If there is one thing I’ve learned in the multi-family industry, it is vital to have a quality resident retention plan in place in order to maintain a high occupancy. If your customers are pleased with you after they move in and stay that way through their lease term, they are more likely to remain…
The holiday season is here in Middle Georgia! Macon, Warner Robins, and Milledgeville are lighting up December with festive parades, sparkling displays, Christmas markets, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re out with friends or enjoying magical moments with the kids, these cities are full of holiday cheer. Macon, GA Macon, GA is full of holiday energy…
2006 has been a record breaking year in Houston County real estate for new construction in the commercial realm of retail, office, hotels, churches, schools and multi-family projects. Within the last sixty days the city is showing twenty-seven commercial projects under review, eighteen more being resubmitted for review, nineteen approved, thirty-one under construction, and twenty-one…
In the twenty-seven some odd years I have been in the commercial real estate business, I have been asked quite frequently how we, in our profession, value property. Things like “How do you value a piece of commercial property?”, “What do you think my property is worth?”, “How do I go about purchasing commercial property?”,…
Roy Fickling, President and CEO of Fickling & Company, Inc., announced today the hiring of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon as President of Fickling Management Services, and Senior Vice President of Fickling & Company, Inc. He will succeed veteran commercial and investment real estate professional, Richard DeLisle. “We are saddened to see Rick…
Girl Scout Cookies are a beloved tradition for many, but have you ever stopped to think about how they started? What began as a small fundraiser over 100 years ago has grown into a nationwide event, bringing sweet treats to millions while supporting a bigger cause. The first Girl Scout Cookies were sold in 1917…
While the weather outdoors may not be frightful knowing how to spruce up your home’s curb appeal still remains important during the rainy and sometimes cold Southern winter. Below are suggestions from HGTV which will help you capture the interest of buyers this winter. If you’re trying to sell your home during the holiday months,…
In the late seventies, General Motors introduced a revolutionary electric vehicle designed to address high oil prices and long gas lines. Unfortunately, battery system problems prompted GM to abruptly scrap the program. GM bought back vehicles from customers, cleared dealer lots and ran the fleet through the crusher. Thus ended the immediate promise of alternative…
“Record growth” has become the catch phrase for Houston County. The fourth quarter of 2007 brought wide-ranging construction projects from Best Buy and Walgreens, to new surroundings for Flint EMC and Lowe Toyota, as well as new dining options such as Olive Garden and seven other new restaurants. Mayor Donald Walker and the Warner Robins…
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…
