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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      What is a Green Building?

      Green building (also known as sustainable building or environmental building) is the practice of increasing efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water and materials, and reducing the building impacts on the environment and human health*. Research is increasingly demonstrating that when buildings are designed and operated with their lifecycle impacts in mind, they can…

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        Hospitality Real Estate Forecast 2008

        Change is coming, but the Hospitality Lodging Industry’s immediate future still looks bright. Lodging Outlook for 2008 Stressing that they foresee no recession in the immediate future, analysts at PFK Hospitality Research have taken a swing at what such a trough would look like, should the views of the industry pessimists prove correct. At first…

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        Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2018

        Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2018 Online Purchases: Over the last decade, American consumers have continued the shift toward online purchases. According to Census.gov, E-commerce sales, in the first quarter of 2018, accounted for 9.3 percent of total sales The new craze of online shopping leaves the commercial real estate market with new opportunities for…

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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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        4th of July Events Near You!

        Get ready to celebrate America’s birthday in style! The 4th of July is right around the corner, and communities across the country are gearing up for a day filled with patriotic fun, family-friendly activities, and unforgettable fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back picnic in the park, a lively parade, or a night sky…

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          Still A Good Time To Do A 1031 Exchange?

          Despite the softening economy and turmoil in the capital markets, investors continue to have confidence in the U.S. commercial real estate industry.  In a survey showing that one in five investors expect the economy to be stronger in 2008, the majority still want to invest more funds into commercial real estate.  Concerns about financing will…

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