Improving fundamentals across all property types is drawing a greater amount of investors to value-added assets. While there are still investors focusing on acquiring stable, well-leased assets, others have shifted their attention to buying value-added properties that offer income and value appreciation and higher returns through retenanting, repositioning, and/or the releasing of available space. It…
Placing a good tenant in your Macon rental property is important to the success of your investment. You want to avoid the stress and expense that comes with bad tenants by placing tenants who will pay rent on time, take care of your home, and follow the terms of your lease agreement. When you’re looking…
Macon is a beautiful city with endless opportunities of things to do. Whether you are an active outdoors man, a stay-at-home type, or a night life seeker you will be sure to find something in or around town that best suits your interests! If you are looking to move to Macon and are not sure…
“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…
Immediate responses are required when your tenant reports a maintenance issue or requests a repair at your rental property. Habitability issues are especially critical and require prompt attention. However, even minor repairs can save you money and keep your property better maintained. Repair needs never get easier or cheaper with time. One of the benefits…
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…
In our last article, we stated that we thought the housing market slump would continue through year end and start to stabilize in early 2008. Unfortunately, there has not been any news that changes our belief. Some of the recent statistics indicate that we may still be too optimistic. The Commerce Department reported on December…
Shoppers, get ready for new stores and restaurants as the first large north Macon/Bibb County retail project, also the area’s first major lifestyle shopping center, prepares to open in a few short weeks. Located on Riverside Drive, just east of its intersection with I-75, The Shoppes at River Crossing plans to open this Spring with…
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…
Fall is finally here, and you know what that means—it’s pumpkin patch season! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect carving pumpkin, planning a cute photo day, or just craving that crisp autumn air, there are plenty of great spots around Macon to make the most of it. Grab your flannel, a cup of cider, and…
