and Asheville. Seriously! There is no public transit to GSP airport. Either you take Uber, rent a car, or hire the Hickory Hop shuttle. Avoid I-85 and take Amtrak's Crescent to either Charlotte or Atlanta if you live in Upstate SC. PS. You forgot that I-85 traffic drives everyone slowly crazy. If you relocate to Greenville, you need to either live in the Greenville city limits, take state road 25 home, or any of the country highways instead.
You couldn't get me across the Mason-Dixon line for all the money in the world. "Cursed on a regular basis", no way in heck!! I will never put up with that craziness, never!!
As for the weather, people will quickly learn to plan their outdoor activity before 11AM or after 3-4PM in the summer. As for the beach, in the summer you will burn to a crisp during the mid-day hours, the reflected sun off the sand will cook you. I've seen the sand so hot that I could not walk on it.
I traveled to SC escaping a hurricane in Florida 6 years ago I found the friendliest folks I’ve ever met in my life there. Many time I’ve visited SC some near Greenville and just a bit south east of that. Although Greenville had its traffic backups in and out of the city it wasn’t near as bad as FL. Also Greenville also has the friendliest folks around. Loved that when I first started visiting your state. It does get sadly hotter than even Florida some when I was there but it also had some very cold WX also. Not likely for me but love visiting you folks !!!!
My family lives in Charleston and I am moving down there to be with them. I absolutely love it down there and it feels like home. I love the slow pace. Your surrounded by seafood so there are many healthy options. Downtown Charleston is one of my favorite places. Carmella desserts can't be beat and the turtles from the fudgery. I get my spices from the market. I can't imagine a better place to be. I also work from home. I have no complaints 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I read a report in our local newspaper about how a hundred people are moving to south Carolina every single day. I live in a little town outside of Charleston. Well, it was a little town. Now its crowded. The traffic went from minimal to bumper to bumper traffic every single day. The sirens of ambulances, police cars and firetrucks can be heard morning noon and night. Traffic accidents several times a day. We used to get a little fender bender maybe once a month but its daily now. We had a man get bit by a copperhead snake at the local walmart a few years ago. Last year i found a copperhead snake next to my front door last year. And a small rattler was run over by a car next to the sidewalk children walk to school on. Mosquitos are horrendous. They will bite you in the daytime too.
@@arribaficationwineho32 they aren't bringing them but they will get to experience them. We got gators too. So be careful swimming in any water. And at one of the lakes don't swim in it during the summer. Brain eating bacteria. And sharks at the beaches. Normal for salt water. Don't eat fish from the rivers. Pollution has made them hazardous to your health. The newspapers say that you can eat some fish from certain rivers but some rivers it's only a few a month . One river they recommend eating a fish only once a month. Some rivers pregnant women shouldn't eat any of the fish. Every place in the US probably has things that can hurt you. Some of those places they don't tell what you should watch out for. Some they don't know about the dangers or problems of the place. Don't forget water moccasins. My teacher at the college told the class about a young woman who was skiing in the water and fell into the water. When they found her body it was covered in moccasin bites. Very aggressive snakes those moccasins. At least he warned us about them. But if someone doesn't want to be warned that is fine. Find out on your own. One thing new people are bringing is pollution from their vehicles. And bad drivers. Lots of bad drivers. In my personal opinion the locals aren't great either but when combined with bad drivers that expect for other drivers to get out of their way and watch out for them, well, many many accidents. I don't drive. I don't trust the other drivers. The roads are getting crazier all the time. I'm looking for a different place to live.
Retired Military and Civilian Environmental Engineer, we moved to SC from NY a year ago and love it. Me, the analytical type, rejected several homes over flood zones and hurricane criteria, much to my wife's dismay, but we found a lovely community in the Pee Dee near Darlington that fit all my technical requirements and all her aesthetic requirements with little compromise. When we moved in July, went to a town festival and introduced ourselves. 97 degrees and humid. One lady said to us, "boy it's HOT today". (I've been to the Panama Canal Zone 3 times on deployment). I said.. "Its South Carolina .. and it's July. Of course it's hot." She smiled and said "Yeah, bot not THIS HOT!" Love it.
My cousin is retired Air Force from the North. He moved to SC with his wife a few years ago in the greater Charleston area. They absolutely love it and think it’s the best place to live in the country. I have another friend who lived there for 9 years, she ended up moving to Calif. I think the best is to keep going there for visits and over time decide if it’s right for you. But the points you made are very true, I remember my friend mentioned the cuisine not so great and too many bugs, but her neighbors were welcoming and friendly.
Been to Subic Bay PI on deployment a few times and that’s hot 90+ humid at night. As long as you have good working AC you can sleep. Been on vacation to many beaches in NC and SC but love Surfside Beach
As an actual northerner ( Canada ) I have always held firm to the belief "the warmer it is, the bigger the bugs get" - So Ive always been very happy with our deep winter freezes, that kill off the majority of bug eggs. We had a hell of a mild winter, so its gonna be a bad earwig summer this year! 😵💫
@@vester7457 whoa whoa lets not get carried away - I still want the plow driver to rot in hell when he plows me in whilst I shovel in -20°c weather LOL
Michigan here and id rather be cold than hot anyway!!! You can't get more naked then naked lol but you can put on a fire, take a hot shower and lots of blankets and stuff to keep warm.
@Greg Yeah, we actually enforce our laws & take care of our people all the while maintaining fiscal responsibility. "The Horror!" Enjoy your Tent cities, & crime rate. I'm off to go hit the range with my kewt lil Kimber Micro 9 pistol.
@@tiffanylubeck3505 yes, you sound like you have no animosity to people from other states AT ALL and don't believe any stereotypes. You don't sound like you'd be friendly if I told you where I was from no matter how nice I was to you.
I'm from SC, and I miss it. I can't wait to move back when I retire. Your observations are valid, but there is much to love about it too. It may not be everyone's "cup of tea" but I can't wait to move back home.
Im a retired RE Broker living about 3 miles from the ocean in Ft Lauderdale. A main reason for buying the house I have lived in for 27 years is it's 9ft above grade and will want a similar location when I get he hell out of here, only because the high rises are disgusting, not just for their destruction of the overall ambiance, but for the associated crowding and the toll that takes on the infrastructure. Kudos to you for supplying maps of lowest levels to avoid
Omg. You're COMPLAINING about "disgusting highrises" and the toll it takes on infrastructure -- and yet, you're RETIRED REAL ESTATE 😆The irony. Bet you didn't mind it collecting all those commissions. 🫣
Hey Jerry, I'm a local. This is truthful & spot on. Sadly, so many people move here & want to change everything that attracted them here! Thank you. Great vid.
@BellaSC , Sounds like those immigrants that run for office get elected and want to change the constitution that gave them the freedom they came here seeking….People are never happy :(
I'm moving to South Carolina from North Carolina because it's much cheaper to live, no auto inspections, not conjested, no crazy heavy traffic, and can get a house without an HOA.
100% true! South Carolina is cheaper and the taxes are lower as well. If you have questions about South Carolina, give the office a call at 843-839-9870. We are here to help!
@@PaulAlan21 We can send you properties to look at, that are not located in HOA communities. We have a lot of super helpful info, to share, Just give us a call at 843-839-9870. Talk soon
Hey Jerry, me and my wife are moving to SC, Hilton head island with her mom that lives there currently in Jan 2025. My wife is 4 months along in her pregnancy and we live in Omaha NE. I am originally from CA, NV, and WA and she is from NE/IA. I have family from SC and LA so, I am very familiar with southern culture and am actually really excited to experience it nonetheless. I figured I would drop a comment in case you were interested in this crazy story we got going on lol
The foods, the climate, and the friendly people all sound very nice to me. It's a lot easier to be happy around friendly and courteous people. Your video makes me feel like visiting there. Good job!
Just do your own homework. Visit first, a few times. Spend time here. Find out what things are really like before you make the big move. We moved to Tennessee from New England close to 20 years ago thinking that all places were just about the same. They are not. Just find out for yourself.
My wife and i just got back from Little River South Caroline where Jerry and a member of his team Justin help us fine the perfect house .Justin was so helpful and a joy to work with. It was like working with family , they know the market and how to find what you are looking for. It all started with watching Jerry"s videos
My thing is, if you come to South Carolina, you're coming here for what it is and what it has to offer, otherwise you wouldn't leave your hustle/bustle city life! If you still want all that, stay where you are! I visited for a military graduation, and from what little I saw, I loved it. I'm planning on making a move actually.
good for you my brother is in bluff ton had a neighbor shot and killed by tow truck driver taking his car while standing,running on xmas day aggressive tow truck operator hired by hoa to enforce no parking on streets to conservative for me btw tow guy knew people no charge go figure
@@davidspensberger7862 The man that did this actually got 26 years in prison for manslaughter and the family of the man killed settled with the tow truck company for $2 million. .POST AND COURIER: A Beaufort County tow truck driver who shot a man dead during an argument over a parking boot almost four years ago was sentenced to 26 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter Thursday.
Basically if you're not used to traffic, wild animals, fatty food, strange customs, being bored (big city vibes), humid weather, overcrowded tourist traps, pollen, then stay where you are! No need to complain about things you should already have prepared for..... I thank this man for putting it out there! Grew up here, Ga, and Pittsburgh, and I love it here!!
There are 4 different poisonous snakes here in South Carolina. We have a water moccasin, copperheads, rattlesnakes, and coral snakes. He did not mention hurricanes. Whenever there's a threat of a hurricane people on the coast are told to leave the coast so you can imagine what traffic is like trying to get away from the coastal regions. He was not exaggerating about traffic 5pm traffic in Charleston is horrendous. The state bird is mosquitoes.
Poisonous is when eating something. Venomous is something that’s injected. Snakes have venom. And there are actually 7 total venomous snakes. All the ones you mentioned plus 3 more species of rattlesnakes. Don’t forget we have huge amounts of ticks (Lyme disease) and jelly fish and sharks in the oceans. Black widows are in abundance too. It’s a small version of Australia for sure
Being a newcomer to S.C. I'll just point out a couple of things I've noticed we do here. Tail gate, speed on narrow road, come to a stop before turning right and running red lights. Once you realize that is the norm here, you'll love it.
Moved to the upstate about 25 years ago from Southern CA. It's been a great experience. The food that is served here is a personal choice, you can always make a decision to eat healthy and exercise your freedom of choice. My only negative about the state is the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Otherwise it's a really great place to live.
With all the people moving there to South Carolina from other places like the midwest, northeast and elsewhere, I gather things are constantly changing there. Not many native born South Carolinans left and the southern hospitality is slowly starting to fade away. Especially in the big cities like Columbia and the coastal areas around Charleston & Myrtle Beach, etc.
It is true, The hidden gem of South Carolina is no longer hidden. Low taxes, lower cost of living, great year round weather is just a part of the draw that has so many moving to South Carolina. Especially considering Florida with all its insurance and high cost of living issues. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The people who move South, want a peaceful nice lovely place to live, yet the first things they do is yell, "change, change, change." Well, we don't want to change and what you are moving from is what we DONT want. We are a conservative area of the U.S. and look at what you are running from. Most Southerners don't want liberal leftist ideas and that is what many of you bring with you. It breaks my heart. t
My grandfather lived 95 years here in the south. I tried to tell him all that bacon and hamburger would kill him. He just wouldn't listen. And my father is 85 now and still plays basketball. And the snakes, we release those when we hear someone from the north is here looking at real estate.
Not one of your points discourage me. 1. Snakes/Alligators, both I hear taste like Chicken, 2. Hire a bug man every quarter, 3. no big city vibe, Fantastic. Originally from LA currently in Phoenix, which is LA's infant. 4. Looking for polite, friendly people for once in my life, 5. Looking at Up Country not Flood central, 6. Southern cooking is great like anything just use moderation, 7. Occasional Sunday driver fender bender, that's what you pay insurance for, 8. Humid weather in the 90's is nice for a change compared to 121 degrees from April to November any day, 9. Lower income means lower taxes, the money is there, it just might take a little longer to find your groove, 10. forgot what this one is. Can't wait to move. Got 3 months to go before I get there.
I live in SC. He was right about everything! The bugs are brutal in the summer. Pollen falls like rain, you can see it in the air. The food is good, but not good for you. It is always sweet sweet tea, mac and cheese, fried shrimp and oysters, fried green tomatoes, ribs, hash, catfish stew, juicy burgers. You can have all of that in a week's time!
Thanks for posting this video. As a South Carolina resident, our population growth from the northern states has become overwhelming. Hopefully, they will take your information and move somewhere else to help keep our cost of living reasonable.
As people start isolating themselves for many reasons in large communities it is refreshing to know that SC would offer opportunities to be part of a community. A huge plus for me. Heck, it is only bugs trying to live! Lol
We live in Upstate! Moved from big city Charlotte NC 20 years ago! Never looked back. We were transferred here and felt a sigh of relief . Country living but in the city limits!!!! Lol We are surrounded by Countryside, cows, 3 big lakes and waterfalls & mountains! Mild winters and gorgeous seasons! But the pollen can be bad but it only lasts a few weeks at very first signs of Spring. I saw a couple snakes in our our neighborhood at beginning of summer..but they disappear soon..and mostly are black snakes that are scared of humans! Lots of squirrels tho bc of all the gorgeous trees. I feed them with the birds. 😅. They get hungry too. We love love SC ! ❤️ but we do have red clay soil here near Clemson. So we had to plant centipede grass. Easier to grow. We travel to Greenville for hustle bustle. We are in our 60s and yes friendly friendly atmosphere and good vibes but YESssss slowwww drivers ...lol I'm uptight so I do get frustrated. 😌 But the big loud trucks ( pick ups) that these young boys jack up and put loud mufflers on them are driving me insane!!! THEY MAKE THEM AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE SO THATS THE ONLY REAL NEGATIVE THING I HATE! It doesn't bother my hubby or my two adults boys but it Def bothers me! But cops say they can't regulate or give out tickets ..ugh..praying this changes at some point. But overall We are very happy! Big city life not for us.
