Hi everyone,
I am currently living in the Charleston, SC area (for the past 3 years). I am about to purchase a home up to $300k. I work remotely from my company so I can actually live anywhere I want but my preference being close to the beach. I am a native of Virginia and don't want to go quite that far back up North.
I have 2 boys at home ages 10 & 12 and it's just the 3 of us and our German shepherd girl.. I got to thinking as I looked around the area - though I love Charleston and it is truly wonderful, I wish we lived closer to the beach - ideally, walking distance or within 5 minutes drive or so. Also, an area liked enough in the summer that I could rent the house should I ever - say ...lose my job
or something unexpected happen.
Schools - obviously important - I don't need award winning schools, I need them to have safe, fun, effective schools at the very least and award winning is bonus
Really want to stay away from high HOA fees as I expect insurances will already be premium in these areas (any thoughts you all might have on this would be greatly appreciated as well).
Do any of you have a beach in mind that would be nice for year-round living? I am going to make the trip up soon and wanted to narrow the areas down.
Thanks -
A mom and kids