Do you really live in Columbia (or Gaston, Pelion,etc?) If so, have you ever been in rush hour traffic on I 26/20, DT Columbia or anywhere in Lexington /Chapin? OMG do you ever.leave your house?
@@debraholz6821 yes I do I live in the low country of SC it use to be very laid back here but sadly not anymore. Columbia worked there Lexington not so much 40 plus years in this state got to love or leave it. It's better than a lot of other states for sure. You have a great day prescious ya hear.
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Another thing I would add are utility costs. I’m coming from Chicago where my water bill was about $20/mo. Here in Lexington I’m paying at least triple that. So while you can get more house for your money you need to research how much it costs to run the utilities for that new house you hope to buy.
I just moved to Lexington this year. I pay over $200 a month for water and sewer combined billing. Family of 3. I can’t figure it out either. If anyone can explain it to me I would greatly appreciate it. My electric/gas bill per month is much less so it just doesn’t make sense to me?
A note to my comment above. The Water bill is separate from the sewer bill. Water bill is from City of Lexington the sewer bill is sent out from West Columbia. Both are roughly over $100 each per month- so $200 per month combined. 3 bedroom house in the Whiteford Lake area. And no, we don’t water our lawn.
I would chat with the water department. We live in a 3600 sqft house with 2 kids and we typically run, combined, $100 in the winter when we are not watering. We are with Joint Municipal, so I can't speak on behalf of the cities numbers.
Haha yes!! The funny thing is that is one of the main reasons we loved it here, people were so much more friendly and wanting to talk to you. But so many find it such a nuisance haha!
I was born and lived in the South all my life. I have also done a lot of traveling too. But I was and am always happy to come back home to South Carolina..
Sure and red bank technically still has USDA eligible properties. However, most people wouldn’t consider it rural due to the proximity to shopping and density. I imagine these designations will change, as every year less of these areas are designated rural.
The houses in Lake Carolina are huge and so close together that you can touch your neighbor.... I chose an old neighborhood/Gated community with character to build my house in and my house is different and does not look like a cookie cutter house. I have my own littel estate... a side yard, a back yard, and a large front yard with large beautiful trees and woods surrounding me, and I didn't pay anything close to what you pay for the houses in Lake Carolina. I love my community, but then again, I was born and raised in another part of South Carolina, so while there was a little bit of culture shock moving from one area to another, it's still South Carolina.
My main issue is the job thing. I live in Georgia and am easily able to find a job but Columbia job market is a s show. I can stand the heat, the allergies and all that but the main advantage to me is the cheap housing but the disadvantages are: bad job market, bad entertainment options, higher costs for food and other things.
Yep, the job market has to be competitive, everything else doesn't matter much if you're jobless & broke. I looked for a job before looking for house in the south east.
I’ve watched a lot of these “… n things you need to know…” videos. This is the best by far. You really dissect all the aspects in detail. A lot to think about. I’m an avid cyclist and I lived in New England most of my life. There’s plenty of two lane country roads there but usually there’s a few inches of shoulder to ride on before you’re off in a soggy ditch. It appears that the roads in SC are a bit less forgiving to the cyclist.
Great question. I would have to ask around. Assuming there is always a need for good work in a growing area! Pay difference is what usually gets people.
Just did a report that are unemployment is below the national average and new industries are consistently coming in, with competitive wages in Columbia. Job market is looking good there. Now if you are coming from a more expensive state, wages will still probably be less, in many cases.
came from miami. it's hotter here than in s fl. brutal heat in the summer here. also there are earthquakes here and i felt one the first week i was here, my couch moved while i was sitting in it
I have a couple of questions. I seen about the vehicle tax, I have 3 vehicles 1 in my name and 2 with me and family members name. I'm 100% vet. will I be tax on them vehicles? And I seen a clip that you did and was confused about the HOA can they really Repossess your home? But I did"t understand as to why? Planning on moving around the Columbia area
If you’re 100% disabled my understanding is you don’t. I’d verify with the county. As far as HOA, if you don’t pay your hoa dues or they fine you and you don’t pay the fines they can. We’ve had some in our neighborhood that didn’t think they had to pay the fines. They got letters threatening and of course paid.
