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