Thanksgiving Made Simple

Hosting Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little planning and a relaxed approach, you can create a cozy, welcoming celebration that everyone will enjoy—including you! Here are some tips for a laid-back Thanksgiving that keeps things festive and fun: 1. Keep the Menu Simple There’s no need to go overboard. Focus on a…

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    New Member Of The Commercial Real Estate Sales Team

    Fickling & Company announces the newest addition to our Transaction Services Team!  Wendy Holmes Pierce recently  transitioned from our Director of Commercial Property Management over to our Transaction Services. Wendy has spent her 16 year real estate career in the Commercial Real Estate Industry specializing in leasing and management of a mixed portfolio of properties including…

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      Fickling At ICSC 2009

      Fickling and Company associates recently attended the International Council of Shopping Center’s annual Leasing Mall and Trade Expo held May 17 through 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.   The company’s retail Sales, Leasing and Development divisions were represented at the annual event which provides retailers and property owners a great venue to update each other on…

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      How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

      Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. But how do you really know if you’re ready? It’s more than just browsing listings and imagining your dream kitchen—being prepared to buy a home means being financially, emotionally, and practically ready for the responsibility. 1. Your Finances Are in…

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        Finding Commercial Real Estate Financing

        As you all know, the commercial real estate business has experienced tough times.  Financing to purchase a commercial investment has been very difficult or nonexistent.   Recently, we interviewed several Middle Georgia banks offering commercial financing.  The rules of the game have not really changed, they have just been enforced.  You may remember what you did…

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        Lane Orchards

        Lane Orchards: Exploring the Rustic Beauty of Pecan Groves in Warner Robins, GA

        Georgia’s pecan history dates back to the 18th century, evolving into a thriving industry by the 20th century. Pioneers like Dr. L.J. Pollard played a crucial role in establishing the state as a prominent pecan producer. Landmarks such as Lane Orchards in Warner Robins continue this legacy today, highlighting Georgia’s enduring impact on pecan cultivation….

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          Multi-family Real Estate Market Review 2008

          In 2008, the average occupancy for Central Georgia was 89.5%, a 1% improvement over the prior year’s results.  The markets experiencing the greatest increase in 2008 over 2007 were East Macon at 5%, Milledgeville at 5.5% and Warner Robins at 2%. The markets experiencing the greatest year-over-year downturn were Downtown Macon at 3% and North…

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            Real Estate Investment and Aqusition 2007 Forecast

            As I wrote in my previous article, 2006 was the year of the private investor.  Will 2007 be another year for the private investor?  Equity funds and institutions have recently surpassed investments from private investors.  This trend is unlikely to slow anytime soon since pension funds still report a great deal of pent-up investment demand.  But…

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