Buying a house might seem like something you do later in life—but getting into the market while you’re young can actually be a major win. Sure, it’s a big step, but with a little planning and the right mindset, homeownership in your 20s or early 30s can set you up for long-term success. Start Building…
It’s that time of the year when the real estate community is busy wrapping up loose ends, dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s in an effort to get those last deals finalized and closed before year end. As we move to the close of 2006 it behooves us to reflect on the factors that…
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…
It’s critical to place and keep a good tenant quickly. We have some ideas on how to avoid long vacancy periods with your own rental home.
The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008, albeit considerably slower than 2007. The capital crunch caused lenders to adopt more stringent lending standards or stop completely making loans. The loan to value dropped to 75-80% and actual NOI was used to arrive at the value. The demand for apartment complexes, especially…
Improving fundamentals across all property types is drawing a greater amount of investors to value-added assets. While there are still investors focusing on acquiring stable, well-leased assets, others have shifted their attention to buying value-added properties that offer income and value appreciation and higher returns through retenanting, repositioning, and/or the releasing of available space. It…
Own’er-ship n. – Of or belonging to oneself or itself. The one or ones belonging to oneself. To have or possess. To confess : acknowledge. own up. In my early adult life, a very wise dear friend once shared with me that no matter what road I chose to take in life to always take…
The holidays are here, and there’s nothing like a good Christmas light display to get you in the spirit! If you’re in Middle Georgia, you’re in luck—Milledgeville, Macon, and Warner Robins go all out with festive lights that will make you feel like you’re walking through a winter wonderland. Milledgeville: Small Town, Big Holiday Vibes…
It may be hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is right around the corner. As summer wraps up, now is the perfect time to get your home organized and ready for a fresh start. A well-prepped space can ease the transition and set your whole family up for a successful school year. Here are…
As the holiday season rolls in, we’ve been taking a moment to slow down and think about what truly made this year special. Real estate moves fast, but gratitude helps us pause and appreciate the people and experiences that shape our work every day. First and foremost, we’re thankful for our clients. You invite us…