, william3151 is making his comment with tongue firmly in cheek. He, and I, don’t want more people moving here. That is how you are doing us a service. And why he thanked you.
Great video. Thank you! One thing you forgot to mention is the intraplate seismic area around Charleston, South Carolina which is capable of producing very large earthquakes such as was the case in 1886. That earthquake was estimated to have been of the magnitude of 6.9 to 7.3. If you go to Charleston, you can see the reinforcements in the walls of older buildings that were added in the post-quake years.
Me aunt and cousin moved from Ohio to Charleston and the high humidity is a shock at first, but the beaches are fantastic! If you like actual change if seasons then I'd say stay up North. People move South for the winters not for the summers!
Lived in Redhill for about 12 years👍Originally from Jersey. Myrtle Beach is a little over 10 miles away. CCU is down the street and have access to #544 and #501👍 It's to a point to where it's almost difficult to tell if there is an off season. Traffic can be taxing, but they have made improvements👌 Incorporating more frontage roads for local traffic. Been through two 1000 year floods 😒 Thank God, I'm on higher elevation. Remember them using sandbags along #501 out of Conway. Unfortunately alot of homes were flooded 😕 Topography and flood zones change, especially with all the building that's been going on. Flood insurance is cheap piece of mind👍
I’m from Florida and my husband and I are generational Floridians. We can’t afford to live here anymore as seniors. It pains us to have to move. It seems like many states are having too big of growth spurts and it’s making homes cost way too expensive. I guess we’re going to have to look out lower west because we don’t want to learn to live in cold weather at our age.
So sorry to here this. Thanks for watching and commenting. I am amazed at the number of people moving to The Myrtle Beach SC are who have left Florida. Wishing you success where ever you end up. Hope your having a great day.
YOU can live for less and have more fun if you move to another country - you merely have to be adaptable people - consider Belize, Mexico, Panama and Ecuador. You can begin by being a tourist.
@@dennishassler605 OK...the rest of the story.... BELIZE MEXICO: Department of State (.gov) recomends U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to Belize City. Historically much of the violent crime in Belize occurs in the Southside of Belize City and is gang related. PANAMA: Department of State (.gov) Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. ECUADOR: Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil unrest and crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. I will stay in the USA!
We are full up!! Traffic is gridlocked 24/7 Can't go anywhere without being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, all hours of the day. Stay where you are!!
The tip I received about preparing for pollen season was to start using my steroid nasal spray preemptively in February!!! Just weathering my first pollen season and you are so right!!!! Literally have to use windshield wipers with fluid before pulling out of the driveway!!
Also, buy LOCAL honey to enjoy throughout the winter months to build up your resistance to the pollen. It truly worked for me after I discovered the natural remedy.
Agree with most things on your list. After vacationing here for 30 years and even owning a second home for half that time, we decided to move to Surfside. We lived in Atlanta metro for 35 years, so many of the things on your list (pollen, humidity, food, etc.) are already familiar. Big difference (and you touch on it) is the driving. When I moved to Atlanta 35 years ago, after living in Washington DC and New York, I was SHOCKED at the speed and aggressiveness. And that was 35 years ago -- it got MUCH worse over time with the influx of people. I eventually got used to it and, like everyone else, would normally drive 20 miles over the speed limits. 😁 Now, I'm dealing with the opposite -- people driving 35 in a 45 mph zone. Also, the people from SC are friendly (just like those in Georgia)...but just like I experienced in Georgia...a TON of people move here from the north and (no offense) they aren't very friendly at all. Especially the vacationers. They are also slightly "liberalizing" the politics.
After moving from Michigan to Florida. The only two states I am looking to move to currently is South Carolina and Tennessee. I can't stand Florida as much as I had to endure the last couple of years. I'll definitely be in touch after this year with your team Jerry. I have subscribed to your channel as well, thanks for the information.
Thanks for watching and sharing what's going on. We look forward to working with you and giving you all the accurate info you need to make a smart decision with your next move!
@@denisedoherty4909 thanks for watching and commenting there are several helpful videos here on this channel that will answer those questions. Florida has changed a lot for home owners m.th-cam.com/video/be5rCIPXF7U/w-d-xo.html
@denisedoherty4909 I lived in Florida for two years. At first it was amazing. Beautiful scenery and 4 minutes from the beach. For one, the heat was getting unbearable. Even if you go to the beach, its too hot to enjoy and overcrowded. The people there are a**holes. The drivers can be pretty bad, but not as bad as in Atl. The housing is expensive. Everything starts to look the same, since everything is flat. There's a lot of crime and drug influence. But hey, the palm trees are nice 😆.
I love my state. The slow pace of living. People are friendly. Last few yrs alot of out of Towner's fled here to my 2 light town on the lake about 20 miles outside of Columbia. I would say 50/50 that these people were friendly and grateful to be warmly welcomed in. We are all humans and the way some of those big blue cities were locked down I completely understand Thier desire for some freedom. Now half of these people have brought Thier attitudes and ways with them. This is the south and we like to respect our neighbors. Because I worked at a restaurant/gas station and a laundromat I crossed paths with alot of public. Just like you would like immigrants to adjust to the ways of the united states, I personally don't like rude, complaining people or people who try to run you over and pass because you slowed down for the deer that jumped out in front of me , that you didn't see. And we don't block side roads in traffic. We let our neighbors out in traffic.
Tracy, The way you describe your small town is very much the way it is in rural upstate NY. Many of us here are very pleased that the NYC/Down-Stater folks are moving South. We are very familiar with the attitude you are observing... Good luck!!
@@jamesbecker3420 Awe come on now. Your closer. You take them. :) Maybe a slower pace of life may have an impact on Thier attitude. I had a lady throwing a fit at the laundromat. I show up to give a refund and mop up the water. A plumber had already been called and was on the way. I was courteous and expeditious in handling the problem. There was nothing more I could do. Complaining and attitude is what I got in return. I'm usually reserved but I let her have it. I said I don't know where your from, but down here we respect our neighbors. She admitted she moved from NY a couple yrs ago to get away from people like herself. She apologized and I apologized for my outburst. She actually hugged me. We are all people and deserve respect.
@@tracylawrence5258 At this point, many just want to get out of the state entirely. We have had a steady movement up from NYC since the 1970s, but no longer. I personally retired and decided to stay in NY because I have a support network in place. I enjoy the rural lifestyle, raise livestock, make maple syrup, cut/burn wood, fish/hunt, etc. Not interested in being a "carpetbagger" either, lol. Every place has it's "issues" and you just adapt/overcome as best as you can... One day at a time... : )
Great video~ Thanks for the information. I’ve lived all my 50 years of life in Pennsylvania and looking at relocating for warmer winters so I watched your video on Florida and that sure was helpful because one storm could wipe out my income from the sale of my farm so it may be much safer in the Carolina’s… Happy Easter
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. Did you see the other videos I did about that? Alternative Places BEFORE Buying, Relocating or Retiring to FL - th-cam.com/video/VRTjNfGeybY/w-d-xo.html
@@JerryPinkas I will be watching more of your informational videos in order to learn so I don’t have to learn the hard way~ thanks soo much for helping people~ God bless~ happy Easter
Yes, keep spreading the word - people don't move here !! Greenvillian here since 1973 when it really was a sweet place. Getting way too crowded and expensive.
Everything but the wages, the congestion and flooding sounds great to me. I'd move somewhere that didn't flood and the rest isn't a deal-breaker at all. I'm from the North of England which is like the South of the US (in many regards except the climate), so the idea of friendly people and proper community sounds brilliant to me, and I hate big cities so that sounds great too! If I ever move to the US I've been looking at South Carolina and Minnesota as the two states I like the idea of for the friendlyness and the wildlife and outdoors opportunities.
Great job highlighting the pluses and minuses of living in South Carolina I am from pa and your state is beautiful and very welcoming. If I could I would move there right away . Thank you for the insight from my point of view, I love South Carolina
Jerry, thank you for your candid review of life in South Carolina. Your information is extremely valuable to anyone considering relocating to the state. I have never lived in South Carolina but much of what you have reported I have heard about from others who either lived in the state or have visited the state frequently. You get a huge thank you for your accuracy because people can rely on the information you have provided. You have done a great service to the people and the state you represent. Again, thank you!!!😊
You are welcome! I truly thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment. And I appreciate your support. Just trying to help people avoid the pitfalls that are costly and tell it like it is even though some people just don’t wanna hear it but I appreciate you.
As a SC resident, and former NY NJ girl - I can tell you when someone beeps their horn in traffic everyone says “northerner “. LOL PEOPLE here are patient and polite but B if someone says “bless your heart,” they are not being kind. They don’t like you. However I love living here too. I just wish I had my family and friends with me. Might even go back because there’s no place like home😂
Being a Southerner watching the changes in the South you are absolutely right. Because I've lost my accent and been accused of speaking like an NPR announcer sometimes I'm identified as a Yankee. If ya don't speak local, don't expect discounts from mechanics or a break on traffic tickets. To have the ultimate Southern experience move into a trailer park for sh*ts and grins. At least until developers move all the trailers out and put $2,000 a month condos in there place.
We just spent a month in North Myrtle Beach and I agree with everything you said in the video. Our car was covered in a film of yellow dust until we went to the car wash. Being that it was February/March we did not experience the humidity or bugs and only saw a few lizards. Also, we found the groceries to be much higher than Illinois. You forgot to mention the preponderance of XXX adult stores, junky souvenir shops and candy stores - how do they all manage to survive? Also, I went to a "fancy" hair salon and had the worst experience of my life at the highest price. But we still loved it! Brookgreen Garden is awesome, we ate in some good restaurants, and tried nearly every beach in NMB and just over the border in NC. Our favorite restaurants were Graham's, Benito's, and Toffino's. We will be back!
Try going a little further south on the coast... Like Surfside Beach, Garden City, Pawlys Island, it's a lot nicer than Myrtle Beach, but still close enough to do the tourist thing ... I think you would really enjoy your vacation more.. Those areas always have great restaurants that are more "localized".. I'm sure somebody may get mad for me spreading that tid bit of info. But, I want people to enjoy their time when they visit!! Take Care 😇
Thank you, Jerry for giving an honest assessment. My friend moved there after retiring from a police department up north and loves it. Me and the wife are considering it as New Jersey is looking less and less like America and taxing us to death.
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks for watching! Did you see the other video I did about that? SC Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford To Live In -> th-cam.com/video/n2kEXk646-8/w-d-xo.html The TRUE Cost Of Living In Myrtle Beach SC -> th-cam.com/video/v2Zmk19YR3E/w-d-xo.html We have a lot of super helpful info, to share, Just give us a call at 843-839-9870. Talk soon
@@DeeDee-lz8zx that's part of the reason, no doubt Dee Dee, it is also inundated with people on the dole from the government. Section 8 housing, and on and on.
@@elmiguel6725 I'm from Pennsylvania and South Carolina especially the Myrtle Beach area is so much nicer than New Jersey. Nice weather most of the year and a cleaner ocean. A lot of good seafood
@@jeffhampton2767 Thanks Jeff, I agree 💯. Even PA, especially Bucks County is beautiful. We are looking for more mild winters and a little more bang for our buck so to speak. NJ does have beautiful areas but between taxes, auto insurance etc. it's become unaffordable. Even our arrogant governor told us that "... if taxes is your issue, we're probably not your state "
You are very realistic in your description of the cons for South Carolina. Having grown up in Alabama and lived a number of places around the country, now 50% Vermont and 50% New Hampshire, I think you have hit the most relevant factors that people should consider before selecting SC as a home. You didn't really hit very hard the extent/duration of high heat and high humidity. It can be stifling, especially in the low countries for months on end, forcing most people indoors more than they may anticipate. Thank you.
Lake Murray is awesome! My dad lives waterfront in a cove. He's moving in with me for his remaining years and I expect him to miss his place terribly. I promised him this 20 years ago after we watched my grandmother decline with Alzheimers 😢
So true not only in SC but inTexas also. We absolutely love living here, food is very different, delicious, but different. Everyone is so friendly and yes the weather is so different. Our quality of life is 100% better Would definitely use your team if we ever move again
Number 11: If you’re moving to Horry County (and I’m pretty certain this applies to other areas) don’t expect to have to infrastructure keep up with the Horry County Council’s policy of uncontrolled volume and sprawl of home building into preserve and wetland areas. There are not enough doctors and hospitals cannot handle the number of new residents and that is before considering the summer tourists. Unconscionable waiting periods in ER waiting rooms, lack of hospital beds, and exorbitant wait times to get in to doctors or dentists (frequently it is literally months between seriously needed treatment). Roads cannot handle the traffic because they were never widened in anticipation of growth. Number 12: unbelievably high auto insurance rates due to volume of accidents. Coming from NY 13 years ago I was astonished at the rates down here. And insurance companies continue to get approval to raise rates. Number 12: Hurricane insurance near the coast and hurricane evacuation zones. Evacuate? Definitely, but where to? Flooding within a 100 mile radius can close roads preventing return to your home, even if it turns out Myrtle Beach never got hit by the hurricane (more often than not, predicted “direct hits” end up heading further north.
