If your heart isn’t in it. And you don’t love the slow pace, please by all means please stay in the north.
@5150Bud
3 ай бұрын
Amen! Stay home and shovel that snow!
@supra8544
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. For me, it is the Summer humidity and mosquitoes. I visited sc five year ago. The humidity and mosquitoes drove me right back to California.
@bobmorris5971
11 ай бұрын
A few things to know if you are considering moving to the Myrtle Beach area. The “Grand Strand” is a 30-mile stretch along the coast from Pawleys Island up the North Carolina state line with Myrtle Beach City in the middle. Don’t confuse Myrtle Beach with North Myrtle Beach (a separate city 10 miles away). There are both advantages and disadvantages to living within the Myrtle Beach city limits. Note that not all locations with a Myrtle Beach address are in the city of Myrtle Beach, many are not. There are even enclaves completely surrounded by Myrtle Beach City that are not part of the city. There is a 9% county and 1% city tourist tax on restaurant meals and lodging. Property taxes are quite low after your first full calendar year as a full-time resident. Second home and rental property are taxed higher. Full time residents get rebates on School and Tourism taxes and a homestead exemption (plus smaller senior and veteran’s exemptions). This can take a $3700 tax bill down to $1000. Myrtle Beach city residents get a parking sticker for each car that allows free year-round parking at all parking meters, city lots, and beach access street ends. The city provides water, sewer, trash, and recycling on one bill. Electricity is from state owned Santee Cooper and some parts of the city have natural gas. You have to pay a one-time import fee to bring your car into the state so, if you plan to sell or trade it soon, best to not register it here, but sell it out of state or trade it to a dealer.
@VWkid07
2 ай бұрын
What is this import fee ? This is the first I have heard of this. Also, does sc do emissions testing and state inspections on vehicles ?
@WiscoNtv458
4 ай бұрын
Hi Jeremy, you should also mention the issues of finding medical people here in the Grand Strand area due to the lack of doctors here. Dental is much better now than just 10 years ago, but medical slants more towards the clinics rather then the traditional doctor office most of us are accustomed.
@maxcrawford8684
4 ай бұрын
A tourist moves to the beach and complains about the tourists. 😂
@hopegrace7699
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeremy for being so honest.
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@rebeccadetert5
Жыл бұрын
I HATE winter. I don't like snow, but what I really hate is the cold, -35 degrees. I'm sick of it!!!
@joanwood9480
8 ай бұрын
This past Monday the morning temp was in the teens. It gets cold here
@jennifervieira8563
Жыл бұрын
Vanilla keeps the mosquitoes away. I promise. Vanilla scented body lotion will make you smell like cupcakes but, mosquitoes will leave you alone.
@MargowilsonWilson
10 ай бұрын
Avon Skin so Soft! The best way!
@Jenna-ok9wb
3 ай бұрын
So does taking B complex vitamins.
@barbaracooney4053
10 ай бұрын
In Kansas, used to live by the beach in Western Australia and miss it. MB seems very pretty and I'm sick of cold temps, snow and staying inside 4 months of the year!❤
@5150Bud
3 ай бұрын
Pawleys Island is a much better place than MB. We moved here from San Diego and love it.
@shauncronin3961
Жыл бұрын
My heart doctor said no more shoveling, since he wasn’t coming over to do it during these Massachusetts blizzards I came down. One thing people need to know 9% sales tax on everything adds up quick.
@michaelbauer6126
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. My wife and I are also from the Reading Pa. area. Perhaps sometime next year we can plan a trip to your area to look around and find out what it’s like to live there. Thanks again!
@joanwood9480
8 ай бұрын
Come during tourist season in the summer then you'll get a true picture of what it's like
@teresacantrell7400
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, it’s snowing here in Ky as I’m typing this. Hubby just shoved 8 inches of snow yesterday and it’s snowing more! I’m ready for Myrtle Beach! Not planning on moving there yet, but hotel is already booked for June.
