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…
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…
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,…
As the real estate market in this region continues to grow and boom, businesses — both major corporations and small start up companies — may begin to question whether they should lease or purchase property for their business to locate. The question is a valid one and the answer is simple – both! At some…
In the twenty-seven some odd years I have been in the commercial real estate business, I have been asked quite frequently how we, in our profession, value property. Things like “How do you value a piece of commercial property?”, “What do you think my property is worth?”, “How do I go about purchasing commercial property?”,…
As the first quarter of 2007 comes to an end, we see the volume of leases and sales increased over the first quarter of 2006. Due to a sharp increase in supply, the vacancy rate has risen since the first of the year in the small office and retail market. Several new strip centers and…
Much has happened in the world since our last newsletter. We have “officially” entered into an economic recession that has negatively impacted virtually every industry. No one really knows for sure but most knowledgeable folks seem to believe that we can hope to emerge from this downturn late this year or early 2010. Real Estate,…
All property owners, investors, small and large business owners, and people of Georgia should take an interest in a debate taking place in our State. The time has come to eliminate all property taxes in Georgia, and I firmly believe the people of the state of Georgia should be given an opportunity to vote on…
There’s just something about fall in Macon. The air gets a little cooler, the leaves start to change, and suddenly the calendar fills up with one fun event after another. If you’re looking for things to do this season, here are some of the best fall festivals happening around town. Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration On September…
As the Multi-Family Property Manager for Fickling & Company’s private market, I enjoy helping people find a new place to live. Many apartment hunters are tired of living at the average apartment community and are looking for a little more. People are looking for unique floor plans, windows with a view and a property manager…