@@JerryPinkas It’s great that you’re giving people thinking of moving to our wonderful state a realistic picture of what to expect. Informed decisions make for good decisions 😊
Having lived and owned property in Ohio, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Massuchusetts and North Carolina, I can report that the move to the Carolinas has been the most difficult. 1, The food choices. If you are trying for an early grave or disability, then the choices won't matter to you. I am still shocked after 9 years of living minutes from the Atlantic Ocean that I can not buy a fish dinner worth eating. Everything is ruined here through 'frying' the meat. 2. Being in the Bible belt does not mean that you will find honest and ethical church going folks with manners. You would have thought that having a house that was broke into I would have figured that out. Nope. Currently been broke into or vandalized 3 times in 9 years. 3. The Good Ole Boys Club. As I stated earlier, people here have a skewed idea of ethics and honesty. You can protect yourself from the corruption if you throw out your convictions of fairness by joining the good ole boys club. 4. Relaxed work ethics. Need I state more. This one makes my skin crawl. 5.Litter and dirty water. Passer bys throw more litter in my front yard than 20 miles of highway in New Hampshire. The lakes and streams in the Carolinas as a whole, are very unappetizing if you are a boater. 6. No choices/ boredom. Forget about finding activities or healthy lifestyle choices in your day-to-day activities. I agree with another commentor, "if you are from NY or Ca stay away'. Some one really should publish a 'survival Guide' for everyone thinking of moving here.
I have been looking at the different states off and on over the last 20-30 years, but the more I look the worse it looks. Unless the quality of life is really lousy where you live, don't be too quick to move to another imperfect place.
Here's something else to consider. Because of the long-term heat and humidity factor it promotes a lifestyle of physical sluggishness and limited activity. Because going without an AC unit isn't really an option here, it tends to encourage people to stay inside and avoid outside for much of the day roughly May through September. And particularly those activities which are physically demanding. Although it isn't blazing hot and humid all year, it's enough so that it tends to set a slower pace of life. Maybe not the healthiest lifestyle overall either.
LOL! Try living in a state where it's cold 7 months out of the year and you don't want to go outside either. I'd rather be hot than cold. AC and a swimming pool sounds great to me
I agree with pretty much everything he said in this video. Yes, the weather gets really hot and sometimes humid and sticky. Yes there is lots of wildlife and bugs and snakes and gators that bite. If you use common sense, you can avoid a lot of that. Yes, the food has a lot of fat and sugar and salt in it, but it’s delicious. I’m partial because I’m southern but I love southern food Especially cornbread or biscuits with pretty much anything. We love our college football down here. We love ice, tea or cold drinks in general to stay cool. We love our ceiling fans and our air conditioning :-) during the summer. South Carolina ends are patriotic, generally, conservative, mostly religious, Big fans of the constitution and the second amendment, we will help our neighbors whenever we can, we are family oriented, love, good food, fun, friends, and freedom. We welcome visitors and new residents alike as long as you are respectful of our customs and traditions, and the things that we hold, dear. As long as you don’t come here to cause problems, disrespected us, or engage in criminal activity, we are very welcoming. There are some beautiful places in South Carolina that you won’t see anywhere else in the United States. We have the beautiful beaches and coastal towns and villages on the east, a little bit more bustle in the north old English District, near Charlotte, and mountains and beautiful scenery in the west. Lots of history, lots of religious and educational institutions, farming, and engineering tend to be pretty big in this state. I’m not originally from South Carolina. I came here from another southern state, but I have gotten used to living here. The per capita income is generally lower than other states like Georgia or North Carolina, but so is the cost of living, and we have much lower taxes. Unfortunately, in 2020 the whole Covid outbreak caused people to migrate from many other states to the south east, which college property prices and rental rates to skyrocket here. This has caused a lot of hardships for people who already live here, because people from out of state are willing to pay more which forces other people down the property ladder, and that is truly disgraceful. So, if you’re not prepared to buckle down a little bit financially, you don’t need to come here. Also, if you’re coming from somewhere else, it’s OK that you remember who you are and where you are from but once you are here, you must understand that we do things a certain way here and if you make an effort to try to do what we do and blend in, we will be happy to meet you halfway. If you don’t, you’re only going to make your life difficult for yourself. People who come here , usually are looking for a more relaxed way of life that is not as fast-paced as the larger cities and other parts of the country. We have a lot of history and culture here. Enjoy it and embrace it.
I was fortunate to move here from Miami 23 years ago and buy my home in 2006. I live in the northwest area. Now my home is wÿorth 3 times more. Only 40 minutes from Ashville, 10 mins from Greenville, I LOVE IT HERE, 1hr from Charlotte. THIS IS NOW HOME. I LOVE IT HERE!
This NC native says AMEN to everything you've said about SC - and wishes my state would've saved us from our cultural shift by publishing what you have for SC. Old-fashioned Southern food restaurants have one by one closed. All we have are these out-of-state sushi bars and other stuff. Kids don't like greens anymore! (Sigh...) 😒
We are being transferred to Charleston from Georgia. All your talking points apply here as well. Except for hospitality. I find that people are friendly, like they will say hi and chit chat, but won’t open their homes to you. Most welcoming place I have ever lived was St Louis.
A major difference between Savannah and Charleston is that the houses in downtown Savannah have their windows facing the streets and sidewalks, whereas in Charleston they usually are placed on the side of the house so people walking down the street can't see in. Also, in Charleston they ask who your family is, while in Savannah they ask what you'd like to drink.
@@jm-bv1wh The homes in downtown Charleston are turned so that their front porches or Piazza can catch the breezes off the ocean. There are some new developments that build their homes like that as to mimic that old Charleston vibe
I felt the same way about North Carolina. Friendly to chat with you but won’t invite you to dinner in their homes or accept your invitation to come to your home for a meal. Even the church pastors!
My Grandmother lived about 30 miles from Columbia on a lake in a very small town back in the late 60's early 70's,I have very fond memories of going to visit.
We moved to Durham NC, from San Francisco 6 years ago, both states have all the same attributes in common, and we can deal with all of them, however one thing nobody mentions is how crappy the schools are. If I had known how bad the transition would be for my kid I would never have made the move. Thankfully after the first 3 miserable years we found a school my kid could tolerate.
At this point, due to worsening storm surges, coastal living anywhere on the East coast is both a massive risk and a poor investment. The safest place to move to in the Carolinas is the Piedmont region. If you want a beach vacation, just rent yourself a cottage on the coast in July. The Piedmont region has less extreme weather and it actually cools off in Fall and Winter. Among the most well regarded places to live in, in the area, are Asheville, NC, Knoxville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. That's my two cents. Hope you find the right place for you, wherever it is.
Born and reared and lived the first 22 years of my life in the Greenville/Spartanburg area. Now I live in New Jersey and can’t wait to return to South Carolina when I retire. Great video!
I've lived in New Jersey my whole life, and now I'm planning to move to SC to be near my son and DIL. I'm hoping I can pull all the pieces together to make it happen. They've lived down there probably close to 30 years.
I’m grew up in South Carolina and believe the 10+ points are spot on Mr. Pinkus😎👍! I left in 88’ for a better opportunities(financial, cultural,travel,ect.). I found it all! Myself , I wouldn’t move back to South Carolina unless it was after retirement & I grew tired of the big city life 😎👍.
My parents moved to SC 5 years ago. Like you said, they brought their money with them (retired). They looked all over the state and settled in the Columbia area. They avoided the costal areas for obvious reasons but are only a 2 hour drive to the amazing beaches and 2 hours to the Blue Ridge mountains. If they want the big city life they drive 1 hour to Charlotte. They bought in a golfing community with 27 holes so my Dad is VERY happy. They paid $274,000 for a beautiful NEW single story, 2500 sq. ft. home in a golf community! Their property taxes are $2400/yr. and have never gone up and their home insurance is $900/yr. They are not rich but live very comfortably in SC. Thanks for the video, although I think it will lead to more moving to SC...LOL! UPDATE: For those of you who sent me messages here's an example of why my folks love SC. Look what you can get for $450,000 20 minutes from Columbia and 1 hour from Charlotte and in a golf community!!! In some parts of the country this house would costs millions! Here's the link: www.zillow.com/homes/213-Crimson-Queen-Dr-Blythewood,-SC-29016_rb/300048138_zpid/?mmlb=g,85 P.S. I'm not an RE agent so please don't respond asking for a tour...LOL!
I have 20 acres of property in SC bought as investment property (I. Live in FLA and very happy here ) but I probably will move to SC to retire on the property away from any close city and just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet who knows if I’m lucky I’ll have both places if not I’ll pick one sell the other
I moved to SC from Hawaii in 2019. (Hawaii too expensive.) Grew up in New Hampshire. I agree with everything you said. I do love living here but bought a summer home in NH in 2021 because I golf and can't stand the heat. I also love to garden but do that in NH too because of snakes and fire ants in SC. So 8 months SC and 4 months in NH is perfect.
I live in NC but spent a couple years on Oahu. I thought it was so interesting. The place is lousy with geckos, which doesn’t bother me. But I found their mongooses to be the equivalent of our squirrels, except the mongooses scurry instead of hop. And the mynah birds were like their robins. As much as I hate a palmetto bug, though, it has nothing on a centipede. Not only do they sting, one got my ex-husband but thankfully I was lucky, but they seemed to be practically indestructible. We had one in our house that was extremely difficult to kill. And they’re giant and creepy!
My late husband got bit in the face by a centipede when he was sleeping. He said it felt like he got hit with a baseball bat. I didn't know tell the morning but told him he should have awakened me in case he had a reaction. Sure don't miss the centipedes. I was ruthless when I saw one in the house. Dumped diatomaceous earth on them.
Great list! Really! This covers it all. I moved from a Southern California beach town to a Florida beach town. The three things that re-routed me back were #1 Weather. I just couldn't acclimate to the extreme heat and humidity which resulted in my having to take OTC allergy pills. There is the beach but it's so hot you have to go early in the morning and be gone by 9am. Plus the heat and humidity prevent any bike riding or walking, at least for me #2 Lack of healthy food (and culture) not being easily accessible if at all. #3 Money. You either have it or you don't! I'd made this move years ago and #3 still holds true wherever you may land! In considering relocation I still say weather would be #1. The climate will allow you to either live the lifestyle you prefer or not. I guess the main thing is to do your research and stay open to changes. It's an exciting adventure to experience!
Thanks for watching. Did you see the video I did about that? Alternative Places BEFORE Buying, Relocating or Retiring to FLORIDA - th-cam.com/video/VRTjNfGeybY/w-d-xo.html
Could the lack of healthy food not simply be solved by buying raw ingredients from the grocery and cooking yourself, or is that unavailable too? I have no plans of moving there, just wonder why people dont do it and how "impossible" it really is to live healthy there
I live in New Jersey but I absolutely love your honest videos. I really appreciate them. I’m so happy that you’re saying exactly what’s true. We need more of this enlightenment on the TH-cam. PS I would never ever leave New Jersey and do you notice that people that are born here never leave either or if they do they come right back in fact, my cousin that moved to South Carolina, moved right back after two years.
Glad to hear someone honestly acknowledge that some of us prefer solitude and quiet. That Southern hospitality/friendly factor would have me running TOWARDS wherever the alligators live, lol. Small talk and loads of it and the endless smiling gives me the whammies. Manners, yes. But the rest of it, no thank you. And sweet tea?! UGH. Best wishes to all from a curmudgeon in New Mexico. 😁
OMG!!!! I love NEW MEXICO, yes. Beautiful blue sky, no light pollution, desert, mountains, warm, cold, amazing nights with incredible stars, nice people😊, very few natural disasters, adobe homes, no pollen, manageable traffic! What else can I say?
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We REALLY WISH PEOPLE WOULD VISIT AND GO AWAY! STOP SLITHERING IN AND STEALUNG LAND! I HATE DEVILS AND DEMONS , but you all keep coming in droves! Soon many will begin dying in droves too!
I just watched it and subscribed..won’t be retiring for a few years but I will watch and plan to start visiting the southern beach towns prior to retirement
@@richardball7251 In a few years it will look like Miami 😂
There is nothing wrong with butter -- it is a natural fat. Southern traditions have bought into the idea that we must use vegetable oil and similar products because they are healthy. The problem continues to be the misinformation that began decades ago, that saturated fats like butter are unhealthy. Coconut oil, one of the healthiest oils, is 90% saturated fat and does not cause heart disease or weight gain. Processed oils have been normalized into the notion that these are healthy -- vegetable, canola, soy, sunflower, safflower -- however, all of these are commonly ethier partially or fully hydrogenated and extremely unhealthy during long-term use. "No transfat" is a distraction because this merely indicates that it likely contains fully rather than partially hydrogenated oil and is equally as bad for you or more so. The fraud is that fat from meat and dairy products is unhealthy. Much less heart and cardiovascular disease existed with the farm diet before the introduction of processed oils to replace lard for cooking. Additionally, the increase in added sugar to foods and especially processed forms of sugar (high fructose corn syrup containing mercury, sometimes labeled today as only corn syrup) play an important part in rising health problems in recent decades. Artificial sweeteners have also been proven to be more dangerous than ordinary table sugar as an ingredient. The latest is sucrulose or "Splenda" which can create liver problems with regular use. Stevia products can be a healthy alternative and the best forms can be purchased online without additives like preservatives or sugar alcohols.
@@ronaldgreene5733 I’ll take my chances with sugar and butter.
I just love straight talkers like you. No sugarcoating or bullshit, just pure, undiluted facts. Thank you.
I am a native of South Carolina and everything that was said is true. The price of housing has gone up but that's because to many people are moving here. Please make it stop!
Thanks for watching
Same with NC, it's crazy high and I really want to get away from Raleigh now. It's basically NY now just in terms of how people act and drive.
The most accurate statement so far..."its basically NY now"
Want to get away from crowds? Problem solved .... Move to Alaska!
@@abradfordajb We will send them all to Alaska. Problem solved!