I have lived in the upstate of South Carolina for 45 years and I have never heard a tow truck called a hooker. Columbia is a whole different world than the rest of SC. And no, we are not the same here neither is the food if you wanted the same you should have stayed where you were.
Maybe it’s only Schroeder's towing, who’s the most advertised towing company locally in the midlands haha I dunno.. The food has gotten quite a bit more diverse since I moved here in 2015, so we are not far off anymore.
Don’t be like so many other real estate bloggers. I get it. Buy now. Hurry, buy now. The prices are only going to go up. FOMO needs to live on so we keep the prices higher.
I get your perspective, but this isn’t about fomo, this is factual. I moved here in 2015 and paid $150k for my first house, that same house would sell for at least 100k more now. I’m not trying to push anyone or scare anyone, just stating what has happened over the years and not to be surprised if prices go up, because they statistically still are. Unfortunately I talk to people daily and a lot of people are taken by surprise when they learn the prices of current homes, locally. Or they visit and come back a year later to buy and the same house is a lot more.
I don’t doubt what you say is true. You came there in one of the best times historically. That was just a coincidence. The 2008 housing problems were just recovering, then from that time to 2020 the gas was low and curbed inflation. I guess you know what happened then. Prices ballooned on everything and everyone started gouging everybody they could. First time in history home prices were increasing by leaps and bounds. Well, now times are different. Inflation, credit card debt and debt to wage ratios are high. Repos and forclosures really high. Unemployment of full time jobs with a trend towards part time work abound. Workers with no benefits and very little disposable income. Considering these facts, who do you expect will be buying homes? The broke people who can’t afford food at the grocery or the ones who have to pay $16.00 for lunch at Mickey D’s. As a realtor, maybe you can tell me the upcoming effects of the NAR court decision. Do you really expect people like me to sign a contract with a buyer’s agent to pay their commission? It looks to me like the sellers plan to come out ahead by 3% by forcing the buyers to pay half of their real estate fees. If you have the answers, I’m all ears. With your home, you hit the sweet spot and as an agent. I think the housing bubble is now busting. Only time will tell. But, I do enjoy your videos. 😊 and I agree with your assessment of the best areas in the Columbia area.
Tune in next week, this is not 2008. I lay out the facts of the current reality. I know plenty want to scream the sky is falling, and want to create correlation, but there’s not statistics to prove that, unless taken out of context. I get the un affordability, but what you’re missing is SC is still below the national average and most people are fleeing higher prices states and actually getting ahead coming to SC, which is what continues to drive prices. As far as the lawsuit, this is just a proposal, so I won’t make a video til anything is actually in place. As well, our MLS is not associated with NAR, therefore is not a part of this settlement and have not announced a decision on any changes. With that said, the click bait news is missing the fine print that unfortunately they kinda just screwed buyers IMO, while making everyone think they’ll save money. You can not see a house with out signing an agreement. Yes, that means if you say screw Brandon and just go straight to the listing agent, you must sign an agreement with them. Less likely they’ll represent you for free, because if you end up going to another house, they are bound to that agreement. They are not allowed to do a “per house” agreement, from my understanding. As well, many states have banned dual agency, ie going to the listing agent and the DOJ have discussed making this a national law, as most real estate lawsuits revolve around dual agency. If you want my full opinion, there are going to be many suits because of this settlement and within a few years this will all change again.
This is the most interesting topic I've seen in the comments. I was just watching another agent who's entire video discussed this issue, she's in New Jersey.
Our insurance coverage is double the cost in SC from IL. Same coverage. We are retired and live on ss only. So unaffordable for us. Home insurance is more expensive when comparing apples to apples. Good n bad everywhere.
SC is missing a lot in education. Poor graduation count's and worse for college graduates. Very low in IQ tests so don't be surprised when you have to learn a new way of conversing.
I'm assuming you are referring to statewide statistics? As there are definitely schools in the state that are ranked in the top 10% of the entire country.
Why is it that every place there is something wrong with the state city town community or something i just learn theres always something bad no matter where you go i can always find a reason to not like something and people just keep the places so bad for others to experience its so sad how ppl really always have bad to say about a place i think the ppl were good ppl in south Carolina
I don’t think any one place is “bad”, it’s just not for everyone. All of these things come down to perspective, and there are people that will like an area for certain things and people that won’t like an area for certain things. Good and bad is a matter of perspective.
