9 Surprising Regrets Of Moving To Charleston SC in 2023
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Charleston, South Carolina is a city steeped in Southern charm and allure, captivating visitors with its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and vibrant culinary scene. However, beneath its picturesque façade lies a reality that may not align with the romanticized image often portrayed.
As a newcomer to Charleston in 2023, I've discovered several surprising shortcomings that have left me with unexpected regrets. In this video, I delve into 10 of these regrets, offering insights into the challenges of living in Charleston that may not be readily apparent to outsiders.
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Hot, humid summers
1:10 Cost of living
1:41 Job market
2:20 Culture shock
3:17 Tourism
3:58 Traffic, roads, & infrastructure
5:08 Bugs
5:50 Allergies
6:21 Hurricanes & flooding
6:48 Wrapping it up
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thanks for sharing
FYI SC highest the highest state income tax in the southeast, yet they keep moving here.
If you're not a millionaire don't move to Charleston I was Born here in 1954 on the Colonial Lake Lived on Queen Street what a change I have seen money has run the Charlestonians out of town what people loved about Charleston is now Gone the old gray mare ain't what she used
Same story as yours. This is no longer a southern city. She is correct. Very rude people moving here but also great ones. Poor planning with expansion. The cost of living has soared. Wish I could move away.
Good report, Ms. West. I was just there recently on Daniel Island but only for a day. I'm not thinking about moving there but I am thinking about moving from Atlanta. Now I need a post from you on 10 REASONS TO MOVE TO CHARLESTON. I have about 50 thousand acquaintances in Atlanta I want to send it to so they can be closer to water. Thanks.
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it when you visited. Great idea, I’ll have to make a video about that! I’ll work on that next so you can send to your acquaintances.
3 main issues, puckering every hurricane season, no Dim Sum anywhere...and driving 100 miles in any direction and it is basically the same "southern small towns".
So true!
Sundown towns
I'll say it isn't the worst place to live considering. Not terribly expensive and a lot of the "big city" BS you hear about these days isn't tolerated.
You have to look for Dim Sum in NChas, Daniel Island, and on the Peninsula, or get friendly with the Chinese [or Asian?] community. But, if you're worried about hurricanes, and that is valid, then you don't want to live on the coast. We just had a winter storm that was like a tropical storm, a few months ago. We'll probably have some wind and rain from a hurricane starting sometimes next week...
Im from Brooklyn NY born raised and I regretted the move. Everything you mentioned from this video is 100 percent accurate to the tea! 👌I appreciate CZcamsrs like yourself who shares the truth for what it is.
The job market here SUCKS and the cost of living is up there. My wife and I are looking to move out in a few more years once we get ourselves together. With how the lifestyle is here and the lack of bus/train transportation, it's crazy how the demand to move here is so high. 🤦🤷 SC isn't for everybody.
Thanks for sharing your insights! I’m glad you agree with my points, although I’m sorry to hear you regretted the move. I’m sure Charleston is very different from Brooklyn, and it’s certainly not for everyone. I’ve found that most people moving here want the suburban lifestyle where public transportation is less important. I hope you end up somewhere you enjoy more!
@KatarinaWestRE Thank you so much I appreciate that thought as well. We only hope and pray for the best in the end.
Of course, and yes for sure. Best wishes to you guys!@@Casual_Talk
I've lived in several different locations over the years and one thing has been constant: No matter how crappy it was, people always have a warm spot for where they grew up and will find fault in their new location even if it's a relative paradise in comparison.
You forgot to mention that the seasons of Fall and Winter last 3 weeks. Other than that, it's simply getting hot, hot, dangerously hot, and then slightly bearably hot.
Lived in Chas 25 years still have 1 out of three daughters living there just visited about 2 months ago its a friggin nightmare if you can get past the racial politics and the 1950’s infrastructure and the crazy traffic …..go for it bring back Mayor Reilly at least he didnt try to hide his corruption , he owned the biggest real-estate co on the peninsula for 20 years and no one said a word and there are no locals left they all moved to Greenville
We don’t like to visit Charleston any more.The lack of zoning has created unsightly urban sprawl. The traffic is terrible and the historic district is disappearing because of all the modern architecture installed. It is so crowded we just can’t wait to leave.
If you have a lot of money, and I mean a LOT of money, Charleston is a great place to live. You can afford to live in the beautiful old parts of the city or on the water. If you don't have a lot of money, you will likely live in a typical suburb that is a fairly long drive from the water or historic district. Sadly, this has become the norm for pretty much all coastal living, especially in the South. As my wife likes to say "if you live on the coast and don't live on the water, you just live somewhere that gets really hot and has a lot of bugs".
Charleston has indeed lost the charm it had 30 or so years ago. Tourism and yankee invaders have transformed Charleston into "Charleston", a concept more than a real place. Charleston today is no more authentic than the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney is an authentic experience of being on a pirate ship. A large percentage of the beautiful old homes on the peninsula are effectively house museums owned by out of town people who do not really live in Charleston but own the houses as investments and trophies.
From Michigan most of my life. Lived in Charlotte for one year. I miss it. Why did you leave? Charlotte in 2024 is twice the size than 1995.
