CREC Property Management

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, February 21, 2016

What Is A BURGERFI?

I have been watching with much anticipation the construction of a new eatery on Coleman Blvd in Mt Pleasant. The sign has been posted during the construction phase advertising what is going to be opening there. It's sign tells us it is BURGERFI. At first I thought it was going to...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, February 20, 2016

It's Tax Time!! Think about this if you are planning to buy this year.

Tax Man! He's coming soon! That stressful time when all of your achievements of the previous year can be used against you. After all, the more you made, the more you owe! No wonder there’s so much advice out there about finding legal ways to whittle down your adjusted gross inc...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, February 18, 2016

What Today's Renter Wants

Charleston, SC has one of the highest rental markets in the country.....#8 out of the top 10. This means that people are renting properties at a high rate which in turn is keeping the rental values high. Who are these renters that are scooping up rentals and what do they want and...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, February 16, 2016

What does the housing market hold for 2016?

Reflecting on the 2015 housing market, it was a great year of growth and improvement.....one that sets the stage for a return to normalcy in the months and years ahead according to most financial experts. But "normal" is just a setting on your clothes dryer, after all, and not ...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, February 14, 2016

What is Spanish Moss?

Living here in Charleston, you can't help but notice the splendor of the native oak trees. Different from oaks in other areas of the country, our oaks are graced with Spanish Moss delicately hanging to the branches swaying in the southern breeze. What exactly is it? Well one thin...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

How To Survive House Hunting With Young Kids

So.....you made the decision to move your family to Charleston and you are in the process of looking for a rental. You made a special trip here for the weekend to find your new home! Everyone is excited ...even the dog. Wait.....please don't bring the dog on your house hunting ...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Live ~ Love ~ Bark!

Do you live in a condo, town home or apartment? Are pets allowed? If they are, do you think there should be restrictions on which breed or size of dog is allowable? Interestingly, many people who are pet owners and want to rent, run into some road blocks as it relates to pets. Ma...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, February 6, 2016

Denver Rooting For Carolina Panthers

Yes.....you read it correctly, Denver is rooting for the Carolina Panthers! Isn't that nice of them? Denver, a town of roughly 30,000 people are pounding their drums for this Super Bowl 50. Denver sits 30 minutes outside of Charlotte, NC. The similarities with Denver doesn't stop...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, February 4, 2016

The Grass Is Always Greener

Did you ever really ponder the obsession we have with our lawns? We spend countless hours maintaining and caring for them. We compare ours with our neighbors. We spend lots of money year round to water, feed, landscape and mow! This for grass that doesn't attract birds, butterfli...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Is An LLC A Good Idea For Rental Property Owners?

If you own rental or other income-producing property, you should consider putting it into a limited liability company, an LLC. This can be a great way to protect your assets, while at the same time you can reap some great tax advantages! Let's say that someone slips and falls o...