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,…
All property owners, investors, small and large business owners, and people of Georgia should take an interest in a debate taking place in our State. The time has come to eliminate all property taxes in Georgia, and I firmly believe the people of the state of Georgia should be given an opportunity to vote on…
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…
Have you ever wanted to invest in rental property? If you are reading this the answer is probably yes. Owning rental real estate is a great way to build wealth; however, unless a person has current knowledge of the rental industry there could be several setbacks. As an industry leader since 1939, Fickling & Company has…
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…
Every January, we’re flooded with messages about “new year, new you.” While the motivation is exciting, it often leads to overly ambitious goals that fade by February. The secret to lasting change isn’t bigger goals—it’s achievable ones. Here’s how to set New Year’s goals that feel realistic, motivating, and sustainable all year long. 1. Start…
Are you an accidental landlord? If you have inherited a home from a relative or you moved out of your home into a different home and you want to rent it out rather than selling it, you are probably this type of landlord. We know it can seem like a big hassle to rent out…
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…
Fickling & Company of Stockbridge, GA specializes in single-family residential property management including homes, town-homes and condominiums. We offer property owners several options including; full service leasing and property management, lease only service, or management only service. See our owners services page. Contact Diane Sink, Property Manager http://www.ficklingpropertymanagement.com 827 Fairways Court Suite 205 Stockbridge, GA….
2006 has been a record breaking year in Houston County real estate for new construction in the commercial realm of retail, office, hotels, churches, schools and multi-family projects. Within the last sixty days the city is showing twenty-seven commercial projects under review, eighteen more being resubmitted for review, nineteen approved, thirty-one under construction, and twenty-one…
