This Mother’s Day, why not show Mom just how much she means to you by treating her to a delightful brunch outing? Brunch is the perfect opportunity to spoil her with delicious food, quality time, and heartfelt conversation. Whether you opt for a cozy café or an elegant restaurant, the joy of sharing a meal…
A recent study showed that consumers spend over 1.2 Million hours each month looking online for apartments. Just as in any other industry, the technology is the way of the future in Apartment Leasing. More and more consumers that are coming through our doors already know exactly what the community has to offer. It is…
Why has the sub-prime mortgage debacle resulted in a credit crunch on commercial mortgage backed securities lenders (CMBS) as well? Well, most insiders don’t believe it is a direct result of the sub-prime hangover. They believe it has been in the works since the beginning of the second quarter when Moody’s issued a warning that…
It’s the end of 2006. In the Land and Timber real estate market, this year started out good in the first quarter with a high amount of land sales in all categories: Timber real estate tracts, Recreational tracts and Farm/Agricultural land. The second and third quarters didn’t go as well, due to severalfactors. Whenever there…
Looking back at the remarkable year we’ve just enjoyed in Middle Georgia’s retail real estate market and ahead to 2007, I am going to make some projections. I have always said that key to the economy’s remaining positive is Consumer Spending. Everything I’ve read shows Consumer Spending slowing, but continuing in a positive vein for 2007….
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…
Buying a home is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to make mistakes along the way, but with some foresight, you can avoid the most common ones. Here’s a relaxed guide to help you navigate the process smoothly. Not Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage One of the first…
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…
Rental property accounting doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be precise. When you’re earning income from your rental properties and spending money on things like maintenance, marketing, and tenant screening, you need to have an accounting of all that. Most rental property owners don’t get into the real estate business because…
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…