I grew up there so I think after living there for 18 years I was ready to explore a new place. I also felt like there just wasn't much to do there compared to other cities, and I like being by the coast. It is growing like crazy though so plenty of people do love it!
@@KatarinaWestRE I agree Charlotte in 1995. The football stadium was still under construction. Downtown had no life. Club 3000 on Tyron was the spot. Lived off S. Blvd. Always went to the go-cart, putt putt place near Carolina place. But now Downtown has that Epic center and a railway along with the basketball arena.
@@Tru7blue oh wow, yeah definitely different now. That epicentre actually shut down/went into foreclosure but I think someone else bought it and is redoing it. The nightlife in Charlotte in general is supposedly good too. I’m just not a city or nightlife person 😂
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Where are some surrounding suburbs that are good for families around Charleston?
It all depends on what exactly you're looking for with your family but many people turn to Mount Pleasant and Summerville due to both areas having highly rated schools. They also offer many amenities to kids like parks and playgrounds. But so do other areas like North Charleston, James Island, and more. Happy to go more in depth with you on what you're looking for!
I would say stay away from North Charleston. I would recommend west Ashley or hanahan up to Ladson.
Housing costs have gone up considerably in the last 4 years and this includes rent. If you're lucky enough to have bought in the mid-2000s, then you're probably well set. Honestly, for single home owners it doesn't help us any if prices go up, we still need a place to live and all it does is increase our insurance and property taxes. West Ashley and Goose Creek are about the more affordable, but safer "suburban" areas, but still pretty expensive according to the Zillows.
What is that growl while she's talking?
Which part? Probably my dog 😅
It's Rome
We didn't even have air conditioning when I was little. Y'all are wimps. As for culture shock, too many outsiders now. Same with tourists and traffic. And those palmetto bugs are not a big deal. Mosquitoes are a pain. Any coastal area can have flooding. Just know that if you are an outsider, natives will be polite to you, all the while despising you.
Please don't come. Charleston is Full!
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You're very pretty and everything you say makes sense, especially about the bugs. Ironically, Charleston just elected a Republican mayor, which could make the city attractive as the nation continues to sort itself out as Obama tightens and extends his Putin-like grip on Power.
Thank you! And I try to stay out of politics because it can be so polarizing. But thanks for sharing your input, we will see what happens.
@@KatarinaWestRE Katerina, I had a long career in politics and was cancelled by everyone, but some of the people were cancelled even worse than I was, because they are dead. I will talk about them in my book. I was a classmate of Trump but never met him, although I did meet Reagan and worked for him. They both turned out to be Dems. The Republicans are going to lose big time -- 50 seats in the House. In the Senate they will win WV, but it won't be enough. Obama is going to be re-olected for his fourth term, similar to Putin, and our country will again be vulnerable to destruction by whichever of our enemies feels like it on a given day. It could happen at halftime of the Superbowl. I can see that R/E can be rewarding, and I dated a realtor once but plum forgot to arrange the second date we were supposed to have, something I grievously regret decades later. However, when we have bad government, we are totally vulnerable. Ted Cruz and I have a difference of opinion. He has written a book about how to take the country back. I'm convinced it's not fixable and the Dems aren't finished. When I worked for the Pru we had a wonderful conference in Charleston. I really loved Charleston, San Diego, and Newport Beach.
@@robertfeinberg748 Sorry to hear that, I really don't like the cancel culture. I bet you've seen some crazy things. I'm not sure I could handle the world of politics, especially knowing it can be life-threatening when you get on certain peoples' lists. You really think Obama could be re-elected even though he's served his 2 terms? And yeah hopefully no destruction happens but it seems like things have been gearing up. The changing world order by Ray Dalio is an eye-opening book (also a video on CZcams) that does make me concerned for our future. That aside, yes real estate is definitely rewarding in a lot of ways. That's a bummer about the date you regret not planning. But who knows, everything works out for a reason. And that's great about the conference! I've never been to California but my husband's family is out there. He has family in Newport Beach so we need to go visit.
I don't blame you for wanting to avoid politics. I spent a career trying to make the Republican party real, and I was cancelled by everyone, even including people I didn't work for. My favorite words from one former client were, "How can we trust you after the way we've treated you?" I'm planning to write my book and then throttle down. As a classmate of Trump I came to crave anonymity as much as he craves notoriety. I think there's an opportunity for Charleston in having a Republican mayor and becoming a place for Republicans to retreat after this year's terrible losses. BTW, I know that Trump is a lifelong Dem who has never been a Republican. The best part of life is simple pleasures, and Charleston has them in abundance.
I am from South Carolina. You should visit before moving and talk to the locals. This entire state was built on the back of slaves and now others are benefiting from it. This comment may be deleted but it is true.
I did and they’re all the opposite of you.
Well…SC is a former slave state so…🤷🏽♂️
There was white slaves? I only see pictures of white people building everything
@@ihave35cents95 I see why you have 35 cents as your CZcams handle. 😂🤣🤣🤣
@@saveourboysNow cent is a land area measurement. That 20 IQ is kicking your ass.
Colonizers need to leave our sacred land alone