From 2004 to 2006 the U.S. Lodging industry experienced the strongest revpar growth in 22 years. One chain scale that has continued to sustain record-breaking success is the category labeled “midscale without food and beverage.” These properties represent 8,096 hotels with 705,305 guestrooms or 16.6 percent of the total U.S. room supply. Through May 2007,…
Buying your first home is not a small undertaking. While the purchase can move quickly from point A to point Z the process can be a rollercoaster of emotions for first-time home buyers. Questions relentlessly surface like, “Am I making a good decision?” or “Can I really afford to buy a home?” While there are…
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…
A Short Sale occurs when a bank allows an owner to sell property at a price that is less than the owner owes the bank. In other words, the sales price is “short” of what is owed. This creates what is called a deficiency balance. That is, even though the property has been sold to…
“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…
Morgan Ranch Subdivision Bonaire, GA offers large wooded lots, and a great location convenient to Robins AFB. Hughston Homes is currently building new homes in Morgan Ranch! Hughston Homes includes lots of upgrades including Spray Foam Insulation, Granite Counter Tops with Tile Backsplash, Covered Patio, and much more! Call Ann Edwards at (478) 973-6333 for…
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…
Halloween is the one time of year we like being a little scared. However, when it comes to buying or selling a home, no one wants any real-life frights. As the nights get cooler and pumpkins pop up on porches, here are a few ways to keep your real estate plans from turning into a…
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…
Spring cleaning is more than just a seasonal reset—it’s a smart way to get your home market-ready. As the days get longer and the weather improves, buyers are more active and eager to explore new listings. A clean, refreshed home not only looks better but also helps buyers feel more confident in the property from…
