Greenville, SC | What I wish I knew

What do you wish you would have known when you moved to Greenville, South Carolina?
What were some of the surprises?
What about the things that you knew, but once you got here and experienced them you weren't so sure about?
What else do you want to know about Greenville, SC?
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[@jenniferdetlefsen8016]

I moved out of the Upstate SC because of all the people moving there. All the big industries expanding. South Carolina has gotten to stressful and populated for me. I love living in rural Kansas now. Peace and quiet. It's all about your preferences and what you're looking for. There are a lot of job opportunities and good colleges.

[@aubree_lewis]

There are for sure! I actually love the areas that are 30-45 min outside of Greenville. Spread out a little more, but some of the smaller towns have such a great tight nit community! :) definitely preferences have a lot to do with it all!

[@chrisp.c2065]

Yeah it's flooding with Yankees like roaches in a kitchen

[@AYOof5D]

OMGoodness! I’ve watched several videos about Greenville and started becoming really interested in the possibility of moving there. After watching your video, I feel like I’m falling in love with the place. I’m definitely going to check it out. Thank you for all the info. 🙏🏼

[@aubree_lewis]

Yay!! I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed them! Greenville is awesome and I know I’m completely biased 😉 let me know if I can help in any way!!

[@dougcassin677]

I can see tons of reasons why many out of staters seek the upstate. Not just Greenville. But two things sunk it for me. Constant building of higher density and unsightly cookie cutter subdivisions and UGGGGH! Those dreaded HOA's. SD's & HOA"s are pretty standard down here because stricter zoning isn't all that common. The upstate is growing by leaps and bounds but very carelessly I might add.

[@aubree_lewis]

I think that there are some areas that are growing that I would like to see go a different direction for sure. And, at the same time, these people have to have somewhere to go. Feels a little like a Catch 22. Everyone can't be downtown Greenville without paying the price, I think more and more we will see people having to decide between location and type of house. We shall see!

[@crystalolton3551]

Aubree… I love your videos! They are all so informative! Upstate SC is definitely on our list to visit!! 😊

[@aubree_lewis]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jamesz.williams8746]

As a Greenville native who’s moved to Nashua, New Hampshire I’m always bewildered by the growth that has happened over the last two decades. I grew up roller skating in what is now falls park, and catching tadpoles under the camperdown way bridge. Thankfully I have a second home their.

[@aubree_lewis]

That’s awesome! And I’ve been around Greenville awhile and knowing where it’s come from makes everything that much cooler! 😎

[@Sedijoyque55]

How do you like New Hampshire a lot of jobs there??

[@patrickacox]

We grew up in Honea Path. We left SC about 23 years ago due to taxes and low paying jobs. It's amazing what Greenville has done with the downtown area. It's really beautiful with the falls, restaurants and the swamp rabbit trail. I hope to get up there in the summer and ride the trails and spend some time downtown Greenville.

[@aubree_lewis]

That is awesome! Hope you enjoy your visit!

[@oceanmermaid3700]

So true about winters. First sign of snow, or ice, I stay inside!

[@aubree_lewis]

Same here! Just not safe cause people here don't know how to drive in it.

[@blueridgehb]

Lived in the upstate 52years and always thought about when i retire moving to the mountains but wasn't sure since all my property and house is paid for. But now with so many ppl , traffic, nothing to look at but ugly subdivisions it made my mind up. I will be leaving at retirement to a much nicer , peaceful place.

[@aubree_lewis]

So many people looking for different things! Where do you think you will go?

[@saulmartinez8236]

I am actually going propose greenville cross overlook this week !

[@aubree_lewis]

How exciting!!! Congratulations!! 💕

[@akkurzaw7898]

Correction on the SRT - it currently is a connected trail only from Greenville to TR. Taylors, Mauldin and Simpsonville are not connected though they do have some short SRT trails in their cities. Plans to extend down Laurens Rd to iCAR are in the works and I believe finish end of 2022 into early 2023.

[@aubree_lewis]

There’s definitely fun plans for the trail!

[@lunacee8395]

@@aubree_lewis is Traveler's Rest the only place to live if I want to ride my bike downtown on a regular basis?

[@aubree_lewis]

Thank you

[@Thelesliewright]

Hi Aubree! Love your videos. So informative, helpful, and fun! Quick question - what study course do you recommend for studying for your SC real estate license exam for someone who is disciplined and doesn't require in person education. (Format, company, etc.) Thanks!!

[@Thelesliewright]

Also, please tell me where we can see the white squirrels!! Love TR and would love to see the white squirrels.

