CREC Property Management Blog

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...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, March 15, 2021

Budgeting For Your Remodel

Deciding to remodel parts of your house is a big decision and requires time and thought. First, you need to figure out your budget to determine how much you can afford to get done. The next thing you'll need to do is determine what you want from what you need. Once you know wha...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, February 25, 2021

Ways For Renters To Maximize Storage Space

So you just found the Charleston apartment of your dreams and are all ready to move in, the only issue is there is no storage space for all of the stuff you have. Whether you’re renting Downtown or in the surrounding areas, you will need to find solutions to store everything ...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, December 13, 2020

Looking Ahead to 2021 Home Trends

It seems like 2020 would never end, but here we are in December with the days dwindling down before we change the calendars over to the new year. It’s no secret that this year caused a lot of high levels of stress, forcing us to stay indoors and find new ways to find the calm...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Holiday Decorating Tips for Renters

There’s no better way to get you in the holiday spirit than decorating your home! It is a time-honored tradition that brings together families and friends. Unfortunately for many renters, decorating for the holidays can be challenging. Many rental properties limit the changes...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, October 21, 2020

4 Home Updates Renters Want to See

Out with the old and in with the new! Increasing the value of your rental and attracting higher quality tenants will require some necessary updates. People like to see the value in the features of the home they are living in. Renters are no exception! Here are a few ways proper...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, September 13, 2020

Easy Home Fixes Renters Can Do

Easy Home Fixes Renters Can Do Making a rental property feel like a home can be hard! You want to personalize it and have it match your unique style, but unfortunately rental units typically limit the amount of changes and fixes you can make to the structure of the home. Thankf...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, August 13, 2020

Quick & Easy Ways to Improve Your Rental Home’s Value

Quick & Easy Ways to Improve Your Rental Home’s Value As more and more rentals continue to pop up on the market, it can be hard to differentiate your property and add some value that renters will notice. Of course, home values are highly dependent on the market, but there a...