Commercial Real Estate Forecast 2008

    Whew!!  2007 – “That Was The Year That Was”.  That statement, the modified title of a 1970’s TV series, poignantly describes our past year in the world of Commercial Real Estate.  We saw a lot: frenzied buying, unbelievably low cap rates, non-recourse money, a lot of mezz debt and equity, 100% financing and THEN almost…

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      Macon Industrial Real Estate Market Forecast 2009

      Warehouse/industrial Market activity slowed in the 4th quarter of 2008, however the year ended with stabilized occupancy at 73%, basically unchanged from 2007. Occupancy in 2009 is expected to decrease. The construction industry is cutting back on occupied space as the cautious business climate and lack of financing continue to exert a negative influence in…

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        Refinancing & Home Equity Loans

        Why Are So Many Homeowners Under Water? Guy Gunn The term “under water” has come to mean that owners owe more on their home than it is worth in the marketplace. So how does this occur? During the financial troubles of the late 70’s and early 80’s, we saw interest rates peak in the 16%…

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        Why Owners Choose to Work with Fickling & Company

        Why Owners Choose to Work with Fickling & Company

        Fickling & Company is a full-service property management company in Macon and the surrounding areas. We’re committed to providing excellent real estate services to our community, and we’re especially interested in helping our clients do more with their investments. With our help, both owners and tenants can have a pleasant and successful rental experience. When…

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