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Old 02-12-2017, 02:53 PM
 
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I am going to be retiring this year & relocating in 2019 after my husband retires. I need some advice on nice areas & lower price house communities. For somebody that doesn't know anything about South Carolina what do u recommend I do? I don't know anything about the area. Don't know if I want Conway,Longs or Murrell's Inlet near Myrtle Beach or Summerville,Goose Creek, Monck's Corner & North Charleston area. I need some help on what to do. I don't want to spend more than $250,000. 30-45 minutes to the beach, no flood zone. Any reputable builders? Don't know if we can afford a newly built house or have to get a used one.
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Old 02-12-2017, 06:36 PM
 
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Well, since you have about 2 years to decide, I recommend lots of scouting trips to all the areas you mentioned. Stay in the area, drive through the neighborhoods, go shopping, get gas, eat out--live like a local for a weekend. Look in your price range on a realty site like realtor.com and drive by those properties. Read, read, and read some more on city-data, [domain blocked due to spam], local newspapers. Talk to people working in stores or restaurants about the area. You will know where you fit if you do the research!
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Old 02-12-2017, 06:37 PM
 
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Ok, can't say the name of the other local info board, I guess!
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Old 02-12-2017, 06:54 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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Honesty, you don't know what the housing market will look like in 2 years. Especially someplace like Charleston that's changing at such a fast pace.

I agree you need to visit and see for yourself.
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Old 02-13-2017, 04:23 AM
 
Location: James Island, SC
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Yes, prices can change a lot in 2 years but right now you can find that close in to Charleston and close to the beaches on James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley... it depends on how big a house you're looking for and how big a lot. I just helped clients buy a brand new house on Johns Island. 1600 sqft on a third acre for $233,000. I had others buy a 1925 sqft townhouse with a marsh view for $235,000 (this one needed 5-10 thousand $ worth of updating).
As others have said, if you can visit, it would help your decision-making out quite a bit.
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Old 02-13-2017, 09:48 AM
 
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
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Maybe not as close to the beach but a budget friendly & value added community:
https://www.delwebb.com/sitecore/con...arleston-12483
And coming soon:
https://www.delwebb.com/sitecore/con...-nexton-209701
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