@joanwood9480
8 ай бұрын
Just to let you know, this past Monday the temp was in the teens
@jeremyblanton
8 ай бұрын
We had a few days the past week that got kinda cool, down into the 20's during the night, but then this past weekend, it was 75! Luckily, while we have a few cold days, snow shoveling is something you don't have to deal with here!
@AsiaMs
Жыл бұрын
You didn't talk about the astronomical rise in wind and flood insurance for Horry County, the wait of 3 to 6 months to see a real MD and not a NP, and the need for allergy meds due to constant pollination.
@lindap.p.1337
4 ай бұрын
Move to Va. you might wait 3 months for a specialist. I live within the mountains and it is a bit like a bowl. It traps allergy causes. Most every adult I know has developed allergies. I hear this from many areas of the country.
@nayrod4529
3 ай бұрын
I've been here 8 years from Florida and I love it. They're other places to live outside of Myrtle Beach.
@OG2Tone87
Жыл бұрын
I vacationed in north myrtle beach last July for a week at kingston plantation. I loved it down their. I'm pretty sick of the cold and the crappy weather. I love watching your videos. What do you think of spartenburg? My company i work for oshkosh defense moved part of the company down their. Really thinking of moving close to the ocean. Thanks!
@garycosta7456
Жыл бұрын
I just took my 1st vacation to North myrtle.Beach south carolina and I thought it was beautiful, with that being said I'm form nys albany,ny area and I'm tired of the snow and cold high taxes and the corrupt government in nys, when I retire in 3 years I'm coming your way for sure I though I was gonna live in Florida but south Carolina changes my mind !!! ❤
@djrickyb
Жыл бұрын
I am 41, and have been to both Florida, and South Carolina. I already told my Wife South Carolina is my preference by a long shot. I just hope that SC does not become like Florida (Over populated, and too expensive) by the time I can hopefully retire in 26 or so years.
@johnbennett3681
Жыл бұрын
I want out of the snow but I also want lower taxes and slower pace of living! I just returned home from my annual vacation to surfside and want to go back.
@jerseygirljay78
9 ай бұрын
I’m thinking about moving to Myrtle Beach I am a Jersey Girl the weather here is not good for me. I have several autoimmune diseases and the cold weather isn’t good for me. Thank you for the info.
@joanwood9480
8 ай бұрын
It gets cold here in the winter. Temp in the teens earlier this week
@trainingxtrish
7 ай бұрын
I get it as someone with an autoimmune challenge. my concerns are excess heat, mosquitoes (carrying viruses) and how effin hard it is to find organic healthy food. Fried food is a killer for AI disorders
@joanwood9480
7 ай бұрын
@trainingxtrish it gets very hot in SC, the humidity is a killer. Unless you live in a large city like Columbia or Charleston you will be hard pressed to find organic food, and housing process are high in those big cities. Even in my tiny little town the housing process are going up. Don't even begin to talk about the mosquitoes that can carry you off. But at least we're not shoveling snow
@ccalexander1924
Жыл бұрын
I love north Myrtle beach. I was there about 3 months ago. I’m going again in about a week. I would love to move there. Everyone seemed to just go with the flow. I’m tired of the million people near me and and the traffic. The tourism during the summer there is like my usual number of people I see all year.
@joanwood9480
8 ай бұрын
You need to visit in July, August. Then you can decide based on facts. Winter doesn't give you an accurate picture
@joannebies3879
4 ай бұрын
Tourism is the best thing if you’re a full time resident. My taxes went down $5000 once I proved I was a full time resident. So I say “Welcome Tourists. Hope you have a wonderful time”
@aliya19124
6 ай бұрын
Thank You for this honest video! We are thinking to move there too
@roccorock2290
Жыл бұрын
Nice info as always!
@mississippi880
5 ай бұрын
I am from Vermont and it's always Cloudy here and raining here
@mississippi880
5 ай бұрын
I don't mind the humidity and hot
@karenmomoftwins8847
2 ай бұрын
A & H Contracting in Myrtle Beach. Originally from NJ. Not your typical southern slowness. They do FANTASTIC work. Joe and Ryan
@ja6368
9 ай бұрын
Great video, very thorough.👍
@johntamulonis4626
Жыл бұрын
Nailed it Jeremy!