On a lake 8 years ago cost me 291. Try that somewhere else. Rich Yankees stay away. Weather is great from 30 sept until 1 May. That is 8 months for you New Yorkers. Spring is around 20 Feb. 😂
Brandon, I so want to watch so this so much - we're thinking of moving to the area. I got up to around 18 minutes but just can't stand the music. Do you have anything more tolerable - like waterboarding?
Im from san diego. Grew up there for 32 years went to new hampshire during covid. Its been a experience thats for sure. New hampshire is full of lazy people. So me and the wife looking at south carolina. Is it the same there? Be honest. People like to bag on California's which i get but damn the east coast seems lazy!
@brandongaronteam yes its a complicated question haha. Here in new hampshire the jobs I'm on are so slow. I feel technology is behind. And alot of depression here not much sun.
We get sun, so not as big of that issue. But I’d say it’s never going to compare to California, when it comes to that. Technology companies are founded in those areas, so they are simply steps ahead and more competitive markets creating more demand from employers. Maybe places like New York City, Austin, Seattle.. but the rest of the states are gonna be much slower paced.
It's definitely worth the experience. I've lived in both liberal and conservative places throughout my life. It'll give you the opportunity to more directly evaluate the first-hand pros and cons. I will say, one thing they just did here I found quite backwards is anyone in the state at 18 without any training can conceal carry firearms as they please. I personally just can't understand why they would not require training at least. Also, our violent crime rate statistics in this state are actually higher than most "democrat" states.
You moved from California to SC? You've lost your damn mind. I just graduated college and trying to get away from this damn state. Your money goes further in the bigger states like Cali. If you bought that 250k house in Cali back in the day it would be worth over $1 million by now. Pretty sure you would be a more successful realtor in Cali too. Being in this state will only limit your growth.
The title mentions Columbia SC. Yet he constantly refers to it as a "growing suburb." This video really should be Lexington in the title not Columbia. Columbia is not a suburb. Columbia has many suburbs. The layout of columbia is relatively "suburban." However, Columbia itself is most certainly still a city that has notable increasing urbanism and density. Just keep in mind this video is very much so from a Lexington perspective not a Columbia perspective.
I get your point, but I reference multiple suburbs around Columbia. Those that aren’t familiar with all of the suburbs in the Columbia area wouldn’t understand. But Chapin, Irmo, Forest Acres, Blythewood, West Columbia.. they are all growing, Lexington just happened to be statistically the fastest.
@@brandongaronteam That's fine just none of those places are Columbia. Columbia is an urban diverse cultural/historical center. I just feel like this video did not represent that like hardly if at all. However, I do think you set a realistic perspective on the region as a whole I suppose.
Again, I get your point, but most people when they say they live in Columbia don’t live in the city center. Same as when they say in Greenville, or Charleston , they don’t live in the city center. It’s a reference point for the area and surrounding suburbs.
@@brandongaronteam Lexington roads are more than maxed out with all the growth- but not to worry they'll have that fixed in the next 20 years or so....
On the cost of living piece, the homes are cheaper but food, property tax and both homes and cars and other things are more expensive than major cities.
@@brandongaronteam I have a home in Georgia and the property taxes in SC are higher than in Georgia. My house in SC is smaller and is less valuable but has taxes that are 20% higher than a larger house in Georgia assessed at double the value. As for car taxes, I only pay $20 for a year for my ad valorem taxes in GA and I live in metro Atlanta not the $500+ dollars that South Carolinians have to pay.
@@niggaflies Property taxes on second homes in SC are higher but the tax on your primary residence is significantly lower than other states. You are right about the personal property tax on cars, though.
I like the video but the biggest disadvantage is the slow pace of life. One thing that makes people upset is the thing he said about one person being late, one person not showing, and one person being too expensive. That is very true!
He's not lying I lived in Indianapolis for years and loved it. There's no hospitality it's poor and people can't get anywhere but stay poor. There's no benefits you work until you croak.
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Do you really live in Columbia (or Gaston, Pelion,etc?) If so, have you ever been in rush hour traffic on I 26/20, DT Columbia or anywhere in Lexington /Chapin? OMG do you ever.leave your house?
