Can't wait for Coach Bobo to trot out there for that presser with his orange tie on.
Vols4us, sorry to respond here but the other thread was closed and I don't know how to respond there.
I was reading bits and pieces of your questions about the Charleston area and thought I could help. I've lived in the area for 20 years and have moved while here a few times, so I know a bit about the housing market.
Columbia is actually just a little over 100 miles from MP, depending on exactly where you live in each. MP and James Island are both very expensive and crowded. But Johns Island isn't nearly as bad, yet. It's close to downtown Charleston. But it's growing and gonna get crowded too.
I realize everyone is looking for something different, but I believe Summerville is very over rated. It's cheaper than MP and the 2 islands I mentioned, but every bit as crowded and a lot further away from Charleston. I'm speaking of true Summerville. There are areas around it that aren't really Summerville, but are called Summerville per postal address.
Some areas of the Goose Creek/Moncks Corner area very nice, much cheaper, and not nearly as crowded. But depending on exactly where you live and work in Charleston you're probably still looking at a 1 hour commute, like Summerville.
You could also look north or west of MP (like toward Moncks Corner) for cheaper housing with more property. But either way this place is booming and getting expensive. Finally, there are good and bad schools in each district. Btw, I'm a high school teacher here.
