2018 Fickling & Company Picnic

Fickling & Company Annual Picnic The annual picnic is a family fun event at Fickling & Company. The gathering is hosted on the Fickling Farm located in Macon, Georgia. As a family-owned real estate company, since 1939, the annual picnic is a long-standing tradition. Everyone gathers on the farm for good food, slushies, fishing, and of course…

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    Fickling Names New Director of Commerical Property Management

    Nicki L. Pope experience in Commercial Real Estate extends over ten years in the Atlanta and Southeast Region markets.  She specializes in commercial management, focusing on operations, leasing, tenant relations and tenant retention programs, construction management and problem solving.  Ms. Pope interacts with clients, tenants, brokers, and constructor during complicated situations.  Her personal standards, as well…

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      Industrial Real Estate Market Q1 2008

      During 2007, the warehouse/industrial market was very active as well as the other commercial categories. The 2008 commercial real estate market, as other service categories, will be difficult to predict.  There are just two many unstable variables that could swing it in either direction. In 2007, the Bibb County industrial market remained basically unchanged from…

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        Commercial Real Estate Investing and Aquisitions

        It appears the Federal Reserve is finally done with its interest rate hikes in the wake of mixed economic signals on inflation and housing.  Besides rising energy prices, inflation has been tamed for the time being.  Employment statistics still look good, but wage increases for most workers have been almost non-existent.  The Ten Year U.S….

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        Make the Most of Your Open House!

        An open house is more than just a time for people to walk through your home—it’s your chance to make a really great first impression. With a little extra effort, you can turn it into an experience that helps buyers picture themselves living there. First things first: curb appeal. Before anyone even walks in, they’re…

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          The Commercial Real Estate Lease Agreement

          Whether you have or have not rented commercial space, there are several things you need to know. One, there is no standard lease agreement for all commercial properties. Typically, office, retail, and industrial properties have different leases and while there are some similarities they are also vastly different. Two, a commercial lease is a binding…

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            Understanding the Subprime Mortgage Meltdown

            I’m sure a lot of people would like to know what a Subprime Mortgage is and what exactly happened last Summer that resulted in the Subprime Mortgage meltdown.   I think it is important to understand what events occurred that got us in this Credit crisis and how it has spilled over into commercial real estate.  It…

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