Greenville South Carolina | What to Know BEFORE Moving Here

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Renaldo Powell

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@RenaldotheRealtor 10 күн бұрын

What's your current city's biggest downside? 🤔

@OldJackWolf 8 күн бұрын

Its location south of the Mason Dixon line. The heat will kill you first. (That's the title of a book that should be required reading.) And its topography is dangerous since the regions hydrology is changing. And expect taxes to increase since they're still cleaning up from Helene still.

@blewonder1 Ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Greenville, moved away for 20 years being in military, and moved back. You have done a great job in this report. AWESOME JOB in this video.

@RenaldotheRealtor Ай бұрын

@blewonder1 That's a long time away! I appreciate your service. Welcome back!! Thank you so much for the positive feedback

@jimblack5153 27 күн бұрын

Just moved here two months ago (Greer). People are very friendly, but the only negative I've noticed is that people drive like New Jersey drivers.....hey, you know that clicky thing on your steering column....it's called a turn signal...how about using it?

@RenaldotheRealtor 27 күн бұрын

If everyone used their turn signals the world would be a better place

@leonettewalker3941 23 күн бұрын

Fellow NJ driver. How dare you😂😂😂

@RenaldotheRealtor 6 күн бұрын

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@C.Causey 2 ай бұрын

I’m originally from “up north” and have lived in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, but let me tell you, I’m a Northerner who absolutely LOVES Greenville just the way it is. The slower pace of life, the balance of things to do (not too much, but not too little), it’s just perfect. Maybe it’s because I’m originally from a small roller coaster city in Ohio (if you know, you know). Thanks for the video and the channel! Many of my family have relocated to Greenville County, and we’ve all fallen in love with the city. Even the "Bible Belt Hours" LOL

@RenaldotheRealtor 2 ай бұрын

Haha yeah those hours take some getting used to! But yeah I know Greenville is a big change from Sandusky and all those other places so I'm glad you're happy here! Thank you so much for watching!

@Evangelionism 24 күн бұрын

Always the best content, not over the top but entertaining as it is informative.

@RenaldotheRealtor 23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! @evangelionism I appreciate that!

@buzuxi 4 ай бұрын

Visited downtown Greenville 2 years ago. I really liked it. They need to start thinking about a mass transit system. Some kind of mini subway/tram system. With station stops in Simpsonville, Mauldin, various shopping strips Greenville all the way to Greer. Operate from 6am to midnite

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic idea! What's your full name so I can put you on the ballot for Mayor 😅

@buzuxi 3 ай бұрын

@@RenaldotheRealtor - Thanks there's a KZbinr who lives abroad and has traveled all over and noticed traffic is a problem in every city he's been to. He made a comment that got me thinking. He said traffic and congestion is one problem that all world leaders regardless of type of government or regime have decided not to solve and not to be bothered with. It can be solved if they wanted to; as seen from the long outdoor escalator in Hong Kong ( possible half mile long) to how effective travelators in airports are (they even call them moving sidewalks) to cable cars to bring you up mountains, monorails used even by Disneyworld for decades, various light rail systems, etc.

@RenaldotheRealtor 2 ай бұрын

Yeah good point. I guess they have bigger fish to fry

@MrsCocoaQT Ай бұрын

A mini subway/tram station is gonna bring unwanted traffic to this small quaint town. The idea has pros (i.e., taking the train versus driving the car to lessen the traffic) but cons.

@alisonhoke2484 27 күн бұрын

I'm visiting in April 2025. Any tips? How's parking downtown?

@silkemueller1391 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same when i was there a couple of years ago. It should be a subway to not destroy downtown. Or close it off and have it as a pedestrian area only where only the tram is allowed to drive through. And then having 2-3 different train systems that go to travelers rest, pickens, clemson, fountain inn, simpsonville, greer and connecting to charlotte airport as well as greenville airport and to charlottes tram system. The rails are there. Its just a matter of building trainstations, promote them and keep them affordable as well as convenient for commuters. In germany where i grew up trams are driving from 5:30am or so until midnight. Rushhour ever 10 minutes and no rush hour every 20 min to 1h. Busses same thing but they run all night. That would be so cool and well progressive. But i would put the tram in the town underneath so its not destroying the flair

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

I would love to see that come to fruition! This place is going to keep growing now that the secret is out. So those are some great ideas that would really transform the area. Traffic is the main complaint people have so it's time for long term solutions like those

@dorisreinert2654 27 күн бұрын

Don’t hold your breath - they can’t even get this traffic lights right and you think they can put in trains. Stop building developments that exit onto two lane roads!

