During 2007, the warehouse/industrial market was very active as well as the other commercial categories. The 2008 commercial real estate market, as other service categories, will be difficult to predict. There are just two many unstable variables that could swing it in either direction. In 2007, the Bibb County industrial market remained basically unchanged from…
The National Multi-family Market was stronger in 2006 than it has been in the past few years. Owners were able to increase rates while decreasing the amount of concessions given to new tenants. Occupancy rates in many markets, increased as the supply of apartments were constrained due to the conversion of apartments into condominiums. Also,…
There’s something special about waking up here. Whether it’s the sweet scent of magnolia in the air, the sound of cicadas buzzing through the pines, or the promise of a peach-filled treat later in the day, life here moves at its own rhythm—equal parts charm and hustle. From the soulful hum of local music to…
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…
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…
Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals Launches Redesigned Website Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals announced today the launch of its newly revamped website. The redesigned site will offer quick and easy access for booking family-friendly vacations on St. George Island, Florida. The website features a wide variety of homes to accommodate families of any size. Whether…
As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, it’s the perfect time to give your home a deep clean. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s an opportunity to refresh your space, declutter, and create a more organized and healthier living environment. Here are some helpful tips to tackle spring cleaning in and around your…
For the second quarter of 2009 Warner Robins and Houston County still appear to be ahead of the economic pack. With many folks predicting gloom and doom for our US economy, Houston County is still a bright spot on the economic landscape. As a matter of fact, it was recently announced that the Warner Robins…
Why are economists predicting that the economy will started coming back in the latter half of this year? Because, as I explain below, that’s when the cuts in interest rates and the fiscal stimuli will take hold and be reflected in our measurements of how the economy fares. I am already seeing a loosing up…
As we get to the end of another year, it is time to reflect on what happened in the office real estate market in 2006 and what we can look forward to in 2007. In looking back over the past year the Macon and Middle Georgia office market is not unlike the national office market….