I moved from NE Ohio to S. Carolina almost 8 years ago. I've lived through blizzards, subzero temperatures, tons of snow, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, springs where it rained for 2 weeks straight, 70° one day and 30° the next. Sure some of the things you mentioned would deter some people from moving here (the "unhealthy foods" you cited- there's unhealthy foods in every state!!!) but not me. The weather, the beauty, being able to go to the beach whenever I want to, the southern people (the most polite people I've ever met) simply cannot be beat imho. I love it here!!!
So glad you love South Carolina and enjoying this wonderful state. Thanks for watching and sharing
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Northeast Ohio has some of the worst weather on Earth.
@@PianoMan-hx3ev For sure!!!
@@PianoMan-hx3ev I hear ya! I have friends who live there and can agree 100% with you. Thanks for watching
Your information is most appreciated 😁👍 …I am a 70 years old black resident 😄and friendly people are the main reason I enjoy Greenville South Carolina (Furman University area)
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. See you in the next video.
Cool I’m from Beaufort South Carolina . My moms a 50+ year Scottish mixed race resident and she said she would not chose another state . I wish I was down there right now because it’s too cold here. It’s almost always cold here in Ohio. and we have tornadoes coming. A bunch of them. Thankfully we are okay. I miss my mom a lot ? But moving is too expensive right now even if your just moving back in with a family member.
@@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98South Carolina is not the place, if you want to escape tornados.
Amen
@@Solutions3000 Charleston doesn't have too many problems with major tornadoes... because they get scared away by the Hurricanes. ;-)
Moved here 7 plus years ago and we love it. Never would we start a sentence with, up North. I tell people that I’m a Southerner who the stork drop off in the north by accident. We feel so blessed to be living here. We are retired.
Thanks for sharing your story! South Carolina is a great place to call home!
Well bless your heart.
What town do you recommend we're looking for something suburb /rural
@@JerryPinkasI grew up here. And you're dead WRONG!!! People are ASSHOLES here now. (They used to be nice be Nice here, but not Anymore) This place is for retired people.
Everyplace is getting crowded. And newcomers tend to want to change things. You'll never hear someone say, "I've lived here 20 years and things keep getting better and better."
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They want to keep it just the way it was in their idyllic?? youth. The simple days, before you were old enough to know what your parents were going through. It is ever thus, everywhere on the planet. People want to go back to the womb.
@@653j521 Thanks for watching
Jerry, don't forget to tell them about the monsters and creatures that live here such as the lizard man of bishopville, Sasquatch has been seen around rivers and lakes, and reports of rougarou and the infamous chupacabra!! Please for your safety don't move here!!
Its called "Locust People". The ruined where they used to live with their voting practices and ideology, so they flee the mess they created and move to a place that is safe and prosperous..........Then quickly go about ruining it with the same ideas and voting practices that ruined their last location. It has happened all across the country in small towns and large cities. It is exactly how Ashville NC was turned into a mini east coast San Francisco.
My family moved to the upstate from Kentucky 23 years ago. From the cooking to the critters and climate we love our South Carolina ! If you do move here just don't plan to change us. We like our southern drawl and BBQ just the way it is.
Thanks for sharing your story
I lived in KY and loved it, mostly bc of the hiking and ppl. Now I'm stuck in the rust belt and hate it, all bc of the hills and ppl.😡
Politics definitely needs to change 😂
Keep it
@@survive323We will !!
I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quite mediocre neighborhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighborhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.
Yes, but you have to live in Ohio.
I’m in California, talk about rediculousness housing prices 🙃 housing prices should be capped each year. Craziness
Mind is blown.
Heck I'm in N/WOHIO HOUSE WAS 101,000 lot was 36,000 in 2003 I can't even get a offer,you must be in Columbus,Lucas county only the older junk homes are selling and fast,investors are buying them up,not in my hood they're hard to sell the hoa scares buyers off.
I might add I can't wait to get out of ohio.this place blows.
I left KY and moved to SC in 1989 to attend college in Florence,SC. Within a month after starting college, I experienced my first hurricane (Hugo). Finished school in 1994 and moved to Charlotte,NC to work and raise a family. 27 yrs later, my wife (from Myrtle Beach) and I sell our Charlotte home and purchased 43 arces just 40 miles south of Florence, SC. We love it! Very rual. Living in a RV for the moment as we build out our homestead (chickens and cows). 10 miles from I-95, so we can get to big cities in other states if needed.
Distance but friendly neighbors, no crime, no problem. Take the back roads to the coast to avoid the busy roads
Btw, my wife makes the BEST shrimp and grits you will every eat!
My envy for you and your wife is overflowing my giant travel mug ..lol ..blessings to you both ..(GRITS! ..yeah buddy)
@@freedomtrucker2332 make it happen for you.. you can do it!
I'm in the process of potentially transferring down there for a job and I use to live in Savanah, GA and currently live in Chicago ( born and rasied). But i must say I miss the south but SC will be a change i feel from Savanah. How is Florence?
@VIBINWITHCOOP Florence is a great small city with major interstate access (I-20 & I-95). 1 from Myrtle Beach, 2 hours from Charleston, 2 hours from Charlotte. Housing is affordable compared to major cities mentioned
@@VIBINWITHCOOP I was born in Charleston, but moved away after my dad passed. Moved to Long Island, NY to complete high school and undergrad school. Now live in a nice suburban Chicago neighborhood. I have some good memories of my youth in Charleston, but I don't miss it.
My wife and I, transplants from Ohio & Michigan moved to Florida to escape the weather, etc. decided 3 years ago to move to upstate S.C. once again to escape this time the hurricanes, alligators, high insurance, traffic, rudeness, snowbirds, etc. and to this day never regretted it. Yes, we have thunderstorms bugs, pollen and so on but all of that is overshadowed by the overall cost of living the moderate climate most of the year and primarily the people who are caring family oriented friendly and extremely helpful. That includes those of all ages. Never, have we felt more at home. Even though neither of us has family in the area, our acquaintances all treat us as such and have from the time we moved here. Yup, the food is not necessarily the healthiest but we found a solution. We don't eat as much and balance our diet while still enjoying what is offered here. God bless those who love the big cities, ridiculous traffic, high cost of living and rudeness. We hope that they stay where they are and not bring that all here. If you insist on saying how great it's there, stay there.
Thanks for sharing your story about living in Florida and letting others know what a great state South Carolina is to live in. Thanks for watching.
SC is great along the coast and Greenville area.
Beware of being downwind of International Paper in Georgetown and The West Rock Paper Mill in N. Charleston.
@@timothyhayes2935 Thats the smell of money I’ve worked those plants as a pipefitter/welder and have made a fantastic $$$$$$ over the past several years
People like you are why I left South Carolina. I was born n raised in Georgia and South Carolina and right on the line and all the immigrants and northern folk ruined that place. Now I live in East Tennessee and it’s started to happen here. Southern pride and respect is gone.
100% with you on that one…
As a South Carolinian, I attest you are very accurate in what you've said in this video, IMO, it is absolutely imperative you do not choose to drop your roots in a flood prone area.
One negative is Hurricanes and we are overdue for a serious destructive one of those, which can turn the majority of the state into a disaster area, I reference Hugo 1989, major destruction coming inland.
Other than that and what you mentioned, once you get used to South Carolina, you really cannot imagine living anywhere else! Thanks for the time you invested in this video. David
I remember Hugo=lived in NC at the time 88-91 but hit SC one weekend a month=always told myself I’d be back😊
I like your idea David, smart, terrify people with stories of dread & doom to keep them out! We will begin implementing this strategy right away as well! TYSM!
@@donwise8767 You can always stay away then....just a thought...They will not mind I'm sure.
@@tiffanylubeck3505 🤣😂♥️
Don't forget earthquakes. Look at the buildings held together by giant bolts in Charleston.
I moved to Greenville SC about a year ago from WA state. Dude, the drivers here completely ignore the speed limits - it’s like a speedway everywhere I go and I tend to go slightly above the posted speed. It’s not uncommon to see drivers going 60+ in a 35. …and don’t get me started on how many drivers blatantly run red lights. It’s super dangerous to drive around here.
Native Washingtonian I'm a professional driver it isn't any better out here in the People's Republic of Washington comrade they drive like damn fools
@@gdmofo I should clarify I came from Spokane area - not great drivers there, but much better than Greenville and the area.
all
Of SC is like that
oh, man, that's where i'd move to!!!!! you mean one can drive at a NATURAL SPEED, for the location, without getting Arrested??!!! or even SHOT, like in NY,NJ, New this, Old that, most States...??
And I'm sure in WA state; nobody ever speeds or runs red lights.
The two most horrible and awful things about living in Greenville, SC are July and August. The humidity is insufferable and there’s not a whiff of a breeze. The air is stagnant and the mosquitoes are out in full force. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video.
Atlanta is the same, I hate Aug, already over the heat by end of July and still got 6 more weeks of heat 🥵🥵
Sounds just like Georgia 😂
At least it's not Columbia.
We moved to Greenville in mid August 2022 from IL. We didn't feel that the humidity was much different. Spring, winter and Fall amazing so far!
#11. When you get to the checkout at the grocery store, please be patient. It's customary for the cashier and bagger to ask how you are doing, how are the kids, isn't it a beautiful day, did you find everything you were looking for, etc. As Mr. Jerry said, it's Southern hospitality, and folks really care how you are doing. Oh, and you will be next in the friendly visit.
100% truth! Thanks for sharing your story
Trapped in PA. So miss the South. Ppl are "friendly" to newcomers only to have fresh gossip but never to make friends. They have to have been friends since first grade and HATE any deviation from "their" norm.
@Olympic-grade lurker hate to tell you folks but that's the norm around most of the world!
@@sunshineandwarmth And around small town US.
Southern Hospitality is color coded 😮
I’m a Brit , use to live in FL now we’re in SC and we love it here . Amen. 10 out of 10 for us 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You are welcome, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video!
Wholeheartedly agree!!!
As Waylon Flowers used to say; "Florida, nothing there but Old People......& their Parents!
@@danieldumas7361 Thanks for watching
Where in SC?
Moved here from Maine in late 2021. The only thing on this list that really matters is the low paying jobs. We bought an inexpensive home, drive inexpensive cars, and live within our means.
It would help to have that mindset for any new people.
"inexpensive home, drive inexpensive cars, and live within our means". Best comment. All these issues would be avoided if everyone did this, but they won't because they need to live like rock stars. Why else would anyone want to move to The Villages other than to show off.
Where I live the 'inexpensive homes' are in rundown neighborhoods where you probably wouldnt trust your next door neighbor.
Yes. You are correct. I work fulltime in Carolina at an employer that employees thousands of people. My starting pay in 2022 is less than what I earned in 1987. Don't plan on maintaining a lifestyle that you had before if you move here is helpful advice.
I just came back from my trip to Greenville and the surrounding area, and it hit every wow factor for me. My trip was intended for a potential move in the near future. I listened to your cons and honestly, none of them scare me. I'm from NJ where the mosquitoes will eat you alive. In central Jersey alone, which is not big an area, we have 3.9 million people and they just keep on packing everyone in. Traffic gets so bad 3 times a day, that sometimes it takes 15-20 minutes to drive 2-3 miles. It's faster on bike. Pollen dust for a week is a vacation compared to an entire month in NJ. I also visited Greenville in August and while yes it was hot, the humidity didn't seem as bad as it gets in NJ.
Yeah, i'll take a pay cut to move to the Greenville area, but when it comes to mental health, mental stamina and overall happiness, I will take the lower pay in a happier place. (When I visited, everyone was happy, inviting and welcoming) I also found there was just so much to do while I was there, I'd never be bored. And Lastly, affordability.. The pay scale is different yes, but with the research I've done, a working class family with kids can still afford to live whereas here in NJ, $80k/year for a single frugal person like myself can barely get by.
Great talking points and I'm glad you posted them here. But I'm ready to move and Greenville SC is my ultimate destination for relocation.
That's a great depiction. I plan to relocate to murrells inlet and await my home to be rented. I have a child to raise and the way that NJ is you have to be rich or poor. Or the single moms have to not work to get health benefits. It's a state for the elite.
Nice area, my dd lives there! ❤
I live in Hightstown, NJ and I am considering a move there for a band. I am a singer and an artist. I agree regarding the traffic here, especially up north and the rudeness on the road is unapparelled. Even going food shopping..there are too many people here..But there are my friends and a lot of fun things in NJ to do as well. The main reason I am considering a move is the wildfire smoke wreaking havoc with the air quality here in NJ. I missed a ton of gigs last Summer because of it. Regarding hurricanes, that does concern me. Just have to do more research. Considering Savannah as well. Did u ever do the move?
@@1artistvocalist I didn't do the move only because I got a job back here in NJ and couldn't refuse it. Otherwise I was leaving. I'm not far from you (Princeton) so yeah the rudeness and craziness of the area has gotten out of control.
You wouldn't have to worry about hurricanes in Greenville. It's far enough inland where it's not going to cause destruction. You would however in Savannah though. Very beautiful and eclectic there. As far as Greenville goes, it's an expanding city, lots of culture with a very fun atmosphere for everyone. Small suburbs all around the city with small town vibes if that's what you like.
It's not just a week of pollen, it's three months of pollen. It sucks for people with bad allergies.
Thanks for your review, Jerry!! Even though I've lived in big cities overseas while growing up, my mom's family was from the Upstate of SC. After living in big cities growing up, I always appreciated the kindness and great weather in SC. I've been living in SC, since 1976. Of course there are things that I do not like about SC, just like many other states that I have visited, but overall, I'm happy living in SC. I've been retired since 2011, but I agree with what you said about the lower wages in SC. However, there are companies like BMW, in Spartanburg, and other German auto parts suppliers for BMW, that pay well. It also depends on what type of work you do, whether or not your wages are low. I have horrible allergies also, but I take medications to help me through those times. Personally, I like the wildlife and do not feel threatened. Again, great review, Jerry!!
