5 Signs You’re Financially Closer to Buying Than You Think
Wondering if you’re ready to buy a house? These five financial indicators can help you understand whether homeownership may already be within reach.
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Why Owners Choose to Work with Fickling & Company
Fickling & Company is a full-service property management company in Macon and the surrounding areas. We’re committed to providing excellent real estate services to our community, and we’re especially interested in helping our clients do more with their investments. With our help, both owners and tenants can have a pleasant and successful rental experience. When…
Why You Shouldn’t Manage Your Own Macon Properties
It’s tempting to want to manage your own investment property. New investors often have an emotional attachment to their homes, and if you’re renting out a property you once lived in, you have an interest in making sure it’s occupied by a perfect tenant and well-maintained. Managing your own rental home can be challenging, however….
Thinking About Buying a House Instead of Renting? Here’s Why It Might Be Time
If you’ve been renting for a while, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s time to buy a home. Maybe your rent keeps going up, or you’re just ready to take the next step. Whatever the reason, it’s a big decision—but it might be one worth making sooner than later. First things first: let’s talk money. If…
Fine Tuning Commercial Property Management
The restructuring of the property management department has proven to be successful. New policies and procedures have been introduced and owners have noticed our proactive approach rather than reactive approach. The tenants are finding that the response time to maintenance calls has been cut in half. The daily operations of the management department run more…
Gardening Tips for a Flourishing Summer Garden in Georgia
Gardening in the summer can be both rewarding and challenging, especially in a climate like Georgia’s. With its hot, humid days and warm nights, Georgia’s summer presents unique conditions that can affect your garden’s health and productivity. Here are some tips to help your garden thrive during the summer months in the Peach State. 1….
Pollock joins Fickling & Company
We’re happy to announce Kari Pollock joining the Fickling & Company team. In her own words: “I am committed to my clients and work hard to achieve results for them. Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to…
Apartment Loft Living In Macon
As the Multi-Family Property Manager for Fickling & Company’s private market, I enjoy helping people find a new place to live. Many apartment hunters are tired of living at the average apartment community and are looking for a little more. People are looking for unique floor plans, windows with a view and a property manager…
Warner Robins Commercial Real Estate Forecast 2008
“Record growth” has become the catch phrase for Houston County. The fourth quarter of 2007 brought wide-ranging construction projects from Best Buy and Walgreens, to new surroundings for Flint EMC and Lowe Toyota, as well as new dining options such as Olive Garden and seven other new restaurants. Mayor Donald Walker and the Warner Robins…
5 TIPS IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING REMODELING YOUR KITCHEN
If you’re looking to sell your home, upgrading your kitchen can be a smart investment to make your home stand out to potential buyers. We would argue the Kitchen is the most important room in the house. It is a place for gathering, entertainment and a sense of togetherness. The process of remodeling can be…
What Is An Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement
State law prohibits a broker from representing a buyer as a client without first entering into a written agreement with the buyer under O.C.G.A. 10-6A-1 Understanding what the statement means An exclusive agreement means that the buyer agrees to hire the broker to act as the buyer’s exclusive real estate agent in order to assist…