The purpose of this blog is to keep you informed on the Florence, South Carolina housing market, the general business conditions here, and in the region called the “Pee Dee”.

Florence is located halfway between New York and Miami, at the intersection of I-95 and I-20, the nations 2 busiest interstates. Approximately one hour from Columbia, and two hours from Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Charleston, Florence is ideally located for the housing market. With its’ own airport, a major rail hub, and just 2 hours from 3 major ports, Florence’s housing market and expanding businesses are being recognized for the great environment that they are in.

Many Fortune 50 businesses have chosen to locate here because of the availability of workers, geopolitical location, two outstanding hospitals, favorable tax incentives, a superb climate, and its housing market. To mention just a few companies to expand in the Florence area, Honda, Roche Pharmaceuticals, Johnson Controls, QVC, and Monster.com. Heinz Foods is building there first new facility in 30 years to produce frozen meals such as Weight Watchers®, Smart Ones®, and Boston Market®.

Florence, SC

Moving to Florence, South Carolina can be exciting! With a reasonably priced, stable housing market, few days in which the temperature doesn’t reach 50°, and great employment opportunities, Florence has become a popular destination. Only an hour from one of the best family beaches in the world, Myrtle Beach, and only 3.5 hours from the mountains, 100′s of year round golf courses, are more of the alluring qualities.

Florence Library

Looking to the future, Florence has recently completed and a new public library, a new “Florence Little Theater”, and broken ground on a new, $30 million dollar, Performing Arts Center.