I grew up and still live in the south (but not SC) and my lifelong observation is that southern people are no more "friendly" than northern people. Sure, they may smile and be more polite to you and less directly confrontational in person, but when you are out of earshot they will tell friends and family in no uncertain terms what they really think of you. And if they are really "old school" southern, they may do it something like this: "He is so obnoxious, bless his heart" or "She has such a big nose, bless her heart."
Everyone is honest in private. New Yorkers love to say stuff behind peoples back also. It’s all over for that. Being polite to your face is the difference between the two.
It's like that everywhere, the lifers in small towns have their friends & family they talk to & socialize with
LOL! that is so true!!
I don't know of any state of people that doesn't do this.😂
When I say, "Bless your heart", I mean it. I don't know anyone who says it negatively. I've lived in the South since birth.
I've been here for 7 years, and have been retired for the past 2, before that, I spent the majority of my life growing up/living in the Detroit area. As I listened to all ten reasons, I reminded myself of the fact that any place is as good or bad as you choose it to be. It all depends on your point of view. I'm living here, so I CHOOSE to see this area as a great place to live and retire. It's all too easy to find all of the bad of any place. Look for the good, and you'll find it. That said, the Carolinas aren't much for food meccas. Because of the auto plants, I could find any kind or style of food I wanted, Here? Not so much. But, on the upside, I have learned how to cook the foods I miss. It's all a matter of perspective. If you decide to make this your new home, welcome!
Here from the D, as well. Never moving back!
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Here from SC it’s all what you make of it i I’ve been here my whole life and still get called city boy by my friends who live in the country 😂
How many times have you been to Hardees or the Waffle House?
Born and raised In Florence. Moved to Texas just for shopping and food. Yes SC is lacking a lot of cultural experiences. Greenville was on its way, last I checked.
I loved this video as you reaffirmed the reasons I am moving to SC. I bought a really nice house 10 years ago in Goose Creek with plans to retire there. I am so glad I did as the house has doubled in value and as it has been rented all this time it has been a great investment. I am in the NYC area though not the city but can't wait to move there for everything you said, especially the slower pace of life and the really nice people. My tenants who moved down from the North tell me how nice the neighbors are and how much they love living there and also about all the critters that are outside which surprised them the first nights at the house. It wasn't the plan but I will keep that house rented and plan to buy another one in the same community in a few months to move to. My friend moved to Goose Creek from here a year before I bought the house and told me how great it was and now 11 years later he still says the move was the best thing he ever did. I saw the house on line and the price at the time was a no brainer, I had my friend look at it for me in person and made the deal over the phone. I wish I could have made the move years ago but as I own a business it would have been a financial hardship to leave then but I sure knew I wanted out of New York and now more then ever. Who knows, maybe I will be your neighbor in SC :)
I am moving there next month and I am hoping I meet you. We moved from NY to Florida in 2018 and hate it. Finally getting out and going to where we hope the people are friendly and kind.
@@franco634 I am near Charleston, my friend went there a year before I bought the house from NY and never looked back. The neighbors had a BBQ for them when they moved there and all my tenants tell me is how great the people are there; they moved from the North too.
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I lived in Charleston for 8 years in the 80’s. I will never forget the rain that comes down so hard you can barely see the end of your hood while driving 5mph. Or when you are driving and you look up ahead at what your brain tells you must be fog….oh no, yer wrong, it’s a dang wall of water. But I still loved every day there. Most beautiful people I ever met in my life. Love me some SC!❤
I just randomly got here to this video. I love it, because hearing the truth to me personally is better than being sugarcoated. I live in Canada, so I’m not planning anytime soon to retire anywhere in Florida or South Carolina, for now anyway.
I am an old-school immigrant . I wish most of the people in Canada and in the US were like you, just shooting straight, no BS. The slower pace of life is worth considering.
I have visited Myrtle Beach in the past for only a week back then in 2014 and we loved it. We had to drive 22 hours to get there from Mississauga Ontario. And on the way, we saw a lot of beautiful places and the countryside. Who knows, probably in retirement. We will spend the winters in south USA.
Thanks for watching and sharing your story! I have found by just telling it like it is the good the bad and the ugly, even though it’s not what people want to hear it’s always the best approach. Truly thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
A slow paced life away from the lunitics, crazy people, city people and the alphabet squad, is the only way to live!!
Most canadians are drawn to those places especially florida next thing he will say south carolinas has alot rednecks and backwards people
My job transferred me to Greenville SC back in the 70’s. We lived there for 8 1/2 years. Loved Greenville. I understand Greenville is now considered one of the best cities to live in the country. We still vacation in Charleston, another terrific city in South Carolina.
My wife is a Tennessee native. Tennessee has been our home since leaving Greenville. Tennessee is another great State to live in and raise a family.
Thanks for sharing your South Carolina living experience.
I would'nt send my children to school in Tenn. , no frickin way !!
Things have changed. High crime
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That comes with population increaces.
Same thing everywhere.
With a popular place to live it brings its troubles as well and unfortunately those sweet spots don't stay sweet forever.
I have lived many places in my lifetime being a military brat but I must say that this is the best of the best.
lived in sc my whole life. if i see someone driving like crap they are always from out of state
Really Bo
I'm an Uber driver and I have to disagree with you on that. Most of the bad drivers I encounter, and there are many , have SC plates lol
The old out of stater bad driver thing. BS.
After living/working in Nigeria & Angola for 4 yrs, I don't see how anyone can complain about anything in the USA.
Even in our most down-trodden places, they're still 1000x better than much of the 'outside world. '
Thanks for sharing your story with others. I have to 100% agree with you most people don’t know how fortunate they really truly are. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@JerryPinkas ThankYou for the time & effort of your videos, as well 👍
I tried living in the Philippines for three months. Wonderful people, but......just a different way of life. If you want to see what real poverty looks like......people here have no idea. They are clueless.
When people become too comfortable they invent something to complain about.
I appreciate the reminder!
Several years ago, while exploring several Southern states as options for retirement, I visited a realtor in Virginia and made the mistake of telling him that I was also looking in other states, including The Carolinas. Without hesitation, he told me, "here you're a Yankee. In The Carolinas, you're going to be a Damn Yankee". Taken aback, that conversation soon ended, but I went on to explore The Carolinas. Beautiful states, but my impression (however accurate or inaccurate it may be) is that there are two significant demographics there: transplanted New Yorkers who have brought their big pensions and overbearing personalities, and the native locals who quite justifiably resent the population explosion and the subsequent effect on their culture and environment. I may be completely wrong, and draw criticism from both sides for my comment. In the meantime, I think I'll live and let live. New York has suited me for over 50 years and probably will for the remainder of my life. These high taxes and overcast skies have kind of grown on me, anyway. There's no place like home.
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your story. I can tell you that here in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, it is rare to meet anyone who was born at the beach. We have many who have moved or retired from every state in the nation. Which makes it a great place to call home.
@williammonney4378 I can't help but ask - how are your retirement investments keeping up with the sky high taxes of NY? If they're doing really well, let me know who your financial advisor is. If you worked in NY during the golden years for a government agency (and got a fabulous retirement package), then that really tells me why you're happy to stay put!
@@SwimminWitDaFishies I'm a retired local civil servant with an adequate but unspectacular pension, and a Roth that's doing okay, but I historically have invested very conservatively, so consequently I'm not a millionaire. I have the taxes rolled into the mortgage which means I mostly pay the taxes and interest on it, and continue to work full time in my "retirement" at NYC pay rates to stay ahead of the curve. I see many people doing both better and worse than me, so it is what it is. I usually stop complaining when I see the homeless in the subway. Happy to stay put? I find that the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. For financial advisement, I highly recommend Primerica Financial Services. They are everywhere - I am sure you can find someone local. I would not trust anyone else with my finances. Good luck.
I would agree. I’m a native of the Carolinas living in SC near the Charlotte metro area. The area I grew up in and loved for so many years does not exist anymore. It’s just louder and more crowded. It’s too much growth, way too fast. And the blending of other cultures can be a clash at times. I still love my home, but I miss what it use to be. You may not agree, but that has been my experience.
@@RoRo-pd7qw I do agree, and I sympathize. I looked at houses in Haxhaw, NC. It looks as if it was once a quiet little town. From the looks of things today, people from my neck of the woods are turning it into another version of Long Island, and they seem oblivious to the fact that some of the native residents don't appreciate it. But that's self-absorbed New Yorkers for you. If I relocate, it will be to get away from that, not go to where there's more of it. I also think its a shame that the beautiful landscape of NC is being bulldozed in order to put up these crowded, cookie-cutter "subdivisions" that people are so excited about. You really have my sympathies for what's going on in NC. I just hope that Southern folks realize that Yankees are not all the same.
I lived in Greenville, SC for 2 1/2 years and we enjoyed it. We were surprised on how friendly and outgoing the people were. I’m from the Cleveland, Ohio area and you were cursed on a regular basis. I found the employment was more serviced based than factory based. We were there in the mid 1980s and we had a snow storm that hit Greenville and it shut down the town and people didn’t know how to drive in snow. No problem for me. I’m used to driving in snow and I put snow tires on my car and drove slow. Not a problem.
Thanks for sharing with others what is is really like to live in the upstate of SC. Thanks for watching.
I lived in Greenville about 3 years ago, but I worked in Industry. The Inland port @Inman SC generates a lot of manufacturing jobs. You can still buy a farm in Upstate SC, btw. Yes, wages are somewhat depressed, but everyone who worked in RTP in North Carolina or the Pharmaceutical plants up North can ask for comparable salaries if you have a extensive skill set. There is a lot of affordable housing in the Central part of SC( including cool historic houses), but you need to land a job in towns like Iota, Abbeville, and Camden. One thing I don' t get about Buncombe county NC and Greenville SC. There is no public transit between Greenville and Asheville. Seriously! There is no public transit to GSP airport. Either you take Uber, rent a car, or hire the Hickory Hop shuttle. Avoid I-85 and take Amtrak's Crescent to either Charlotte or Atlanta if you live in Upstate SC.
PS. You forgot that I-85 traffic drives everyone slowly crazy. If you relocate to Greenville, you need to either live in the Greenville city limits, take state road 25 home, or any of the country highways instead.
You couldn't get me across the Mason-Dixon line for all the money in the world. "Cursed on a regular basis", no way in heck!! I will never put up with that craziness, never!!
As for the weather, people will quickly learn to plan their outdoor activity before 11AM or after 3-4PM in the summer. As for the beach, in the summer you will burn to a crisp during the mid-day hours, the reflected sun off the sand will cook you. I've seen the sand so hot that I could not walk on it.
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I traveled to SC escaping a hurricane in Florida 6 years ago I found the friendliest folks I’ve ever met in my life there. Many time I’ve visited SC some near Greenville and just a bit south east of that. Although Greenville had its traffic backups in and out of the city it wasn’t near as bad as FL. Also Greenville also has the friendliest folks around. Loved that when I first started visiting your state. It does get sadly hotter than even Florida some when I was there but it also had some very cold WX also. Not likely for me but love visiting you folks !!!!
In the past we visited South Carolina and/or North Carolina every year. Beautiful! We don't anymore.
Why not?
@@JustinJohn-j4r Some of the family has gotten older so we don't get together as often. Scheduling issues among family members with children.
My family lives in Charleston and I am moving down there to be with them. I absolutely love it down there and it feels like home. I love the slow pace. Your surrounded by seafood so there are many healthy options. Downtown Charleston is one of my favorite places. Carmella desserts can't be beat and the turtles from the fudgery. I get my spices from the market. I can't imagine a better place to be. I also work from home. I have no complaints 🥰🥰🥰🥰
South Carolina is a great place to call home!
Is there a place to get great local seafood not too far from the Charleston airport?
I read a report in our local newspaper about how a hundred people are moving to south Carolina every single day. I live in a little town outside of Charleston. Well, it was a little town. Now its crowded. The traffic went from minimal to bumper to bumper traffic every single day. The sirens of ambulances, police cars and firetrucks can be heard morning noon and night. Traffic accidents several times a day. We used to get a little fender bender maybe once a month but its daily now.
We had a man get bit by a copperhead snake at the local walmart a few years ago. Last year i found a copperhead snake next to my front door last year. And a small rattler was run over by a car next to the sidewalk children walk to school on. Mosquitos are horrendous. They will bite you in the daytime too.
It happens . Oh well
That’s the way it goes.
It’s gotten terrible!
@@susanfarley1332 reposting to say new people are not bringing copperheads or mosquitos
@@arribaficationwineho32 they aren't bringing them but they will get to experience them. We got gators too. So be careful swimming in any water. And at one of the lakes don't swim in it during the summer. Brain eating bacteria. And sharks at the beaches. Normal for salt water. Don't eat fish from the rivers. Pollution has made them hazardous to your health. The newspapers say that you can eat some fish from certain rivers but some rivers it's only a few a month . One river they recommend eating a fish only once a month. Some rivers pregnant women shouldn't eat any of the fish. Every place in the US probably has things that can hurt you. Some of those places they don't tell what you should watch out for. Some they don't know about the dangers or problems of the place. Don't forget water moccasins. My teacher at the college told the class about a young woman who was skiing in the water and fell into the water. When they found her body it was covered in moccasin bites. Very aggressive snakes those moccasins. At least he warned us about them. But if someone doesn't want to be warned that is fine. Find out on your own.
One thing new people are bringing is pollution from their vehicles. And bad drivers. Lots of bad drivers. In my personal opinion the locals aren't great either but when combined with bad drivers that expect for other drivers to get out of their way and watch out for them, well, many many accidents. I don't drive. I don't trust the other drivers. The roads are getting crazier all the time. I'm looking for a different place to live.
