Despite the softening economy and turmoil in the capital markets, investors continue to have confidence in the U.S. commercial real estate industry. In a survey showing that one in five investors expect the economy to be stronger in 2008, the majority still want to invest more funds into commercial real estate. Concerns about financing will…
Multi-Family Account Specialist Fickling Management Services Corporate Position APPLY NOW The Multi-Family Account Specialist is charged with the day-to-day implementation of the Fickling Management Services policies, procedures and programs that will assure a well-managed, well maintained accounting system, placing maximum emphasis on positive response to the concerns and needs of the Multi-family Property Managers, Directors…
As financial institutions are still trying to weather the storm from Subprime Mortgage Crisis, real estate investors should anticipate great challenges in 2008. The instability in the financial markets has had a domino effect in the investment market for commercial real estate assets. It first began with an impact on the lenders which moved right through…
A 1031 tax deferred property exchange allows you to defer taxes on the property sale. You will have more money in hand to invest in another property. This benefit translates into investment savings. In effect, you receive an interest free loan from the government in the amount you would be paying in taxes. The Federal Government…
If there is one thing I’ve learned in the multi-family industry, it is vital to have a quality resident retention plan in place in order to maintain a high occupancy. If your customers are pleased with you after they move in and stay that way through their lease term, they are more likely to remain…
Fickling & Company announces the newest addition to our Transaction Services Team! Wendy Holmes Pierce recently transitioned from our Director of Commercial Property Management over to our Transaction Services. Wendy has spent her 16 year real estate career in the Commercial Real Estate Industry specializing in leasing and management of a mixed portfolio of properties including…
Surprisingly enough, it’s already almost that time of year again. As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to get your home in order for the new school year. Creating an organized, functional, and welcoming environment can make the transition smoother for everyone in the family. Here are some tips to help…
Looking back at the remarkable year we’ve just enjoyed in Middle Georgia’s retail real estate market and ahead to 2007, I am going to make some projections. I have always said that key to the economy’s remaining positive is Consumer Spending. Everything I’ve read shows Consumer Spending slowing, but continuing in a positive vein for 2007….
Warner Robins is a mid-sized city with a growing population in central Georgia. When we are asked if it’s an ideal place to invest, we always nod our heads enthusiastically. This is a great market for first-time investors who are looking for an affordable property with a lot of cash flow potential. It’s also the…
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?”,…
