@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston I'm one of those location research junkies and I've seen 1000s of you tube vids during my journey to find someplace in america "perfect enough" to put down roots. Your work is truly on a whole new level man. Clearly your clients get a real expert with real knowledge and a willingness to do serious thinking and work.
Daniel Naas wow! Thank you! That was a very thoughtful compliment- and yes, lots of work, but I love the creative outlet, I would go insane without something like this to plug into... so it’s a selfish endeavor too (and I like the idea of the scalability). 🙏
Daniel Naas it’s worth a shot! We do get a very mild winter, where sometimes, once a decade, we get a little dusting of snow. Typically, high 40s at the coldest point, and lasts about a 2 months, maybe stretches to 3
Best overview ever! Thank you for not doing a useless 20 minute intro. I have been wanting to move there for years. I'm searching for your other videos!
Charleston is my home town. I walked the streets as a child with my Grandfather. It is a MAGNIFICENT TOWN. You will love it. Also get to know Mt Pleasant and the Berrier Islands.
What a charming introduction. Your presentation was informative and helpful. My ancestors are the Legare family. We spent many holidays on Sullivan’s Island. Someday I shall return to enjoy the beaches and fine dining. Thank you again for a fantastic showing.
Thanks James! You should come back for sure! This is an earlier video - they’ve gotten a little better - check out some of the others if you want to see more
Wow...that was one of the best in depth videos about a city I've ever watched. Only been to Charleston once and loved it and can't wait to come back. Your editing is fantastic with great B-Roll footage. I make videos about living in the Palm Beach County Florida.. PS..Folly Beach was beautiful.
I just came across your video, I was really impressed. If I didnt live in Charleston, I would want to move here. Great job!! Your friend, Ms.Pam.@ Westminster
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston I retired right before the shut down, and 3 other teachers, Ms.Barbara, Ms.Joan and Ms. Bonnie soon followed.I still stay in touch with Ms.Alicia, and visit from time to time.Hope you and your family are doing well..the girls have got to be getting so grown up!! Nat, you really know your Charleston!! :)
Also I'm planning on moving back to Charleston within the next couple of years, preferably downtown. Are there loft-style pied-a-terres? Maybe around King St. below Calhoun? I haven't lived in Charleston in 20 years and it seems to have changed greatly. I saw the part of your video about the bridge and thought "thank God". The "old" two-lane bridge swayed when I drove across it!
@@jonasalden29201 yes, tons of changes. I actually have a deep dive tour on the entire area that is not on TH-cam I’m happy to email it. Just go to my website and look in the top right corner and click LETS TALK and send me a note with your email address if you want it
@@jonasalden29201 at yes sorry, there are some lofts yes, depending on price range.. The other side of the peninsula, and what is referred to as the neck, also has quite a bit of development so there are some lofts up there as well
Lived in Charleston for the past 18 years. Love it. Too many people moving here now. They found out the secret of this beautiful place. Never will return to the North again, ever.
Great overview, Nat. I think any visitor can see that there is not just one perfect neighborhood to live in, as so many appealing areas to choose from. I have seen all the general areas you listed, but surely NOT all the varied neighborhoods. Obviously, budget plays an important part in any decision, but you sure present yourself as both a knowledgeable and welcoming realtor, who is here to serve, and not just interested in a quick commission. Your resources are so much more complete than most of the realtors I have experienced in the 10 states I have lived in. This was a good first step summary, and then we can all check the links to various specialty videos by area. Greater Charleston is such a wonderful place to call home - with no shortage of amenities, whether one is a boater, a foodie, a culture hound, a horse person, a rural person, a sports lover, a history/architecture hound, an avid shopper - or some combo of all of these things. Thanks!
Wow. EXCELLENT video. So informative and comprehensive and concise! I'm writing a novel set in Charleston and this is such a handy guide. It'll also be a great guide for when I next to travel there. Thanks!
What do you think of Goose Creek? We just bought a home over there. From what I’ve read it sounds like a great area! We live right next to Wannamaker trails (I believe it’s called that). It’s only about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston so that’s also nice!
