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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Fickling & Company opens a residential property management office in Stockbridge, GA

Fickling & Company of Stockbridge, GA specializes in single-family residential property management including homes, town-homes and condominiums. We offer property owners several options including; full service leasing and property management, lease only service, or management only service. See our owners services page. Contact Diane Sink, Property Manager http://www.ficklingpropertymanagement.com 827 Fairways Court Suite 205 Stockbridge, GA….

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    Retail Real Estate Market Comparison 2007

    Retailers are always looking at the demographics of one area compared to another, to help them determine where they want to locate the next store.  Forbes Magazine recently ran an article on where they thought the 200 best places in the country were located and why.  This article was published just after tax-day and at the…

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      KEYS TO BUYING BANK OWNED ASSETS

      The experience of buying bank owned assets may vary for many investors. For some, it can be a very rewarding process yet for others, somewhat frustrating. The trick is understanding and establishing a process that works for you. Below are a few tips that may be helpful to you while navigating the ever shifting landscape of…

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        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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          Still A Good Time To Do A 1031 Exchange?

          Despite the softening economy and turmoil in the capital markets, investors continue to have confidence in the U.S. commercial real estate industry.  In a survey showing that one in five investors expect the economy to be stronger in 2008, the majority still want to invest more funds into commercial real estate.  Concerns about financing will…

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