6 Reasons You Might NOT SURVIVE Living in COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA! (Watch Before You Move)

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6 Reasons You Might NOT SURVIVE Living in COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA! (Watch Before You Move)

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Living In Columbia SC Suburbs - Brandon Garon Team

Күн бұрын

6 Reasons You Might Not Survive Living in Columbia, South Carolina! Are you moving to Columbia, Lexington, or the Lake Murray area in South Carolina? Before packing your bags, watch this video to find out whether living in South Carolina is the best fit for you. Today, we talk about the common reasons that turn people off from moving to Columbia, SC.
Here's what we'll cover:
1. The Weather - see how extreme are the four seasons in Columbia, SC
2. Natural Disasters - explore the natural disasters common in the area.
3. Gets Rural Real Fast - see how rural it can get in different areas of Columbia, SC
4. Slower Pace of Life - learn what it's like living the slower pace of life in Columbia, SC
5. Walkable Neighborhoods - find out how "walkable" the neighborhoods in Columbia, SC are.
6. Cost of Living - the cost of living in Columbia, SC is lower than the national average. But it might not be what you expect.
7. Watch till the end for the BONUS.
We've helped people relocating from New York to South Carolina, relocating from Florida to South Carolina, relocating from California to South Carolina, relocating from Pennsylvania to South Carolina and so many more. And so all these things come from not only my perspective, but their perspectives, too. The reasons the people told me they absolutely would not move to Columbia, Lexington, Lake Murray, Irmo South Carolina or any other area in the midlands of South Carolina.
We love living here and don't see ourselves going anywhere else anytime soon. But what we loved here might be a regret for you. Watch the FULL video to get a deeper look at what it's ACTUALLY like living in Columbia, Lexington, and Lake Murray, South Carolina. Like this content? Hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons for more!
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@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

📌Hey all, it's Brandon! Don't hesitate to schedule a chat with us at brandongaron.com if you are looking for more info about the area!

@robertsteinbach7325 3 ай бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 2 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@jennifertaylor9232 15 күн бұрын

Absolutely

@ericaford1454 4 ай бұрын

Slower Pace of Life segment has me SOLD!!! 🙋🏾‍♀🙋🏾‍♀SC here I come.

@eelyiigilkey3607 4 ай бұрын

Me to

@debraholz6821 2 ай бұрын

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?

@AlbertK-eq5gd 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@AlbertK-eq5gd 2 ай бұрын

Come on and get you some 😜

@Blondie159 2 ай бұрын

I’m on my way from Akron😀

@niggaflies 4 ай бұрын

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.

@chrissmith894 5 ай бұрын

Everyone I've run into is always ready to chat for 20+ minutes! 😂😂😂 Good video Brandon!

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

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!

@Solutions3000 5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣I live here and don't do that.

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

@@Solutions3000 haha well the notion wasn’t everyone does it, but you know you’ve run into those people!

@Maxwell1989 4 ай бұрын

I'm moving from the big island Hawaii to Conway SC we can't wait to move off the island @@brandongaronteam

@joelsandler1119 5 ай бұрын

Very informative. I'm thinking of retiring to Columbia from congested southern Florida. I like the change of seasons, with a very mild winter.

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have a video comparing Florida to SC coming out soon!

@ryancornelius1007 4 ай бұрын

Moving to sc this summer, hopefully gaston or somewhere just outside of columbia. Ny is tough and getting tougher everyday.

@Barbpriestley37 2 ай бұрын

Move to North Carolina Move to Wilmington North Carolina

@Blondie159 2 ай бұрын

What’s NY? New York?

@Barbpriestley37 2 ай бұрын

You'll Make it Better Down There that A Plus And Pray Everyday Paslm 91 POWERFUL PRAYER Read it out Loud Daily 📢 bless you in Our Lord Jesus Christ name Amen And I am Praying For North Carolina Because My Son Lives down There 🙏✝️🙏🕊️🙏

@Blondie159 2 ай бұрын

@@Barbpriestley37 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@CGBobzin 3 ай бұрын

Moving here this summer from Chicago. I'm so excited 😁

@brandongaronteam 3 ай бұрын

Congrats! What part?

@CGBobzin 3 ай бұрын

@@brandongaronteam Lexington hopefully. will definitely be contacting you soon. I've been watching your videos for a while now hahaha

@J10969 5 ай бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

I’ve discussed this on other videos, a lot of that has to do with the fact that water bill also includes sewer charges.

@bill648 5 ай бұрын

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?

@bill648 5 ай бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

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.

@dennistyler9852 5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@margaretclick2125 Ай бұрын

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..

@IgotYoBAC Ай бұрын

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.

@watsontatem7951 2 ай бұрын

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

@brandongaronteam 2 ай бұрын

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.

@matthewcapodieci7994 3 ай бұрын

Are you from old town Pasadena? I heard the Apple Store and Cheesecake Factory lol

@brandongaronteam 3 ай бұрын

Haha no, Santa Clarita.