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@JLeirey43
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Jeremy. I'm also from the Albany NY area and plan on moving down soon. I've come every year for the last 5-6 years golfing. I plan on making the move. Funny, another user left a comment below from albany,ny too. Yeah...we hate the snow. My property and school taxes are $8000/year. Not doing it anymore. I'm coming down this May for some house hunting.
@jeremyblanton
7 ай бұрын
Let me know when you are heading down and we can get some time scheduled to meet up and help you find your perfect house at the beach!
@FL7ID
3 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention the truck kids cruising the Blvd, taking over cookout, blasting rap music, etc
@SunlessDrake
4 ай бұрын
Stay away! It’s full down here folks.
@cryptolockxrp2014
3 ай бұрын
Phoenix is overcrowded, Myrtle beach looks pretty 😊
@5150Bud
3 ай бұрын
Look into Pawleys Island. Better location less traffic much less crowded.
@bobbyda3132
6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the FACTS
@amandasummers5300
Жыл бұрын
Yes from Ohio here, tired of the snow and taxes and house prices up here!
@JG90984
Жыл бұрын
Are bugs inside the house a problem? I’m from up north and that’s one thing good about the cold weather.
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, if you treat your house on a regular basis (every 90 days or so) you won't really have that many issues with bugs in the house. If you hire a pest control company to do quarterly treatments, you should be good to go!
@Stixerss
9 ай бұрын
I wanna live in one of those beach hotel/resort rooms if that’s even possible
@pkbeachbum
Жыл бұрын
Jerry, Dana and I are so happy to be starting our “return move” back to the Grand Strand with you at the helm!! Thanks for all your help thus far!! See you soon! Absolutely love your videos!!!
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to helping you in the near future!
@brianshepherd7073
4 ай бұрын
I've been here 4 years. Maybe just 2 months I run ac, and maybe 2 months running furnace. Utilities are cheaper than up north. Only issue is no major interstate within 65 miles of MB. Bugs are not bad because the lizards take care of them. I'm within 2 miles of the beach so it stays green pretty much year round.
@nf2885
3 ай бұрын
Does South Carolina have roof replacement requirements like Florida? Is homeowner insurance high like Florida ?
@SICKIX
3 ай бұрын
Yes, if you live in the hurricane wind pool area, the insurance is high. Further away from the coast is much cheaper. Mine went up 200% in the last 5 years, but I live half a mile from the beach within MB city limits. And then the insurance company drops you and you have to scramble to find a new company after a year or two and then they are ridiculously high.
@nf2885
3 ай бұрын
@@SICKIX you only answered part of my question. Read the first sentence.
@5150Bud
3 ай бұрын
@@nf2885we live in Pawleys Island one mile from the beach. House is two years old and the cost of insurance is the same as what we paid in San Diego. The rates went up over the last years because the cost of replacing the house went up dramatically. Before retiring here I sold real estate in San Diego county so the raise in insurance cost is something of which I’m keenly aware.
@5150Bud
3 ай бұрын
Pawleys Island is a much better place than MB. We moved here from San Diego and love it. The weather isn’t as nice as San Diego but the people are nice and the cost of living is 35% less. And we don’t have that California oppressive gvmnt breathing down our backs every day. FYI; we like to drive an hour south to shop in Mount Pleasant. The drive is traffic free and everything is down there; Costco, Trader Joe’s, The Gap, Nordstrom Rack, Target, Hobby Lobby, et al.
@OG2Tone87
Жыл бұрын
From wisconsin- I need out of the snow lol!
@kendallrasmussen2183
5 ай бұрын
We did 5 years ago - we’re enjoying it very much!!
@kendallrasmussen2183
5 ай бұрын
(From the Appleton area)
@OG2Tone87
Жыл бұрын
I'm sick of 6 to 9 months of winter lol. I "think" I could handle 5 months of extreme heat to enjoy the calm season
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
Come on down! You can sell that snowblower and retire the winter parka!
