How do I analyze the trends in population growth?

[Carter Bushman]

Hey all, I'm very interested in investing in Columbia South Carolina. It's where I'm from and the real estate is very affordable. However I want to make sure the market is right to sustain me. How do I analyze the market and what factors should I be looking for? Thank you.

[Andrew R. Lucas]

@Carter Bushman The reason you are seeing a lot of for sale signs in Irmo and Chapin is because the VC Summer Nuclear Power Plant just quit construction on 2 reactors. That was a Huge employer and many of those workers had bought homes in Irmo and Chapin. The week that they announced the shut down we saw over 100 homes hit the MLS.

That being said, the area is still very popular.  So this may be a good time to get a good price.