CREC Property Management Blog

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, March 20, 2016

Bigger Not Always Better

Dreaming of that big home on a large piece of land? Well, many of us aren't. Believe it or not, when it comes to choosing a home more people are shifting focus to smaller homes. It has become known as the tiny house movement and it’s the latest housing trend that’s making a b...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Erin Go Bragh!

It goes without saying that we are all Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Most of us wear green in honor of the day.....eat corned beef and cabbage and perhaps visit an Irish bar to raise a toast with green beer! Exactly who was St. Patrick? Well believe it or not he was not Irish...he...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, March 14, 2016

Be Prepared!

Be Prepared! Have you ever thought about what to do in the event of an earthquake? Here in the Lowcountry our preparedness for tropical storms and hurricanes is one of the best. Earthquakes are not really thought about too much unless we happen to have a small magnitude rumbling...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, March 12, 2016

Don't Be A Pig And Live In A Neighborhood!

People love their pets. Dogs, cats, cockatoos and wait what? Pigs? Pigs have become a popular choice as a domestic family pet. Even though they look kind of cute and cuddly as piglets they unfortunately grow to be huge porkfilled beasts. I read about a piggish situation in Key We...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, March 11, 2016

Is It Worth Updating Your Bathroom?

It may be if you can do it easily and cheaply! There are a few things you can do without even picking up a tool. Change the shower curtain. It’s the first thing people will notice and will make the biggest impact. Picking one with relatively neutral colors is a good starting po...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Airbnb; A Hotbed Of Controversy In Charleston

Dozens of property owners are being sued by a coalition of business interests called Global Real Property Trust, to put a halt to the practice of short term rentals. These short term rentals are described as a stay of less than 30 days and you will find them on sites such as Airb...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, March 5, 2016

Drainage Ditch Planting

Many of our homes in the Lowcountry were built on lots that have a drainage trench or ditch. Since we have to have systems in place to help with drainage and flooding, these engineered drainage systems are quite effective. But, they surely do not add any aesthics to your yard. Th...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Playroom

Showing as many houses as I do (for sale or rent), if there are children in the family, the conversation eventually comes to....."we can use this room as the playroom." It always surprises me as to what rooms are designated for a play or flex space for the children. I have seen f...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, February 29, 2016

Which Laminate Flooring Has High Formaldehyde Levels?

Last year the popular investigative news show, 60 Minutes made the public aware of a high amount of formaldehyde levels in some laminate flooring that cause cancer. 60 Minutes uncovered dangerous levels with Lumber Liquidators' Chinese made product that can raise the cancer risk...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, February 27, 2016

Mortgage Rates Dropped This Week

Mortgage rates declined this week, giving a boost to buyer affordability, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Since the beginning of this year, 30-year rates have fallen nearly 40 basis points, giving a boost to the housing market. NAR reported this week th...