The Things I wished I knew Before Moving to Bluffton Hilton Head SC

[@BrotherBurr]

I’ve lived in the Lowcountry most of my life. There are a lot of reasons .. family, friends, work, church, natural beauty, and a southern lifestyle like no other. I follow John’s channel and am amazed at what a great service he & his team provide. It’s easy to take our world for granted. John’s videos answer the questions most lookers / newcomers have .. honestly and thoroughly. Y’all come see us.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

What a nice comment! Thanks so much!

[@stephens9462]

You ignored the biggest negative of the low country. The heat and humidity of the summers. I’ve lived all over the country ( including 12 years in Florida) and it’s by far the worst I’ve ever experienced.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for the comment and your opinion

[@starfishpropertyteam868]

They make air conditioning & frozen margaritas for the Dog Days of Summer and a trip to the Mountains helps break up the July heat

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@starfishpropertyteam868 Oh so true!

[@cathyhodosky513]

I plan on being the opposite of a snowbird. A sunbird maybe? Lol. I come from NY and plan on visiting all my NY relatives during July and August!!

[@ronin4073]

I've lived on Hilton Head Island for over 33 years, and there's no better place to live!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

We agree! It's a great place to live! Thanks for watching - John

[@joseph_the_human]

My grandmother's side of the family is from there. I've been thinking about moving there

[@Graphics_Card]

Would love to move there once I become millionaire status

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hi John, Great video here I enjoyed it. We are thinking about pushing north from down here in Fla. Be well

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching Kevin! Let us know if we can help!

[@jdhjimbo]

Very calm narration. People have such irrational fear of crime - especially in places they are un- familiar with. The vast majority of crime is with people who know each other. Even in Chicago, DC, NOLA, Baltimore, etc., I have never had any issues. Don't be stupid, and stay out of crime-infested areas/druggie places. There is no homeless mess like so many US cities, especially on the Left Coast.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for your comment!

[@V0YAG3R]

no

[@barblayhey8264]

Idk Hilton head felt kind of sketchy when I was there in July. Even In the premium areas, outside of that you’re in the Wild West

[@AnnaGraichen]

Great information Mike

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you!!

[@USNveteran]

I've lived in the Carolinas over 30 years now. If you didn't have allergies before you move here just wait they will show up. A Netti pot works wonders as opposed to traditional medications. As opposed to the winters in the north where you have to be able to handle the December, January, February, in the Carolinas (other than maybe the mountains) you have to be able to handle the June, July, August. I don't really think there are 4 seasons unless you go to the mountains. I have pretty much taken to calling it spring, summer, flinter. Just my two cents worth. FLY NAVY!!!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for your service and for watching!

[@USNveteran]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam Thanks for your support, did my job. FLY NAVY!!!

[@scottemrick1865]

Honest and funny thanks!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks!

[@jdhjimbo]

Bugs are better than 6 months of gray, snow or cold! Plus, mosquitoes are all over the Midwest & Northeast!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes!! How true!

[@thein1990]

Moved to Columbia(irmo) last year from the mountains in Pennsylvania(altoona)!! Couldn't be happier

[@jgrysiak6566]

Lol

[@nodebt2473]

No bugs or snow in Vegas.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@nodebt2473 Very true!!

[@simonequattlebaum898]

"Is the alligator going to get me?" took me out😂😂

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching Simone.

[@austinspencer7766]

This is such an informative, relaxing video. Love Hilton head.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Austin!

[@judybeck8313]

I'm enjoying your videos--lots of great info and I appreciate your sense of humor.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Judy, I so appreciate it!!

[@joan8178]

Sweet vid. I've lived in the Lowcountry most of my life and even a screened porch doesn't protect you from the gnats. They breed in the marsh and are out in the best weather. Also, alligators live well in brackish water. I've even seen them once at the beach. Up to Columbia--if there's water, just assume there are gators in it. Just saying...

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Everywhere water is, correct!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I agree, we have the gators!

[@thephoenix2176]

Yes, Growing up with fam in Pamplico/Florence/Effingham...many days gnats joining us on picnics and outings. Took time for us city folk, trying to get used to them, while being laughed at, smh

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

How bad is traffic on 278 to get to the beach, are there any other beaches in Bluffton area or any other ways of getting there

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

The traffic s heaviest on Saturday afternoons in the summer. Otherwise it’s not bad. 278 is the only road to Hilton Head.

[@kd4baoc612]

Nice real estate video. People that choose to live in any gated community should read all the CCR's before you sign on that dotted line. The are plus' and minus' to any subdivision community. The low country is a great place to live or retire to in the future.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Great point!

