The NEW fickling.com Launches Soon!
The NEW fickling.com features a responsive design and works great with smartphones and tablets! The new site will launch on March 15, 2015.
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Agents vs Going It Alone
With so many services online to help buyers sell their home, why should someone consider using an agent? Agents offer many skills required to sell a home in a timely matter, and for the most money. For this blog post, we seek to share how hiring an agent is beneficial, so we asked Elaine Lee,…
Mark-to-Market Accounting, What Is It?
Mark-to-Market Accounting is assigning a value to a financial instrument or asset, based on current market price or the fair-value of the asset. The term originated with futures trading a century ago. When taking a position, a trader, would deposit money on the margin to protect the Exchange against loss. At the end of the…
Multi-Family Resident Retention
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…
Landlord Fears & Horror Stories in Warner Robins and How to Avoid Them
If you’re a landlord or an investor in Warner Robins, you have probably heard at least one story about nightmare rental situations or tenants from hell. You are probably on a mission to avoid your own horror stories, and today we want to help you be a better and more successful rental property owner. Face…
Holiday Party with a Twist
The holiday season is a festive time of year filled with the hustle and bustle of shopping and memorable moments with co-workers, friends, and family. Gifts piled high as Fickling & Company of Warner Robins prepared for their annual office-wide holiday party. Everyone chatted and laughed while enjoying the delicious food; however, as attendees exchanged…
Why You Shouldn’t Manage Your Own Macon Properties
It’s tempting to want to manage your own investment property. New investors often have an emotional attachment to their homes, and if you’re renting out a property you once lived in, you have an interest in making sure it’s occupied by a perfect tenant and well-maintained. Managing your own rental home can be challenging, however….
Tips for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Today’s Climate
Buy or sell? List my property or keep it off the market until the market turns around? Engage the expertise of a seasoned commercial real estate broker or try to handle myself? These are all questions commercial real estate investors are faced with on a daily basis. One thing I think we are all keenly…
MASTERING THE IMPORTANT PARTS OF FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions that many people make in their lives. It is a tedious process, and it can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. Understanding the first steps in buying a house is crucial to ensure that you’re making informed decisions and moving towards your goals….
Why You Should Check Out the Macon Film Festival
If you love movies, cool venues, and a good time, you need to check out the Macon Film Festival. Held every summer in downtown Macon, Georgia, this indie film fest has been bringing together filmmakers and fans for 20 years — and it’s only getting better with age. The 2025 Macon Film Festival runs from…