@BenGates101
Жыл бұрын
Can I ask you the name of the insurance lady you have on from time to time and the name of of her company? I may have a potential customer for her. Thanks In Advance
@Vgl935
Жыл бұрын
Hi I live in Maryland I bought my townhouse in 2016 for 250,000$ and now my house is worth around 360,000$ has the market gone up in the same way in Myrtle Beach
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we have definitely seen increases in values since the 2016 time period!
@Renuewspa
Жыл бұрын
Great video! My husband and I had been shopping for 3 years for a vacay property. The prices drastically increased during each year. Also consider the home insurance. We’re in Northern VA and the SC vacay house insurance crazy. Adjusting to Palmetto bugs is not fun! I’m originally from The Bronx NY and grew up with roaches NOT FUN. So I seriously am having to adjust. Our vacay home is Super clean. We’ve sprayed each month. We have learned from other to close bathroom drains.
@Bryanw1027
10 күн бұрын
Insurance cost to be that close to the beach is not worth it. If you want to be in the vicinity but don’t have to worry about those cost, you definitely need to look inland, Marion or Florence County.
@Lunafalls
4 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention the "palmetto bugs" (aka giant roaches)!
@chrischerilla6494
Жыл бұрын
I don't care where you live, 3 months to get a patio done is outrageous!
@kendallrasmussen2183
5 ай бұрын
My patio took 3 weeks; you obviously don’t know the right contractor
@J_0_E_Y
9 ай бұрын
I want OUT of the snow. Now. But mostly …NY TAXES!
@chrispy841
3 ай бұрын
I see this is an older video, but i live in greenwood, roughly 4 hours and been visiting mb ever since i was a kid. I was actually there for the tornado outbreak july 4 week in 2001. Been thinking about moving. Im tired of plant work, and looking to pay cash for a place even if its living full time in a campground since its just me and my dogs. Of course i would have to sell some things and possibly my current home, but its time for a change.
@TangibleReads
5 ай бұрын
Thank you. Im def wanting to move.
@AUS114
6 ай бұрын
I'm moving down to Myrtle Beach at the end of April. I'll be like 4 blocks from the beach in a brand new townhouse.
@Fieldtest-bq3ri
4 ай бұрын
make sure you lock your car and don't leave anything worth any money outside in the myrtle beach proper area!
@ThePhros4
Жыл бұрын
I am done with snow!
@jeremyblanton
Жыл бұрын
you are not alone friend!
@stevelong9328
4 ай бұрын
10% sales tax in Myrtle Beach, with $50k disposable income that's $5k per year, sales tax in New York is 4%.
@gregbertsch2853
4 ай бұрын
10% sales tax doesn't apply to local residents. It's 5% for locals
@stevelong9328
4 ай бұрын
@@gregbertsch2853 oh you don't say, please my friend explain exactly how a local gets this special treatment.
@gregbertsch2853
4 ай бұрын
@stevelong9328 Ummmm you show your ID. As long as your a resident of Horry County you only pay the standard state sales tax. Is like that in most tourist cities that they add the additional tourist tax.
@stevelong9328
4 ай бұрын
@@gregbertsch2853 I don't know about "most tourist cities" and I doubt you do either because you are wrong about Myrtle Beach sales tax, if you show your local ID it will not help at all.
@nf2885
3 ай бұрын
Can you explain this $50,000 disposable income?
@stevelong9328
4 ай бұрын
Now that is close to full disclosure if ever.
@reneolszewski7481
11 ай бұрын
Things are not cheaper in SC. Way too many people moving here. Traffic is terrible. No more off season. 8-9% tax on things you buy. Homes are so overpriced.
@georgedreher2322
9 ай бұрын
I used to have a small business in Myrtle Beach back in the 80's - when it was still "somewhat uncrowded". Relocated after 7 or 8 years to Florida. Still remember the grocery stores & restaurants raising prices during the "main tourist season". Wife & I returned to Myrtle Beach, for a Harley Bike gathering, in May of 2010. The entire Grand Strand was total chaos with the amount of growth, traffic, and commercialization we encountered. We will never go back. And to those of you that went there on vacation and just "loved" the area... your reality of living there full-time is distorted.
