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By CREC Property Management - Friday, November 20, 2015

Chim Chimney Chim Chimney Chim Chim Cherooo!

As the weather gets a bit cooler here in Charleston, you may want to ignite that fire place for some added warmth. Don't! First follow these simple safety tips that will ensure a warm, cozy and safe fire! Hire a chimney sweep. The National Fire Protection Association recommen...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, November 19, 2015

What Your Door Mat Says About You

I am a big door mat person. No, I don't mean that I let people walk all over me......I am talking about REAL door mats. I change door mats according to the weather, season, mood or special occasions. People can walk up to my door and know what time of the year it is, what I a...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, November 16, 2015

Storage Solutions For Your New Home

You have moved into a new residence! All of the moving boxes are stacked throughout the house. As you begin to unpack and put away your "stuff", you have a sinking feeling that there is not enough space for everything! If you live in a northern state, you would simply store overf...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, November 15, 2015

How To Find A Rental Property When You Live Out Of State.

Sometimes life throws you into warp speed. You get offered a great new job in a place you have never been to. You have to find a place to live.....in two weeks time! Thank goodness that you can search online for almost anything including rentals. You can actually take a video to...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, November 14, 2015

How secure should your home be?

Home security systems. Whether you own or rent, you want to be safe in your home. If you want to invest in a home security system, you have many options. From the standard ADT type of system to installing monitors that allow you to keep an eye on your home from your smartphone. T...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, November 12, 2015

How to keep your friends through your next move!

So , you are moving AGAIN! Your friends and family tell you they will be out of town, have to work or will be undergoing important surgery. Hmmmmm......really? This reaction could be do to the fact that they were suckered into helping you numerous times and was rewarded with cold...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Do you live next to a U.S. Veteran?

On this day when we honor the many men and women who have served our country to protect our lives here in the U.S,, it made me wonder, do we know who and where they are? Unless you can recognize it on the clothing they wear or on the car that they drive, you may not know. Unless ...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, November 9, 2015

Room With A View

I have spent many hours getting to know my clients as I take them around to see properties...whether it's for rent or purchase. The one common denominator that I have heard countless times is, "Which room will be our room" or "This room has the better view". Even if people are no...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, November 8, 2015

Termite Terror!

I think it is safe to say that we all of have some sort of trepidation when it comes to household pests. The mere mention of the word cockroach brings certain uncomfortable images in our minds. Fleas can cause immediate evacuation of your home if it is infested. Ants can find the...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, November 7, 2015

Is it just about the rent?

If you are a tenant and want to have a good relationship with your landlord or property management company, you would think that paying your rent on time and following the terms of the lease are what you should be doing. However, the one thing that will put you ahead of many othe...