@@debraholz6821 yes I do I live in the low country of SC it use to be very laid back here but sadly not anymore. Columbia worked there Lexington not so much 40 plus years in this state got to love or leave it. It's better than a lot of other states for sure. You have a great day prescious ya hear.
Come on and get you some 😜
I’m on my way from Akron😀
In Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, all lawn work in the sun, for July and August, happens from dawn to 10:30AM-11:00AM and 8:00PM to sunset.
Yes!!
Absolutely
Moving to sc this summer, hopefully gaston or somewhere just outside of columbia. Ny is tough and getting tougher everyday.
Move to North Carolina Move to Wilmington North Carolina
What’s NY? New York?
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Another thing I would add are utility costs. I’m coming from Chicago where my water bill was about $20/mo. Here in Lexington I’m paying at least triple that. So while you can get more house for your money you need to research how much it costs to run the utilities for that new house you hope to buy.
I’ve discussed this on other videos, a lot of that has to do with the fact that water bill also includes sewer charges.
I just moved to Lexington this year. I pay over $200 a month for water and sewer combined billing. Family of 3. I can’t figure it out either. If anyone can explain it to me I would greatly appreciate it. My electric/gas bill per month is much less so it just doesn’t make sense to me?
A note to my comment above. The Water bill is separate from the sewer bill. Water bill is from City of Lexington the sewer bill is sent out from West Columbia. Both are roughly over $100 each per month- so $200 per month combined. 3 bedroom house in the Whiteford Lake area. And no, we don’t water our lawn.
I would chat with the water department. We live in a 3600 sqft house with 2 kids and we typically run, combined, $100 in the winter when we are not watering. We are with Joint Municipal, so I can't speak on behalf of the cities numbers.
@@bill648Sounds like a lot but I don’t live in SC. We pay $360 a year for Sewer and the water is about the same.
Moving here this summer from Chicago. I'm so excited 😁
Congrats! What part?
@@brandongaronteam Lexington hopefully. will definitely be contacting you soon. I've been watching your videos for a while now hahaha
If you like unbearable heat and humidity, you'll love SC. Ugh
Haha it is hot! Prefer it over the snow though haha!
@@brandongaronteam I prefer snow and cashmere
I live in Minnesota and it gets pretty hot here, But Not like it is in SC, Ugh...
Very informative. I'm thinking of retiring to Columbia from congested southern Florida. I like the change of seasons, with a very mild winter.
Glad it was helpful! Have a video comparing Florida to SC coming out soon!
Everyone I've run into is always ready to chat for 20+ minutes! 😂😂😂 Good video Brandon!
Haha yes!! The funny thing is that is one of the main reasons we loved it here, people were so much more friendly and wanting to talk to you. But so many find it such a nuisance haha!
🤣🤣I live here and don't do that.
@@Solutions3000 haha well the notion wasn’t everyone does it, but you know you’ve run into those people!
I'm moving from the big island Hawaii to Conway SC we can't wait to move off the island @@brandongaronteam
Spring is great except for the pollen!!
The pollen is crazy! Was not used to it.
I was born and lived in the South all my life. I have also done a lot of traveling too. But I was and am always happy to come back home to South Carolina..
Blythewood, technically, is still considered rural, despite the number subdivisions.
Sure and red bank technically still has USDA eligible properties. However, most people wouldn’t consider it rural due to the proximity to shopping and density. I imagine these designations will change, as every year less of these areas are designated rural.
The houses in Lake Carolina are huge and so close together that you can touch your neighbor.... I chose an old neighborhood/Gated community with character to build my house in and my house is different and does not look like a cookie cutter house. I have my own littel estate... a side yard, a back yard, and a large front yard with large beautiful trees and woods surrounding me, and I didn't pay anything close to what you pay for the houses in Lake Carolina. I love my community, but then again, I was born and raised in another part of South Carolina, so while there was a little bit of culture shock moving from one area to another, it's still South Carolina.
My main issue is the job thing. I live in Georgia and am easily able to find a job but Columbia job market is a s show. I can stand the heat, the allergies and all that but the main advantage to me is the cheap housing but the disadvantages are: bad job market, bad entertainment options, higher costs for food and other things.
Yep, the job market has to be competitive, everything else doesn't matter much if you're jobless & broke. I looked for a job before looking for house in the south east.
