Who I am…

I'm Bob Bencivenga and I don't sell any real estate!

I'm a professional site locator and location analyst. I've spent over 35 years finding the best real estate locations for major corporations. These companies have made hundreds of millions of dollars based on the locations I've selected.

Why I Did This…

Five years ago, I started using my skills to research the growth of towns in North Carolina and South Carolina, for the relocation of my family, to find OUR Best Places to Live.

I wanted to find those places other people hadn't spotted yet. Places that are affordable, have a low cost of living and have great economic growth potential for the future! Hidden gems with great lifestyles and services…the Best Places to Live in North Carolina and South Carolina.

I want to share with you the 3 EASY STEPS to finding YOUR Best Place to Live in the Carolinas…I've made it easy, fun, and exciting to find that special place that suits you and your family best!

STEP 1 -

You must decide, "What's Important To You?"

What are the Lifestyle Qualities a city or town must have to be on YOUR list of the Best Places to Live? Remember, how you want to live affects your Best Places to Live! Don't pick your best places to relocate or retire to in North Carolina or South Carolina based on what a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or relative has told you. Pick your best places to relocate or retire to because they have the lifestyle qualities you've decided are important to you.

What makes a city or town one of the best places to live for YOU in the Carolinas?

To help you decide What's Important To You, download my FREE 45 Lifestyle Qualities Relocation Checklist (Make sure you print a copy of the relocation checklist. You'll need to take it with you when you visit your list of Best Places to Live in North Carolina or South Carolina.)

STEP 2 -

"Educate Yourself!"

Now that you know What's Important To You, you need to know what cities and towns are available to you. Should you relocate or retire to North Carolina or South Carolina? Take your time, this is an important decision.

I've personally handpicked some of the Best Places in North Carolina and South Carolina for affordability, low cost of living, climate, jobs, lifestyle, and future economic growth.

Read my articles on cost of living, community selection, relocation, retirement and much much more, watch my videos of cities like Asheville, Greenville, Charleston and more. And to keep informed, be sure to join the Places Of Value community of others just like you and sign up for my Free weekly e-newsletter, The Carolina Report and get the Affordable Best Places In The Carolinas Report. I have Special Reports, In Depth Reports Community Directories and The Ultimate Guide to help you every step of the way. And did I mention my climate and geography section? Read about the different climates for each area of North Carolina and South Carolina.

And…you can also write me at "Ask Bob" and I'll gladly answer your questions to make sure you find YOUR Best Place to Relocate or Retire to in North Carolina or South Carolina.

STEP 3 -

Now that you've created YOUR list of the Best Places for you and your family to relocate or retire to in North Carolina or South Carolina, it's time to "Visit Your Best Places."

Remember, a picture may be worth a thousand words, but a personal visit is worth a thousand pictures. Nothing replaces a personal visit and talking to the local residents.

However, before you spend the time, money and effort to make a personal visit, download my Special Report...21 Things To Watch Out For In Finding Your Best Places to Live.

Now, if living in a planned community makes it onto your list of what's important to you, you must read my Special Report …"28 Things you Must Know When Choosing a Planned Community", and print a copy of my "Community Cost of Living Comparison Checklist", so you can compare every aspect of the planned communities that interest you, side-by-side.

But before you make your plane reservation to visit these communities, visit our Steals and Deals section. We are always updating the list that will tell you which communities offer Special Weekend Getaway Packages that have discounted prices on lodging and meals, so you don't go broke visiting places.

If you follow these 3 Easy Steps, you'll find YOUR Best Place to relocate or retire to in North Carolina or South Carolina, with the lifestyle you want, at a price you can afford.

Have Fun finding Your Best Places to Live in the Carolinas!

PS – I look forward to hearing from you. I want to make sure you pick a place that fits What's Important To You…"a Best Place for You to Live in the North Carolina or South Carolina", and help you avoid making any costly mistakes along the way!