Amazing job, so well spoken, detailed, etc. I keep debating wether or not to make the move my job has been offering me to relocate. I have two small children and would work at the port of Charleston for customs. My biggest fear are floods and hurricanes, my most important requirements are health care and hospitals as well as good schools and low crimes
Hey there, so sorry for the delay… We definitely have the hospitals, as we have a medical University medical school East Coast… What is a sadist. I’ve been here my whole life, and the worst hurricane I’ve seen… In the worst, if we all survived. Let me know if you want to have a discussion sometime - here’s my website. www.natwallen.com/charleston-sc-video-tour
was just looking through these comments again - I launched a flood insurance video that may help explain the hurricane and flooding scenario - reach out anything I can help - here's the link: th-cam.com/video/_kIKUAwBZuk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much. This is a superb introduction to Charleston. If it's not too much trouble, I should be grateful for any advice on renting, for my son, who is serving and studying at the Naval Nuclear Power School at Goose Creek... he will have to find rented accommodation very soon.
You are quite welcome. I actually sold a house to a person in your sons exact situation. I just reached out to him, as I know he is being transferred and he owns at home. He may be planning on keeping it as a rental. I’ll let you know.
Great video. Super informative. I'll never buy another house in this rigged/fake economy though. I'm living in Mount pleasant now in my van. I wish you much success.
Thank you so much! I only really know this one though :) - I do have a new tour coming that is a deep dive overview. Will be just about an hour long... so every area will be covered in detail. Here is an unedited preview of the beginning that needs music, color grading etc. (will be removing the part about the old jail too) vimeo.com/373039996
Great video. I dig your laid-back vibe. I am likely moving to Charleston but will rent for a year or so. However, I would like to swing by and say hello. I am a semi-retired attorney. I don't intent to practice in South Carolina necessarily but it is always helpful to meet other professionals - if you are willing.
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston Is that the case for Mount Pleasant? I was looking around the long point subdivision, and it just seems like the price increases over the past 5 years in that neighborhood alone has skyrocketed exponentially.
@@101trez yes, values peaked in 2006c then dropped down a little during the crash and then rose again. The primary thing to think about is not how much the price of the house is, but the monthly costs. Rates are so low which makes borrowing inexpensive- I just sold one in there last month and the price was $420,000... which is about the midline. I’ve seen others in the mid to high 300s. Overall, Mt Pleasant is more expensive than the other side of town. Let me know if you want to talk further and thanks 😊
larry urbon hey Larry, thanks so much for your kind words! I am excited to launch a new deep dive tour of the whole area. Lots of editing to do still, but it is coming along
I lived in South Carolina for 5 years. I did not particularly care for the Columbia area. I did like Charleston and the outskirts and I liked the Greenville area. Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island and Edisto are a few of my favorite places
aroradreem thanks 🙏 - let me ask you.,. If this was a 1 hour and 47 minute deep dive of all the areas, woth better cinematography- would you watch it? Even if it took a few sittings ? (Launching that in 30 days)
Hey there! Everything is I would call... semi-open. Even though the restrictions have been lifted… The world is still pretty cautious so that might be a good thing. I know you can get a hotel and I know that there are several restaurants that are open etc. Parks and beaches I think are open for the most part… Maybe not all of them
Incredibly thorough and informative video Nat. My girlfriend and I are thinking about moving to Charleston as I am looking into becoming a real estate agent myself and have heard great things. Would you recommend Charleston to new and/or inexperienced agents and if so any begginners tips? Thanks in advanced.
gtryan67 thanks! Charleston is a great place and there are many real estate professionals here. Everyone starts at some point, so I would not be too worried about being new. I would encourage you to look up Carolina One. This is the company I am with. The training is the best offered and the support they provide is necessary in a busy market like Charleston. Good luck 👍🏻
I am from Newport Beach, CA and potentially may have a chance to come live near Charleston, SC. Very excited, the beaches look beautiful and the city has a nice southern charm to it, the weather must be amazing down there
@@lysssky2 Did you make the move to Charleston? Newport Beach and Charleston are the two places I am looking to move and I would like a perspective from somebody who has lived in both. Thank you!