[@keithnelms3027]

Don't worry about the gators. Worry about the uninitiated drivers in the traffic circles!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Keith!

[@GoldenAngel444]

We have lived in Bluffton for 11 years… we sit outside year-round and use an industrial fan to keep the bugs off us 😂

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

At times, could be--yes

[@jgrysiak6566]

Lol

[@deborahfendig9894]

Gators are in brackish water and some of them are bold. They will come in your yard, just had one removed from mine! Also there are PLENTY of them!!!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

That is true, the gators can be in the Brackish water

[@TheJames1745]

Hello, John. Thanks for the great video. Very honest and informative. I'm from New York and plan to retire in 10 years and thinking about Florida at the moment, but I'm just batting ideas around in my head right now. I just found out my sister is moving to Monck's Corner, SC in August and my brother presently lives in Charlotte, NC so the Carolinas are in my radar, too. What's the average price of a home there in one of the gated communities? Also, what about hurricanes? I know that's an issue all along the coast, including Florida. Thanks.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching! It's hard to give you an average because the communities are different from each other, with different price points, so it's not an apples to apples comparison. When the time comes, we would be able to find you a home that you love within your budget. Yes we do get Hurricanes, typically we are not the first landfall point, as we are so far west on the coast. They tend to make landfall along the Florida coast or north of us around Charleston.

[@richardwojciechowski8705]

How about hospitals and Doctors? Are they near are far like in Chareston?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Hi Richard, We have plenty of medical care here in the Bluffton area. Two Hospitals, several stand alone ER's, walk in clinics, and many Doctors.

[@richardwojciechowski8705]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam thank you John.

[@nelsonrojas2114]

Thank you Mr. Weber for your heads up on things you should have known before moving to SC. My son & daughter-law have recently moved to the Greenville north area and I joined them. I appreciate your straight forwardness and honesty. Thank you.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for your nice comment.

[@jerryarkema3870]

And let's not forget the regime fee on HHI. One of my favorites.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

You , I left that one out. You are correct!

[@cantstartafire]

Great video and cool channel. We love visiting and we'll be looking at a move once the health crisis cools off. Cheers.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks so much! Let us know when you are ready to make the move, we'd love to help! John

[@raizedbynerdz8718]

So, as for 278, it is busier when spring break time comes and all the license plates turn to Ohio. Then also, people are not used to the street break to businesses and cannot see the signs of the places. So, use map apps to get you there if you are not familiar with the area. Also, if you are used to big concerts, well be ready to go to Charleston, Columbia, or Jacksonville. You might get lucky sometimes in Savannah

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for the comment!

[@lynnandrade4964]

I was thinking of relocating to either Murrells Inlet / Pawleys Island / Litchfield areas. My daughter suggested Bluffton for its proximity to a major city (Savannah) for work.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I think the Bluffton area is the hands down winner. Things to do, access to HHI, easy drive to Savannah, etc.

[@lynnandrade4964]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam thank you!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Work? Be prepared for low wages & rejection. Southerners don't like to hire us! They would rather hire their own people!

[@sharonstevens7981]

Refreshingly honest!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks, Sharon!

[@ST-xg3gy]

Is there an Okatie Estates?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for the question. I am sure there is but I just don't know it. In 5 years no one has ever asked about it.

[@brandonboy09]

Where are you in this video? It’s lovely. & thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I am standing in Oldfield down by the river. It is beautiful!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I am down by the river at Old Field. Thanks for watching!

[@julianadarrah9812]

Great video, thanks for the info! Did you get a drone for that opening footage? Your video quality keeps getting better and better.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes! I got a new drone, and I love it! Thanks!

[@candyalexander2196]

Excellent video by the way love to visit Sea Pines is fab

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes it is Candy!!

[@johncorpora3573]

Interesting video, thanks John

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks John

[@maryannholton6058]

LOL! Now that we live here, my coworkers ask me about the alligators all the time. Never mind that in MN we had coyotes and bears living in the metro Twin Cities neighborhoods.🐊

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I love it!! Thanks so much!

[@deborahfendig9894]

We have coyotes and bears in the south also

[@jgrysiak6566]

Lions & tigers & bears, OH MY!

[@bobfield4692]

Your videos get me excited to get down there John! Have planned a visit- will send you a note.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks so much!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Looking forward to seeing you!

[@debbiedowns6879]

Answered many of my questions, thank you! I love your videos. Bugs were a concern, not gonna lie. I figure we'll get a bug service and deal with it. The beauty far outweighs the bugs, gators and traffic.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Good point!! The beauty outweighs the bugs!!

