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…
The beginning of a new year is always a good opportunity to review and analyze the previous year’s activities and plan for the coming year. 2006 was an exciting and successful year for the development group. On the multi-family side, Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our 280 unit luxury development in Lexington S.C. (a suburb of Columbia)…
Being Fickling & Company’s newest addition, I am proud to join in on enhancing the company’s success. It is a great pleasure to be with a company that has been around for such a long time and is highly reputable with continuous growth. I bring to the company over 18 years of hospitality industry experience in…
The world of real estate has certainly come a long way in the last 15 years or so. Online listings have completely changed the game. With all the new technology allowing home buyers to be able to take virtual tours, people are wondering if open houses are a thing of the past or if they…
State law prohibits a broker from representing a buyer as a client without first entering into a written agreement with the buyer under O.C.G.A. 10-6A-1 Understanding what the statement means An exclusive agreement means that the buyer agrees to hire the broker to act as the buyer’s exclusive real estate agent in order to assist…
Immediate responses are required when your tenant reports a maintenance issue or requests a repair at your rental property. Habitability issues are especially critical and require prompt attention. However, even minor repairs can save you money and keep your property better maintained. Repair needs never get easier or cheaper with time. One of the benefits…
The holiday season is a festive time of year filled with the hustle and bustle of shopping and memorable moments with co-workers, friends, and family. Gifts piled high as Fickling & Company of Warner Robins prepared for their annual office-wide holiday party. Everyone chatted and laughed while enjoying the delicious food; however, as attendees exchanged…
Bank Owned . . . sound familiar? In today’s world of commercial real estate, most of us are now all too familiar with such terms as “REO” (Real Estate Owned) or “OREO” (Other Real Estate Owned) or “CREO” (Commercial Real Estate Owned). It is far more normal in the current market to see bank owned…
Fickling & Company’s Multi-Family Division has had an extraordinary year. Our apartment portfolio has doubled in size, and revenues are up by 55% over last year’s operating results. The Fourth Quarter has been particularly successful for the Fickling properties. We have consistently outperformed the market, with occupancies averaging 95% or greater. Market rents have also…
As the crisp air of fall rolls in, it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the season and create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Here are some simple yet effective ways to transition your space to welcome in the Fall. 1. Warm Up with Textiles Fall is all about layering, which also applies to…