[@aubree_lewis]

Hey there! So my brokerage actually has a free class you can take! You will just have to pay for nat'l and state exams with PSI. I'd love to get you in touch with Bethany to get you signed up if you want!

[@aubree_lewis]

@@Thelesliewright The white squirrels are so fun! They are right outside of TR near the Carillion and Richmond Hills neighborhoods!

[@Thelesliewright]

@@aubree_lewis thank you!

[@nancyfaircloth3224]

I live in Florida now, but from Spartanburg. A couple of years ago Fl sent 80 people from Tallahassee to Greeville to see what is Greenville doing so well to be growing so fast and do successful. Oh l could have saved FL taxpayers a lot of Airline fees from those 80 people. Tallahassee will never be a Greenville. There is no where to work here unless you work at the Capitol. They don't want big companies coming here. So it makes no reason for anyone to stay. There is nothing going on in Tallahassee. I miss so much about Greenville. Jazz down town, Cafe and then some. So many cool spots to just have a great time.

[@aubree_lewis]

Greenville is definitely a unique and cool place! ❤️💯

[@yoshit9819]

Greenville will be a dump within 5-10 years. It's lost its charm.

[@aubree_lewis]

@@yoshit9819 agree to disagree. The plans are pretty neat. But again, to each their own opinions.

[@aubree_lewis]

Lots of cool spots for sure!

[@robertgiuliani4405]

Good information.

[@aubree_lewis]

Thanks :)

[@Tera0079]

love to see this video.. I m seaching for a place to move to us. was looking into michigan, and NC .. but thinking greenville would be a better choice amoung, affordable rent for a house for a large dog, safety, mild weather, outdoors things.. I hope it workout and get to find a good adordable rent...

[@aubree_lewis]

Best of luck! Property management companies here in the area are for sure the best people to talk to! I’d recommend Carolina Moves, 4M property management to just name two…

[@Befree.e]

GREAT VIDEO

[@aubree_lewis]

Thanks!! :)

[@needhelp0913]

Great video. Is SC a due diligence fee state? Found out the hard way when we moved to NC and buying our home and found out after the fact we needed to put down a non refundable deposit for a resale home. We loved In NYC where you can buy a home with no due diligence fee 🙃

[@aubree_lewis]

We are a due diligence fee state now. However, ours doesn’t work like NC. It’s not non refundable. I would say it’s not advisable to put $0 down for the due diligence, but it definitely is not as expensive as NC.

[@user-ye4mk5rw3z]

Hi Aubree! Thank you for making this video! Quick question, was contemplating between Huntsville Alabama and Greenville SC. Looking into an aviation career and wanted to know how the job market is in Greenville? 🥰

[@aubree_lewis]

Oh wow, so I have a fun connection to this type of question. I think it depends on what type of aviation career? My dad is an aerospace engineer and found multiple different opportunities here, but ultimately just ended up getting hired on at NASA in Huntsville, AL. You guys are trading places! LOL

[@user-ye4mk5rw3z]

@@aubree_lewis Looking into Chattanooga TN as well 🥰

[@aubree_lewis]

@@user-ye4mk5rw3z ummm, we might as well be friends. I was born and raised in Chattanooga!! ❤️

[@user-ye4mk5rw3z]

@@aubree_lewis WOW, no way!!! Hahaha! That is so cool 🤩 How was your experience? Have you been there lately? 🥰

[@officialthomasjames]

Is Greenville a good place to live for someone just out of school? I’m a 23 year old, single man and I work remotely full-time. I’d love to live closer to downtown, as I’m not trying to have a car down there (not entirely opposed to a car). I’m really seeking a walkable location where young professionals live. Thank you ahead of time, and great job with this video.

[@aubree_lewis]

I think it depends on your budget how close to downtown you would be. There are plenty of walkable locations and so many things to do! However, I would recommend a car here as there is a lot to do outside of Greenville that you’ll want to be able to get to easily! :)

[@VidClips858]

People moving down with school age kids might want to be aware that just the threat of snow is often enough to close schools.

[@aubree_lewis]

Haha!! That’s the truth! As well as any type of severe weather! Tornado threat? Too cold? Too hot? It’s not terribly often, but it does happen!!

[@aubree_lewis]

Lol! So true!

[@lorileo4319]

Yes people keep coming so I can raise the price of my home and get out of this heat!

[@aubree_lewis]

Happy to run a market price report for your home! Just let me know!

[@lifewjazz4893]

With all the new people moving in is it still a family feel or becoming more industrialized. I want to move my family there because my kids love it and they always talk about going back. I want to get a way from Florence but have easy access to get back for family events.