@@walkerlamebrainThanks for the reply! I have virtual job but I worry about the quality of jobs that could replace it if I were to move to Columbia.
I’ve watched a lot of these “… n things you need to know…” videos. This is the best by far. You really dissect all the aspects in detail.
A lot to think about. I’m an avid cyclist and I lived in New England most of my life. There’s plenty of two lane country roads there but usually there’s a few inches of shoulder to ride on before you’re off in a soggy ditch. It appears that the roads in SC are a bit less forgiving to the cyclist.
I am from California. I am a plumber for colleges in claremont and was wondering if there is a demand for plumbers.
Great question. I would have to ask around. Assuming there is always a need for good work in a growing area! Pay difference is what usually gets people.
Always. Get out get out as quick as you can.
My main concern is the job market
Just did a report that are unemployment is below the national average and new industries are consistently coming in, with competitive wages in Columbia. Job market is looking good there. Now if you are coming from a more expensive state, wages will still probably be less, in many cases.
@@brandongaronteam thanks Brandon!!
came from miami. it's hotter here than in s fl. brutal heat in the summer here. also there are earthquakes here and i felt one the first week i was here, my couch moved while i was sitting in it
A real bumf##k backwater. Costs aren't as low as you think- Car insurance astronomical due to really Bad drivers. Utilities high. Etc.
Honestly depends on where you are coming from. We saved significantly, so do many others.
89 high in the summer?!? Lol way off man, maybe 98??
Average.. I don't make the stats, I just share them.
I have a couple of questions. I seen about the vehicle tax, I have 3 vehicles 1 in my name and 2 with me and family members name. I'm 100% vet. will I be tax on them vehicles? And I seen a clip that you did and was confused about the HOA can they really Repossess your home? But I did"t understand as to why? Planning on moving around the Columbia area
If you’re 100% disabled my understanding is you don’t. I’d verify with the county.
As far as HOA, if you don’t pay your hoa dues or they fine you and you don’t pay the fines they can. We’ve had some in our neighborhood that didn’t think they had to pay the fines. They got letters threatening and of course paid.
???? I have lived in many cities across the south and Columbia rates the best! Very nice. Could the strategy be to keep us away! 😊
I have lived in the upstate of South Carolina for 45 years and I have never heard a tow truck called a hooker. Columbia is a whole different world than the rest of SC. And no, we are not the same here neither is the food if you wanted the same you should have stayed where you were.
Maybe it’s only Schroeder's towing, who’s the most advertised towing company locally in the midlands haha I dunno.. The food has gotten quite a bit more diverse since I moved here in 2015, so we are not far off anymore.
Are you from old town Pasadena? I heard the Apple Store and Cheesecake Factory lol
Haha no, Santa Clarita.
Don’t be like so many other real estate bloggers. I get it. Buy now. Hurry, buy now. The prices are only going to go up. FOMO needs to live on so we keep the prices higher.
I get your perspective, but this isn’t about fomo, this is factual. I moved here in 2015 and paid $150k for my first house, that same house would sell for at least 100k more now. I’m not trying to push anyone or scare anyone, just stating what has happened over the years and not to be surprised if prices go up, because they statistically still are.
Unfortunately I talk to people daily and a lot of people are taken by surprise when they learn the prices of current homes, locally. Or they visit and come back a year later to buy and the same house is a lot more.
I don’t doubt what you say is true. You came there in one of the best times historically. That was just a coincidence. The 2008 housing problems were just recovering, then from that time to 2020 the gas was low and curbed inflation. I guess you know what happened then. Prices ballooned on everything and everyone started gouging everybody they could. First time in history home prices were increasing by leaps and bounds. Well, now times are different. Inflation, credit card debt and debt to wage ratios are high. Repos and forclosures really high. Unemployment of full time jobs with a trend towards part time work abound. Workers with no benefits and very little disposable income. Considering these facts, who do you expect will be buying homes? The broke people who can’t afford food at the grocery or the ones who have to pay $16.00 for lunch at Mickey D’s. As a realtor, maybe you can tell me the upcoming effects of the NAR court decision. Do you really expect people like me to sign a contract with a buyer’s agent to pay their commission? It looks to me like the sellers plan to come out ahead by 3% by forcing the buyers to pay half of their real estate fees. If you have the answers, I’m all ears. With your home, you hit the sweet spot and as an agent. I think the housing bubble is now busting. Only time will tell. But, I do enjoy your videos. 😊 and I agree with your assessment of the best areas in the Columbia area.