@scottlowman.1044
Жыл бұрын
If you like shopping, restaurants, golf, & the beach & retired you should be ok
@melissaholt8662
Ай бұрын
Georgetown to Charleston is considered low country and beyond to Georgia border, not Myrtle Beach
@tonzhoyaj7598
9 ай бұрын
Is the winter season as bad as in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan? Trying to find an affordable location for my aging parents who can't stand the snow and cold anymore.
@jeremyblanton
9 ай бұрын
Winters here are super mild!
@tonzhoyaj7598
9 ай бұрын
@@jeremyblanton when you say super mild do you mean it can get below freezing and snow can get to about 4 inches or higher sometimes but not always? I'm asking because my auntie from Oklahoma told my parents that it doesn't snow at all in Oklahoma, so two years ago when we went to visit her in January. And the next day when my parents walked outside and saw snow as high as up to their knees, they freaked out and said, "Nope! Oklahoma ain't it. Let's look somewhere else."
@jeremyblanton
9 ай бұрын
@@tonzhoyaj7598 It can get cool here at times. Once in a blue moon we will get some snow. I've lived here since 1998 and the most I ever remember seeing during that time was about 1.5". My youngest daughter who is now 9 has seen snow 3 times in her life.
@kendallrasmussen2183
5 ай бұрын
Originally from Wisconsin - moved here 5 years ago. Had 1 inch of snow total; snowed at 7 am, was gone by 11:30 !! (No more black ice either!)
@tonzhoyaj7598
5 ай бұрын
@@kendallrasmussen2183 that's awesome to know. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@jerrywhitfield9831
8 ай бұрын
Yall need to stay in the northeast
@derekgaliee4351
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry i want out of Snow & Black ice & Crime .
@themrjim1953
4 ай бұрын
Well it is the 4th most dangerous city in South carolina
@lavell696ify
5 ай бұрын
What areas are the best to live in to avoid spring breakers?
@caseycarlson5953
4 ай бұрын
You can move in land a little bit and avoid all the tourists and still be 10-15 minutes from the beach. Check out the Conway/ Carolina Forrest area.
@9rivers
3 ай бұрын
Left there 35 years ago and never looked back.
@griswald7156
7 ай бұрын
I have issues with contractors….give them a slot and make them keep to it…completion is the essence of the contract ..build in failure date fines for non completion and shoddy workmanship…get them to sign it..
@tedstricker1696
3 ай бұрын
The south is laid back. Go live in Phila, Reading, NJ and pay high taxes, high gas price etc. And NY, the city, everything is high.
@tray5377
5 ай бұрын
It's not just the tourists that drive like that
@lantaguy7
8 ай бұрын
I moved to Myrtle Beach 20 years ago, and have loved it! I came from Atlanta. Main reason for leaving was the traffic. There is no comparison here. It's like 15-20 min. compared to Atl's 1 solid hour to go same distance. Cost of living is considerably lower than the N. E.! MB is the fastest growing area in the US, and housing is not keeping up with the demand. So those are some things to ponder. It's a great place to vacation or retire!
@paisteplayer1040
4 ай бұрын
Fastest growing area, except for road development Its also high crime and extremely boring
@stevewalther2293
Жыл бұрын
It's much much better there than Florida...lol...
@rosalvahafford8251
5 ай бұрын
I was from Texas
@danamulkern9281
Ай бұрын
Builders are sharks, HOAs crazy bs, realtors just trying to make a buck. Be real, real, real careful. Jeremy is way kind here
@Orphican
Жыл бұрын
Escape fropm New York!! For me it's culture and taxes.
@ruivo7971
5 ай бұрын
None of his negatives seems that bad
@mississippi880
5 ай бұрын
I want out of the snow
@lindap.p.1337
4 ай бұрын
I spend 4 weeks a year in MB. I can see only one reason not to live there. TRAFFIC! This is the one any only reason.
