The media has reported that 2016 is shaping up to be a seller’s market. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home many industry terms can be quite confusing. Let’s explore the terms buyer’s and seller’s markets. The type of market is defined by the amount of available inventory. Therefore, if a market…
There’s something special about waking up here. Whether it’s the sweet scent of magnolia in the air, the sound of cicadas buzzing through the pines, or the promise of a peach-filled treat later in the day, life here moves at its own rhythm—equal parts charm and hustle. From the soulful hum of local music to…
Macon, Georgia, is a hidden gem when it comes to music history. It’s the kind of place where musical legends were born and raised, and where the history of their impact in music lives on. Everywhere you look there is a story or a place that made significant impacts in music. We’re going to look…
As the crisp air of fall rolls in, it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the season and create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Here are some simple yet effective ways to transition your space to welcome in the Fall. 1. Warm Up with Textiles Fall is all about layering, which also applies to…
Roy Fickling, President and CEO of Fickling & Company, Inc., announced today the hiring of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon as President of Fickling Management Services, and Senior Vice President of Fickling & Company, Inc. He will succeed veteran commercial and investment real estate professional, Richard DeLisle. “We are saddened to see Rick…
In my articles in the past newsletters I have discussed topics such as office vacancies and occupancy, valuing properties and key commercial terms to name a few. Most of the time I come up with the different subjects from questions from my clients. So suffice to say that is the same with this article. When…
Work has progressed well on our retail developments MarketPlace at Bass, Lullwater Village and Lullwater East here in Macon. At MarketPlace, the new McDonalds has opened and, judging from the crowds we are seeing there, is doing a great business at the corner of Bass Road and Bass Pro Blvd. We have heard many compliments…
Last time we talked about St. George Island and The Plantation, a closed community development that has set a benchmark for real estate on the island. The real estate boom started around the year 2000 and peaked in June of 2005 with the highest price paid for a lot at $2.62 million. There were no…
A 1031 Tax Exchange allows you to defer taxes on the sale of a property. It will allow you to have more money to invest in another real estate transaction. You are actually using the money from the sale toward a purchase instead of paying it to the government in taxes. This relates to a…
Is it a good time to purchase multi-family property? Some of the current market conditions indicate that 2008 could be a year of opportunity for investors in multi-family properties. Let’s review some of the favorable conditions for the apartment market. A review of three factors, demands for apartments, supply of apartments and the financial…
