Why has the sub-prime mortgage debacle resulted in a credit crunch on commercial mortgage backed securities lenders (CMBS) as well? Well, most insiders don’t believe it is a direct result of the sub-prime hangover. They believe it has been in the works since the beginning of the second quarter when Moody’s issued a warning that…
Summer tends to bring a lot of action to the real estate world. From more houses selling, more people wanting to buy, price changes and changes in the market, there is a lot to stay on top of if you are looking to buy or sell a home. Let’s go over a few things you…
Spring is on the way — you can feel it in the air. And like the coming of spring you can feel the underlying buzz of activity and excitement in Peach County. We are currently working with several business owners who are focused on the Byron/Fort Valley area. They are intrigued by the Fort Valley…
The National Multi-family Market was stronger in 2006 than it has been in the past few years. Owners were able to increase rates while decreasing the amount of concessions given to new tenants. Occupancy rates in many markets, increased as the supply of apartments were constrained due to the conversion of apartments into condominiums. Also,…
Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals Launches Redesigned Website Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals announced today the launch of its newly revamped website. The redesigned site will offer quick and easy access for booking family-friendly vacations on St. George Island, Florida. The website features a wide variety of homes to accommodate families of any size. Whether…
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…
“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…
Founded in 1803, Milledgeville served as the capital of Georgia during the Civil War. Today this charming southern town boasts a hip college vibe that has an eclectic mix of locally owned shops and dining options. From the busy downtown to the quiet lake and everything in between, Milledgeville has something to offer for everyone!…
Rental property accounting doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be precise. When you’re earning income from your rental properties and spending money on things like maintenance, marketing, and tenant screening, you need to have an accounting of all that. Most rental property owners don’t get into the real estate business because…
It could not be any truer today than ever, “YOU MAKE MONEY WHEN YOU BUY”. Buying foreclosed commercial real estate can be a very rewarding opportunity for your future. There are some things to be considered and to be cautious about. When buying a foreclosed commercial property, whether it is land, bulk lots, retail or office building or…