Tune in next week, this is not 2008. I lay out the facts of the current reality. I know plenty want to scream the sky is falling, and want to create correlation, but there’s not statistics to prove that, unless taken out of context.
I get the un affordability, but what you’re missing is SC is still below the national average and most people are fleeing higher prices states and actually getting ahead coming to SC, which is what continues to drive prices.
As far as the lawsuit, this is just a proposal, so I won’t make a video til anything is actually in place. As well, our MLS is not associated with NAR, therefore is not a part of this settlement and have not announced a decision on any changes.
With that said, the click bait news is missing the fine print that unfortunately they kinda just screwed buyers IMO, while making everyone think they’ll save money. You can not see a house with out signing an agreement. Yes, that means if you say screw Brandon and just go straight to the listing agent, you must sign an agreement with them. Less likely they’ll represent you for free, because if you end up going to another house, they are bound to that agreement. They are not allowed to do a “per house” agreement, from my understanding.
As well, many states have banned dual agency, ie going to the listing agent and the DOJ have discussed making this a national law, as most real estate lawsuits revolve around dual agency.
If you want my full opinion, there are going to be many suits because of this settlement and within a few years this will all change again.
This is the most interesting topic I've seen in the comments. I was just watching another agent who's entire video discussed this issue, she's in New Jersey.
$550 property tax on a $25k truck caught me by surprise. Is that every year or just on purchase?
Every year and that was based on a county assessment of 20K.
Annual renewal for my $40k jeep in Colorado was about $250. What would the tax be on a $300k house?@@brandongaronteam
Depends on the county and school district.
Our insurance coverage is double the cost in SC from IL. Same coverage. We are retired and live on ss only. So unaffordable for us. Home insurance is more expensive when comparing apples to apples. Good n bad everywhere.
@@kathystewart6091 thats bc you have to full coverage in SC and accidents are more fatal
There's so much he's not telling you 👀
SC is missing a lot in education. Poor graduation count's and worse for college graduates. Very low in IQ tests so don't be surprised when you have to learn a new way of conversing.
I'm assuming you are referring to statewide statistics? As there are definitely schools in the state that are ranked in the top 10% of the entire country.
Why is it that every place there is something wrong with the state city town community or something i just learn theres always something bad no matter where you go i can always find a reason to not like something and people just keep the places so bad for others to experience its so sad how ppl really always have bad to say about a place i think the ppl were good ppl in south Carolina
I don’t think any one place is “bad”, it’s just not for everyone. All of these things come down to perspective, and there are people that will like an area for certain things and people that won’t like an area for certain things. Good and bad is a matter of perspective.
Moved from Dallas for a year. Hated hated hated it. Not a nice city.
On a lake 8 years ago cost me 291. Try that somewhere else. Rich Yankees stay away. Weather is great from 30 sept until 1 May. That is 8 months for you New Yorkers. Spring is around 20 Feb. 😂
Brandon, I so want to watch so this so much - we're thinking of moving to the area. I got up to around 18 minutes but just can't stand the music. Do you have anything more tolerable - like waterboarding?
Haha first time I’ve heard that! I let my editor know to switch it up!
Run away fast, traffic jams worse thana big city.
Moved from Dallas for a year for big $$ job.Hated it, like living in another country. Columbia is s hole of the state. Dont go!!
Haha Dallas is 10x the size of Columbia, of course they are not the same!
You are crazy I lived here twice for 12 years never had an issue. But I miss the old earthquakes of California. 😊
Miss earthquakes haha that’s funny
No way I would ever move back to Columbia. There's no opportunity there at all. I have fallen in love with Georgia
I work from home so my job is coming with me is the opportunity dealing with no jobs?
Im from san diego. Grew up there for 32 years went to new hampshire during covid. Its been a experience thats for sure. New hampshire is full of lazy people. So me and the wife looking at south carolina. Is it the same there? Be honest. People like to bag on California's which i get but damn the east coast seems lazy!
