Residential
3 Things You’ll Need to Get a Home Loan
3 Things You’ll Need to Get a Home Loan Getting a new home loan can seem like an intimidating process. Yes, the process does require a lot of paperwork, but it makes sense considering this is one of the largest financial investments most families make. There are many misconceptions out there when it comes to…
2018 Fickling & Company Picnic
Fickling & Company Annual Picnic The annual picnic is a family fun event at Fickling & Company. The gathering is hosted on the Fickling Farm located in Macon, Georgia. As a family-owned real estate company, since 1939, the annual picnic is a long-standing tradition. Everyone gathers on the farm for good food, slushies, fishing, and of course…
Hurricane Irma Information
Hurricane Irma Updates for the Fickling & Company Service Areas Fickling & Company is dedicated to providing Hurricane Irma updates for our customers, clients, and residents. At this time the most up-to-date information will be each county’s emergency management website. Please locate the link to your county’s website below: Bibb County: Click Here Serving Macon, Georgia Bryan…
Bob McMahon Panelist for the 2016 Macon-Bibb Mayoral Forum
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…
Scam Alert from the Federal Trade Commission
The real estate industry has recently learned of a fraud tactic being used against its customers involved in home purchases. The criminals involved in the fraud cases are using the compromised email accounts of Realtors, title company agents, and loan officers to have customers divert closing money to an account controlled by the criminals, as…
A Must Watch Video Before Listing Your Home
In this video financial expert, Jill Schlesinger shares how critical it is for homes entering the market to be priced appropriately in order to build adequate interest. The first three weeks of a home’s entrance on the market are the most critical for creating interest and attracting buyers, and buyers often dismiss a listing that is…
Does your home make you feel happy?
Artist Eloisa Bielsa created a really neat infographic to show how easy it is to make your home feel happier.
What Do They Mean Seller’s Market?
The media has reported that 2016 is shaping up to be a seller’s market. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home many industry terms can be quite confusing. Let’s explore the terms buyer’s and seller’s markets. The type of market is defined by the amount of available inventory. Therefore, if a market…
Millennials + Home Buying = Growing Trend
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…