CREC Property Management Blog

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, November 28, 2015

A Surge in Charleston Area Rentals

A recent Forbes article addressed millennials and how they are affecting the rental market. The article says that "86.4% of 18-34 year olds rent instead of own. That's a record". In Charleston, this is very evident. Rising home costs influence the all-time high rental rate. For ...

By CREC Property Management - Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Tenant Screening and Social Media

Tenant screening usually involves a credit, criminal and income check as well as your rental history. This information is processed and the landlord or property management company approves your application or doesn't. Simple right? Well, fast forward to 2015 and the world of soci...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, November 23, 2015

Dishwasher Frustration!

You are emptying the cleaned dishes from the dishwasher and begin to notice that a there is a white film on some of the drinking glasses, or a plate has not been thoroughly cleaned of food, or a couple of forks and knives have "spots". Ugh!! You rewash the "uncleaned items" and w...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, November 21, 2015

Moving boxes

You have made the decision to move and you are now faced with the arduous task of packing. Yikes!! How will you pack up everything? Where can you find boxes without paying the prices that moving companies charge for them? With a little bit of research and a few phone calls, you c...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, November 20, 2015

Chim Chimney Chim Chimney Chim Chim Cherooo!

As the weather gets a bit cooler here in Charleston, you may want to ignite that fire place for some added warmth. Don't! First follow these simple safety tips that will ensure a warm, cozy and safe fire! Hire a chimney sweep. The National Fire Protection Association recommen...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, November 19, 2015

What Your Door Mat Says About You

I am a big door mat person. No, I don't mean that I let people walk all over me......I am talking about REAL door mats. I change door mats according to the weather, season, mood or special occasions. People can walk up to my door and know what time of the year it is, what I a...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, November 16, 2015

Storage Solutions For Your New Home

You have moved into a new residence! All of the moving boxes are stacked throughout the house. As you begin to unpack and put away your "stuff", you have a sinking feeling that there is not enough space for everything! If you live in a northern state, you would simply store overf...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, November 15, 2015

How To Find A Rental Property When You Live Out Of State.

Sometimes life throws you into warp speed. You get offered a great new job in a place you have never been to. You have to find a place to live.....in two weeks time! Thank goodness that you can search online for almost anything including rentals. You can actually take a video to...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, November 14, 2015

How secure should your home be?

Home security systems. Whether you own or rent, you want to be safe in your home. If you want to invest in a home security system, you have many options. From the standard ADT type of system to installing monitors that allow you to keep an eye on your home from your smartphone. T...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, November 12, 2015

How to keep your friends through your next move!

So , you are moving AGAIN! Your friends and family tell you they will be out of town, have to work or will be undergoing important surgery. Hmmmmm......really? This reaction could be do to the fact that they were suckered into helping you numerous times and was rewarded with cold...