[@aubree_lewis]

I think it’s a great family friendly area and to me it doesn’t feel industrialized at all. There are always new businesses my local owners getting started or seeing great success!! Let me know if you have anything else you’d like to learn about the area! :)

[@aubree_lewis]

I think that this is a wonderful place! I have kids and we have a great time!

[@wendybeliveau5066]

Is the infrastructure able to keep up with the influx of people? Would you say that there is a lot of construction on major through fares?

[@aubree_lewis]

Hey there! I waited to respond to you till today! BECAUSE I had a new video to post. =) I talk a little bit about this there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZK1nJ5tjMmKhas But, the answer your question, yes, they are actively doing more to the infrastructure of our areas to keep up. You will hear people around here saying they are building too much, or too much construction, but honestly it's not terrible, it's finally catching up with the housing inventory we've been lacking for almost a decade now. So I think it's great.

[@wendybeliveau5066]

@@aubree_lewis This was quite helpful. I will continue making my way through your other videos.

[@aubree_lewis]

Yes! And it’s getting better all the time!

[@dustinhabecker9483]

I'd love to move my family down there, any tips on getting a job down there? Places to look, certain companies that are hiring etc?

[@aubree_lewis]

Absolutely! What kind of work are you looking for?

[@dustinhabecker9483]

@@aubree_lewis I'm in production supervision/management/scheduling.

[@aubree_lewis]

So depending on what exactly you are looking for, I would recommend looking at the larger businesses here in the upstate, BMW, Michelin, Fluor, UPS, and so many others!

[@user-ur1wv6vw6x]

Looking to relocate to Greenville. Can I get a pamphlet or a guide of the places and things to do?

[@aubree_lewis]

Yes! Email [e-mail] and I’ll get something to you!

[@BitesOfFaith]

I'm thinking about moving to the Greenville area. However, a Google search turned out that it's very high in crime there. Can you elaborate? Thanks!

[@aubree_lewis]

Hmm, so everywhere is going to have some sort of crime rate, and I think that dialing in to where specifically you want to be will help tremendously. The hardest part about the crime rates here are what are those crimes specifically associated with and what is concerning. Are we talking porch pirate crime? DUI? Domestic? Drugs? Internet crimes? Child offenders? etc etc. I think there is a lot to be considered no matter where in the country you are looking. My husband has been police in Greenville City limits and now in Travelers Rest. I hear about all sorts of things, but none of it makes me think that this is a poor place to raise our family. Not sure if any of that helps, happy to chat about it more if you want to email or call me!

[@Jb_19525]

How much would I as a single person need to make to live in or near Greenville? I’m finding differing opinions as to what a livable wage/salary is.

[@aubree_lewis]

I've had several single people work for me actually! I would say $38-$50k would be a livable wage. It really depends on where you live and what lifestyle you want to keep!

[@Jb_19525]

@@aubree_lewis thank you so much! This helps while looking for employment to relocate.

[@veganmermaidyogi3299]

In your other video when you mentioned cons. How bad is it the clouds of pollen. Let me know. Love vegan yogi in florida ❤

[@aubree_lewis]

I honestly just think they are kind of neat to see.... from a distance LOL. They really are only bad for a week or two in the spring. You come outside and EVERYTHING is coated in pollen. Just a thin yellow layer over everything. But, as someone who is highly allergic to pollen, I don't have to much of a problem, and it's worth it to see how pretty everything is!

[@veganmermaidyogi3299]

@@aubree_lewis Well that doesn't seem tooo terrible!

[@dhanrajiesarran1860]

hey , can you do a video on Rockhill, S. C.. you have lots of info to share

[@aubree_lewis]

Maybe I'll have to go do a video up there with a friend soon! Unfortunately it's not an area I cover, but I have a great connection there!

[@timsimmons7916]

You should know that HWY 85 runs from Atlanta to Charlotte, and you don't have to stop in Greenville. If you're on the Left politically, Keep going!

[@aubree_lewis]

Eh, people can stop in Greenville if they want to. ;)

[@timsimmons7916]

@@aubree_lewis I know that's the part that sucks.

[@chenanigans]

@@timsimmons7916 grow up

[@timsimmons7916]

@@chenanigans At 56, this is the best you'll get!

[@uawsux]

anybody thinking about Greenville should go somewhere else Simpsonville Malden Anderson much more level-headed communities much more civilized much better food much more respect for the citizenry even powdersville is better.....

[@aubree_lewis]

I think that there are several places that have a Greenville address that aren't within city limits that are pretty great. But the suburbs around Greenville are pretty nice.

[@billybritt6401]

I have two job interviews I need a place to rent until I Make sure one of these jobs are long lasting. If one does I'll buy a house. Please help!!!!!