@macm6462
4 ай бұрын
to much traffic in the summer . no jobs
@dianamiccio228
Ай бұрын
Out of snow
@rosalvahafford8251
5 ай бұрын
Taxes are cheaper, Im leaving NC
@MBGolfer
4 ай бұрын
I have been here since 1991. This is the greatest place in the US. You are full of Sh.. Not being rushed and hustled is the greatest. Who cares about the work part. You are crazy. Please DONT MOVE HERE!!!! STAY UP NORTH.
@DKoolbj7dl
3 ай бұрын
Nobody is addressing the real issues- such as drugs, gangs, crime rate, prostitution, homelessness, Karen situation of the Myrtle beach area. We all know about the attractions, we all know about beaches.
@deepmancal
11 күн бұрын
That sounds like natural thing it's everywhere
@smitt3512
5 ай бұрын
Americans think they always can live relaxed and blessed, while we are relaxed other countries like China, India work hard and step to our neck 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
@MyCousinGrandpa
6 ай бұрын
Tourism is close to 20 million now
@troynicholson593
3 ай бұрын
Come by swig and swine. I’m the pit boss for the Myrtle Beach location.
@myrtlebeachhometours
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! It's on my list of places to go try out here soon!
@georgedreher2322
9 ай бұрын
South Carolina gas taxes are the lowest in the USA. Therefore, gasoline is cheaper. However, most of your roads are in very poor repair/condition due to the lack of insufficient gas taxes collected to maintain adequate repairs. For example, after leaving I-95 north out of GA into SC, the terrible infrastructure maintenance becomes quite obvious. Also, anyone living in a designated "tourist trap" will soon have regrets.
@aFreeman0409
4 ай бұрын
All the slow drivers here are the worst.
@djbigton5761
8 ай бұрын
i want out of snow and taxes michigan
@jeremyblanton
8 ай бұрын
Well I can defintely help with that! Let me know how I can help!
@djbigton5761
8 ай бұрын
i will i plan to sell in the spring thanks!@@jeremyblanton
@jameswalker7880
9 ай бұрын
Sick of the illegals and politics out here in Texas.. is that a problem in South Carolina?
@adamsnelson4689
9 ай бұрын
I live on lake keowee in upstate SC next to the Blue ridge mountains & I absolutely love it here
@larrnew
3 ай бұрын
Now give us the 100 reasons to leave Pennsylvania…🤡
@Zindo.Majesty.HisMajesty
Жыл бұрын
Yankee transplants stay at home please.
@LarryeWhite61
3 ай бұрын
He just wants to be first in the "Buffet line"
@thegoodguy729
4 ай бұрын
The reason why I don’t want you to move here is because chances are you are from the Northeast and will bring your nauseating blue state political views with you. Conservatives are most welcome.
@metafixer05
Жыл бұрын
He’s just trying to get y’all not to move there.
@metafixer05
Жыл бұрын
Having been to MB numerous times. This dude just doesn’t want northerners moving there.
@LoveLifeLiveLife7
3 ай бұрын
He hears the complaints from people that have moved here and is just sharing them with you all. He is a Realtor, he isn't trying to ruin his career. He truly is just sharing so that you can make a well-informed decision.
@paisteplayer1040
4 ай бұрын
Shathole
@Nick-Eastwood
9 ай бұрын
This dude is just trying to steer people away from moving to Myrtle Beach for selfish reasons 😒
@LoveLifeLiveLife7
3 ай бұрын
He hears the complaints from people that have moved here and is just sharing them with you all. He is a Realtor, he isn't trying to ruin his career. He truly is just sharing so that you can make a well-informed decision.
@RichLicksassholeusa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, Peter Griffin does a grind your gears?
@jaymasterscrapper301
8 ай бұрын
The hustle and bustle is here Traffic Traffic Traffic , Big shortage on Doctors months to get an appointment, route 17 is abandoned buildings ,gas stations , car washes , and horrible looking storage buildings, hopefully I can get out of this hellhole soon.
@nf2885
3 ай бұрын
Does South Carolina have roof replacement requirements like Florida? Is homeowner insurance high like Florida ?
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