Multi-family Real Estate Market Review 2008

    In 2008, the average occupancy for Central Georgia was 89.5%, a 1% improvement over the prior year’s results.  The markets experiencing the greatest increase in 2008 over 2007 were East Macon at 5%, Milledgeville at 5.5% and Warner Robins at 2%. The markets experiencing the greatest year-over-year downturn were Downtown Macon at 3% and North…

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      Property Management changes

      Change is never easy, particularly if stuck in the same old routine. This year, Fickling & Company’s management department has undergone change. In efforts of becoming a more successful management department, it is essential to build an excellent and reliable reputation with our clients and customers. Keeping pace with deadlines is no easy task, and…

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        Hospitality Real Estate Forecast 2008

        Change is coming, but the Hospitality Lodging Industry’s immediate future still looks bright. Lodging Outlook for 2008 Stressing that they foresee no recession in the immediate future, analysts at PFK Hospitality Research have taken a swing at what such a trough would look like, should the views of the industry pessimists prove correct. At first…

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        What a Brokerage Actually Helps You Navigate

        TL;DR A brokerage helps buyers and sellers navigate much more than listings and paperwork. It helps interpret market timing, guide pricing and negotiation strategy, manage contracts and deadlines, coordinate communication between multiple parties, and bring perspective when unexpected issues or emotional decisions arise. The value is not just in access. It is in helping people…

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        How to Set Achievable New Year’s Goals (and Actually Stick to Them)

        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…

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          Industrial Real Estate Market Update Q3 2007

          The second quarter of 2007 ended with total available inventory stable as predicted.  However, the choices for products under 10,000 sf have increased. This is attributed to the addition of new development in the area as well as existing space being vacated.  The preferred space seems to be Class A with 1000 sf of office…

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            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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