Economic Rebound in Q4 2008?

    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…

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      CARLTON RIDGE SOUTH – WARNER ROBINS, GA

      Carlton Ridge South is a newer development and features affordable new construction in Warner Robins / Houston County Georgia. Prices seem to be starting in the upper $100’s range. Carlton Ridge South is located off Feagin Mill Rd. close to highway 41. See all homes for sale in Carlton Ridge South : http://www.fickling.com/subdivisions/carlton-ridge.html

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        Industrial Property Market in Macon Q2 2007

        There were no significant changes relating to the industrial real estate inventory during the first quarter of 2007.  The vacancies in the market remain stable at about 4,000,000 square feet with a 75% occupancy rate.  Again, this vacancy was mainly attributed to large blocks of industrial space such as the 2,000,000 square foot Brown &…

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          Retail Real Estate Market Comparison 2007

          Retailers are always looking at the demographics of one area compared to another, to help them determine where they want to locate the next store.  Forbes Magazine recently ran an article on where they thought the 200 best places in the country were located and why.  This article was published just after tax-day and at the…

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            Is Now A Good Time To Buy Commercial Real Estate?

            2008 is a great time to BUY Real Estate because some investors as well as some banks are overleveraged. Over the last few years many investors in the commercial real estate market are feeling the same payment problems as residential homeowners.  They have bought their commercial investments and because of the increase in interest rates,…

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              The Commercial Real Estate Lease Agreement

              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…

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                Multi-Family Property Management Outlook 2007

                Fickling & Company’s Multi-Family Division has had an extraordinary year. Our apartment portfolio has doubled in size, and revenues are up by 55% over last year’s operating results. The Fourth Quarter has been particularly successful for the Fickling properties.  We have consistently outperformed the market, with occupancies averaging 95% or greater.  Market rents have also…

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