Not everyone embraces change. It can be stressful, and if that change involves your rental property, things can really seem overwhelming. Don’t be afraid of change if your management company isn’t working for you, however. If you aren’t getting the service you need and expect, you should absolutely look for a new property management partner….
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…
Security deposit law in Georgia can be confusing, and you can easily make an expensive mistake by not doing something correctly. Working with a professional property manager can help; we understand the laws and keep you in compliance. When you’re collecting, holding, and returning a tenant’s security deposit, make sure you’re not setting yourself up…
Deciding to sell your home is a significant milestone that requires careful consideration. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a larger space, downsize, or relocate, knowing when you’re truly ready to put your home on the market is essential. Here are some signs that indicate you might be ready to take the plunge: Ultimately, the…
In the previous Land and Timber articles of 2007, we covered a variety of topics focused on helping land owners make decisions that would be beneficial in their pursuit of selling their property. The past few years have been great indicators as to what the market would yield for landowners in 2007. The state of…
Fickling and Company associates recently attended the International Council of Shopping Center’s annual Leasing Mall and Trade Expo held May 17 through 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company’s retail Sales, Leasing and Development divisions were represented at the annual event which provides retailers and property owners a great venue to update each other on…
Decorating a home for the holidays takes on a new meaning once a person learns that family members are planning to visit. No one enjoys finding themselves scrambling, at the last minute, to come up with decoration ideas. As a guest’s arrival date gets closer decorating the entire house becomes less of an option. What do you do…
If you love movies, cool venues, and a good time, you need to check out the Macon Film Festival. Held every summer in downtown Macon, Georgia, this indie film fest has been bringing together filmmakers and fans for 20 years — and it’s only getting better with age. The 2025 Macon Film Festival runs from…
Halloween is the one time of year we like being a little scared. However, when it comes to buying or selling a home, no one wants any real-life frights. As the nights get cooler and pumpkins pop up on porches, here are a few ways to keep your real estate plans from turning into a…
2008 is a great time to BUY Real Estate because some investors as well as some banks are overleveraged. Over the last few years many investors in the commercial real estate market are feeling the same payment problems as residential homeowners. They have bought their commercial investments and because of the increase in interest rates,…
