Why Travel + Leisure Chose South Carolina — and What It Means for Buyers with Aimee Peterson & BHGRE Palmetto

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If you’ve been watching the real estate trends in the Southeast, it’s no surprise that South Carolina keeps popping up on Best Places to Live lists. The latest piece from Travel + Leisure, “11 Best Places to Live in South Carolina, According to Local Real Estate Experts,” highlights why the Palmetto State is capturing relocation traffic from coast-to-coast. Travel + Leisure

What makes this even more powerful: our own Aimee Peterson of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Palmetto is quoted in the article — validating that the trends we see locally aren’t just anecdotal, they’re national.

Aimee Peterson’s Take on Migration & Opportunity

When Travel + Leisure asked about the best places to live in SC, Aimee didn’t mince words. She noted that buyers “usually focus on one of three communities: Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia.” Travel + Leisure But what really stands out is her follow-up: many buyers begin there, then discover even better value and lifestyle when they expand their search. For example, she points to Summerville as such a place. Travel + Leisure

This is a strategic insight for agents and clients: you don’t always have to compete in the top-tier city when the best opportunities may be just outside it.

Why Relocation Buyers Choose SC — And What That Means for Your Business

✅ Lifestyle & Affordability

Buyers migrating from higher-cost states see South Carolina’s mix of mild climate, water access, slower pace, and accessible price points as highly attractive.

✅ Value-Driven Submarkets

As Aimee notes for Summerville: median home prices in new construction hover under $400K — compared with significantly higher prices in downtown Charleston. Travel + Leisure

✅ Growth of Secondary Markets

Communities like Blythewood (in Aimee’s quote) are gaining interest because buyers want proximity to big cities without big-city pricing. Travel + Leisure

✅ The Agent Advantage

When you’re aligned with such migration trends, you become the agent who sees the bigger picture — you don’t just sell property, you sell opportunity, change, and value.

Why This Matters for Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Palmetto

Because we already live and work here. Aimee’s quote in national media underlines our local expertise and trusted status. For clients and referring agents, that external validation makes a difference. It means when we say “this market is moving here,” it’s not just opinion — it’s recognized by national publications.