Where to Live In Carolinas?

Donna/Turbo

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That is crazy that you posted about the Carolinas. My divorce will be final on July 21st and I am trying to transfer to North Carolina. That is all I do is research the towns there. I want to get close to the mountains, maybe the Asheville area. My son is in Raleigh, NC. When I see a job opening I spend the whole day researching the town. I search everything about the demographics and then I look at houses in the area on zillow and realtor.com. I want a small house on at least an acre of land. I need room for turbo and my 3 dogs. I really like the area around a small town called Forest City and Shelby. I hope to end up there. Good luck
 

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My husband and I just got married and now are focusing on saving up for house. We'll NEVER be able to afford a house where we live here in MA, so instead of being house-poor and enduring more insane winters, we are planning to move south.... Eventually.... Hopefully next year, but TBD.

We've kind of set our focus on the Carolinas (Charlotte or Spartenburg areas, possibly)...Any TFO members live in/originate from the Carolinas with suggestions or favorite places to live (or not live!)?? I've only been to myrtle beach, so I don't know much about the area, other than its warmer in winter (which will make Dante a happier tortoise!). I'd love to hear from members who are familiar with it!


I live in Greenville, SC - just joined the forum. South Carolina is not just lowland and beaches, but has also an upstate part. Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of the state. Climate zone 7b - it is cold enough in winter for my 6 testudo hermannis to hibernate outdoors. If you like gardening like I do, this is an area where you can grow exotic plants (palms, cacti) in addition to ones that need a more temperate climate (like tulips). The tortoises do great here - they seem to take the humid summers just fine and finally slow down sometimes in October. We do get snow most winters, but it doesn't stick around very long. Tortoises usually sleep till March, depending on weather. Hope this helps.
 

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Welcome. Are you a Gamecock by chance?
South Carolina in my opinion has the finest people in the whole country and it's a beautiful place to grow up, as I did.
 

Tortoiselanding

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Welcome. Are you a Gamecock by chance?
South Carolina in my opinion has the finest people in the whole country and it's a beautiful place to grow up, as I did.
No gamecock fan or otherwise, but I'm surrounded by many...I'm not even a South Carolinian, but grew up in Germany. More into soccer...sorry. Love the area.
 

ShannonC

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I live in Greenville, SC - just joined the forum. South Carolina is not just lowland and beaches, but has also an upstate part. Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of the state. Climate zone 7b - it is cold enough in winter for my 6 testudo hermannis to hibernate outdoors. If you like gardening like I do, this is an area where you can grow exotic plants (palms, cacti) in addition to ones that need a more temperate climate (like tulips). The tortoises do great here - they seem to take the humid summers just fine and finally slow down sometimes in October. We do get snow most winters, but it doesn't stick around very long. Tortoises usually sleep till March, depending on weather. Hope this helps.


Hi Tortoiselanding!! I live in Taylors (a town in Greenville County).....what part of Greenville are you in??
 

RosieRedfoot

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I'm near Columbia but not in it :) I'm not from SC but I'm willing to help with questions you may have. The low cost of housing here is nice. :) lots of good climates for torts too!
 

RosieRedfoot

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Our 2600 sq ft house just a few miles from shopping and a large recreational lake was 160k, walking distance to two good schools and close to a brand new hospital. My neighbors are selling their house :p
 

Pokeymeg

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Our 2600 sq ft house just a few miles from shopping and a large recreational lake was 160k, walking distance to two good schools and close to a brand new hospital. My neighbors are selling their house :p

LOL! Will our tortoises get play dates if I buy your neighbors house??

Yeah, the low cost of housing is exactly why we're moving! Your 2600sq ft house in its ideal location would probably cost about 600-800k in my current area! :-/
 

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I am also from South Carolina & we are in the process of moving back there. I grew up around Greenville, the city is growing a lot recently & adding jobs. My sister is there looking for a house there now and while prices have not increased a huge amount, the market to buy is very competitive.

I prefer the mountains, especially western NC (Hendersonville, Asheville) but jobs are almost nonexistent for what I do. For tech industry Charlotte or Raleigh are very good. I don't much care for Columbia or Charleston, in comparison to the other options.

There are also better beaches than Myrtle, they just advertise the most.
 

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I am also from South Carolina & we are in the process of moving back there. I grew up around Greenville, the city is growing a lot recently & adding jobs. My sister is there looking for a house there now and while prices have not increased a huge amount, the market to buy is very competitive.

I prefer the mountains, especially western NC (Hendersonville, Asheville) but jobs are almost nonexistent for what I do. For tech industry Charlotte or Raleigh are very good. I don't much care for Columbia or Charleston, in comparison to the other options.

There are also better beaches than Myrtle, they just advertise the most.
Myrtle beach is not very wonderful as far as beaches go. You are correct.
 

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