Hi Jim, the main area that sees flooding here are a few of the streets downtown... it’s because some of the streets were fill land back in the 1800s, so they used to be creeks. The main water event we had recently was in October of 2015. That was called the 1000 year flood where we got as much rain in a weekend that we get all year. That essentially showed us agents the “low areas”. There is one section in West Ashley to be cautious of. Also, if you look at the construction type, like if a home is built on a slab or a crawlspace, then that will help paint a picture. Long story short, even though we have flood zones and flood insurance, flooding is really not an issue for the majority of the area. I was here during Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and for every hurricane since then, and there were very few issues I am aware of. Hugo was a massive storm, and construction requirements have changed as a result of that and more specifically after Katrina. We have evacuated twice since Hugo, and we typically go to Asheville as a little forced vacation. Hope this answers your question. If not, feel free to reach out... my number is on my site at natwallen.com
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston WHHAAATTT???? I'm shocked you even mentioned any island that get no flooding. I would've thought they'd be the very first ones to flood.
neetrab that’s a popular misconception. The majority of the flooding that we ever see are a few streets Downtown. That area floods because portions of that part of town used to be marshland. When Hurricane Hugo hit in 1989 of course our beaches flooded as any beach would with a direct hurricane hit. There is also a large neighborhood in West Ashley that has some known flooding issues and a few pockets of James Island, but that’s primarily due to storm drain issues which have been worked on recently for some resolve.
@@clientown I'm building on Johns Island and living in an extended stay West Ashley right now, and there is a large crew staying here that is working on all of the sewers on James Island. I think one of the guys said they were cleaning them out? Now that you mention the flooding it makes sense. I've never seen trucks like they have!
somecallmeelvis - I’ve never lived in New York but I’ve traveled there… You don’t have to pay $16 for a hamburger here. Or like 10 or 11… Mini of found that it’s less expensive to buy a home here than it is to rent but markets fluctuate all the time so that can change periodically.
It’s cheap! I lived in Summerville 7 years ago and I live in San Antonio Texas now. It was about $200-$300 cheaper a month to rent than here. I lived in a huge 2 bedroom brick duplex with a large fenced yard and I paid $650 a month. The rent I’m paying here is $715 for a one bedroom. When I moved here the 2 bedroom apts were starting at $800 a month. I loved the Charleston area. There are a lot of crackheads in the lower income areas though. And honestly I miss the beaches especially isle of Palms and the rich history and historical sites. It’s gorgeous in the fall too. The ocean water is warm and salty. Unlike cold and dirty where I grew up in Huntington Beach California. I do like how fun the people are in Texas though. I found South Carolina to be a little bit of a culture shock coming from Southern California. The Mexican food was horrible I usually ended up cooking my own. The people drive slow and the police and judges don’t really like outsiders. I have experienced it first hand when I was hit by a lady who ran a stop sign and the cops refused to find her guilty. I did find South Carolina behind in the Times culturally speaking. I still heard white people call African Americans the N word. Hopefully it’s changed and changing since I moved. If it weren’t for my kids I’d probably move back because I miss the scenery, all of the seasons and the beaches
There are a few things to understand about Charleston. Unless your family linage has been in Charleston prior to 1776, you will always be an outsider. Locals always dress nicely, even in summer. Manners are still essential. Living south of Broad is not always what it is cracked up to be. My own experience.
anastasia46 - Hi Anastasia. It’s because my grandparents moved from Greenwich Connecticut in the 1940s. For that reason, my family didn’t have a southern accent when I was growing up. I wasn’t exposed to it on a daily basis, I was exposed to a different accent. Where are you from?
