A Good Time To Invest In Multi-Family Real Estate?

    Is it a good time to purchase multi-family property?  Some of the current market conditions indicate that 2008 could be a year of opportunity for investors in multi-family properties.   Let’s review some of the favorable conditions for the apartment market.   A review of three factors, demands for apartments, supply of apartments and the financial…

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      Mark-to-Market Accounting, What Is It?

      Mark-to-Market Accounting is assigning a value to a financial instrument or asset, based on current market price or the fair-value of the asset. The term originated with futures trading a century ago. When taking a position, a trader, would deposit money on the margin to protect the Exchange against loss. At the end of the…

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      Hurricane Irma Information

      Hurricane Irma Updates for the Fickling & Company Service Areas Fickling & Company is dedicated to providing Hurricane Irma updates for our customers, clients, and residents. At this time the most up-to-date information will be each county’s emergency management website. Please locate the link to your county’s website below: Bibb County: Click Here Serving Macon, Georgia Bryan…

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        The Costs Of Going Green In Commercial Real Estate

        In the late seventies, General Motors introduced a revolutionary electric vehicle designed to address high oil prices and long gas lines.  Unfortunately, battery system problems prompted GM to abruptly scrap the program.  GM bought back vehicles from customers, cleared dealer lots and ran the fleet through the crusher. Thus ended the immediate promise of alternative…

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          Multi-Family Resident Retention

          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…

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