South Carolina: to Visit or to Move… that is the question

Shakespeare would likely have agreed To Be or Not To Be brings an easy answer in South Carolina where you can Be relaxed, comfortable, entertained, exposed to delicious meals, and given the opportunity to learn or hone new outdoor activities.  With the incredible Beaufort Memorial Hospital serving the area, along with many established businesses as well as terrific schools, the resources for retired folks or young families is plentiful.

United Van Lines (the largest moving company in the United States) completes an annual report each year to show the activity state by state.  For South Carolina, 69% of their moves were bringing new residents in, while 31% of the moves were people leaving. Top reasons for moving here included Retirement as well as Lifestyle.  From outstanding restaurants to guided tours & outdoor acivities to ongoing festivals throughout the year ranging from fresh local seafood themes to the International Film Festival, there are endless activities to explore.  And.. for those who get confused on how to pronounce Beaufort SC vs Beaufort NC.. it’s pretty simple: if you can say Beautiful, you can say Beaufort, SC.

Sotheby’s International Realty has created a Relocation Guide for Lowcountry Living here which covers the Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Bluffton areas, and you may find it very helpful as a guide to services, entertainment, and outdoor activity attractions from top rated golf courses to deep sea fishing..   While Hilton Head and Bluffton have been steadily growing over the past several years, did you know Beaufort is the second oldest city in South Carolina behind Charleston?  For more information about the area, or to schedule a visit when a local can show you around, contact [email protected].

Try waking up every day and feeling like you live on vacation – To Be so happy and content is why people keep moving into the area!  Let us hear from you about your favority place to live, and why…