Joseph I don’t have a crystal ball, and I don’t check people’s bank statements - this type of question seems like an internet trap to me... and I am not interested in engaging in that type of conversation- but I’m sure you can find that somewhere if that’s the info you need
Do you mean the maps that show? Are you trying to learn the area by looking at my maps? If so, I don’t know if I would approach the video in that way. I would just look at it as an overview video and a way to generate questions in your mind that we can then try to answer later for you or you can of course research on your own. It’s just a big general overview video. It’s not meant to be a GPS. I do however have a GPS Tour that may help you. Here’s the link: www.natwallen.com/charleston-gps-tour
Dude - best real estate overview of a region i've ever seen. Bravo
Daniel Naas thanks Daniel, this one I think is even better from a production perspective - th-cam.com/video/47TlTkV4llo/w-d-xo.html
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston I'm one of those location research junkies and I've seen 1000s of you tube vids during my journey to find someplace in america "perfect enough" to put down roots. Your work is truly on a whole new level man. Clearly your clients get a real expert with real knowledge and a willingness to do serious thinking and work.
Daniel Naas wow! Thank you! That was a very thoughtful compliment- and yes, lots of work, but I love the creative outlet, I would go insane without something like this to plug into... so it’s a selfish endeavor too (and I like the idea of the scalability). 🙏
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston I wonder if a Minnesota transplant could go all winter without using the heat lol
Daniel Naas it’s worth a shot! We do get a very mild winter, where sometimes, once a decade, we get a little dusting of snow. Typically, high 40s at the coldest point, and lasts about a 2 months, maybe stretches to 3
Best overview ever! Thank you for not doing a useless 20 minute intro. I have been wanting to move there for years. I'm searching for your other videos!
Props to this agent for touching on water dangers.
Charleston is my home town. I walked the streets as a child with my Grandfather. It is a MAGNIFICENT TOWN. You will love it. Also get to know Mt Pleasant and the Berrier Islands.
‘Mr. Wallen’ is like that congenial professor you had who was friendly & open yet also reliably proficient and knowledgeable.
Thanks Teutonic!
What a charming introduction. Your presentation was informative and helpful. My ancestors are the Legare family. We spent many holidays on Sullivan’s Island. Someday I shall return to enjoy the beaches and fine dining. Thank you again for a fantastic showing.
Thanks James! You should come back for sure! This is an earlier video - they’ve gotten a little better - check out some of the others if you want to see more
Wow...that was one of the best in depth videos about a city I've ever watched. Only been to Charleston once and loved it and can't wait to come back. Your editing is fantastic with great B-Roll footage. I make videos about living in the Palm Beach County Florida..
PS..Folly Beach was beautiful.
i've been there once also and loved it. Thinking of moving there. The best weather compared to where I live in the Northeast. (ugh)
Why am I watching this I’ve lived in charleston all my life
Me too! Lol
I'm moving to Charleston in a week. Will need work
I want to move here in the summer!
Is this a really good place to go br alone and make good money
I’m danish. I have no idea what I’m doing here
I just came across your video, I was really impressed. If I didnt live in Charleston, I would want to move here. Great job!! Your friend, Ms.Pam.@ Westminster
Thanks 🙏 how are the little ones over there ?
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston I retired right before the shut down, and 3 other teachers, Ms.Barbara, Ms.Joan and Ms. Bonnie soon followed.I still stay in touch with Ms.Alicia, and visit from time to time.Hope you and your family are doing well..the girls have got to be getting so grown up!! Nat, you really know your Charleston!! :)
@@pamelahsmithsmith2366 the girls are life size now for sure. Bella is a Jr at James Island Charter and Ruby is a freshman. Thanks 🙏
One of the best overviews of Charleston on the Web. Well done!
Thanks Istvan! I have some more visually pleasing videos of different parts of town on my channel… check it out if you are interested
Also I'm planning on moving back to Charleston within the next couple of years, preferably downtown. Are there loft-style pied-a-terres? Maybe around King St. below Calhoun? I haven't lived in Charleston in 20 years and it seems to have changed greatly. I saw the part of your video about the bridge and thought "thank God". The "old" two-lane bridge swayed when I drove across it!
Actually that loft part was a question.