Retired Military and Civilian Environmental Engineer, we moved to SC from NY a year ago and love it. Me, the analytical type, rejected several homes over flood zones and hurricane criteria, much to my wife's dismay, but we found a lovely community in the Pee Dee near Darlington that fit all my technical requirements and all her aesthetic requirements with little compromise. When we moved in July, went to a town festival and introduced ourselves. 97 degrees and humid. One lady said to us, "boy it's HOT today". (I've been to the Panama Canal Zone 3 times on deployment). I said.. "Its South Carolina .. and it's July. Of course it's hot." She smiled and said "Yeah, bot not THIS HOT!" Love it.
Thanks for watching and sharing your story
My cousin is retired Air Force from the North. He moved to SC with his wife a few years ago in the greater Charleston area. They absolutely love it and think it’s the best place to live in the country. I have another friend who lived there for 9 years, she ended up moving to Calif. I think the best is to keep going there for visits and over time decide if it’s right for you. But the points you made are very true, I remember my friend mentioned the cuisine not so great and too many bugs, but her neighbors were welcoming and friendly.
Been to Subic Bay PI on deployment a few times and that’s hot 90+ humid at night. As long as you have good working AC you can sleep. Been on vacation to many beaches in NC and SC but love Surfside Beach
As an actual northerner ( Canada ) I have always held firm to the belief "the warmer it is, the bigger the bugs get" - So Ive always been very happy with our deep winter freezes, that kill off the majority of bug eggs. We had a hell of a mild winter, so its gonna be a bad earwig summer this year! 😵💫
Thanks for watching and sharing your story
Amen, from Minnesota. I live for winter, love freezing cold
@@vester7457 whoa whoa lets not get carried away - I still want the plow driver to rot in hell when he plows me in whilst I shovel in -20°c weather LOL
Michigan here and id rather be cold than hot anyway!!! You can't get more naked then naked lol but you can put on a fire, take a hot shower and lots of blankets and stuff to keep warm.
As I always say,bugs the size of Volkswagens
So true! Love that you suggested grumpy people to stay away!!! We don't need them here!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting
@Greg Yeah, we actually enforce our laws & take care of our people all the while maintaining fiscal responsibility. "The Horror!" Enjoy your Tent cities, & crime rate. I'm off to go hit the range with my kewt lil Kimber Micro 9 pistol.
@@tiffanylubeck3505 yes, you sound like you have no animosity to people from other states AT ALL and don't believe any stereotypes. You don't sound like you'd be friendly if I told you where I was from no matter how nice I was to you.
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I'm from SC, and I miss it. I can't wait to move back when I retire. Your observations are valid, but there is much to love about it too. It may not be everyone's "cup of tea" but I can't wait to move back home.
You’re right. There is no place like home! And there are pros and cons anywhere we live.
Im a retired RE Broker living about 3 miles from the ocean in Ft Lauderdale. A main reason for buying the house I have lived in for 27 years is it's 9ft above grade and will want a similar location when I get he hell out of here, only because the high rises are disgusting, not just for their destruction of the overall ambiance, but for the associated crowding and the toll that takes on the infrastructure. Kudos to you for supplying maps of lowest levels to avoid
Thank you! Just trying to be a helpful resource to our clients, so they know what to look for and what to stay away from. Thanks for watching.
Omg. You're COMPLAINING about "disgusting highrises" and the toll it takes on infrastructure -- and yet, you're RETIRED REAL ESTATE 😆The irony. Bet you didn't mind it collecting all those commissions. 🫣
@@Daysleeper1000 I never sold condos, I specialized in commercial land and buildings for businesses. The irony is you for ASSuming
Hey Jerry, I'm a local. This is truthful & spot on. Sadly, so many people move here & want to change everything that attracted them here! Thank you. Great vid.
Glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@BellaSC , Sounds like those immigrants that run for office get elected and want to change the constitution that gave them the freedom they came here seeking….People are never happy :(
I can relate. They do the same when they move to Colorado.
Hop on the trump train choo-choo
I'm moving to South Carolina from North Carolina because it's much cheaper to live, no auto inspections, not conjested, no crazy heavy traffic, and can get a house without an HOA.
100% true! South Carolina is cheaper and the taxes are lower as well. If you have questions about South Carolina, give the office a call at 843-839-9870. We are here to help!
no auto inspections, but SC has a annual Car tax thats in the hundreds per car
That’s exactly why I crossed the border lots of land and no awful HOA lol
Development s without HOA'S? Where do I sign up?
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We can send you properties to look at, that are not located in HOA communities. We have a lot of super helpful info, to share, Just give us a call at 843-839-9870. Talk soon
Hey Jerry, me and my wife are moving to SC, Hilton head island with her mom that lives there currently in Jan 2025. My wife is 4 months along in her pregnancy and we live in Omaha NE. I am originally from CA, NV, and WA and she is from NE/IA. I have family from SC and LA so, I am very familiar with southern culture and am actually really excited to experience it nonetheless. I figured I would drop a comment in case you were interested in this crazy story we got going on lol
The foods, the climate, and the friendly people all sound very nice to me. It's a lot easier to be happy around friendly and courteous people. Your video makes me feel like visiting there. Good job!
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.
Come on down, we’ll sit on the porch swing, sip our sweet tea and remind ourselves of how blessed we really are …(((HUGS))) from SC 😊
Sounds like heaven to me. I lived in in NJ my entire life, and there are lots of grumps here lol!
Just do your own homework. Visit first, a few times. Spend time here. Find out what things are really like before you make the big move. We moved to Tennessee from New England close to 20 years ago thinking that all places were just about the same. They are not. Just find out for yourself.
My wife and i just got back from Little River South Caroline where Jerry and a member of his team Justin help us fine the perfect house .Justin was so helpful and a joy to work with. It was like working with family , they know the market and how to find what you are looking for. It all started with watching Jerry"s videos
Justin is a valued member of our team and always works hard to find exactly what you are looking for. Cheers to your success!
Already over crowded there with northerners
My thing is, if you come to South Carolina, you're coming here for what it is and what it has to offer, otherwise you wouldn't leave your hustle/bustle city life! If you still want all that, stay where you are! I visited for a military graduation, and from what little I saw, I loved it. I'm planning on making a move actually.
South Carolina if a fantastic place to call home! That’s why so many people are moving and retiring here. Thanks for watching and commenting
Upstate South Carolina checking in and very
@@JerryPinkas Upstate South Carolina checking. I couldn't have said it better 👏
good for you my brother is in bluff ton had a neighbor shot and killed by tow truck driver taking his car while standing,running on xmas day aggressive tow truck operator hired by hoa to enforce no parking on streets to conservative for me btw tow guy knew people no charge go figure
@@davidspensberger7862 The man that did this actually got 26 years in prison for manslaughter and the family of the man killed settled with the tow truck company for $2 million. .POST AND COURIER: A Beaufort County tow truck driver who shot a man dead during an argument over a parking boot almost four years ago was sentenced to 26 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter Thursday.
Basically if you're not used to traffic, wild animals, fatty food, strange customs, being bored (big city vibes), humid weather, overcrowded tourist traps, pollen, then stay where you are! No need to complain about things you should already have prepared for..... I thank this man for putting it out there! Grew up here, Ga, and Pittsburgh, and I love it here!!
There are 4 different poisonous snakes here in South Carolina. We have a water moccasin, copperheads, rattlesnakes, and coral snakes. He did not mention hurricanes. Whenever there's a threat of a hurricane people on the coast are told to leave the coast so you can imagine what traffic is like trying to get away from the coastal regions. He was not exaggerating about traffic 5pm traffic in Charleston is horrendous. The state bird is mosquitoes.
Poisonous is when eating something. Venomous is something that’s injected. Snakes have venom. And there are actually 7 total venomous snakes. All the ones you mentioned plus 3 more species of rattlesnakes. Don’t forget we have huge amounts of ticks (Lyme disease) and jelly fish and sharks in the oceans. Black widows are in abundance too. It’s a small version of Australia for sure
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Not poisonous, they are venomous.
@@tilapiastew6784 Thanks for watching and commenting
Being a newcomer to S.C. I'll just point out a couple of things I've noticed we do here. Tail gate, speed on narrow road, come to a stop before turning right and running red lights. Once you realize that is the norm here, you'll love it.
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Wow sounds like NJ & NY drivers 😃
@@rocker76m88 They probably were! NJ and NY transplants..LOL!
@@carlgriffith4660 Wouldn't doubt it 😃
Moved to the upstate about 25 years ago from Southern CA. It's been a great experience. The food that is served here is a personal choice, you can always make a decision to eat healthy and exercise your freedom of choice. My only negative about the state is the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Otherwise it's a really great place to live.
With all the people moving there to South Carolina from other places like the midwest, northeast and elsewhere, I gather things are constantly changing there. Not many native born South Carolinans left and the southern hospitality is slowly starting to fade away. Especially in the big cities like Columbia and the coastal areas around Charleston & Myrtle Beach, etc.
It is true, The hidden gem of South Carolina is no longer hidden. Low taxes, lower cost of living, great year round weather is just a part of the draw that has so many moving to South Carolina. Especially considering Florida with all its insurance and high cost of living issues. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The people who move South, want a peaceful nice lovely place to live, yet the first things they do is yell, "change, change, change." Well, we don't want to change and what you are moving from is what we DONT want. We are a conservative area of the U.S. and look at what you are running from. Most Southerners don't want liberal leftist ideas and that is what many of you bring with you. It breaks my heart.
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My grandfather lived 95 years here in the south. I tried to tell him all that bacon and hamburger would kill him. He just wouldn't listen. And my father is 85 now and still plays basketball. And the snakes, we release those when we hear someone from the north is here looking at real estate.
LOL, Thanks for watching
My family owns little north of 100 acres in the bowman area looking at moving down there
Not one of your points discourage me. 1. Snakes/Alligators, both I hear taste like Chicken, 2. Hire a bug man every quarter, 3. no big city vibe, Fantastic. Originally from LA currently in Phoenix, which is LA's infant. 4. Looking for polite, friendly people for once in my life, 5. Looking at Up Country not Flood central, 6. Southern cooking is great like anything just use moderation, 7. Occasional Sunday driver fender bender, that's what you pay insurance for, 8. Humid weather in the 90's is nice for a change compared to 121 degrees from April to November any day, 9. Lower income means lower taxes, the money is there, it just might take a little longer to find your groove, 10. forgot what this one is. Can't wait to move. Got 3 months to go before I get there.
Whooo Hooo, Sounds like your plan is coming together! Let me know if you have any questions, or if i can help in any way! :)
Just moved to Myrtle Beach 1 1/2 years ago. Seriously, just go to a healthier restaurant!! Grow up@!@
I agree with you, come on down! Cost of living is higher than he claims, but it's like that all over the country. Like I said, come on down!
I love your attitude . Some only see the negative in everything,try some barbeque sauce on that gator.
@@lindahughes5781 thanks for watching and commenting
I live in SC. He was right about everything! The bugs are brutal in the summer. Pollen falls like rain, you can see it in the air. The food is good, but not good for you. It is always sweet sweet tea, mac and cheese, fried shrimp and oysters, fried green tomatoes, ribs, hash, catfish stew, juicy burgers. You can have all of that in a week's time!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video
And if you survive the first week, you repeat.😂
No the food is not always good but the people are nice
It's called "Southern Slop". I will say the food scene is excellent Upstate South Carolina in Greenville.
@@Americafirst-i8q Thanks for watching and sharing
Thanks for posting this video. As a South Carolina resident, our population growth from the northern states has become overwhelming. Hopefully, they will take your information and move somewhere else to help keep our cost of living reasonable.
I don't want anymore people to move here either. Our schools and roads can't handle the traffic.
Unfortunately, the secret is out of the bag and others know about our gem.
As people start isolating themselves for many reasons in large communities it is refreshing to know that SC would offer opportunities to be part of a community. A huge plus for me. Heck, it is only bugs trying to live! Lol
Smiling faces 😁 beautiful places 🌴 thanks for watching and commenting. Glad your enjoying these helpful videos.
Debra, I agree. I think it would be so nice to be part of a community. I feel we all need that.
We live in Upstate! Moved from big city Charlotte NC 20 years ago! Never looked back. We were transferred here and felt a sigh of relief . Country living but in the city limits!!!! Lol We are surrounded by Countryside, cows, 3 big lakes and waterfalls & mountains! Mild winters and gorgeous seasons! But the pollen can be bad but it only lasts a few weeks at very first signs of Spring. I saw a couple snakes in our our neighborhood at beginning of summer..but they disappear soon..and mostly are black snakes that are scared of humans! Lots of squirrels tho bc of all the gorgeous trees. I feed them with the birds. 😅. They get hungry too. We love love SC ! ❤️ but we do have red clay soil here near Clemson. So we had to plant centipede grass. Easier to grow. We travel to Greenville for hustle bustle. We are in our 60s and yes friendly friendly atmosphere and good vibes but YESssss slowwww drivers ...lol I'm uptight so I do get frustrated. 😌 But the big loud trucks ( pick ups) that these young boys jack up and put loud mufflers on them are driving me insane!!! THEY MAKE THEM AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE SO THATS THE ONLY REAL NEGATIVE THING I HATE! It doesn't bother my hubby or my two adults boys but it Def bothers me! But cops say they can't regulate or give out tickets ..ugh..praying this changes at some point.
But overall We are very happy! Big city life not for us.
@@cls6055 So glad you are enjoying living in the great state of South Carolina. Thanks for watching
@@cls6055 Wow! People are friendly from SC!
As a South Carolina resident, I am glad you did this video!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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, william3151 is making his comment with tongue firmly in cheek. He, and I, don’t want more people moving here. That is how you are doing us a service. And why he thanked you.
