Industrial Property Market in Macon Q3 2006

    The second quarter of 2006 ended with total available Industrial Property inventory up significantly, as predicted.  The official closing of the Brown & Williamson Tobacco plant added over 2 million square feet to the market, to bring the total vacant to over 4 million square feet. However, the high available inventory is primarily attributed to large…

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    Fickling & Company Helps Families Affected by Recent Hurricanes

    Fickling & Company Donates to Hurrican Victims Throughout the month of September Fickling & Company gathered supplies for families affected by both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma to be given to The Salvation Army of Central Georgia on September 29th. The donations are scheduled to be dispersed to the areas and families struggling to rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating effect from both…

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    Time to get your home holiday ready!

    The holiday season is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start prepping your home for the festivities. With some planning and thoughtful touches, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that will make your guests feel welcome, and your family feel the holiday spirit. Here’s a guide to help you…

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      Multi-Family Real Estate Market Q2 2007

      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,…

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      Why You Shouldn’t Manage Your Own Macon Properties

      It’s tempting to want to manage your own investment property. New investors often have an emotional attachment to their homes, and if you’re renting out a property you once lived in, you have an interest in making sure it’s occupied by a perfect tenant and well-maintained. Managing your own rental home can be challenging, however….

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        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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