anyone know a good area of south carolina to buy a house?
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I live here.  It depends if you like mountains or beach, and sounds like he likes the water.  I don't know about Little River, but I'd stay away from Myrtle Beach, yes it's fun to visit but high crime.  Charleston and surrounding areas are pretty nice, I would also avoid the middle of the state where I live.  We are moving soon, thank God.  Rock Hill is also nice and Greenville.  Those are the only places I could suggest.  I would think Little River would be good, because your OUT of Myrtle Beach, but can visit it and also near NC which is nice.
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check with a realtor in your area/ they can tell you where to go/
753346
It really depends on what you're looking for.  There are four counties surrounding Philadelphia plus New Jersey across the river.  \n\n1. Delaware County: Just south of the city.  Has the best deals on houses of the four counties.  A 3 bedroom single can be found for under $200K.  Very accessible to center city via the SEPTA regional rail.  Some parts are just a 20 minute drive to Center City Philadelphia.  Good schools and okay taxes.  Some of the safer/affordable areas that I'm familiar with are Norwood, Glenolden, Brookhaven, Drexel Hill, Aldan, Aston.  Avoid Chester, Morton, Darby, Essington and some parts of Landsdowne. There's a slightly higher concentration of people per square mile in DelCo but I've found neighborhoods to be much more close knit because of this.  We bought a home in Delaware County after moving from Philadelphia.  We love it!  \n\n2. Bucks County: This is north of the city and pretty expensive.  You'll have trouble finding a good home for under $300K.  However, it's very spread out and safe.  Doylestown is still within commuting distance of Center City and a nice area.  So is Feasterville, Trevose, Bensalem and those parts of lower Bucks County.  I would avoid Bristol.\n\n3. Montgomery County: I think I heard this is the richest county in the state.  It's just west of Philadelphia.  I don't know too much about it but have heard that East and West Norriton are nice affordable areas.  Avoid Norristown though.\n\n4. Chester County: I know even less about this one.  Sorry. :-(\n\nIf you go over to New Jersey you'll be paying $3 in tolls to come to Philly.  But I know there are some good deals over there.  You might want to post a seperate question about that and see who answers.  Also, craigslist discussion forums were helpful to me when I was searching for a home/area to move to.\n\nGood luck!
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You can't get a 3 bed/2 bath home for 150k in St. George/Hurricane anymore! You're best bet in Washington County, Utah is a development called Rainbow Canyon in Hurricane:\n\nhttp://gemstoneproperties.com/rainbow.html\n\nIt's the best value in the Washington County market right now, I believe.\n\nIf you're looking for slower pace, however, may I recommend Cedar City? It's only about 45 minutes up the freeway from Washington County. It's more community-oriented than St. George. St. George is kind of like a mini Vegas. To check out real estate in Cedar City, check out:\n\nhttp://www.homes4utah.com/\n\nHappy house hunting!
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The price of land will vary dramatically depending on location, location, and location (have you heard that before? LOL). It will also depend on the terrain and other factors.\n\nYour best bet is to contact a realtor in the Raleigh area. They should have stats like the one you are looking for as well as listings of available plots and how much they cost.\n\nGood luck.
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I know we are actually getting out rn's from canada because nobody wants the pay here, but the cost of living is a heck of a lot less in san antonio, texas than san diego.  I own a 3 bedroom 1800 sq. ft. house on the Northside of SA for less than 100,000.  This is not uncommon.  I don't think you can find a deal like that in San Diego.  San Diego is beautiful and on the ocean and all.  San Antonio has a different climate and it's very historic.  The people are very friendly.  It's in a class all it's own, but you'd probably miss the water.
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Go to Realtor.com\n\nThey have a wonderful website where you can mark the things you are looking for--whether it be a rental place, or a house in the $150,000 price range.\n\nAnd it is free!
856189
have you checked on prior sales and similar homes currently on the market in your area?  That would be the first place to start....
77410
Ohio has some amazing values right now.  Cleveland in particular is a real buyers market and features many older historic homes with significant architectural pedigree at amazing prices.  As well, you can find waterfront on Lake Erie very affordably.   Good Luck!
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You may want to visit the web sites listed below.  Weighing your options will be a good idea before you move.  Also something to consider is climate.  You said it'll be for winter.  How will you maintain the home of your choice in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, when you are not living in it?  California gets mud slides, earthquakes, and wild fires.  Florida, is mostly hit by heavy rains that can cause flooding,and not to mention hurricanes.  The Carolina's will have relatively southern temps, and the bare minimal of natural disaster, all except the occasional tornado.  The reason I've mentioned all of this, is because you want to make sure that your investment is protected for years to come.  You'll also need to consider the home owners insurance cost for each state.  As it may be higher in Florida and California.  Ultimately, it will come down to what you are willing to pay for the upkeep of the home when you are away, and the protection you will need in case of a natural occurrence.  Obviously, you have the money to do all of the above, but consider the key elimate in your question...investment!!!  Do your research, and see what you decide.  I hope that from the information you find you will make the best decision for you, and your future.  God Bless
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www.craigslist.org\n\nlook up the local newspapers for that region because classified ads for the newspapers are usually online.\n\n"good" and "bad" neighbhorhoods mean different things to different people.  On craigslist you can post a question, maybe a local will answer it for you, but no realtor or agent is going to do it because it's a borderline question, could be interpreted as racial profiling which is known in the realty field as "steering" and it will get an agent's license suspended, so they aren't going to give you a straight answer to that question.
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Call a real estate agent in the area.  They can do a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) which should give you a pretty decent idea of property values there.
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Try Regional Mortgages.\nhttp://www.regionalmortgages.com
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Here is a good info site:\nhttp://www.regionalmortgages.com
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I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A HOME TO BUY IN CHARLOTTE FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS,EVERY DAY
227754
If you like bigger cities Charlotte is a good place. There is much growth in the triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill). In the coast there are more things too do. North Carolina actually has the most growth in United States right now. But if you want to live in a calmer area i suggest in the mountains someplace like Asheville. In the triangle there are malls, downtown clubs, movies, shopping centers etc. I think youd like it.
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A house for 30-40K?  Good luck.