@@jonasalden29201 yes, tons of changes. I actually have a deep dive tour on the entire area that is not on TH-cam I’m happy to email it. Just go to my website and look in the top right corner and click LETS TALK and send me a note with your email address if you want it
@@jonasalden29201 at yes sorry, there are some lofts yes, depending on price range.. The other side of the peninsula, and what is referred to as the neck, also has quite a bit of development so there are some lofts up there as well
Lived in Charleston for the past 18 years. Love it. Too many people moving here now. They found out the secret of this beautiful place. Never will return to the North again, ever.
@strawdog *80* lol
Hi Lea, thinking about moving down there now that I’m retired..any recommendations?
Like new construction communities if there are any...thanks
Great overview, Nat. I think any visitor can see that there is not just one perfect neighborhood to live in, as so many appealing areas to choose from. I have seen all the general areas you listed, but surely NOT all the varied neighborhoods. Obviously, budget plays an important part in any decision, but you sure present yourself as both a knowledgeable and welcoming realtor, who is here to serve, and not just interested in a quick commission. Your resources are so much more complete than most of the realtors I have experienced in the 10 states I have lived in. This was a good first step summary, and then we can all check the links to various specialty videos by area. Greater Charleston is such a wonderful place to call home - with no shortage of amenities, whether one is a boater, a foodie, a culture hound, a horse person, a rural person, a sports lover, a history/architecture hound, an avid shopper - or some combo of all of these things. Thanks!
Thank you because I’m looking to retire in the south and had no clue where to go. I am interested in Charleston SC
Charleston really seems a fantastic place. I wish I could visit it someday...
Wow. EXCELLENT video. So informative and comprehensive and concise! I'm writing a novel set in Charleston and this is such a handy guide. It'll also be a great guide for when I next to travel there. Thanks!
That’s fantastic! I have some tours that I feel are even better. Take a look - th-cam.com/video/47TlTkV4llo/w-d-xo.html
I’m also writing a novel set in Charleston. Thank-you for an excellent overview of Charleston.
I wish I lived in Charleston. I lived there as a small child and would move back tomorrow if I could.
Thank you so much for the valuable information! I will definitely get in touch!
Thanks 🙏 enjoy your Saturday !
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston thank you so much! Likewise
Good info. Visiting soon!
Great vid, very informative, thanks for it! Will be in Charleston for some holidays, can't wait to see the place and feel the vibes :)
Edisto Beach used to feel like Charleston when there was a Piggly Wiggly there. It has since been other grocery stores.
Such thorough and clear information! Thanks☆
What do you think of Goose Creek? We just bought a home over there. From what I’ve read it sounds like a great area! We live right next to Wannamaker trails (I believe it’s called that). It’s only about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston so that’s also nice!
I hear good things about the trail system over there. You should enjoy it!
Great information about suburban Charleston living.
Thanks Gabe!
I am so ready to go now. Heavenly.
Amazing job, so well spoken, detailed, etc. I keep debating wether or not to make the move my job has been offering me to relocate. I have two small children and would work at the port of Charleston for customs. My biggest fear are floods and hurricanes, my most important requirements are health care and hospitals as well as good schools and low crimes
Hey there, so sorry for the delay… We definitely have the hospitals, as we have a medical University medical school East Coast… What is a sadist. I’ve been here my whole life, and the worst hurricane I’ve seen… In the worst, if we all survived. Let me know if you want to have a discussion sometime - here’s my website. www.natwallen.com/charleston-sc-video-tour
was just looking through these comments again - I launched a flood insurance video that may help explain the hurricane and flooding scenario - reach out anything I can help - here's the link: th-cam.com/video/_kIKUAwBZuk/w-d-xo.html
That was fantastic, will definitely reach you when I decide to buy.
Thanks 🙏 - check my website and look for the Deep Dive Tour that’s not on YouTubr. www.natwallen.com/charleston-sc-video-tour
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston I have already signed up, looking forward to working with you.
Thank you so much. This is a superb introduction to Charleston. If it's not too much trouble, I should be grateful for any advice on renting, for my son, who is serving and studying at the Naval Nuclear Power School at Goose Creek... he will have to find rented accommodation very soon.
