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By CREC Property Management - Thursday, February 25, 2016

Add Another Day onto 2016

Leap Year 2016. It means that we have a February 29th which only is added every 4th year. Why? I ask myself the same thing. I can understand Daylight Savings when we adjust the clock one hour; I can understand the Greek celebration of Easter falling on a different day than the Ea...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Choosing The Right Income Producing Property

Everyone is hopping on the band wagon to purchase an investment property to earn money on. In this very active rental market.....why not? There are some things to consider to make the process easier and to earn your money quicker. First, finding a property to purchase that does n...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Trending.....The Modern Homestead

What is a "modern homestead"? Well, it certainly is a very trendy way of living and popular among celebrities and people in the spotlight. It is also popular with people that purely want to get back to living a healthy lifestyle of self-sufficiency. I seem to remember t...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, February 21, 2016

What Is A BURGERFI?

I have been watching with much anticipation the construction of a new eatery on Coleman Blvd in Mt Pleasant. The sign has been posted during the construction phase advertising what is going to be opening there. It's sign tells us it is BURGERFI. At first I thought it was going to...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, February 20, 2016

It's Tax Time!! Think about this if you are planning to buy this year.

Tax Man! He's coming soon! That stressful time when all of your achievements of the previous year can be used against you. After all, the more you made, the more you owe! No wonder there’s so much advice out there about finding legal ways to whittle down your adjusted gross inc...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, February 18, 2016

What Today's Renter Wants

Charleston, SC has one of the highest rental markets in the country.....#8 out of the top 10. This means that people are renting properties at a high rate which in turn is keeping the rental values high. Who are these renters that are scooping up rentals and what do they want and...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, February 16, 2016

What does the housing market hold for 2016?

Reflecting on the 2015 housing market, it was a great year of growth and improvement.....one that sets the stage for a return to normalcy in the months and years ahead according to most financial experts. But "normal" is just a setting on your clothes dryer, after all, and not ...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, February 14, 2016

What is Spanish Moss?

Living here in Charleston, you can't help but notice the splendor of the native oak trees. Different from oaks in other areas of the country, our oaks are graced with Spanish Moss delicately hanging to the branches swaying in the southern breeze. What exactly is it? Well one thin...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

How To Survive House Hunting With Young Kids

So.....you made the decision to move your family to Charleston and you are in the process of looking for a rental. You made a special trip here for the weekend to find your new home! Everyone is excited ...even the dog. Wait.....please don't bring the dog on your house hunting ...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Live ~ Love ~ Bark!

Do you live in a condo, town home or apartment? Are pets allowed? If they are, do you think there should be restrictions on which breed or size of dog is allowable? Interestingly, many people who are pet owners and want to rent, run into some road blocks as it relates to pets. Ma...