Relocating to South Carolina From New York (Charleston, North Charleston: 2015, houses)

[joy2025]

Hello,
I like the country living but not too far from the downtown scene, that is why I am interested in the Goose Creek area, not too far from Charleston or the beach. Also, I see that properties are much more affordable for me.

[LocalHero]

Goose Creek definitely has some more rural areas and as you noted is generally more affordable. It's not too far from the beach as long as it isn't rush hour traffic

[joy2025]

I am on the right track then. I know there are big companies like Boeing, but wonder if an HR job will be hard to come by, I am in the HR field, the benefits side of HR.

[cynic1]

Aside from HR at the corporate level ... you might also take a look at Benefocus on Daniel Island ... they just announced the hiring of 1200 new employees at that site ... they manage HR programs nationally as a tech company.

[LocalHero]

Originally Posted by cynic1

aside from hr at the corporate level ... You might also take a look at benefocus on daniel island ... They just announced the hiring of 1200 new employees at that site ... They manage hr programs nationally as a tech company.

+1

[ssaulque]

Originally Posted by michaelh730

Hi Everyone,

I'm fed up with living in New York State, and just yesterday, I read the 10 top worst states for taxes and it came as no surprise to me to see New York State as the # 1 winner for the worst state for taxes to live in.

I've been researching places down south to relocate too and generally like South Carolina - so this is one of the places I'm researching. I work FT in Human Resources and also a licensed real estate agent. I would love to hear from people who currently live in South Carolina or who have lived there in the past to get your feedback. What are the best places to live and work? Which cities offer the best employment opporunities for my field?

How do people respond to northerners in South Carolina? From my experience, people from the South seem very friendly - is it evident in most places?

Any valuable information you can share with me about South Carolina would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

Mike,

I moved to the Charleston, SC area two years ago from San Francisco for the same reason as you. There are alot of out of state transplants from CT, NY, OH and CA so the transition was easer than I had anticipated. Local Southerners have also welcomed us with open arms as well. I love living here and have no homesickness alothough I lived in Northern California for my entire life - 64 years - before moving.

Since you are a real estate ageent, you may appreciate this: My wife and I are buying a home in North Charleston so ours is on the market if you would like to view it on MLS. It would also give you an idea of the local housing market.

The address is: 874 Tupelo Bay Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

Please feel free to contact me or the listing agent for more info.

Best,

Steven S.

[ssaulque]

Rory,

I live in Mount Pleasant, SC and love it here

[ssaulque]

I move to the Charleston, SC area after 64 years in California and love it here! We recently purchased a home in North Charleston and have our home in Mount Pleasant on the market. If you want to view it virtually, the address is:

874 Tup[elo Bay Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

There are alot of transplants from NY,CT, OH and CA in addition to locals. I have found all to be very warm and welcoming. I would encouge anyone who needs to move to check out the Charleston, SC area.

Thanks,

Steven

[ssaulque]

Hi, Joy,

Here is a list to look at...13 Charleston Tech companies land a spot on the Inc. 5000 list. This is Inc.'s annual rankings of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The 13 Charleston Tech companies are:

SnapCap
PureCars
Q4Launch
Blue Acorn
Phishlabs
Visiture
ISHPI
Ceterus
TargetMarket
Advantage Media Group
Call Experts
Cantey Technology
Stasmayer

[johngolf]

Originally Posted by ssaulque

I move to the Charleston, SC area after 64 years in California and love it here! We recently purchased a home in North Charleston and have our home in Mount Pleasant on the market. If you want to view it virtually, the address is:

874 Tup[elo Bay Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

There are alot of transplants from NY,CT, OH and CA in addition to locals. I have found all to be very warm and welcoming. I would encouge anyone who needs to move to check out the Charleston, SC area.

Thanks,

Steven

SS

You are moving the opposite direction of most. Why?