I don’t know how to answer that. I’ve met lazy people on the west coast and east. Unless you’re correlating a slower pace to lazy?
@brandongaronteam yes its a complicated question haha. Here in new hampshire the jobs I'm on are so slow. I feel technology is behind. And alot of depression here not much sun.
We get sun, so not as big of that issue. But I’d say it’s never going to compare to California, when it comes to that. Technology companies are founded in those areas, so they are simply steps ahead and more competitive markets creating more demand from employers. Maybe places like New York City, Austin, Seattle.. but the rest of the states are gonna be much slower paced.
You come from up north, leave your politics behind. Red state that is why S.C is GREAT!
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I wanted to escape the democrats.
Very common thing I hear in recent years. Not all, but a good percentage.
Democrat's suck for the most part.
It's definitely worth the experience. I've lived in both liberal and conservative places throughout my life. It'll give you the opportunity to more directly evaluate the first-hand pros and cons.
I will say, one thing they just did here I found quite backwards is anyone in the state at 18 without any training can conceal carry firearms as they please. I personally just can't understand why they would not require training at least.
Also, our violent crime rate statistics in this state are actually higher than most "democrat" states.
I’m escaping California. Anything is better.
So you’re part of the problem causing all of this over development in sc.
@@Jason-sg6uj hahah thanks for the compliment but, no.. people are going to move here wether I make videos or not.
You moved from California to SC? You've lost your damn mind. I just graduated college and trying to get away from this damn state. Your money goes further in the bigger states like Cali. If you bought that 250k house in Cali back in the day it would be worth over $1 million by now. Pretty sure you would be a more successful realtor in Cali too. Being in this state will only limit your growth.
@amazonrocks7349 haha my parents paid $200k for our house, when I was 1.. guess I should have saved up my piggy bank faster!
Have fun in Cali!!
The title mentions Columbia SC. Yet he constantly refers to it as a "growing suburb." This video really should be Lexington in the title not Columbia. Columbia is not a suburb. Columbia has many suburbs. The layout of columbia is relatively "suburban." However, Columbia itself is most certainly still a city that has notable increasing urbanism and density. Just keep in mind this video is very much so from a Lexington perspective not a Columbia perspective.
I get your point, but I reference multiple suburbs around Columbia. Those that aren’t familiar with all of the suburbs in the Columbia area wouldn’t understand. But Chapin, Irmo, Forest Acres, Blythewood, West Columbia.. they are all growing, Lexington just happened to be statistically the fastest.
@@brandongaronteam That's fine just none of those places are Columbia. Columbia is an urban diverse cultural/historical center. I just feel like this video did not represent that like hardly if at all.
However, I do think you set a realistic perspective on the region as a whole I suppose.
Again, I get your point, but most people when they say they live in Columbia don’t live in the city center. Same as when they say in Greenville, or Charleston , they don’t live in the city center. It’s a reference point for the area and surrounding suburbs.
@@brandongaronteam Lexington roads are more than maxed out with all the growth- but not to worry they'll have that fixed in the next 20 years or so....
On the cost of living piece, the homes are cheaper but food, property tax and both homes and cars and other things are more expensive than major cities.
Not sure where you got your resources; "South Carolina has some of the lowest property tax rates of any state in the country."
@@brandongaronteam I have a home in Georgia and the property taxes in SC are higher than in Georgia. My house in SC is smaller and is less valuable but has taxes that are 20% higher than a larger house in Georgia assessed at double the value. As for car taxes, I only pay $20 for a year for my ad valorem taxes in GA and I live in metro Atlanta not the $500+ dollars that South Carolinians have to pay.
@@niggaflies Property taxes on second homes in SC are higher but the tax on your primary residence is significantly lower than other states. You are right about the personal property tax on cars, though.
I like the video but the biggest disadvantage is the slow pace of life. One thing that makes people upset is the thing he said about one person being late, one person not showing, and one person being too expensive. That is very true!
Never had the too expensive, just a long wait til they are available. Most labor is very reasonable here.
@@brandongaronteam I’m glad you haven’t but that doesn’t negate my experiences of more expensive work.
He's not lying I lived in Indianapolis for years and loved it. There's no hospitality it's poor and people can't get anywhere but stay poor. There's no benefits you work until you croak.