Industrial Property Market in Macon Q3 2006

    The second quarter of 2006 ended with total available Industrial Property inventory up significantly, as predicted.  The official closing of the Brown & Williamson Tobacco plant added over 2 million square feet to the market, to bring the total vacant to over 4 million square feet. However, the high available inventory is primarily attributed to large…

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    Beat the Heat This Summer!

    As the summer sun blazes and temperatures soar, finding ways to stay cool becomes a top priority. While escaping to air-conditioned indoors might seem like the best option, plenty of outdoor activities can help you beat the heat while still enjoying the beautiful weather. From water-based adventures to shaded retreats and evening excursions, here are…

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      Mark-to-Market Accounting, What Is It?

      Mark-to-Market Accounting is assigning a value to a financial instrument or asset, based on current market price or the fair-value of the asset. The term originated with futures trading a century ago. When taking a position, a trader, would deposit money on the margin to protect the Exchange against loss. At the end of the…

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        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…

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          Federal Programs for Timber Real Estate

          If you are a landowner or in the market to buy land, there are Landowner Assistance programs that could be beneficial to you and your land.  The programs offered by the USDA forest service are designed to help the private landowner protect, restore and sustain private forests.  A few of the programs available are: Forest…

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            Fickling Names New Director of Commerical Property Management

            Nicki L. Pope experience in Commercial Real Estate extends over ten years in the Atlanta and Southeast Region markets.  She specializes in commercial management, focusing on operations, leasing, tenant relations and tenant retention programs, construction management and problem solving.  Ms. Pope interacts with clients, tenants, brokers, and constructor during complicated situations.  Her personal standards, as well…

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              On The Retail Track

              At the risk of sounding cliché . . . . . . . with this ever changing real estate market and the impact of the subprime market fiasco, now more than ever the importance of LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is quite evident!! National trends, specifically in the Southeast, are showing us retail property prices are beginning to…

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