You are quite welcome. I actually sold a house to a person in your sons exact situation. I just reached out to him, as I know he is being transferred and he owns at home. He may be planning on keeping it as a rental. I’ll let you know.
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston Brilliant! Thank you.
Can you do a video on new housing?
Cool guy! Awesome information!
Nice video. If I decide to move there, I'll definitely call you.
J S thanks 🙏 ... my website will help you dial in your search... www.natwallen.com/become-a-local-charleston-expert
Would love to know more about Park circle ⭕️ or Summerville
Really great!! Good overview! Appreciate that you made these very professional videos!
Heres the playlist for the Mt Pleasant one - it’s number 6
th-cam.com/play/PLimSpkTa9o2SAtQ3SF6DKZSqrGdrDOKBp.html
Saw your channel - pretty cool!
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston LOL!!! Wasn’t expecting that!!!
Amazing, thank you for this.
Great video. Super informative. I'll never buy another house in this rigged/fake economy though. I'm living in Mount pleasant now in my van. I wish you much success.
Really amazing video! Thanks!
I wish Nat would overview every city. Very informative.
Thank you so much! I only really know this one though :) - I do have a new tour coming that is a deep dive overview. Will be just about an hour long... so every area will be covered in detail. Here is an unedited preview of the beginning that needs music, color grading etc. (will be removing the part about the old jail too) vimeo.com/373039996
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston Do you have restaurant recommendations? (Other than EVO Pizza) Both in and around Charleston?
@@BarrySGraham sure, there are sooo many here. What are you thinking about? Seafood?
This was an amazing video. Thank you
John Snow thanks 🙏
Awesome video
Great video. I dig your laid-back vibe. I am likely moving to Charleston but will rent for a year or so. However, I would like to swing by and say hello. I am a semi-retired attorney. I don't intent to practice in South Carolina necessarily but it is always helpful to meet other professionals - if you are willing.
Let’s have a coffee!
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston Awesome! I will connect when I touch down, likely in late July.
Well done! Great video! Unfortunately, I got priced out of my hometown.
Sorry to hear that. It’s a popular place... it’s actually more expensive to rent than buy here at the time
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston Is that the case for Mount Pleasant? I was looking around the long point subdivision, and it just seems like the price increases over the past 5 years in that neighborhood alone has skyrocketed exponentially.
@@101trez yes, values peaked in 2006c then dropped down a little during the crash and then rose again. The primary thing to think about is not how much the price of the house is, but the monthly costs. Rates are so low which makes borrowing inexpensive- I just sold one in there last month and the price was $420,000... which is about the midline. I’ve seen others in the mid to high 300s. Overall, Mt Pleasant is more expensive than the other side of town. Let me know if you want to talk further and thanks 😊
Awesome! Very informative and inviting
Thanks so much! Working on a new version. A deeper dive. Shaping up to me an hour and 45 mins. Maybe too long, but lots to show and discuss
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston yes please and it would be cool if you film Moncks Corner area
Very well-presented!... I know alot about C'ston already, but this video nicely reinforced what I thought I already knew..
larry urbon hey Larry, thanks so much for your kind words! I am excited to launch a new deep dive tour of the whole area. Lots of editing to do still, but it is coming along
... am thinking of moving there from CT... may be in touch..
@@clientown
Sounds good Larry - reach out anytime with.questions etc - 843-708-4488
I lived in South Carolina for 5 years. I did not particularly care for the Columbia area. I did like Charleston and the outskirts and I liked the Greenville area. Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island and Edisto are a few of my favorite places
Any recommendations for a retiree? Like newer communities if possible
This video is so good.
Quasia Jones thank you 🙏
👍Very helpful. Thank you. 💝
Thanks for videos! Hoping to move this summer.
awesome! Let me know if you need more info!
Fantastic video!
aroradreem thanks 🙏 - let me ask you.,. If this was a 1 hour and 47 minute deep dive of all the areas, woth better cinematography- would you watch it? Even if it took a few sittings ? (Launching that in 30 days)
Nice Video. Good Content. Kudos from a fellow realtor.
Thanks Pam! What market are you in?
