The Costs Of Going Green In Commercial Real Estate

    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…

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    From Bistros to Barbecue: A Taste Tour of Our Favorite Restaurants

    We have curated the perfect list of our favorite restaurants in towns we are frequently in. From cozy cafes to upscale establishments, we’ve carefully selected the top spots for their delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. Join us as we celebrate the flavors, creativity, and hospitality that define each dining destination. Whether you’re a food enthusiast,…

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      Downtown Macon Georgia Revitalization

      WOW!  Have you been downtown lately?  Great progress has been achieved in the revitalization of downtown Macon GA.  In our initial coverage of the downtown area we will discuss the following: What is considered downtown? What are some of the recent important events that have happened? What are some of the planned important events? Why…

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        Industrial Real Estate Market 2006, A Look Back

        As predicted, the Bibb County Industrial Market experienced a substantial vacancy increase in 2006 with the 2.2 million square foot Brown & Williamson Plant officially being added to the existing vacancy inventory of more than 2 million square feet of space. Total Industrial space in the Bibb County market increased to 16 million square feet in…

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        Richmond Hill Site Plan Render

        Press Release: New Luxury Apartment Community to Begin Development in Richmond Hill, GA

        RICHMOND HILL, GA – 11/14/2016 (Fickling & Company Blog) — Fickling & Company announced plans to start construction of a new luxury apartment community in the highly desirable town of Richmond Hill, Georgia.  Lullwater at Richmond Hill will offer future residents one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a number of different floor plans featuring high-end…

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        Hurricane Irma Information

        Hurricane Irma Updates for the Fickling & Company Service Areas Fickling & Company is dedicated to providing Hurricane Irma updates for our customers, clients, and residents. At this time the most up-to-date information will be each county’s emergency management website. Please locate the link to your county’s website below: Bibb County: Click Here Serving Macon, Georgia Bryan…

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          Things to Consider Before Listing Your Commercial Property

          When you get ready to sell your property, there are a number of things to consider before listing.  Who will market the property, how much to sell for, how and where to market the property, just to consider a few.  Selling a property is a time consuming and tedious project therefore, consider the following questions before…

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            Commercial Office Space Measurement

            “Give an inch take a mile… I wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole… a miss is as good as a mile… he won’t budge an inch.” There are all kinds of metaphors for measurements and some are really confusing. Well, commercial office space measurement can be just as confusing. What I will try…

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            Fickling & Company Broker Receives Ambassador of the Year Award

            The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission (MEDC) hosted their 155th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 3rd at Middle Georgia State University. During the meeting Patty Burns, a broker with Fickling & Company, received the Ambassador of the Year Award.  The Ambassadors Committee maintains and enhances a membership retention program…

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