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By CREC Property Management - Thursday, July 28, 2016

Is Your Home Near Public Transportation?

It used to be that if you were looking for a place to live, one of the downsides was finding a home near a train or bus stop. The noise and extra traffic were considered negatives. Not so much anymore! According to a national public opinion survey by HNTB, 73% support zoning re...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Release The Ladybugs!

This Saturday Magnolia Plantation & Gardens will be holding it's annual ladybug release. What exactly is a ladybug release? Are there thousands of ladybugs held in Magnolia Plantation captivity? No, quite the contrary. More than 150,000 ladybugs will be set free in the Lowcountry...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Know These Credit Myths

Do you know your credit score? Most likely you do. Our digital world has made it easy to go online, and in most cases for free, to find out where you rank in the credit score world. Your credit reports and credit scores can impact a loan or credit card application, a job applica...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, July 11, 2016

Keep Your House Cool This Summer

We hit triple digit temps this weekend! You looked like you ran a mile just walking from your car into the office. Charleston had not hit the 100 degree mark for 5 years. It seems the heat is here to stay. Other than keeping the AC at a constant hum, how else can we save energy a...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Plastic Bags

Look at any grocery store line and you will see many shoppers toting their own reusable bags to load their groceries into instead of using the store's plastic bags. It is an ecologically sound practice that is very popular in our society. Why? Well over recent years there's been...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, June 27, 2016

Can BREXIT affect the US housing market?

Brexit. United Kingdom's majority vote to leave the European Union. This happened last week causing the stock market to react accordingly. On Friday, the Brexit vote sparked a tumble of 611 points, or 3.4%, for the Dow. The Nasdaq Composite Index and S&P 500 lost 4.1% and 3.6%...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, June 20, 2016

Replacing a window or door? Read this first.

If you installed new windows, doors, or skylights, you may be able to claim up to $500 in tax credits! Energy Star is the site where you can get the best information on how to get the credit and what’s covered. Don’t rely solely on contractors who may not know the details or...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Surf's Up On Folly Beach!

Beach weather has definitely hit Charleston. It is 93* as I write this but the humidity makes it feel more like 98*! Other than sitting inside and enjoying the benefits of modern day AC, you can choose from the many beautiful beaches that this area offers. I wanted to highlight a...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, June 12, 2016

How To Watch For Rental Scams

While Craigslist and other online sites can be a valuable asset for locating tenants, it’s helpful to proceed with caution. Remember, not all online scams are directed at potential tenants. Property management companies can also find themselves the target of scammers in a varie...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Jump in, the water's fine!

Thinking of buying or renting a home with a pool? Do you have visions of sunshine, sunscreen and floating around with a Mai Tai in hand? There a few things to consider before "jumping in". If the pool is older than 1980, you should definitely reconsider. The construction standa...