KEYS TO BUYING BANK OWNED ASSETS

    The experience of buying bank owned assets may vary for many investors. For some, it can be a very rewarding process yet for others, somewhat frustrating. The trick is understanding and establishing a process that works for you. Below are a few tips that may be helpful to you while navigating the ever shifting landscape of…

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      Retail Real Estate Market Q4 2007

      Retailers and Industry continue to move into our area. Investors are looking intently at our region. There are numerous projects in the works. Why are we enjoying this prosperity? For one, the real estate dollar goes a long way in our area compared to other areas around our region. For another, Atlanta sprawl moves closer…

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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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          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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            Fine Tuning Commercial Property Management

            The restructuring of the property management department has proven to be successful.  New policies and procedures have been introduced and owners have noticed our proactive approach rather than reactive approach. The tenants are finding that the response time to maintenance calls has been cut in half.  The daily operations of the management department run more…

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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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                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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                  Housing Market’s Effect On Warner Robins Real Estate

                  Morgan Law, Director of the Houston County Industrial Authority, announced recently that in Houston County, there are currently 157 residential subdivisions either under construction, approved for development, or submitted for approval.  This is in light of the information we hear in the national news about the housing bubble.  We don’t believe the housing market turmoil…

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