| With tons of history and modern development, | | | | homes. Charleston is definitely a hot spot if you |
| South Carolina is a unique state. South Carolina | | | | are considering living the South. |
| real estate is also unique because prices are so | | | | Myrtle Beach |
| low. | | | | Myrtle Beach is a take it or leave it place. The |
| South Carolina | | | | beaches are beautiful, but the area is severely |
| It would be an understatement to say South | | | | over-commercialized. The area is family friendly |
| Carolina played a major role in the Civil War. | | | | most of the year, but the beach has become a |
| Battles raged across the land and the state has | | | | hot spot for college students during spring break. |
| done much to preserve the history. While | | | | If you don't mind the ruckus, Myrtle Beach should |
| maintaining this history, South Carolina has also | | | | be considered as a relocation spot because you |
| looked to the future. The state is the home of | | | | will not find cheaper beach real estate prices |
| top notch resorts, golf courses by the billions and | | | | anywhere. |
| pristine beaches. | | | | South Carolina Real Estate |
| Charleston | | | | Considering the great location, South Carolina real |
| Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Charleston is a | | | | estate is cheap, cheap, and cheap. Single-family |
| city with a ton of history. Arguably, the Civil War | | | | homes average under $200,000 throughout the |
| started in Charleston via Fort Sumter, which is | | | | state with the exception of Charleston and the |
| located in the harbor. A major shipping port during | | | | luxury resorts. A home in Charleston will average |
| those times, the city is now one of the most | | | | $300,000 while property in the resort areas varies |
| attractive in the United States. The architectural | | | | wildly. |
| style is definitely old south, but with a mix of | | | | Appreciation rates for South Carolina are neither |
| influences. Certain areas of the town feel like New | | | | great nor terrible. For 2005, property has |
| Orleans with garden areas and hanging patios. | | | | appreciated at an average of eight percent, but |
| Other areas have a distinct Caribbean feel and | | | | varies by location. |
| yet others are stereotypical old south manner | | | | |