@RenaldotheRealtor 26 күн бұрын

That last sentence is great advice 👌🏿

@damerochelle4014 2 ай бұрын

Very cool and informative vlog! I am seriously looking at South Carolina as a retirement destination. I plan to visit Greenville in the spring of 2025, before I retire from my federal job. I would like to set up a consultation about transitioning to the area or maybe signing a year's lease. BTW, I visited the major cities of the lowcountry earlier this year and I liked it alot. I'm single, no children, love quiet, nature, libraries, and I intend to work on a flexible schedule. Also, being near medical facilities and a major hospital system is important to me.

@RenaldotheRealtor 2 ай бұрын

@damerochelle4014 Thank you very much! I'm glad you really liked the low country! It's a very different vibe down there so if Greenville isn't the right place for you then at least you have that area. Based on what you said though, I think you have a great chance at loving Greenville! I would be happy to talk to you more about it so feel free to call, text or email me. All my contact info is in the video description

@americaamerica5037 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I appreciate the questioning of various residents- it is honest feedback. 👍

@RenaldotheRealtor 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏿

@Edwa759 4 ай бұрын

Another great one! Enjoyed! Thank you so much! We paid our very first visit to Greenville early September and fell in love with it! ❤🎉

@RenaldotheRealtor 4 ай бұрын

@@Edwa759 Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip! And you came just before the biggest storm so great timing! Did you bring your whole family?

@Edwa759 4 ай бұрын

@@RenaldotheRealtor Yes we’re so grateful timing wise. it was just heartbreaking to see what happened to Asheville NC - we visited Baltimore house during the same trip 😢 … my husband and I are looking for a place to retire escaping from the unbearable west coast state - don’t worry we are coming as conservative people to keep SC great and safe 😅😁🇺🇸

@RenaldotheRealtor 2 ай бұрын

I would love to help you make the move when the time is right! Don't be afraid to reach out!

@AtticusKillough 10 күн бұрын

Fellow Michigander here. Moved to G'ville 22 years ago and never looked back

@RenaldotheRealtor 9 күн бұрын

@AtticusKillough Smart Move!! And 22 years ago Greenville was much different than it is today, so what made you move?

@AtticusKillough 9 күн бұрын

@ friends told us house next to them was for sale. Plus folks lived in Swannanoa

@OldJackWolf 8 күн бұрын

@@AtticusKillough I see Greenville as a future Swannanoa in a few years as abrupt climate change and its impacts accelerate. I saw the damage after Helene. Good luck.

@RenaldotheRealtor 6 күн бұрын

@oldjackwolf We'll see what the future holds

@RenaldotheRealtor 6 күн бұрын

@atticuskillough A house next to good friends is hard to beat! That's great!

@just4hisonlyglory 3 ай бұрын

I'm originally from Detroit Michigan as well but have lived in Arizona for 37 years and I am so ready to move away from here, I love the Mauldin South Carolina area sometime in 2025

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

@just4hisonlyglory 37 years is a long time in the desert! What do you like about the Mauldin area?

@just4hisonlyglory 3 ай бұрын

@@RenaldotheRealtor I love the peace, friendly people, I love to cook, so the fresh vegetables markets got Me!!

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

Fresh Ingredients are KEY!! I never knew how much of a difference it made until we started going to farmer's markets around here. I miss a few restaurants in Detroit, but nothing beats a home-cooked meal!

@Lanet-ol6fb 3 ай бұрын

I live in Charlotte but have been to Greenville thinking about buying there, but traffic could turn me away living in Charlotte, where traffic is crazy as well

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like your Greenville visits went well! For you, how was the Greenville traffic compared to Charlotte?