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston yours
Thank you so much for this!!
Patrick Leone you are welcome Patrick!
How about how is the governor handling this shut down? Is everything open yet?
Hey there! Everything is I would call... semi-open. Even though the restrictions have been lifted… The world is still pretty cautious so that might be a good thing. I know you can get a hotel and I know that there are several restaurants that are open etc. Parks and beaches I think are open for the most part… Maybe not all of them
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston Gyms? Thanks
I’m pretty sure gyms have opened up. I know for sure that my Gym, which is called Pivotal Fitness is open
C of C class if "91", Cheers Low Country!
I don't know why I am watching this. Hi From FL.
Hello from SC
Thank you for your video. Do you have any information on how to manage property taxes and flood certificates?
Hey there, yes I have details. Call or text if you like. 843-708-4488
Incredibly thorough and informative video Nat. My girlfriend and I are thinking about moving to Charleston as I am looking into becoming a real estate agent myself and have heard great things. Would you recommend Charleston to new and/or inexperienced agents and if so any begginners tips? Thanks in advanced.
gtryan67 thanks! Charleston is a great place and there are many real estate professionals here. Everyone starts at some point, so I would not be too worried about being new. I would encourage you to look up Carolina One. This is the company I am with. The training is the best offered and the support they provide is necessary in a busy market like Charleston. Good luck 👍🏻
I am from Newport Beach, CA and potentially may have a chance to come live near Charleston, SC. Very excited, the beaches look beautiful and the city has a nice southern charm to it, the weather must be amazing down there
@@lysssky2 Did you make the move to Charleston? Newport Beach and Charleston are the two places I am looking to move and I would like a perspective from somebody who has lived in both. Thank you!
Great video. I love Charleston and want to move there next year.
Come see us Tiffany!
how to get the elevations (higher ground) areas?,...i’m curious as to what areas flooded when the big hurricane pushed through?,...thanks
Hi Jim, the main area that sees flooding here are a few of the streets downtown... it’s because some of the streets were fill land back in the 1800s, so they used to be creeks. The main water event we had recently was in October of 2015. That was called the 1000 year flood where we got as much rain in a weekend that we get all year. That essentially showed us agents the “low areas”. There is one section in West Ashley to be cautious of. Also, if you look at the construction type, like if a home is built on a slab or a crawlspace, then that will help paint a picture. Long story short, even though we have flood zones and flood insurance, flooding is really not an issue for the majority of the area. I was here during Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and for every hurricane since then, and there were very few issues I am aware of. Hugo was a massive storm, and construction requirements have changed as a result of that and more specifically after Katrina. We have evacuated twice since Hugo, and we typically go to Asheville as a little forced vacation. Hope this answers your question. If not, feel free to reach out... my number is on my site at natwallen.com
What are some areas around the Charleston area that have seen little to no flooding and are generally safer in that regard
Hi Michael, sorry for the delay! James Island, Johns Island, Mt Pleasant and West Ashley are good options.
@@NatWallen-Realtor-Charleston WHHAAATTT???? I'm shocked you even mentioned any island that get no flooding. I would've thought they'd be the very first ones to flood.
neetrab that’s a popular misconception. The majority of the flooding that we ever see are a few streets Downtown. That area floods because portions of that part of town used to be marshland. When Hurricane Hugo hit in 1989 of course our beaches flooded as any beach would with a direct hurricane hit. There is also a large neighborhood in West Ashley that has some known flooding issues and a few pockets of James Island, but that’s primarily due to storm drain issues which have been worked on recently for some resolve.
@@clientown I'm building on Johns Island and living in an extended stay West Ashley right now, and there is a large crew staying here that is working on all of the sewers on James Island. I think one of the guys said they were cleaning them out? Now that you mention the flooding it makes sense. I've never seen trucks like they have!
Planning to purchase a condo there..I loved Charleston when I visited it. I live in Montreal, Quebec and want to spend my winters in this area
Hi Karen, that’s great! Come see us!
Wonderful video! Thanks!
Any recommendations for recent college grads looking to get into commercial real estate in Charleston too?
