I'm a native 60 years here. I remember when main street was a two lane road and you had to drive all the way to downtown Summerville just to see the town and yes there were even dirt roads!

Thank you for being so straightforward, Ryan...your honesty is so very much appreciated. My husband and I were there a couple of weeks ago and will be returning in June to check out some more neighborhoods. We live in Metro Atlanta and are looking forward to some peace and quiet but you mentioned some things here that are concerning. We're used to the heat but we're also used to not having to travel over 2 miles to get to any kind of shopping and restaurants. The wait list to see a doctor is what has me the most concerned. That could be a real problem. Looks like we may have to come up with a plan B, just in case. Thanks again for providing so much information.

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks for your honesty! I am in Summerville visiting and considering moving back to the area. We lived here 2017 to 2020. The traffic and housing growth is insane. Sadly, it’s less friendly too. I miss my family who live here, but don’t think I can handle the craziness and the wait to find a doctor is concerning.

So is this your version of "Dont move here, we're full" lol. Just playing. Living in Summers Corner and loving it.

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

13 күн бұрын

@@SpArKs34-4 lol no sir just a video for folks who might regret moving here

South Carolina has the best of three worlds Charleston, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach. However most of us from Maryland are not interested in moving to heart attack states which are filled with excessive amount of people, closely built homes with no land, and excessive traffic. The heat, bugs etc has always been a part of Southern living, just not the excessive traffic and the Cosmopolitan living. Normally the posh Cosmopolitan living is found in Northern and Western American living, as well as Washington D.C. South. Carolina is a small state with many hidden areas. The masses live in the new development urban and suburban areas. Small time country folk still exist in South Carolina and Maryland hidden areas as well. Go deeper South, if needed. My great grandparents never left South Carolina. Over the years many of my family members have returned home to South Carolina. There is still the choice between the old South quiet and the New South, new developments. I think they both can exist as long as each respects the other.

@jdakins4843

2 ай бұрын

But they don’t respect anything once they get here! Forget taking a walk or riding a bicycle because these new ppl will run right over you and laugh while you die! We’ve lost two friends one had the audacity to be walking home from work the other was just riding his bicycle and getting was run over TWICE by two cars!! They don’t even stop! 💔

Thank you for your honesty, usually the realtors only tell you how great a place is to move to

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure. I'm not most realtors. It's why I got into the business to hopefully offer a more transparent process. This way you don't wind up with the realtor who wears Rose colored glasses. There are so many of those.

Rural South Carolinians actually eat alligators. They normally are grilled. Moving to a new state does not necessarily solve problems, but can create new problems. If you are transplanting find a state similar to a state you are moving from may be more helpful. Move close to family in the region for a support system, if needed.

We’re moving from Colorado in one month. We’re ready to change plates and wave and smile and be drenched in sweaty glorious bliss. Traffic there was nothing compared to Denver. People in SC seemed happier and free. We love this country and God. We can’t wait to meet amazing new people and become South Carolinians. Colorado sucks. Let’s do this!!!😊

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

3 ай бұрын

Are y’all working with a realtor? I’d be happy to help

I am planning to move from Colorado and looking at Cane Bay/Berkeley County. Specifically Saxony Lake, do they have this neighborhood improvement tax, and can you confirm the HOA fee not pleased with the realtor that I'm working with but apparently 150 a year to Cane Bay and 760 to saxony lake.

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

Ай бұрын

Hey Jeremy! Happy to help. Cane Bay specifically does not have a "District improvement tax" but HOA fee in Saxony Lake is $760/yr. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions. 843-226-5535

I moved here about 2 years ago and like the area better than California, at least the politics in general. I hate the massive taxes in California, but have found Dorchester County to be out of control. I swear I pay about the same in Taxes here as I did in California when all is said and done. It won't be long before I move out to another county that does not burden me so. I like the fact about the HOA, but really want a large solar system and a large shed work building that they just will not let me build here. No HOA in the next one, I promise you that.

4/2020 moved here f PA Ready to move out of Summerville for so many reasons I would not be able to list all here Bye bye Summerville SC

The “I’m going to catch a case” mentality is absolutely real, and it’s a revenue/job creating feature of the system, not a bug. Unfettered capitalism is the problem here. But honestly the traffic isn’t a result of these lawyers. It’s definitely a part of it, do not get me wrong. But it’s the car centric design of society, which places like Summerville are absolutely the worst. The traffic will only get worse, and it’s all incredibly expensive. And the result is everyone sits on their asses in traffic for half their lives, it’s an absolutely miserable existence imo I could not do it.

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

3 ай бұрын

It's certainly not for everyone.

People are shifting over to Cane Bay

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

8 күн бұрын

Oh yeah, Cane Bay is a huge spot to stretch your dollar. You really can get the most bang for your buck.

I never wanted to move here to many people to hot to flat I love new England people don't like us here not very friendly at all if my wife had not wanted to come I would never be here been 10 years not better they said give it time nope done with it you can have the south

Don't Loot 😂😂

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

Ай бұрын

It’s not rocket science, that’s for sure. 👍🏻

Ugg,

My wife and I moved down here in SC from NYC over 4 years ago. We've been living in Summerville for about 3 years and can 100 percent AGREE with most of what you said. We're now planning to move out to a different state in a few years. 🫤😒

@RyanMcHughLivinginSummerville

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. But Yes, everything I said was 100% truth.