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Notes on moving to Columbia
Straight-talking guides from Jill Hydrick for buyers and newcomers: how the Midlands actually works, what the St. Andrews area is really like, and what to look for in a house you plan to keep.
October 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving to Columbia, SC: What Newcomers Should Know
A practical orientation to the Midlands: where newcomers land, how the interstates actually work, which schools serve which side of town, and where you'll spend your weekends.
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October 13, 2026 · 5 min read
The St. Andrews Area: A Local's Guide to Columbia's Northwest
The neighborhood around 325 Hempsted Rd, mapped out: commute times, the two school districts that split the corridor, riverside parks, and where the locals actually eat.
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October 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Good Bones: What Hardwood Floors, Beams, and a Fireplace Tell You About a Home
How to read a house by its hardest-working details, with examples you can see at 325 Hempsted Rd in person.
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Jill puts out a moving-to-Columbia video series she would happily point you toward, and she answers buyer questions directly, every time.