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By CREC Property Management - Monday, January 18, 2016

Do You Know This Song?

"Cold As Ice" "Hazy Shade Of Winter" "Winter" "Snowballed" If you guessed Foreigner, Simon & Garfunkel, Rolling Stones and AC/DC in that order, you are CORRECT!! My point is.......it's a COLD WINTER's day today!! My 80+ year old parents try to be heat and energy efficient w...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, January 17, 2016

Random Acts Of Kindness

Martin Luther King was a giver. Today we honor his legacy and the birth of this civil rights leader but more than that we honor his service to others. You don't have to be rich or famous to give back to your community. Volunteer work, joining civic groups, contributing specifi...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, January 14, 2016

What is the future for appraisers?

The appraiser.....the person who appraises real estate, i.e., property and land, does so by the process of developing an opinion of value for real property.....usually market value. Appraisal reports form the basis for mortgage loans, settling estates and divorces, taxation, ...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

You can pick your friends but not your neighbors!

It used to be that you knew everyone in your neighborhood. In many cases neighbors were born and raised together. Your parents knew everyone by name. You watched out for one another. Your home and all of the other homes made up this jurisdiction that was special to the people who...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, January 11, 2016

And the squirrel said, "Baby it's COLD outside"!

It is official....winter weather is here and it is COLD! Even our furry outdoor friends are feeling the hit! Squirrels especially are seeking warmer shelter as we speak. Most will forage during the day but seek warmer shelter than their usual year round residences when the temps ...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, January 10, 2016

Co-working Spaces

The world of technology has made it easy for people to work from home or anywhere for that matter! Stay at home Mom's or Dad's can maintain income producing jobs while raising their family! A big plus for sure and it has changed the workforce in a huge way in the last 25 years. W...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, January 8, 2016

Upcycle Your Old Suitcase To Be Useful Again!

Everyone has one. An old suitcase that is too old to use but you don't want to part with it. It sits very quietly in your attic or closet collecting dust and who knows what else. Some people have really old vintage suitcases that your Mom or grandparents may have passed down. I h...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, January 6, 2016

What's Hot in 2016?

What's hot in home decor for 2016? I knew you would ask! WSJ asked interior designers to weigh in on the top design trends likely to make a big splash in 2016 as well as what’s likely to fall out of style. You can update your closet and your home for 2016! Black metal or ...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Can A Tenant's Credit Score Benefit From Paying Electronically?

The residential living divide: You buy a home and always pay your mortgage on time....your credit score typically benefits. If you rent a home and pay your rent on time every month, you get no boost to your score. Many landlords aren't set up or approved to report rent payments t...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, January 3, 2016

Security Deposit:101

Most residential leases and rental agreements in South Carolina require a security deposit. This is a dollar amount, usually equal to one month's rent, that's intended to cover damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear, and to cushion the financial blow if a tenant skips...