Commercial Real Estate Lease or Purchase?

    As the real estate market in this region continues to grow and boom, businesses — both major corporations and small start up companies — may begin to question whether they should lease or purchase property for their business to locate.  The question is a valid one and the answer is simple – both! At some…

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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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      Beat the Heat This Summer!

      As the summer sun blazes and temperatures soar, finding ways to stay cool becomes a top priority. While escaping to air-conditioned indoors might seem like the best option, plenty of outdoor activities can help you beat the heat while still enjoying the beautiful weather. From water-based adventures to shaded retreats and evening excursions, here are…

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        The Costs Of Going Green In Commercial Real Estate

        In the late seventies, General Motors introduced a revolutionary electric vehicle designed to address high oil prices and long gas lines.  Unfortunately, battery system problems prompted GM to abruptly scrap the program.  GM bought back vehicles from customers, cleared dealer lots and ran the fleet through the crusher. Thus ended the immediate promise of alternative…

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          Pricing Your Home To Sell

          So you’ve decided to put your house on the market? You must separate yourself from sentimental feelings and price it so that more buyers see it — and notice it. Here’s how. You’re selling your home. Here’s the big question: Should you set the price high, expecting buyers will bargain you down eventually? Or should…

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            How Is Commercial Real Estate Valued?

            In the twenty-seven some odd years I have been in the commercial real estate business, I have been asked quite frequently how we, in our profession, value property.  Things like “How do you value a piece of commercial property?”, “What do you think my property is worth?”, “How do I go about purchasing commercial property?”,…

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              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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