[@christineironside9395]

John your videos have been enjoyable as well as eye-opening. We have been going down to Sea Pines for several years and finally made the decision to leave NYS. But, I'm heart-broken. So expensive and not much inventory. We will sit tight for a while.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you Christine. Yes, I hear you. It can be pricey and inventory is tight. This too will change!

[@christineironside9395]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam once everyone realizes hybrid practices just won’t work long term. They will have to move back to cities. Just my opinion. Personally, I’ve seen properties in need of so much work yet selling between $400 -500,000 if not more. It’s insulting.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@christineironside9395 Others are in good shape for the same money.

[@ronin4073]

You need to find a better agent down here on the island. There's plenty of inventory for sale on Hilton Head.,.....depending on your financial situation that is. It's not expensive, it's worth it! 😎

[@changeofattitude8781]

I’m from yo North and live in a gated community, I’m considering moving to that area. I’m kind of concerned about the hot, humid weather and wondering if think I may miss the diversity I enjoy up north. Thanks for the information.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

You're welcome! Come down and visit, I think you'll like it! ~John

[@gweneckard5110]

Love your videos. I don't worry about bugs and gators, however, snakes concern me. I look at properties with water or woods behind the home. Would snakes be a problem?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

I can't say a problem. We do have the critter's

[@Mayamakona]

I'm from California and moved here. My answer is yes

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@Mayamakona Thanks for the comment Maya

[@ofhismercy109]

We live here and our cat catches a snake every day. Every day. But so far have only seen Garter snakes, a Black Racer, and one unidentified. We did pick up a Snapping turtle on the porch too. Next door neighbor had a rattler nestled in the bricks on their porch....

[@Rollwithit699]

I have family who live in Bluffton and they say snakes ARE a problem.

[@lisab2543]

I recognized the background. 💕 OMG....🐊

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

It is so beautiful there!

[@mmfsjm]

Thanks for the info.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching!

[@stormythelowcountrykitty8463]

This is a great video.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you so much Jim. You made my day!!

[@AnakinSkywalker-le3yf]

Are there a lot of kids or just a few?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

You can find both here, communities with lots of kids and others with few to none! John

[@markp.7165]

Isn't it funny that they are so worried about a Gator getting them but they aren't at all worried about walking down a street in NYC and getting mugged? It is all about your comfort level with your surroundings.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Mark, you are so right!

[@cathyhodosky513]

EXACTLY!!

[@lindac9347]

Can’t wait to visit in July! Had a black bear in my backyard-will gladly swap it for a gator. Thanks for easing my fears.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank for watching!! The gators are no bother

[@candyalexander2196]

Hi just remember sooo very hot in July but that said have a fab time

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@candyalexander2196 As amazing as it sounds, it does cool off in the evenings

[@jamesgillespie5057]

We got black bears down here to

[@robertgordon3516]

We come from up North and Purchased a place in Palmetto Dunes I have to say there is a difference between east coast up north and midwest. My experience in traveling and living abroad is people think Americans are all alike because they form opinions from TV and visitors they meet. I am not being critical here of anyone but just recognizing we are all different.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for the comment Robert!

[@wendygibson3405]

John thanks for replying so quickly about biking. The maps look awesome, and love the bike friendliness! How about in Bluffton or other mainland communities? Are there biking paths there, and how difficult is it to bike from the mainland to the island? Is route 278 the only way to get there? Thanks for your time.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

You’re very welcome Wendy! Bluffton is a bit more difficult because there aren’t many paths to bike on. There’s a path on 170. And some trails you can drive to. 278 is the only way to get to the island. The plans for the new bridge include a path for pedestrians and bicycles.

[@wendygibson3405]

@@TheJohnWeberTeam great info! Thanks for your help!

[@jess8765]

14th generation Lowcountry local here. The first thing I tell newcomers is to expect alligators in ANY and ALL bodies of water here. They do not specifically reside in fresh water. I grew up and live on Chechessee in Okatie, it is a deep saltwater river. We see alligators every year. Especially in August-September when it's very hot and dry outside. The water levels in the golf course lagoons drop so they move to the nearest deep, cooler body of water. As for the bugs, they might not be too bad if you have your porch fans on high but they are an issue year round. They die down a little when it's cold but they pop right back up after that 3-5 day cold spell we get once or twice a winter.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching Jess.

[@pabloalvarez5243]

Great Video !!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks Pablo!!

[@marykoon8062]

I love all of your videos! 'Always so informational and intriguing. Hoping to retire in Bluffton within the next year!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you so much Mary!

