Real Estate Investment and Aqusition 2007 Forecast

    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…

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      Industrial Property Market in Macon Q2 2007

      There were no significant changes relating to the industrial real estate inventory during the first quarter of 2007.  The vacancies in the market remain stable at about 4,000,000 square feet with a 75% occupancy rate.  Again, this vacancy was mainly attributed to large blocks of industrial space such as the 2,000,000 square foot Brown &…

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      A Holiday Bucket List for Middle Georgia

      As the holiday season approaches, there’s a special kind of magic that descends upon Macon, Georgia. From twinkling lights to festive gatherings, the heart of Middle Georgia comes alive with holiday cheer. If you find yourself in Macon this holiday season, here’s a festive bucket list to make your days merry and bright. 1. Festival…

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        Apartment Loft Living In Macon

        As the Multi-Family Property Manager for Fickling & Company’s private market, I enjoy helping people find a new place to live. Many apartment hunters are tired of living at the average apartment community and are looking for a little more. People are looking for unique floor plans, windows with a view and a property manager…

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          Multi-family Real Estate Market Q3 2007

          In our last article, we stated that we thought the housing market would continue to slump until mid-year and then start to stabilize.  We may have been too optimistic.  We now believe the housing slump will continue through year end and start to stabilize in early 2008.  Some of the statistics that influenced our prediction…

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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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            Peach County Real Estate Market Q2 2007

            Make no mistake . . . . . Peach County real estate is sharing in the growth of it’s surrounding neighbors, Bibb and Houston Counties. With the recent trend in residential, industrial and commercial real estate growth in the southern sector of Bibb County and the northern sector of Houston County, it’s no wonder that Peach County,…

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              Baldwin, Greene, Morgan & Putnam Real Estate Market

              Baldwin County, Milledgeville GCSU opened 150,000 sq ft Library and Information Center GCSU opened another 300+ beds in a new residence hall to keep up with enrollment Barberitos and Velvet Elvis Restaurants opened downtown Pizza Hut, Wing Street, Long Johns Silver’s and A&W Rootbeer will open in December International House of Pancackes opened at the Super…

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