CREC Property Management Blog

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, May 3, 2016

What Are Tenants Looking For?

As of February 2016, the average apartment rent within a 10 mile radius of Charleston, SC hit $1526. That number gets quite a bit higher for detached homes and specific neighborhoods and location. If you are a landlord and are thinking of increasing your rental portfolio, look ...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, May 1, 2016

When was the last time you visited your public library?

I cannot remember the last time I visited the library. I own a Nook and download books that I wish to read. Most people have the ability to do this on their iPads, iPhones, and reading tablets. So why visit the library? Will libraries become obsolete as we continue growing in our...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, April 25, 2016

Charcoal vs Gas

It's that time of year when we think about firing up our grills and taking in that unmistakable aroma that sets our taste buds to come alive! Living here in the Charleston area we are lucky to be able to grill outdoors year round even if it is a bit cooler to do so during the win...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, April 21, 2016

Blessing Of The Fleet

This weekend Mt Pleasant will host it's annual Blessing of the Fleet right here in Waterfront Park. It is a very highly anticipated and regarded event here in Charleston. The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant's local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Small yard but big ideas!

So much of our new development here in Charleston includes lots of new homes on small lots. I find that it's split 50/50 between people liking the smaller low maintenance yards to people wanting a larger yard for their kids, dogs and outdoor living space. So what do you do if ...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Highlighting an Oldie But Goodie Mount Pleasant Neighborhood

Snee Farm. Located in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, SC on the beautiful, 200 year-old Snee Farm Plantation. Driving through the Snee Farm entrance from Hwy 17, you will soon notice the well established neighborhood with it's mature trees, location and large lot sizes.........i...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, April 11, 2016

Moving to "Chucktown"?

Chucktown, an endearing nickname for our beloved city of Charleston. Aptly, it is the nickname for Charles.....I know y'all figured that out already! Truth be told, Chucktown is filled with history, character, and a southern sized portion of charm. It’s also paradise....to m...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, April 9, 2016

How Green Is Your Home?

Is your home green? I am not talking color, I am referring to energy efficiency. Many newer homes are proudly described as having "green features". It makes the homeowner sound like a champion for saving energy and being environmentally minded! Well, if your home doesn't happen t...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, April 7, 2016

Your Landlord Is Selling Your Rental Property

Can my landlord put the property that I am renting up for sale? A landlord isn’t prohibited from selling their property while there are tenants with a lease agreement occupying the property. Your lease precedes the sale of the property though, which means that you have the righ...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Understanding Your HOA

Home Owners Associations. They have increased as part of the growing trend in "common interest communities" from 1 percent in 1970 to 40 percent in 2015. Community associations are a growing share of the residential real estate market, but many home owners have little understan...