Finding a place to rest your head and make a home can be a daunting process, especially in today’s America. Home Buyers can find themselves struggling to pay their realtor’s fees, property taxes, and of course, the mortgage associated with owning a home.
Where you live is also much more than your physical domicile. Proximity to schools, amenities like the supermarket or the hairdresser’s, and overall cost of living hugely impact how livable an area truly is. For this reason, many homeowners are now turning to South Carolina for its slow rise in house prices, affordable cost of living, and accommodating climate.
Which places in South Carolina are the most attractive? Well, while this list is hardly comprehensive, here are some of the most accommodating areas:
Tega Cay
Tega Cay is a suburb found 22 miles outside of Charlotte, the most populous city in North Carolina. Interestingly enough, this short distance of 22 miles is enough to make Tega Cay in South Carolina, while Charlotte remains in North Carolina. The suburb boasts around 9000 residents, and there are many properties right on the water. Described as practically a resort with beautiful scenery and a local golf course that draws thousands of visitors yearly, people are choosing to live in the relatively inexpensive suburbs of Tega Cay, and commuting around 45 minutes each day to Charlotte for work.
Residents have some minor gripes with traffic flow in and out of the suburbs due to the proximity to Charlotte, but this is offset by the fantastic quality of public schools, a high-end service industry with many affordable grocery stores, and the safety profile of the suburb.
Finding gainful employment isn’t out of the question in Tega Cay, as more and more industries move to the suburbs to service the community. Those unable to find jobs in Tega Cay may still easily find work in the Fort Mill or Charlotte area with average commute times routinely being under an hour.
The cost of housing in Tega Cay can be as low as 150-300 thousand dollars, while some more extravagant houses can be found for just shy of a million dollars.
Mount Pleasant
A city right on the east coast of the USA, Mount Pleasant is a suburb of 77000 residents that lies 10 miles out from Charleston.
Previously regarded as a hidden paradise, Mount Pleasant has been attracting hundreds of new residents each year, so house prices are going up. For now, they remain attainable. While it may be a mere 10 miles out of the populous city of Charleston, it still retains some of its Old America small-town charms. Residents report the area as very tightly knit, with everybody looking out for each other’s best interests.
Those looking to settle down, launch a home business, and start a family will be well-served by Mount Pleasant, as the public school systems are rated high in both quality of education and care for the individual student. Community involvement is considered a virtue in the area and many families regularly congregate in many coffee shops and businesses that can be found easily in the area. The proximity to coastal beaches makes it easy to go on a day trip with the entire family.
Conclusion
While the common reasons for moving are as varied as the people themselves who are relocating, South Carolina is an incredibly attractive option for homeowners. In fact, agencies are sprouting up on a near-daily basis to help service a large number of people buying and selling houses. South Carolina has a fantastic public school system and a distinct Southern charm.