[@aubree_lewis]

Send me an email and I’ll send you my rent options [e-mail] And my rental is available currently! If interested! app.tenantturner.com/qualify/204-jarrett-lane?p=Company

[@emmyluv6215]

Totally disagree! Yeah that Greenville is NOT for the Greenvillans only for transplants. Gentrification has taken over and if you own a home near downtown you cannot afford the taxes!! The mayor calls hisself the architect of Greenville. I wonder why? Because he is getting his pockets lined by all the million dollar developers. 1br/1ba rent averages $1400/mth. So yeah that Greenville sucks if you don’t make $100k.

[@aubree_lewis]

This is your opinion. I think pricing and even the taxes are by far better than over half of the country.

[@Truthinjesuschrist]

I would love to be in a real SC town not with transplants. Even though I am one. We will blend in perfectly though. Greenville not an option bc it’s a ton of transplants

[@Truthinjesuschrist]

What about the radon levels? Highest in Greenville

[@aubree_lewis]

@@Truthinjesuschrist This is why I think towns around Greenville are wonderful! Look into, Piedmont, Powdersville, Easley, Pickens, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Greer....etc etc =)

[@aubree_lewis]

@@Truthinjesuschrist Radon is taken care of with the correct system in the house. We do testing for it in home inspections and in some places it's not a problem, but in others it is! The biggest thing is making sure that there is appropriate amount of airflow and circulation!

[@StarSurvivor1585]

It's changed a lot...it's not as safe as when I lived there in 2010. It's not as safe anymore

[@aubree_lewis]

Things change, areas change, and I wouldn’t put a blanket statement over the entire area like that.

[@terrisatterfield6765]

We are full, no vacancy

[@aubree_lewis]

That is your opinion. Thanks.

[@miatakhalifa]

@@aubree_lewis how many opinions does it take to make it a fact?

[@DeltaLou]

Wonder where Aubrey is originally from. That accent.

[@aubree_lewis]

I'm from southern IL 😉

[@DeltaLou]

@@aubree_lewis I was going to say St Louis area. Ha! Love your videos and your positive spirit!

[@aubree_lewis]

@@DeltaLou I grew up 30 min from there :)

[@DeltaLou]

@@aubree_lewis haha omg. Wild. I used to live in Ofallon, Il. Very familiar with the Metroeast.

[@aubree_lewis]

@@DeltaLou and now I’m officially freaked out. I grew up in Shiloh and went to OTHS!!

[@dukepsota]

Here's the reality. I don't care where you're from. Greenville has awful traffic. It grew too fast, and it sucks. Bad. The weather is only "mild" if you're used to sweating your ass off a third of the year with heat and humidity. Next is the neighborhoods. If you're in the Sans Souci area or anywhere around the downtown, it sucks. Particularly Berea and Sans Souci are ghetto areas. Many pockets of ghettos, too. It is not uncommon to have a "lack" of police here. Prepare to have a hit and run, and have a cop arrive with no concern. Events are promoted here as awesome. Fall for Greenville means restaurants clog downtown as a promotion to them. They cut their portions to finger food and charge an arm and a leg. All marketing. Total bs. This place has a cool concept for a "falls" downtown, but a downtown with only yuppie pubs, and boring stores. Not a fan of liberals, but have to admit Asheville has a one-up on the cool store factor, and variety in the walking scene.

[@aubree_lewis]

That is your opinion. Thanks.

[@toddlempe1454]

you da man party pooper

[@aubree_lewis]

@@toddlempe1454 lol. That’s a great response

[@DeltaLou]

This sounds like nothing. I'm from.St Louis where people are gunned down in the streets. I laugh at ghettos there.

[@masterblogger1crucialtimes838]

Why can't we just cut out the fluff and get to the point?

[@aubree_lewis]

Because I can’t cover everything in just one video. And when you are learning to do something well it’s never perfect the first time around. What info are you looking for?

[@jamesallman6782]

What they gonna now. 😢😢 😅😅😅😮😊😮😮

[@aubree_lewis]

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[@ronschueler909]

Plenty of reasons not to move to Greenville. HUMID, CROWDED, Everyone is in a big hurry. Cost of living housing is again too high.

[@aubree_lewis]

Plenty of other parts of the country are much worse.

[@user-jf8hs5fm7n]

Not a great place to live

[@aubree_lewis]

Difference of opinion. I think it's awesome.

[@user-jf8hs5fm7n]

@@aubree_lewis Not much culture, I guess you can watch the grass grow

[@aubree_lewis]

@@user-jf8hs5fm7n to each their own.