Summer is the perfect time to tackle those home maintenance projects that have been lingering on your to-do list. With longer days and warmer weather, you can finally give your home the attention it deserves. Here are some essential maintenance projects you can tackle this summer to keep your home in top condition. 1. Roof…
The Fickling & Company Mobile Search App is the ultimate field tool for homebuyers! Wherever you are, driving, or walking around looking at properties, you’ll have access to all of the MLS information on the homes for sale around you, with just one touch of a button on your cell phone. The app works on…
Middle Georgia is full of charm, culture, and—thankfully—great coffee. Whether you’re a student cramming for finals, a remote worker looking for a cozy spot, or just someone who enjoys a quality latte, the coffee scenes in Macon, Warner Robins, and Milledgeville offer plenty of options. Here’s a guide to some of the best coffee shops…
Tenant turnover periods can be stressful for both landlords and tenants, but they don’t have to be. When you put together an organized, automated, and well-documented process, you can expect to start and end the tenancy on a positive note. Remember that tenant communication is critical, especially when they’re moving into the property and preparing…
While the weather outdoors may not be frightful knowing how to spruce up your home’s curb appeal still remains important during the rainy and sometimes cold Southern winter. Below are suggestions from HGTV which will help you capture the interest of buyers this winter. If you’re trying to sell your home during the holiday months,…
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…
Looking back at the remarkable year we’ve just enjoyed in Middle Georgia’s retail real estate market and ahead to 2007, I am going to make some projections. I have always said that key to the economy’s remaining positive is Consumer Spending. Everything I’ve read shows Consumer Spending slowing, but continuing in a positive vein for 2007….
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…
Whew!! 2007 – “That Was The Year That Was”. That statement, the modified title of a 1970’s TV series, poignantly describes our past year in the world of Commercial Real Estate. We saw a lot: frenzied buying, unbelievably low cap rates, non-recourse money, a lot of mezz debt and equity, 100% financing and THEN almost…