Yes, text me at (843) 708-4488 and I can help you
I wondered what is the cost of living and the rent price in Charleston is it cheap or expensive or the same like New York City
somecallmeelvis - I’ve never lived in New York but I’ve traveled there… You don’t have to pay $16 for a hamburger here. Or like 10 or 11… Mini of found that it’s less expensive to buy a home here than it is to rent but markets fluctuate all the time so that can change periodically.
It’s cheap! I lived in Summerville 7 years ago and I live in San Antonio Texas now. It was about $200-$300 cheaper a month to rent than here. I lived in a huge 2 bedroom brick duplex with a large fenced yard and I paid $650 a month. The rent I’m paying here is $715 for a one bedroom. When I moved here the 2 bedroom apts were starting at $800 a month. I loved the Charleston area. There are a lot of crackheads in the lower income areas though. And honestly I miss the beaches especially isle of Palms and the rich history and historical sites. It’s gorgeous in the fall too. The ocean water is warm and salty. Unlike cold and dirty where I grew up in Huntington Beach California. I do like how fun the people are in Texas though. I found South Carolina to be a little bit of a culture shock coming from Southern California. The Mexican food was horrible I usually ended up cooking my own. The people drive slow and the police and judges don’t really like outsiders. I have experienced it first hand when I was hit by a lady who ran a stop sign and the cops refused to find her guilty. I did find South Carolina behind in the Times culturally speaking. I still heard white people call African Americans the N word. Hopefully it’s changed and changing since I moved. If it weren’t for my kids I’d probably move back because I miss the scenery, all of the seasons and the beaches
Thank you
Great video
Thank you Brian! Working on John’s Island right now - will come soon
i enjoyed the video
Oh Yes and Kiowa is gorgeous
I used to work in Hanahan
Nicely done. I want to see your fair city.
terence sommer thanks! Come see! 😎
No you don't....trust me
There are a few things to understand about Charleston. Unless your family linage has been in Charleston prior to 1776, you will always be an outsider. Locals always dress nicely, even in summer. Manners are still essential. Living south of Broad is not always what it is cracked up to be. My own experience.
Thanks for your insight Ken
Hi...do you have any new homes for under $300,000?
Should I try to manifest to get my parents to move to Charleston? I’m also manifesting for this really big house for me and my family!
could be a good move cosmically
How come you don't have a southern accent?
Good question! My family came from Greenwich CT in the 40s, so I was not raised with people with strong accents around me.
why doesnt he have a southern accent at all ??
anastasia46 - Hi Anastasia. It’s because my grandparents moved from Greenwich Connecticut in the 1940s. For that reason, my family didn’t have a southern accent when I was growing up. I wasn’t exposed to it on a daily basis, I was exposed to a different accent. Where are you from?
@strawdog *80* that’s kind of you to say Strawdog
Hey Mr.Wallen: Where do you think the future GHETTO's will be located????!!!!
I have no idea what this means and I am not comfortable commenting on this... sorry
Joseph I don’t have a crystal ball, and I don’t check people’s bank statements - this type of question seems like an internet trap to me... and I am not interested in engaging in that type of conversation- but I’m sure you can find that somewhere if that’s the info you need
When you flip your video around, it makes it very disturbing for people that are trying to watch
I’m not following you?
Do you mean the maps that show? Are you trying to learn the area by looking at my maps?
If so, I don’t know if I would approach the video in that way.
I would just look at it as an overview video and a way to generate questions in your mind that we can then try to answer later for you or you can of course research on your own.
It’s just a big general overview video. It’s not meant to be a GPS. I do however have a GPS Tour that may help you. Here’s the link:
www.natwallen.com/charleston-gps-tour
No Southern accent? You sound like a damn Yankee (kidding).
Frankie C As a northerner, I can hear a slight accent
My grandparents came from Greenwich NY in the 40s, so I was not raised with a southern accent in my home... probably why
We are visiting the area to look at for moving. Can i have your email to contact you?
Hey Dana - sorry for the delay- it’s natwallenexp@gmail.com or 843-708-4488