@@rcbrooks1123 sounds like yall blokes God complex. I'm sure peeps bee 4 udidnt want yall blokes moving dare
@@rcbrooks1123 Thanks for watching
Great video. Thank you! One thing you forgot to mention is the intraplate seismic area around Charleston, South Carolina which is capable of producing very large earthquakes such as was the case in 1886. That earthquake was estimated to have been of the magnitude of 6.9 to 7.3. If you go to Charleston, you can see the reinforcements in the walls of older buildings that were added in the post-quake years.
Me aunt and cousin moved from Ohio to Charleston and the high humidity is a shock at first, but the beaches are fantastic! If you like actual change if seasons then I'd say stay up North. People move South for the winters not for the summers!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video!
@@JerryPinkas I appreciate your honesty and knowledgeable real estate advice!
@@70sfred1 Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.
Lived in Redhill for about 12 years👍Originally from Jersey. Myrtle Beach is a little over 10 miles away. CCU is down the street and have access to #544 and #501👍 It's to a point to where it's almost difficult to tell if there is an off season. Traffic can be taxing, but they have made improvements👌 Incorporating more frontage roads for local traffic. Been through two 1000 year floods 😒 Thank God, I'm on higher elevation. Remember them using sandbags along #501 out of Conway. Unfortunately alot of homes were flooded 😕 Topography and flood zones change, especially with all the building that's been going on. Flood insurance is cheap piece of mind👍
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Another good video. I lived in South Carolina for 1 1/2 years and really liked it there, but the humidity in the summer time is a killer.
Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the great state of South Carolina and all it has to offer. See you in the next video!
Have you checked out: Miami, Dc, New Orleans? Lol
Thank you for been so honest
I’m from Florida and my husband and I are generational Floridians. We can’t afford to live here anymore as seniors. It pains us to have to move. It seems like many states are having too big of growth spurts and it’s making homes cost way too expensive. I guess we’re going to have to look out lower west because we don’t want to learn to live in cold weather at our age.
So sorry to here this. Thanks for watching and commenting. I am amazed at the number of people moving to The Myrtle Beach SC are who have left Florida. Wishing you success where ever you end up. Hope your having a great day.
@@michaelcarver8373 I worry about tornadoes and will insurance be more
@@iamdragonetta Inflation is making every day stuff cost more and more very day.
YOU can live for less and have more fun if you move to another country - you merely have to be adaptable people - consider Belize, Mexico, Panama and Ecuador. You can begin by being a tourist.
@@dennishassler605 OK...the rest of the story....
BELIZE MEXICO: Department of State (.gov) recomends U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to Belize City. Historically much of the violent crime in Belize occurs in the Southside of Belize City and is gang related.
PANAMA: Department of State (.gov) Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
ECUADOR: Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil unrest and crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
I will stay in the USA!
We are full up!! Traffic is gridlocked 24/7 Can't go anywhere without being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, all hours of the day. Stay where you are!!
Thanks for watching
The tip I received about preparing for pollen season was to start using my steroid nasal spray preemptively in February!!! Just weathering my first pollen season and you are so right!!!!
Literally have to use windshield wipers with fluid before pulling out of the driveway!!
Thanks for watching and sharing your story. Glad you enjoyed this video
Also, buy LOCAL honey to enjoy throughout the winter months to build up your resistance to the pollen. It truly worked for me after I discovered the natural remedy.
@@jbmayretta Good point. Thanks for sharing
Hose it down everyday, whatever it is, hose it down. At least it makes me feel a little better
@@smitty2307 There is something about hosing anything down that does make it feel a little better! Thanks for sharing
Agree with most things on your list. After vacationing here for 30 years and even owning a second home for half that time, we decided to move to Surfside. We lived in Atlanta metro for 35 years, so many of the things on your list (pollen, humidity, food, etc.) are already familiar. Big difference (and you touch on it) is the driving. When I moved to Atlanta 35 years ago, after living in Washington DC and New York, I was SHOCKED at the speed and aggressiveness. And that was 35 years ago -- it got MUCH worse over time with the influx of people. I eventually got used to it and, like everyone else, would normally drive 20 miles over the speed limits. 😁
Now, I'm dealing with the opposite -- people driving 35 in a 45 mph zone. Also, the people from SC are friendly (just like those in Georgia)...but just like I experienced in Georgia...a TON of people move here from the north and (no offense) they aren't very friendly at all. Especially the vacationers. They are also slightly "liberalizing" the politics.
After moving from Michigan to Florida. The only two states I am looking to move to currently is South Carolina and Tennessee. I can't stand Florida as much as I had to endure the last couple of years. I'll definitely be in touch after this year with your team Jerry. I have subscribed to your channel as well, thanks for the information.
Thanks for watching and sharing what's going on. We look forward to working with you and giving you all the accurate info you need to make a smart decision with your next move!
Why don't you like Florida? Thinking of moving there.
@@denisedoherty4909 thanks for watching and commenting there are several helpful videos here on this channel that will answer those questions. Florida has changed a lot for home owners m.th-cam.com/video/be5rCIPXF7U/w-d-xo.html
@@denisedoherty4909the people are awful in Florida. All New Yorkers with lousy attitudes. Might as well be NY.
@denisedoherty4909 I lived in Florida for two years. At first it was amazing. Beautiful scenery and 4 minutes from the beach. For one, the heat was getting unbearable. Even if you go to the beach, its too hot to enjoy and overcrowded. The people there are a**holes. The drivers can be pretty bad, but not as bad as in Atl. The housing is expensive. Everything starts to look the same, since everything is flat. There's a lot of crime and drug influence. But hey, the palm trees are nice 😆.
I love my state. The slow pace of living. People are friendly. Last few yrs alot of out of Towner's fled here to my 2 light town on the lake about 20 miles outside of Columbia. I would say 50/50 that these people were friendly and grateful to be warmly welcomed in. We are all humans and the way some of those big blue cities were locked down I completely understand Thier desire for some freedom. Now half of these people have brought Thier attitudes and ways with them. This is the south and we like to respect our neighbors. Because I worked at a restaurant/gas station and a laundromat I crossed paths with alot of public. Just like you would like immigrants to adjust to the ways of the united states, I personally don't like rude, complaining people or people who try to run you over and pass because you slowed down for the deer that jumped out in front of me , that you didn't see. And we don't block side roads in traffic. We let our neighbors out in traffic.
Tracy,
The way you describe your small town is very much the way it is in rural upstate NY. Many of us here are very pleased that the NYC/Down-Stater folks are moving South. We are very familiar with the attitude you are observing... Good luck!!
@@jamesbecker3420 Awe come on now. Your closer. You take them. :)
Maybe a slower pace of life may have an impact on Thier attitude. I had a lady throwing a fit at the laundromat. I show up to give a refund and mop up the water. A plumber had already been called and was on the way. I was courteous and expeditious in handling the problem. There was nothing more I could do. Complaining and attitude is what I got in return. I'm usually reserved but I let her have it. I said I don't know where your from, but down here we respect our neighbors. She admitted she moved from NY a couple yrs ago to get away from people like herself. She apologized and I apologized for my outburst. She actually hugged me. We are all people and deserve respect.
@@tracylawrence5258 At this point, many just want to get out of the state entirely. We have had a steady movement up from NYC since the 1970s, but no longer. I personally retired and decided to stay in NY because I have a support network in place. I enjoy the rural lifestyle, raise livestock, make maple syrup, cut/burn wood, fish/hunt, etc. Not interested in being a "carpetbagger" either, lol. Every place has it's "issues" and you just adapt/overcome as best as you can... One day at a time... : )
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Thanks for the information.
I’ve lived all my 50 years of life in Pennsylvania and looking at relocating for warmer winters so I watched your video on Florida and that sure was helpful because one storm could wipe out my income from the sale of my farm so it may be much safer in the Carolina’s…
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@@JerryPinkas I will be watching more of your informational videos in order to learn so I don’t have to learn the hard way~ thanks soo much for helping people~ God bless~ happy Easter
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Yes, keep spreading the word - people don't move here !! Greenvillian here since 1973 when it really was a sweet place. Getting way too crowded and expensive.
Everything but the wages, the congestion and flooding sounds great to me. I'd move somewhere that didn't flood and the rest isn't a deal-breaker at all.
I'm from the North of England which is like the South of the US (in many regards except the climate), so the idea of friendly people and proper community sounds brilliant to me, and I hate big cities so that sounds great too!
If I ever move to the US I've been looking at South Carolina and Minnesota as the two states I like the idea of for the friendlyness and the wildlife and outdoors opportunities.
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I'm leaving MN for SC. This state is too blue for me. Taxes are also insane. Don't get me started on the weather here.
Great job highlighting the pluses and minuses of living in South Carolina I am from pa and your state is beautiful and very welcoming. If I could I would move there right away . Thank you for the insight from my point of view, I love South Carolina
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Jerry, thank you for your candid review of life in South Carolina. Your information is extremely valuable to anyone considering relocating to the state. I have never lived in South Carolina but much of what you have reported I have heard about from others who either lived in the state or have visited the state frequently. You get a huge thank you for your accuracy because people can rely on the information you have provided. You have done a great service to the people and the state you represent. Again, thank you!!!😊
You are welcome! I truly thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment. And I appreciate your support. Just trying to help people avoid the pitfalls that are costly and tell it like it is even though some people just don’t wanna hear it but I appreciate you.
As a SC resident, and former NY NJ girl - I can tell you when someone beeps their horn in traffic everyone says “northerner “. LOL PEOPLE here are patient and polite but B if someone says “bless your heart,” they are not being kind. They don’t like you. However I love living here too. I just wish I had my family and friends with me. Might even go back because there’s no place like home😂
Born and raised in Charleston and now 56 years old. The heat and humidity are definitely the worst thing about living here for me.
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Being a Southerner watching the changes in the South you are absolutely right. Because I've lost my accent and been accused of speaking like an NPR announcer sometimes I'm identified as a Yankee. If ya don't speak local, don't expect discounts from mechanics or a break on traffic tickets. To have the ultimate Southern experience move into a trailer park for sh*ts and grins. At least until developers move all the trailers out and put $2,000 a month condos in there place.
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We just spent a month in North Myrtle Beach and I agree with everything you said in the video. Our car was covered in a film of yellow dust until we went to the car wash. Being that it was February/March we did not experience the humidity or bugs and only saw a few lizards. Also, we found the groceries to be much higher than Illinois. You forgot to mention the preponderance of XXX adult stores, junky souvenir shops and candy stores - how do they all manage to survive? Also, I went to a "fancy" hair salon and had the worst experience of my life at the highest price. But we still loved it! Brookgreen Garden is awesome, we ate in some good restaurants, and tried nearly every beach in NMB and just over the border in NC. Our favorite restaurants were Graham's, Benito's, and Toffino's. We will be back!
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Remember, your in a tourist spot, that's the reason for all those tacky stores.
Military is how they stay alive😊
What about crime? I heard Myrtle Beach has lots of it.
Try going a little further south on the coast... Like Surfside Beach, Garden City, Pawlys Island, it's a lot nicer than Myrtle Beach, but still close enough to do the tourist thing ... I think you would really enjoy your vacation more.. Those areas always have great restaurants that are more "localized".. I'm sure somebody may get mad for me spreading that tid bit of info. But, I want people to enjoy their time when they visit!! Take Care 😇
Thank you, Jerry for giving an honest assessment. My friend moved there after retiring from a police department up north and loves it. Me and the wife are considering it as New Jersey is looking less and less like America and taxing us to death.
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks for watching! Did you see the other video I did about that?
SC Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford To Live In -> th-cam.com/video/n2kEXk646-8/w-d-xo.html
The TRUE Cost Of Living In Myrtle Beach SC -> th-cam.com/video/v2Zmk19YR3E/w-d-xo.html
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NJ is expensive because of high public worker wages, benefits and pensions. South Carolina offers their public workers less.
@@DeeDee-lz8zx that's part of the reason, no doubt Dee Dee, it is also inundated with people on the dole from the government. Section 8 housing, and on and on.
@@elmiguel6725 I'm from Pennsylvania and South Carolina especially the Myrtle Beach area is so much nicer than New Jersey. Nice weather most of the year and a cleaner ocean. A lot of good seafood
@@jeffhampton2767 Thanks Jeff, I agree 💯. Even PA, especially Bucks County is beautiful. We are looking for more mild winters and a little more bang for our buck so to speak. NJ does have beautiful areas but between taxes, auto insurance etc. it's become unaffordable. Even our arrogant governor told us that "... if taxes is your issue, we're probably not your state "
You are very realistic in your description of the cons for South Carolina. Having grown up in Alabama and lived a number of places around the country, now 50% Vermont and 50% New Hampshire, I think you have hit the most relevant factors that people should consider before selecting SC as a home. You didn't really hit very hard the extent/duration of high heat and high humidity. It can be stifling, especially in the low countries for months on end, forcing most people indoors more than they may anticipate. Thank you.
My brother moved to Lexington SC from MA last year and he loves it.I am thinking of making the move myself sometime in the next couple of years.
Lake Murray is awesome! My dad lives waterfront in a cove. He's moving in with me for his remaining years and I expect him to miss his place terribly. I promised him this 20 years ago after we watched my grandmother decline with Alzheimers 😢
So true not only in SC but inTexas also. We absolutely love living here, food is very different, delicious, but different. Everyone is so friendly and yes the weather is so different. Our quality of life is 100% better
Would definitely use your team if we ever move again
Number 11: If you’re moving to Horry County (and I’m pretty certain this applies to other areas) don’t expect to have to infrastructure keep up with the Horry County Council’s policy of uncontrolled volume and sprawl of home building into preserve and wetland areas. There are not enough doctors and hospitals cannot handle the number of new residents and that is before considering the summer tourists. Unconscionable waiting periods in ER waiting rooms, lack of hospital beds, and exorbitant wait times to get in to doctors or dentists (frequently it is literally months between seriously needed treatment). Roads cannot handle the traffic because they were never widened in anticipation of growth.
