Why You Shouldn’t Manage Your Own Macon Properties

It’s tempting to want to manage your own investment property. New investors often have an emotional attachment to their homes, and if you’re renting out a property you once lived in, you have an interest in making sure it’s occupied by a perfect tenant and well-maintained. Managing your own rental home can be challenging, however….

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    Still A Good Time To Do A 1031 Exchange?

    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…

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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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        Warner Robins Real Estate Market Q2 2009

        For the second quarter of 2009 Warner Robins and Houston County still appear to be ahead of the economic pack.  With many folks predicting gloom and doom for our US economy, Houston County is still a bright spot on the economic landscape.  As a matter of fact, it was recently announced that the Warner Robins…

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          Industrial Real Estate Market Q1 2008

          During 2007, the warehouse/industrial market was very active as well as the other commercial categories. The 2008 commercial real estate market, as other service categories, will be difficult to predict.  There are just two many unstable variables that could swing it in either direction. In 2007, the Bibb County industrial market remained basically unchanged from…

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            Pricing Your Home To Sell

            So you’ve decided to put your house on the market? You must separate yourself from sentimental feelings and price it so that more buyers see it — and notice it. Here’s how. You’re selling your home. Here’s the big question: Should you set the price high, expecting buyers will bargain you down eventually? Or should…

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              The cycle of Commercial Real Estate

              Cycles… what are they? In baseball, there is hitting for the cycle, which is a batter hitting a single, double, triple and a homerun in one game. In astronomy, there is an orbit cycle in which planets rotate around an object. There are bicycles and motorcycles in which the wheels travel in a circular motion. I…

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              A Holiday Bucket List for Middle Georgia

              As the holiday season approaches, there’s a special kind of magic that descends upon Macon, Georgia. From twinkling lights to festive gatherings, the heart of Middle Georgia comes alive with holiday cheer. If you find yourself in Macon this holiday season, here’s a festive bucket list to make your days merry and bright. 1. Festival…

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                CARLTON RIDGE SOUTH – WARNER ROBINS, GA

                Carlton Ridge South is a newer development and features affordable new construction in Warner Robins / Houston County Georgia. Prices seem to be starting in the upper $100’s range. Carlton Ridge South is located off Feagin Mill Rd. close to highway 41. See all homes for sale in Carlton Ridge South : http://www.fickling.com/subdivisions/carlton-ridge.html

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