The Macon-Bibb mayoral candidates spoke on topics such as education, road infrastructure, and the best and worst of the Macon-Bibb consolidation on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 during a forum held at the Douglass Theater. The event was televised by 13WMAZ and video clips, pertaining to the major topics, are currently featured on their website. The guest panelists echoed the…
Girl Scout Cookies are a beloved tradition for many, but have you ever stopped to think about how they started? What began as a small fundraiser over 100 years ago has grown into a nationwide event, bringing sweet treats to millions while supporting a bigger cause. The first Girl Scout Cookies were sold in 1917…
Halloween is that time of year when you can really let your imagination run wild. Whether you want to give the neighborhood kids a fun scare or simply set a festive mood for friends and family, decorating your home can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like. A few thoughtful touches go a…
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…
As the first quarter of 2007 comes to an end, we see the volume of leases and sales increased over the first quarter of 2006. Due to a sharp increase in supply, the vacancy rate has risen since the first of the year in the small office and retail market. Several new strip centers and…
Whether you have or have not rented commercial space, there are several things you need to know. One, there is no standard lease agreement for all commercial properties. Typically, office, retail, and industrial properties have different leases and while there are some similarities they are also vastly different. Two, a commercial lease is a binding…
The Fickling & Company Mobile Search App is the ultimate field tool for homebuyers! Wherever you are, driving, or walking around looking at properties, you’ll have access to all of the MLS information on the homes for sale around you, with just one touch of a button on your cell phone. The app works on…
Have you ever wanted to invest in rental property? If you are reading this the answer is probably yes. Owning rental real estate is a great way to build wealth; however, unless a person has current knowledge of the rental industry there could be several setbacks. As an industry leader since 1939, Fickling & Company has…
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….
Why Are So Many Homeowners Under Water? Guy Gunn The term “under water” has come to mean that owners owe more on their home than it is worth in the marketplace. So how does this occur? During the financial troubles of the late 70’s and early 80’s, we saw interest rates peak in the 16%…
