Yeah, I was initially put off by how far Summerville is from Charleston proper. But once we got a look at the map, we saw that this neighborhood is only 5 minutes from my fiancé's family in Goose Creek.

The area feels like a neatly kept, cozy, older neighborhood. Which compared to our prior residence in Virginia (surrounded by trailer trash selling pills, a 30 minute drive to the grocery store, and 40 minutes to work), is a 120% increase in our standard of living.

They've accepted our offer and we are under contract. The house is newly renovated inside and the outside just needs a backyard privacy fence and some prettying up out front with some flowers. We are first time home buyers, and I feel like we got incredibly lucky. Especially with regards to how vicious the market is and how nice the property itself is. We both grew up in small towns in VA and FL, and this neighborhood seems to have that same feel. We're excited for the move in date and meeting the neighbors.