Relocating from MA to Anderson/Easley SC (Charleston, Greenville: for sale, car insurance)

[Smithfamily08]

My husband and I are looking to relocate from Cape Cod to SC. We have a young family and are looking for good school systems, nice weather, and hoping to get more bang for our housing buck. We own now and would be selling to relocate. I am in retail and could transfer with my company, but my husband is in landscaping and we are wondering if he could keep his small businees running down there...any thoughts? We hope to drive down for a few days in June, just to get a feel for the area, but we are thinking about the Anderson, Easley, Clemson area. The homes for sale are in our range and seem a lot more affordable than on the cape. We would prefer not to be in a sub division- too many rules...and we are in need of a realtor who would work with us online until we can get there. Any recommendations? Our time frame is within the next year. What should we know about living in this area (good/bad)? How is the economy? Is there a nice way of life, a slower pace, a small town feel without being in the middle of no where? Is there an area we should avoid (crime)? Any info. would be so appreciated! thank you

[Skyliner]

Hi Smithfamily08!

You might like the Liberty area, which is between Easley and Clemson. I would also highly recommend checking into the Wren area, specifically because of the good schools and the nice country feel in the general area, yet it is near Powdersville. I recall a helpful member named Sheri Sanders who knows the area very well. Perhaps you could PM her for more information.

Landscaping seems to be a booming business in the Greenville area, but I cannot confidently tell you how saturated the market is. My guess is that you would be fine moving your business here, but perhaps someone in the profession would be able to offer more solid advice.

[Sheri Sanders]

Originally Posted by Skyliner

Hi Smithfamily08!

You might like the Liberty area, which is between Easley and Clemson. I would also highly recommend checking into the Wren area, specifically because of the good schools and the nice country feel in the general area, yet it is near Powdersville. I recall a helpful member named Sheri Sanders who knows the area very well. Perhaps you could PM her for more information.

Landscaping seems to be a booming business in the Greenville area, but I cannot confidently tell you how saturated the market is. My guess is that you would be fine moving your business here, but perhaps someone in the profession would be able to offer more solid advice.

Skyliner, Thank you so much for your recommendation.

[momtorjm]

We were looking for the exact same change as you. We are from CT. We bought a home in Honea Path, SC with the help of Lisa Miente of C.Dan Joyner. She was an absolute God Send being that we knew nothing of the area. I agree with Skyliner that the WREN school district seems to be exceptional. We looked at homes all over the 85 corridor. Go to greatschools.com and look for the schools with a high rating. You will find what you are looking for for sure down here. Good Luck!!

[Tommy1981]

Depending on how much driving you want to do, Liberty probably wouldn't be the best choice for a Landscaping business. The population there is much smaller than the neighboring towns (Easley, Clemson, Powdersville, etc.) but it is fairly centrally located. If you plan to service a wide area and drive alot to your clients then it may be a good place for you, but if you'd prefer to live closer to your main customer base you might want to just pick a larger town and go for it.

You can compare schools by their report cards:
2007 State of South Carolina Education Accountability Act Report Cards - South Carolina Department of Education

[Allentown]

My wife and I recently ( 8months ago ) relocated to SC from NJ. We decided upon Easley,SC. Although Easley has a downtown area, the area within the city limits of Easley is spread out and really includes everything you might need. 15 minutes southeast and northwest you are in Clemson which of course is a college town and a lovely town at that. Greenville on the other direction is the jewel of the area, a must see on your visit in June. I'm not sure of what type of home you are looking for but I'm positive you will find something. Yes ,the pace is much slower than what you may be accustomed too, but you will certainly love the other attributes that my wife and I have found. The savings alone in property taxes, car insurance, basic cost of living, and don't forget the weather which is awesome.

If your in the area take a look at the Cardinal Woods Development just off of rt.123 near the Hampton Inn. Although it is a development I don't feel that restrictions are a major concern. Good Luck in your search and enjoy your visit.

[Christopher Louis]

Easley, SC has alot to offer for a variety of needs. It has the charm of a downtown that is growing and is a great opportunity for newcomers. You should see the old time square with the clock. I did not know about the town square. It's like a Mayberry area with the modern conveniences.

You have a coffee shop that is worth a try. The antique shop reminds me of a Charleston, SC feel. And ten miles to Clemson, or Greenville, SC is worth a visit. The upstate is a beautiful area. No matter where you choose, I hope you have a happy time of looking.

[Newyorker88]

Looking in Easley around the school road area? How is that neighborhood and surrounding area? Any help would be great....

[naturalmama]

I grew up in both NY and SC- when I married and started a family we settled in Greenville, which is beautiful. We just relocated to Anderson (school district 5). We have been very pleased with the school so far. Anderson itself is still somewhat rural- and deffinatly has some diferant types of people. In the area we moved to to has more diversity than you will find in Easley or Powdersville. Personally, I think Greenville or Anderson district 5 is the way to go. Also- Mauldin is nice if you are looking for subdivisions- great schools.

[shanchrdan]

Hey,

We live in Plymouth right now and will also re-locate with our 3 kids to upperstate SC, looking for jobs right now. Any advice out ther for Pendleton vs. Pickens?

Thanks