Number 12: unbelievably high auto insurance rates due to volume of accidents. Coming from NY 13 years ago I was astonished at the rates down here. And insurance companies continue to get approval to raise rates.
Number 12: Hurricane insurance near the coast and hurricane evacuation zones. Evacuate? Definitely, but where to? Flooding within a 100 mile radius can close roads preventing return to your home, even if it turns out Myrtle Beach never got hit by the hurricane (more often than not, predicted “direct hits” end up heading further north.
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@@JerryPinkas It’s great that you’re giving people thinking of moving to our wonderful state a realistic picture of what to expect. Informed decisions make for good decisions 😊
@@Mikkithatsme You are welcome, Thanks for watching!
Here in Georgetown county SC our car insurance bill is $425 a year
@@beveyscool Thanks for watching and sharing! SC is a bargain compared to many other states.
Having lived and owned property in Ohio, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Massuchusetts and North Carolina, I can report that the move to the Carolinas has been the most difficult. 1, The food choices. If you are trying for an early grave or disability, then the choices won't matter to you. I am still shocked after 9 years of living minutes from the Atlantic Ocean that I can not buy a fish dinner worth eating. Everything is ruined here through 'frying' the meat. 2. Being in the Bible belt does not mean that you will find honest and ethical church going folks with manners. You would have thought that having a house that was broke into I would have figured that out. Nope. Currently been broke into or vandalized 3 times in 9 years. 3. The Good Ole Boys Club. As I stated earlier, people here have a skewed idea of ethics and honesty. You can protect yourself from the corruption if you throw out your convictions of fairness by joining the good ole boys club. 4. Relaxed work ethics. Need I state more. This one makes my skin crawl. 5.Litter and dirty water. Passer bys throw more litter in my front yard than 20 miles of highway in New Hampshire. The lakes and streams in the Carolinas as a whole, are very unappetizing if you are a boater. 6. No choices/ boredom. Forget about finding activities or healthy lifestyle choices in your day-to-day activities. I agree with another commentor, "if you are from NY or Ca stay away'. Some one really should publish a 'survival Guide' for everyone thinking of moving here.
I have been looking at the different states off and on over the last 20-30 years, but the more I look the worse it looks. Unless the quality of life is really lousy where you live, don't be too quick to move to another imperfect place.
There is not a place on earth that is 100% utopia. There are many places that are pretty good though. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Good points!
Here's something else to consider. Because of the long-term heat and humidity factor it promotes a lifestyle of physical sluggishness and limited activity. Because going without an AC unit isn't really an option here, it tends to encourage people to stay inside and avoid outside for much of the day roughly May through September. And particularly those activities which are physically demanding. Although it isn't blazing hot and humid all year, it's enough so that it tends to set a slower pace of life. Maybe not the healthiest lifestyle overall either.
which states do you recommend for year-round active lifestyles ?
Sounds like your talking about Las Vegas July thru August lol.. i live in Vegas but its not that bad bcuz its the dry heat right? Haha.
LOL! Try living in a state where it's cold 7 months out of the year and you don't want to go outside either. I'd rather be hot than cold. AC and a swimming pool sounds great to me
Exercise in the early morning?
@@rocker76m88 This is exactly what I always say! I live in a state that only has 4 good months. The rest are Ice Cold.
I agree with pretty much everything he said in this video. Yes, the weather gets really hot and sometimes humid and sticky. Yes there is lots of wildlife and bugs and snakes and gators that bite. If you use common sense, you can avoid a lot of that. Yes, the food has a lot of fat and sugar and salt in it, but it’s delicious. I’m partial because I’m southern but I love southern food Especially cornbread or biscuits with pretty much anything. We love our college football down here. We love ice, tea or cold drinks in general to stay cool. We love our ceiling fans and our air conditioning :-) during the summer. South Carolina ends are patriotic, generally, conservative, mostly religious, Big fans of the constitution and the second amendment, we will help our neighbors whenever we can, we are family oriented, love, good food, fun, friends, and freedom. We welcome visitors and new residents alike as long as you are respectful of our customs and traditions, and the things that we hold, dear. As long as you don’t come here to cause problems, disrespected us, or engage in criminal activity, we are very welcoming. There are some beautiful places in South Carolina that you won’t see anywhere else in the United States. We have the beautiful beaches and coastal towns and villages on the east, a little bit more bustle in the north old English District, near Charlotte, and mountains and beautiful scenery in the west. Lots of history, lots of religious and educational institutions, farming, and engineering tend to be pretty big in this state. I’m not originally from South Carolina. I came here from another southern state, but I have gotten used to living here. The per capita income is generally lower than other states like Georgia or North Carolina, but so is the cost of living, and we have much lower taxes. Unfortunately, in 2020 the whole Covid outbreak caused people to migrate from many other states to the south east, which college property prices and rental rates to skyrocket here. This has caused a lot of hardships for people who already live here, because people from out of state are willing to pay more which forces other people down the property ladder, and that is truly disgraceful. So, if you’re not prepared to buckle down a little bit financially, you don’t need to come here. Also, if you’re coming from somewhere else, it’s OK that you remember who you are and where you are from but once you are here, you must understand that we do things a certain way here and if you make an effort to try to do what we do and blend in, we will be happy to meet you halfway. If you don’t, you’re only going to make your life difficult for yourself. People who come here , usually are looking for a more relaxed way of life that is not as fast-paced as the larger cities and other parts of the country. We have a lot of history and culture here. Enjoy it and embrace it.
That's right!!!!!!!!
I was fortunate to move here from Miami 23 years ago and buy my home in 2006. I live in the northwest area. Now my home is wÿorth 3 times more. Only 40 minutes from Ashville, 10 mins from Greenville, I LOVE IT HERE, 1hr from Charlotte. THIS IS NOW HOME. I LOVE IT HERE!
This NC native says AMEN to everything you've said about SC - and wishes my state would've saved us from our cultural shift by publishing what you have for SC. Old-fashioned Southern food restaurants have one by one closed. All we have are these out-of-state sushi bars and other stuff. Kids don't like greens anymore! (Sigh...) 😒
We are being transferred to Charleston from Georgia. All your talking points apply here as well. Except for hospitality. I find that people are friendly, like they will say hi and chit chat, but won’t open their homes to you. Most welcoming place I have ever lived was St Louis.
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A major difference between Savannah and Charleston is that the houses in downtown Savannah have their windows facing the streets and sidewalks, whereas in Charleston they usually are placed on the side of the house so people walking down the street can't see in. Also, in Charleston they ask who your family is, while in Savannah they ask what you'd like to drink.
@@jm-bv1wh The homes in downtown Charleston are turned so that their front porches or Piazza can catch the breezes off the ocean. There are some new developments that build their homes like that as to mimic that old Charleston vibe
I felt the same way about North Carolina. Friendly to chat with you but won’t invite you to dinner in their homes or accept your invitation to come to your home for a meal. Even the church pastors!
My Grandmother lived about 30 miles from Columbia on a lake in a very small town back in the late 60's early 70's,I have very fond memories of going to visit.
Thanks for sharing your story about South Carolina memories.
Not sure if you have heard of Balentine,she lived on Lake Murray.
We moved to Durham NC, from San Francisco 6 years ago, both states have all the same attributes in common, and we can deal with all of them, however one thing nobody mentions is how crappy the schools are. If I had known how bad the transition would be for my kid I would never have made the move. Thankfully after the first 3 miserable years we found a school my kid could tolerate.
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Well you ran away from Commiefornia and drug ridden, human feces SF for a reason!
If you had stayed in SF you or your kids might not be here to discuss it. Durham is not South Carolina and it is nothing like SC.
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At this point, due to worsening storm surges, coastal living anywhere on the East coast is both a massive risk and a poor investment. The safest place to move to in the Carolinas is the Piedmont region. If you want a beach vacation, just rent yourself a cottage on the coast in July. The Piedmont region has less extreme weather and it actually cools off in Fall and Winter. Among the most well regarded places to live in, in the area, are Asheville, NC, Knoxville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. That's my two cents. Hope you find the right place for you, wherever it is.
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Asheville crime has skyrocketed unfortunately
Born and reared and lived the first 22 years of my life in the Greenville/Spartanburg area. Now I live in New Jersey and can’t wait to return to South Carolina when I retire. Great video!
South Carolina is a great place to call home. Thanks for watching and sharing your story.
I've lived in New Jersey my whole life, and now I'm planning to move to SC to be near my son and DIL. I'm hoping I can pull all the pieces together to make it happen. They've lived down there probably close to 30 years.
I’m jealous, Shirley!
I hope you will love it as much as I!
I’m grew up in South Carolina and believe the 10+ points are spot on Mr. Pinkus😎👍! I left in 88’ for a better opportunities(financial, cultural,travel,ect.). I found it all! Myself , I wouldn’t move back to South Carolina unless it was after retirement & I grew tired of the big city life 😎👍.
My parents moved to SC 5 years ago. Like you said, they brought their money with them (retired). They looked all over the state and settled in the Columbia area. They avoided the costal areas for obvious reasons but are only a 2 hour drive to the amazing beaches and 2 hours to the Blue Ridge mountains. If they want the big city life they drive 1 hour to Charlotte. They bought in a golfing community with 27 holes so my Dad is VERY happy. They paid $274,000 for a beautiful NEW single story, 2500 sq. ft. home in a golf community! Their property taxes are $2400/yr. and have never gone up and their home insurance is $900/yr. They are not rich but live very comfortably in SC. Thanks for the video, although I think it will lead to more moving to SC...LOL!
UPDATE: For those of you who sent me messages here's an example of why my folks love SC. Look what you can get for $450,000 20 minutes from Columbia and 1 hour from Charlotte and in a golf community!!! In some parts of the country this house would costs millions! Here's the link:
www.zillow.com/homes/213-Crimson-Queen-Dr-Blythewood,-SC-29016_rb/300048138_zpid/?mmlb=g,85
P.S. I'm not an RE agent so please don't respond asking for a tour...LOL!
Charlotte is more than 1 hr from Columbia,
South Carolina is a great place to call home!
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@@aliceneely2647 Yes, from Columbia. Folks live in Bythewood which is North of Columbia and closer to Charlotte.
I have 20 acres of property in SC bought as investment property (I. Live in FLA and very happy here ) but I probably will move to SC to retire on the property away from any close city and just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet who knows if I’m lucky I’ll have both places if not I’ll pick one sell the other
Completely honest and compelling, I love your vlogs!!
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I moved to SC from Hawaii in 2019. (Hawaii too expensive.) Grew up in New Hampshire. I agree with everything you said. I do love living here but bought a summer home in NH in 2021 because I golf and can't stand the heat. I also love to garden but do that in NH too because of snakes and fire ants in SC. So 8 months SC and 4 months in NH is perfect.
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Snowbirds in PA too. They pass out candy Halloween nite, then leave for Florida & don't come back till May 1st
I live in NC but spent a couple years on Oahu. I thought it was so interesting. The place is lousy with geckos, which doesn’t bother me. But I found their mongooses to be the equivalent of our squirrels, except the mongooses scurry instead of hop. And the mynah birds were like their robins. As much as I hate a palmetto bug, though, it has nothing on a centipede. Not only do they sting, one got my ex-husband but thankfully I was lucky, but they seemed to be practically indestructible. We had one in our house that was extremely difficult to kill. And they’re giant and creepy!
My late husband got bit in the face by a centipede when he was sleeping. He said it felt like he got hit with a baseball bat. I didn't know tell the morning but told him he should have awakened me in case he had a reaction. Sure don't miss the centipedes. I was ruthless when I saw one in the house. Dumped diatomaceous earth on them.
Great list! Really! This covers it all. I moved from a Southern California beach town to a Florida beach town. The three things that re-routed me back were #1 Weather. I just couldn't acclimate to the extreme heat and humidity which resulted in my having to take OTC allergy pills. There is the beach but it's so hot you have to go early in the morning and be gone by 9am. Plus the heat and humidity prevent any bike riding or walking, at least for me #2 Lack of healthy food (and culture) not being easily accessible if at all. #3 Money. You either have it or you don't! I'd made this move years ago and #3 still holds true wherever you may land! In considering relocation I still say weather would be #1. The climate will allow you to either live the lifestyle you prefer or not. I guess the main thing is to do your research and stay open to changes. It's an exciting adventure to experience!
Thanks for watching. Did you see the video I did about that?
Alternative Places BEFORE Buying, Relocating or Retiring to FLORIDA - th-cam.com/video/VRTjNfGeybY/w-d-xo.html
Could the lack of healthy food not simply be solved by buying raw ingredients from the grocery and cooking yourself, or is that unavailable too? I have no plans of moving there, just wonder why people dont do it and how "impossible" it really is to live healthy there
I live in New Jersey but I absolutely love your honest videos. I really appreciate them. I’m so happy that you’re saying exactly what’s true. We need more of this enlightenment on the TH-cam. PS I would never ever leave New Jersey and do you notice that people that are born here never leave either or if they do they come right back in fact, my cousin that moved to South Carolina, moved right back after two years.
Who would leave a state where they pump your gas for you?
I moved back to NJ twice 😂
Glad to hear someone honestly acknowledge that some of us prefer solitude and quiet. That Southern hospitality/friendly factor would have me running TOWARDS wherever the alligators live, lol. Small talk and loads of it and the endless smiling gives me the whammies. Manners, yes. But the rest of it, no thank you. And sweet tea?! UGH. Best wishes to all from a curmudgeon in New Mexico. 😁
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OMG!!!!
I love NEW MEXICO, yes.
Beautiful blue sky, no light pollution, desert, mountains, warm, cold, amazing nights with incredible stars, nice people😊, very few natural disasters, adobe homes, no pollen, manageable traffic!
What else can I say?
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