Buying a piece of land and building on it is an exciting journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom home or starting a new project, here are some simple tips to help you along the way. 1. Do Your Homework Before you buy, take time to…
It’s the end of 2006. In the Land and Timber real estate market, this year started out good in the first quarter with a high amount of land sales in all categories: Timber real estate tracts, Recreational tracts and Farm/Agricultural land. The second and third quarters didn’t go as well, due to severalfactors. Whenever there…
Experts had predicted that Millennials would be the renting generation; however, 2015-2016 numbers are proving quite the opposite. According to U.S. News — millennials, who are currently between ages 25 and 34, make up the largest share of homebuyers at 32 percent. As Millennials look for opportunities to build personal wealth they are turning steadily…
In the late seventies, General Motors introduced a revolutionary electric vehicle designed to address high oil prices and long gas lines. Unfortunately, battery system problems prompted GM to abruptly scrap the program. GM bought back vehicles from customers, cleared dealer lots and ran the fleet through the crusher. Thus ended the immediate promise of alternative…
Carlton Ridge South is a newer development and features affordable new construction in Warner Robins / Houston County Georgia. Prices seem to be starting in the upper $100’s range. Carlton Ridge South is located off Feagin Mill Rd. close to highway 41. See all homes for sale in Carlton Ridge South : http://www.fickling.com/subdivisions/carlton-ridge.html
Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked. – Warren Buffett Open any newspaper or turn on any news channel and you will hear the same thing: The Real Estate market is doomed. Interest rates are beginning to rise while the numbers of new real estate buyers are shrinking. Not to…
If you live anywhere in the South, you know the end of July is the start of the real heat. Without a pool or beach, it can feel like you are stuck indoors to stay cool. Luckily, if you live in or near Macon, there are many ways to get you and the family out…
The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008, albeit considerably slower than 2007. The capital crunch caused lenders to adopt more stringent lending standards or stop completely making loans. The loan to value dropped to 75-80% and actual NOI was used to arrive at the value. The demand for apartment complexes, especially…
In this article we will discuss the National Market for 2006 and 2007. The condition of the housing sector has a direct impact on the condition of the multi-family market. As predicted, the housing sector slowed in 2006 after setting records for each year from 2000 to 2005. The Commerce Department estimated that October’s new home…
