Multi-family Real Estate Market Q3 2007

    In our last article, we stated that we thought the housing market would continue to slump until mid-year and then start to stabilize.  We may have been too optimistic.  We now believe the housing slump will continue through year end and start to stabilize in early 2008.  Some of the statistics that influenced our prediction…

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      What Is A Short Sale?

      A Short Sale occurs when a bank allows an owner to sell property at a price that is less than the owner owes the bank.  In other words, the sales price is “short” of what is owed. This creates what is called a deficiency balance.  That is, even though the property has been sold to…

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        Commercial Real Estate Investing and Aquisitions

        It appears the Federal Reserve is finally done with its interest rate hikes in the wake of mixed economic signals on inflation and housing.  Besides rising energy prices, inflation has been tamed for the time being.  Employment statistics still look good, but wage increases for most workers have been almost non-existent.  The Ten Year U.S….

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        Fickling & Company opens a residential property management office in Stockbridge, GA

        Fickling & Company of Stockbridge, GA specializes in single-family residential property management including homes, town-homes and condominiums. We offer property owners several options including; full service leasing and property management, lease only service, or management only service. See our owners services page. Contact Diane Sink, Property Manager http://www.ficklingpropertymanagement.com 827 Fairways Court Suite 205 Stockbridge, GA….

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          A Good Time To Invest In Multi-Family Real Estate?

          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…

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            Hospitality Real Estate Forecast 2009

            After attending the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference this March 2009 and hearing the famous economist from Georgia State University Rajeev Dhawan the industry outlook is not pretty.   With lenders, franchisors, and industry experts having no answer to when the economy will turn and be positive. The Pain Is Now The PKF-HR March 2009 national forecast…

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