CREC Property Management Blog

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, November 4, 2021

When Should I Hire a Property Manager? Qualifications of What Makes a Good Property Manager

Having a property manager can add a lot of free time back into your schedule, but it can also be a difficult decision to make. Your property might be a source of pride and joy for you, so delegating work to someone else can add stress, but hiring a property manager can also pro...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, October 19, 2021

What To Do and What NOT To Do in a New Apartment Setting

Congratulations! You’re moving into an apartment and this is likely an exciting time. Moving, in general, is often a catalyst to new habits, beginnings, and chapters in one’s life...so what should you do and what should you avoid? ✅ DO: Organize and Donate Unnecessar...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, October 9, 2021

7 Surprising Costs Landlords Accrue

Many may view becoming a landlord as a great way to earn passive income with ‘no work,’ yet, there are many costs associated with becoming a landlord that may not have previously been considered. Here we are laying out 7 costs you may have never considered when becoming a l...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Check Your Washing Machine Connections

Summers in the Lowcountry are hot, hot, hot! With lots of heat, you’ve likely been washing sweaty garments for an entire season now and it is quite possible that your washing machine has taken a beating this past summer. With all that extra use, be sure to check that the wate...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, September 4, 2021

How To Prevent Mold in Your Home

With the majority of our rental properties being in the Lowcountry, we are no strangers to heat and humidity, which oftentimes, is a golden opportunity for mold growth. Mold specifically tends to appear where there are leaks in ceilings, walls, plumbing systems, and HVAC system...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Hurricane Season Preparation for Rentals

Hurricane season is upon us here in the lowcountry and it is time to think about what steps you should take to prepare and protect your rental properties from the effects of potential storms. June marks the beginning of hurricane season all the way until November, but it isn't ...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, July 3, 2021

The Importance of Regular HVAC Inspections

With Summer in full swing, Charleston’s temperatures are up and thermostats are down. It is time to get your HVAC inspected so your rental properties can continue to stay cool all summer long. Efficiency Checking your HVAC systems and ensuring their efficiency is an ess...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, June 14, 2021

Low Maintenance Landscaping

Summer is here and South Carolina is in bloom. With peak temperatures plaguing the lowcountry, now is the time to begin planning ahead for the outdoor projects you want to tackle once Charleston begins to cool down but before the leaves fall. Read on for tips to spruce up you...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, May 14, 2021

Spring Clean Up the Outside of Your Home

The beginning of Spring is a time for cleaning not just inside your home, but the outside of it as well. There are many ways we take our properties to the next step for the new season and a big Spring clean is one of them! Stay tuned for ways to clean up the outside of your hom...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, April 20, 2021

How to Stage Your Rental for New Leasers

When trying to get your house rented to new lessees it is vital to make sure your property is looking its best! This is the first impression for potential new renters, and helps them picture themselves making your property their temporary home! Here at CREC we pride ourselves o...