Ride The Tide: Commercial Real Estate

    Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked. – Warren Buffett Open any newspaper or turn on any news channel and you will hear the same thing:  The Real Estate market is doomed. Interest rates are beginning to rise while the numbers of new real estate buyers are shrinking.  Not to…

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    KINJO KITCHEN & BLACK CAT

    We’ve got a yummy secret to share with you today. It’s all about Kinjo Kitchen and Black Cat Liquor and Libations! Located right in the heart of Macon, GA. We’re diving into the inside scoop on what makes Kinjo and Black Cat the go-to spot for incredible flavors and unforgettable vibes. Whether you’re a local…

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      Multi-family Property Management Update Q1 2008

      Fickling & Company’s Multifamily Division had an outstanding 2007.  Total Revenue increased by an average of 9% over 2006 operating results.  Overall occupancy increased by an average of 5%.  Our success was largely due to hiring and training highly professional and knowledgeable employees, effectively raising rents as availability dictated, closely monitoring expenses, maintaining a strong…

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        Southeast Commercial Development Update Q2 2007

        The first quarter of 2007 has been a busy one in the Commercial Development Department. At Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our apartment development in the Columbia, South Carolina suburb of Lexington, we have opened the beautiful leasing office for business and the lease up process has begun in earnest. We expect our first residents to move…

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          Bibb County Apartment Market Update Q2 2009

          The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, albeit considerably slower than 2007.  The capital crunch caused lenders to adopt more stringent lending standards or stop completely making loans.  The loan to value dropped to 75-80% and actual NOI was used to arrive at the value…

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