The housing market has gone through a lot over the past few years. Prices went up quickly, interest rates changed often, and many people felt unsure about making a move. As we head into 2026, things are starting to feel more balanced—and that can be a good thing whether you’re thinking about selling your home…
Fickling & Company’s Multi-Family Division has had an extraordinary year. Our apartment portfolio has doubled in size, and revenues are up by 55% over last year’s operating results. The Fourth Quarter has been particularly successful for the Fickling properties. We have consistently outperformed the market, with occupancies averaging 95% or greater. Market rents have also…
New Year’s resolution – noun: a promise to do something differently in the new year Dennis Buttimer, M.Ed., CEAP, RYT, a facilitator at Thomas F. Chapman FamilyCancer Wellness at Piedmont says, “The New Year offers a blank slate — anopportunity to get things right. When we set New Year’s resolutions, we are utilizinga very important…
It’s critical to place and keep a good tenant quickly. We have some ideas on how to avoid long vacancy periods with your own rental home.
The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, albeit considerably slower than 2007. The capital crunch caused lenders to adopt more stringent lending standards or stop completely making loans. The loan to value dropped to 75-80% and actual NOI was used to arrive at the value…
Most people who want to invest in real estate start off with single family residential properties. They do this because they are more familiar with residential property, and the thought of owning commercial property is scary to the new investor. I know investors who own multiple single family residences. However, because of the high maintenance…
As the holiday season approaches, there’s a special kind of magic that descends upon Macon, Georgia. From twinkling lights to festive gatherings, the heart of Middle Georgia comes alive with holiday cheer. If you find yourself in Macon this holiday season, here’s a festive bucket list to make your days merry and bright. 1. Festival…
Work has progressed well on our retail developments MarketPlace at Bass, Lullwater Village and Lullwater East here in Macon. At MarketPlace, the new McDonalds has opened and, judging from the crowds we are seeing there, is doing a great business at the corner of Bass Road and Bass Pro Blvd. We have heard many compliments…
In this article we will discuss the National Market for 2006 and 2007. The condition of the housing sector has a direct impact on the condition of the multi-family market. As predicted, the housing sector slowed in 2006 after setting records for each year from 2000 to 2005. The Commerce Department estimated that October’s new home…
Spring is a great time to start a garden in Georgia. The weather is warming up, and plants are ready to grow. Whether you’re planting flowers, vegetables, or shrubs, these simple tips will help your garden thrive. But did you know that spring is also the best time to sell your home? Just like a…
