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By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Airbnb; A Hotbed Of Controversy In Charleston

Dozens of property owners are being sued by a coalition of business interests called Global Real Property Trust, to put a halt to the practice of short term rentals. These short term rentals are described as a stay of less than 30 days and you will find them on sites such as Airb...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, March 5, 2016

Drainage Ditch Planting

Many of our homes in the Lowcountry were built on lots that have a drainage trench or ditch. Since we have to have systems in place to help with drainage and flooding, these engineered drainage systems are quite effective. But, they surely do not add any aesthics to your yard. Th...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Playroom

Showing as many houses as I do (for sale or rent), if there are children in the family, the conversation eventually comes to....."we can use this room as the playroom." It always surprises me as to what rooms are designated for a play or flex space for the children. I have seen f...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, February 29, 2016

Which Laminate Flooring Has High Formaldehyde Levels?

Last year the popular investigative news show, 60 Minutes made the public aware of a high amount of formaldehyde levels in some laminate flooring that cause cancer. 60 Minutes uncovered dangerous levels with Lumber Liquidators' Chinese made product that can raise the cancer risk...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, February 27, 2016

Mortgage Rates Dropped This Week

Mortgage rates declined this week, giving a boost to buyer affordability, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Since the beginning of this year, 30-year rates have fallen nearly 40 basis points, giving a boost to the housing market. NAR reported this week th...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, February 26, 2016

Living On Campus Or Renting Off Campus?

Tired of living the dorm life? Want more freedom and fun? Here are some things to consider....First of all you will most likely have a landlord. Rules and regulations will be in place....much like a dorm. Also, read your lease contract, ask questions and have someone who knows le...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, February 26, 2016

EverDON'T PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! This exquisite waterfront

EverDON'T PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! This exquisite waterfront .46 acre lot is one of 33 homesites on 30 private acres which is Park Island. It is part of the Park West planned development community. And, there is more..... Yes! This lot has been approved for it's own...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, February 25, 2016

Add Another Day onto 2016

Leap Year 2016. It means that we have a February 29th which only is added every 4th year. Why? I ask myself the same thing. I can understand Daylight Savings when we adjust the clock one hour; I can understand the Greek celebration of Easter falling on a different day than the Ea...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Choosing The Right Income Producing Property

Everyone is hopping on the band wagon to purchase an investment property to earn money on. In this very active rental market.....why not? There are some things to consider to make the process easier and to earn your money quicker. First, finding a property to purchase that does n...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Trending.....The Modern Homestead

What is a "modern homestead"? Well, it certainly is a very trendy way of living and popular among celebrities and people in the spotlight. It is also popular with people that purely want to get back to living a healthy lifestyle of self-sufficiency. I seem to remember t...