[@wendygibson3405]

Have you done any videos on which community in the area is best if you like to go bicycling (prefer rides about 20 -25 miles and casual biking around town or beaches)?

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Hi Wendy, thanks for watching! Hilton Head is great for biking! There’s a path that will let you bike to just about anywhere on the island! Here’s a link to the map with the pathway. www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-do/biking/biking-maps Our beach is hard packed sand, great for riding!

[@bruce8429]

My sister and brother in law should watched this before moving down there, well they went down to Fl

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes, please them the link! Thanks

[@Jobulll]

Thanks John

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Welcome to the Lowcountry Joe!!

[@elizabethmacgrogan1074]

I disagree about the bug situation. Bugs are bad no matter where you are on the island. Salt water does not keep them away. They are not bad on the beach because the wind is usually blowing them away, but if the wind dies down they will get you. It is by far the worst thing about living here. I can't even do yard work in the summer because nothing will keep them off of me.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Interesting perspective. Thanks!

[@darozzi9652]

I enjoy your videos. How far in advance of retirement should I start researching? I have 5 or 7 years to go.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching! I'd say start researching the areas that interest you a couple of years out. Then really start looking about a year out. Let us know how we can help! John

[@pattygayton8930]

Funny! Good true information

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thanks for watching Patty! Glad you found the information helpful!

[@southernbelle4524]

I disagree with information about the bugs. I've lived in Beaufort almost my entire life and the no see ums are horrible as soon as it warms up. Skeeters aren't too bad.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

It can be bugy

[@samjohnson5770]

lets mention about hurricanes and you may have to evacuate and maybe you return back homless rising sea level more flooding in the area and you and more grid lock to the area

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Sam-You are correct with storms. It is part of living in a great area. We keep an eye on Hurricanes.

[@jgrysiak6566]

& nasty tornadoes too!

[@carykain6047]

You forget snakes!!

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes, we have those also! But they are every in this country! Thanks for the comment!

[@219garry]

Gonna build in Latitude

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Way to go!

[@elizahill7408]

Don't forget this place will cost you an arm and a leg to live here, especially in a gated community. I grew up here as did my family and I'm honestly probably going to move to Pittsburgh or somewheres affordable with actual jobs as my parents already have. Unless you just got millions of dollars the whole place is a money and debt pit and I've heard that if you live in one of those planned development suburbs the HOA goes ups in the thousands of dollars. Also, not to be rude, but those few remaining who are actually locals can easily tell if your from like Ohio or New York and generally dislike you and think you are an idiot if you pretend to be a local or go into any of the local stores or restaurants expecting something of a local cuisine or local small business. Almost every single business around here from when I was 5 years has since closed (granted weren't many of them but still) and have been replaced by stores with fake facades. Take for example downtown Bluffton and almost everything there is less than 10 year old new construction except maybe the church of the cross, the nickle pumpers, half of Scotts meat market, the building where the dollar general store is now, and the two post offices. Its honestly beyond me why anyone in their right mind would move here but to each their own I suppose. From what my parents have said and from what I can remember from when I was young this place used to be pretty nice but now is just an expensive as hell place that's pretty much sinking and going to be ocean in 10-30 years.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for your comment

[@myballzizitchy3173]

I’ve lived here over fifty years and some of what you said is true. I don’t think Bluffton which is 18’ above sea level ( hence the name Bluff-ton) will ever sink into the sea. That’s just some nonsense a climate idiot told you. Some of the growth has been good and some bad. But in the 70’s we didn’t even have a grocery store or a restaurant to eat at so I’ll take what we have now

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

@@myballzizitchy3173 It is hard to keep the great places a secret. Word gets out.....

[@Mandoingwell]

I can see you doing stand up.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you!

[@thephoenix2176]

Lol buggy...

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

It can be~~

[@rethinkcps2116]

All married couples. Singles second-class status...😮

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Thank you for watching

[@nereidaarenas8141]

WHAT ABOUT SNAKES

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Yes! We have them, just like everywhere else.

[@stevejennings6415]

You lose any credibility when you start off mispronouncing Oh-KAY-tee

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Sorry, that is my Ohio talk.........

[@melissageiger71]

Sorry Steve, you've just lost your credibility when wrongly correct someone.. It's Oh-kuh-tee....look it up.

[@ChandaOnly1]

Hilton Head was Blacked owned. Do your historical research.

[@TheJohnWeberTeam]

Good to know, thanks for the comment!

[@jimmyccee1083]

What’s your point? Who cares who owned it.

[@kimceleste503]

Gators 😂😂😂😂 Sobek

[@kimceleste503]

Weber is cool ....😂😂😂