@geezberry8889 5 күн бұрын

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

@roach7749 4 ай бұрын

I am from California. I am a plumber for colleges in claremont and was wondering if there is a demand for plumbers.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Harleyglide03 2 ай бұрын

Always. Get out get out as quick as you can.

@jeannienelson1035 3 ай бұрын

If you like unbearable heat and humidity, you'll love SC. Ugh

@brandongaronteam 3 ай бұрын

Haha it is hot! Prefer it over the snow though haha!

@jeannienelson1035 3 ай бұрын

@@brandongaronteam I prefer snow and cashmere

@ChristianCutler-bj6ww 8 күн бұрын

I live in Minnesota and it gets pretty hot here, But Not like it is in SC, Ugh...

@Solutions3000 5 ай бұрын

Blythewood, technically, is still considered rural, despite the number subdivisions.

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

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.

@CarlWithACamera 3 ай бұрын

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.

@w.o.spivey8863 4 ай бұрын

???? I have lived in many cities across the south and Columbia rates the best! Very nice. Could the strategy be to keep us away! 😊

@susanpayton7822 3 күн бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 3 күн бұрын

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.

@royr8824 5 ай бұрын

$550 property tax on a $25k truck caught me by surprise. Is that every year or just on purchase?

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

Every year and that was based on a county assessment of 20K.

@royr8824 5 ай бұрын

Annual renewal for my $40k jeep in Colorado was about $250. What would the tax be on a $300k house?@@brandongaronteam

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

Depends on the county and school district.

@kathystewart6091 5 ай бұрын

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.

@JJacobs803 4 ай бұрын

@@kathystewart6091 thats bc you have to full coverage in SC and accidents are more fatal

@debraholz6821 4 ай бұрын

A real bumf##k backwater. Costs aren't as low as you think- Car insurance astronomical due to really Bad drivers. Utilities high. Etc.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

Honestly depends on where you are coming from. We saved significantly, so do many others.

@engelperez151 Ай бұрын

My main concern is the job market

@brandongaronteam Ай бұрын

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.

@engelperez151 Ай бұрын

@@brandongaronteam thanks Brandon!!

@zackrides265 4 күн бұрын

89 high in the summer?!? Lol way off man, maybe 98??

@brandongaronteam 3 күн бұрын

Average.. I don't make the stats, I just share them.

@danielbaird7419 4 ай бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

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.

@danielbaird7419 4 ай бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

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.

@thaddeussmith8394 Ай бұрын

There's so much he's not telling you 👀

@michaelmayden 3 ай бұрын

Moved from Dallas for a year. Hated hated hated it. Not a nice city.

@edmundcowan9131 22 күн бұрын

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. 😂

@levelupfamcircle7 Күн бұрын

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

@brandongaronteam Күн бұрын

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.

@chadjohnson7544 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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?

@chadjohnson7544 4 ай бұрын

@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.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

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.

@tribalconcrete 5 ай бұрын

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?

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

Haha first time I’ve heard that! I let my editor know to switch it up!

@debraholz6821 4 ай бұрын

Run away fast, traffic jams worse thana big city.

@edmundcowan9131 22 күн бұрын

You are crazy I lived here twice for 12 years never had an issue. But I miss the old earthquakes of California. 😊

@brandongaronteam 21 күн бұрын

Miss earthquakes haha that’s funny

@michaelmayden 3 ай бұрын

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!!

@brandongaronteam 3 ай бұрын

Haha Dallas is 10x the size of Columbia, of course they are not the same!

@thaddeussmith8394 Ай бұрын

No way I would ever move back to Columbia. There's no opportunity there at all. I have fallen in love with Georgia

@Blondie159 Ай бұрын

I work from home so my job is coming with me is the opportunity dealing with no jobs?

@Jason-sg6uj 9 күн бұрын

So you’re part of the problem causing all of this over development in sc.

@brandongaronteam 8 күн бұрын

@@Jason-sg6uj hahah thanks for the compliment but, no.. people are going to move here wether I make videos or not.

@donaldazevedo5554 4 ай бұрын

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.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

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.

@donaldazevedo5554 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

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.

@ai53224 Ай бұрын

@@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....

@SaveAmerica69 5 ай бұрын

I wanted to escape the democrats.

@brandongaronteam 5 ай бұрын

Very common thing I hear in recent years. Not all, but a good percentage.

@joelsandler1119 5 ай бұрын

Democrat's suck for the most part.

@donaldazevedo5554 4 ай бұрын

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.

@melaniebush80 3 ай бұрын

I’m escaping California. Anything is better.

@niggaflies 4 ай бұрын

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!

@brandongaronteam 4 ай бұрын

Never had the too expensive, just a long wait til they are available. Most labor is very reasonable here.

@niggaflies 4 ай бұрын

@@brandongaronteam I’m glad you haven’t but that doesn’t negate my experiences of more expensive work.

@sharonnycum5414 3 ай бұрын

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.

@niggaflies 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Not sure where you got your resources; "South Carolina has some of the lowest property tax rates of any state in the country."

@niggaflies 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@sharonh9404 3 ай бұрын

@@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.