@Lanet-ol6fb 3 ай бұрын

@RenaldotheRealtor I stopped off 85 to get gas ⛽️ nice and seemed busy, but someone told me it's only that part futher out it's OK! Not bad as the queen city after graduation, I'm moving to SC for sure ..

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

@Lanet-ol6fb Yeah I-85 is the busiest interstate around here so you got a good sample of what people complain about. I'm glad you're going to be make the move! If I can help out in any way just let me know!

@Lanet-ol6fb 3 ай бұрын

@RenaldotheRealtor thanks for sharing. going around these places makes my job easier. lol l will keep watching

@ernestwilliams8255 2 ай бұрын

Born and raised in Greenville. Thinking about moving back. Living in North Carolina at this time.

@TheEpona92 27 күн бұрын

So it sounds like traffic is the big complaint from people living there right now. Do you know if the city is making plans to address those issues at some point in the near future? Regardless, this place looks amazing and like a perfect blend of what I'm looking for in an ideal place to live.

@RenaldotheRealtor 27 күн бұрын

Yes the city has plans to revamp a lot of the major roads. They have already started projects on some of them, it's just hard for construction to keep up with the growth rate

@RenaldotheRealtor 27 күн бұрын

Yes the city has plans to revamp a lot of the major roads. They have already started projects on some of them, it's just hard for construction to keep up with the growth rate. But overall, It's still my favorite city by far. Where do you live now?

@JOCVILLAMAN 3 ай бұрын

Hello i living in Ny queens, but i thinking move to greenville. The rent in greenville is better than Ny? Saludos 👋🏻

@RenaldotheRealtor 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Yes the rent here is so much better than NY. You can easily rent an entire 4 bedroom house here for what the average studio apartment costs in Queens

@dorisreinert2654 27 күн бұрын

Don’t do it! I did and hated it. After four years I was out. Traffic is a nightmare here. No public transportation.

@RenaldotheRealtor 26 күн бұрын

Was traffic your main reason for leaving? Where did you move from, and where did you move to afterwards?

@yeseniapastor7165 Ай бұрын

I live in Naples FL, the alligators are fat and lazy they don't chase anyone 😂 people from up north love to retire here for the beach and the weather we have city and for those who want acres there's Golden gate estates starting at an acre and a quarter up to 10 acres of land. It's clean beautiful but it's not a secret anymore so traffic sucks 😂 I need to check out Greenville. I like mountains and acreage

@RenaldotheRealtor Ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear about the fat alligators! I might have to take a family trip to Naples now that I know we can outrun them! 😂 Definitely check out the Greenville area! I would love to know how you rank it compared to Naples

@Evangelionism 24 күн бұрын

"Fat and lazy alligators" Me, a Floridian Alligator: "And I took that personally." 🤣

@RenaldotheRealtor 6 күн бұрын

@evangelionism 🤣🤣

@clrkdnise105 4 ай бұрын

Did Greenville get hit by the Hurricane? What are some natural disasters that occurs in SC?

@RenaldotheRealtor 4 ай бұрын

Greenville was hit by Helene, which was technically a tropical storm when it got to us. It was devastating because this area doesn't usually have to worry about tropical storms or hurricanes. Since 1851, there have been less than 22 tropical storms, tropical depressions and hurricanes combined that have passed through Greenville county according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Earthquakes happen periodically in Greenville County, usually in the mountains near the North Carolina border. There are a couple fault lines up there. The quakes are usually too small for anyone to feel even if you are in the mountains when they happen. Wildfires aren't a big risk but they do happen in the forests. 98% of the time it's due to some form of human activity. With the largest one being from someone's camp fire they didn't put out on Pinnacle Mountain in 2016. So natural disasters happen here, but. Not too often and they are rarely devastating

@clrkdnise105 4 ай бұрын

@@RenaldotheRealtorI appreciate you taking your time to give me history on Natural Disaster in Greenville. I’m on the northeastern side and wanted some insight but now I’m a bit uneasy. I subscribed so I’ll look more into other videos. TY✨✨✨

@RenaldotheRealtor 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Depending on where you are in the northeast, the frequency of many types of natural disasters are very similar to Greenville SC. Look into it for your area, and you might be surprised how much activity there actually is! And thank you so much for subscribing!