Thanksgiving Made Simple

Hosting Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little planning and a relaxed approach, you can create a cozy, welcoming celebration that everyone will enjoy—including you! Here are some tips for a laid-back Thanksgiving that keeps things festive and fun: 1. Keep the Menu Simple There’s no need to go overboard. Focus on a…

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Sell Your House Fast with these 10 “Must-Do” Items

Find more content like this on Zillow. 1. Make a great first impression: Make your home memorable. Home buying is an emotional purchase, with buyers deciding in the first 30 seconds of seeing the home if this is the one. The front entrance should be warm and welcoming. Photo courtesy of www.buzzfeed.com 2. Clean, Clean,…

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    Current Commercial Real Estate Credit Crunch

    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…

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      Multi-family Real Estate Market Review 2008

      In 2008, the average occupancy for Central Georgia was 89.5%, a 1% improvement over the prior year’s results.  The markets experiencing the greatest increase in 2008 over 2007 were East Macon at 5%, Milledgeville at 5.5% and Warner Robins at 2%. The markets experiencing the greatest year-over-year downturn were Downtown Macon at 3% and North…

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        Fickling Names New Director of Commerical Property Management

        Nicki L. Pope experience in Commercial Real Estate extends over ten years in the Atlanta and Southeast Region markets.  She specializes in commercial management, focusing on operations, leasing, tenant relations and tenant retention programs, construction management and problem solving.  Ms. Pope interacts with clients, tenants, brokers, and constructor during complicated situations.  Her personal standards, as well…

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        2018 Fickling & Company Picnic

        Fickling & Company Annual Picnic The annual picnic is a family fun event at Fickling & Company. The gathering is hosted on the Fickling Farm located in Macon, Georgia. As a family-owned real estate company, since 1939, the annual picnic is a long-standing tradition. Everyone gathers on the farm for good food, slushies, fishing, and of course…

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