Ep. 2 ft. Barbara Melvin with SC Ports Authority
Join SCR CEO Nick Kremydas as he talks with Barbara Melvin, COO with the South Carolina Ports Authority.
S.108 LiDAR Flood Mapping
Flooding has become one of the most frequent and costly problems that South Carolina is dealing with. To our surprise, severe storms rolled over our state this month; water levels were thigh-deep in Charleston, and several flooded streets had to be closed. Our state's low-lying topography and humid subtropical climate, combined with a successful track [...]
Ep. 1 ft. Ben Johnson with SC Dept. of Commerce
Join SCR CEO Nick Kremydas as he talks with Ben Johnson, Director of Research with the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Learn how our state faired during the COVID-19 pandemic and where the state is headed in 2021.
Letter to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Charleston
Dear Editor, Affordable housing has become a statewide issue, and Charleston has not been spared of the burden. Rentals are averaging $1,300 per month with most minimum wage workers earning $1,200 per month. The average cost of purchasing a home in Charleston is $357,200: more than $153,000 above the overall state average. The South Carolina [...]
Letter to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Columbia
Dear Editor, South Carolina has one of the highest eviction rates in the United States, at 8.9%. The cost of living is steadily increasing as our economy expands, yet the average working wage is unwavering. In our capital city, there are an estimated five families for every one affordable housing unit. Families have been displaced [...]
Letter to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Beaufort
Dear Editor: Most of South Carolina has experienced significant economic growth within the past five years and with growth comes a higher cost of living. Though the expansion of large corporations into South Carolina has enhanced the economy, it has also been a life-altering event for many South Carolinians. Across our state, residents are struggling [...]
Letter to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Rock Hill
Dear Editor, As a 15 year realtor in this community and other communities, I have seen the change and growth to our roads, schools and economy. Our residents’ quality of life should be at the core of everything we do. Population growth in Rock Hill has steadily increased over the last decade. According to the [...]
Letters to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Myrtle Beach
Dear Editor, As an popular family beach destination, home values along the Grand Strand remain attractive to many looking to relocate to the area. As one of SC's most popular tourism destinations, our prices remain lower than the national average, coming in around $225,000 ($251,900 area wide). Myrtle Beach has recently implemented affordable housing initiatives to help offset rising [...]
Letter to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Greenville
Dear Editor, As a REALTOR® and a resident of Greenville County, I am passionate about the quality of life not only in the upstate, but in our state as a whole. That is why I am so excited to see the newest project from the South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR), the South Carolina Good Life Initiative. [...]
Letter to the Editor – “The South Carolina Good Life Initiative” – Florence
Dear Editor: It should go without saying the importance that Florence has on the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and the state as a whole. It provides its citizens a suburban feel with a small town ambiance. Recently, South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) launched the South Carolina Good Life Initiative to promote the standard of [...]