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…
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…
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…
It’s critical to place and keep a good tenant quickly. We have some ideas on how to avoid long vacancy periods with your own rental home.
If you’re looking to sell your home, upgrading your kitchen can be a smart investment to make your home stand out to potential buyers. We would argue the Kitchen is the most important room in the house. It is a place for gathering, entertainment and a sense of togetherness. The process of remodeling can be…
Buying a home is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to make mistakes along the way, but with some foresight, you can avoid the most common ones. Here’s a relaxed guide to help you navigate the process smoothly. Not Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage One of the first…
Warner Robins and the surrounding areas are full of things to do from shopping to museums, to hiking trails, there is something for everyone! Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out you will be sure to find it here. If you are looking to move to the area or any…
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…
I’m sure a lot of people would like to know what a Subprime Mortgage is and what exactly happened last Summer that resulted in the Subprime Mortgage meltdown. I think it is important to understand what events occurred that got us in this Credit crisis and how it has spilled over into commercial real estate. It…
If you’ve been renting for a while, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s time to buy a home. Maybe your rent keeps going up, or you’re just ready to take the next step. Whatever the reason, it’s a big decision—but it might be one worth making sooner than later. First things first: let’s talk money. If…
