Commercial Real Estate Forecast 2008
Whew!! 2007 – “That Was The Year That Was”. That statement, the modified title of a 1970’s TV series, poignantly describes our past year in the world of Commercial Real Estate. We saw a lot: frenzied buying, unbelievably low cap rates, non-recourse money, a lot of mezz debt and equity, 100% financing and THEN almost…
Spring Cleaning for the Motivated Sellers
Spring cleaning is more than just a seasonal reset—it’s a smart way to get your home market-ready. As the days get longer and the weather improves, buyers are more active and eager to explore new listings. A clean, refreshed home not only looks better but also helps buyers feel more confident in the property from…
6 Tips for First-time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is not a small undertaking. While the purchase can move quickly from point A to point Z the process can be a rollercoaster of emotions for first-time home buyers. Questions relentlessly surface like, “Am I making a good decision?” or “Can I really afford to buy a home?” While there are…
The Best Ways to Sell Your House
Selling your house can feel like a huge task, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little prep work and some smart strategies, you can make your home stand out, attract serious buyers, and walk away with a great deal. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help you sell your house quickly…
Scam Alert from the Federal Trade Commission
The real estate industry has recently learned of a fraud tactic being used against its customers involved in home purchases. The criminals involved in the fraud cases are using the compromised email accounts of Realtors, title company agents, and loan officers to have customers divert closing money to an account controlled by the criminals, as…
Celebrate Fall with Festivals Near Macon, GA
Fall in Georgia is a magical time, and the city of Macon and its surrounding areas come alive with vibrant fall festivals, offering a delightful blend of Southern charm, live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. If you’re looking to enjoy the cool breeze and colorful foliage, here are some must-visit fall festivals near Macon…
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…
The Hotel and Hospitality Real Estate Market
Being Fickling & Company’s newest addition, I am proud to join in on enhancing the company’s success. It is a great pleasure to be with a company that has been around for such a long time and is highly reputable with continuous growth. I bring to the company over 18 years of hospitality industry experience in…
A Must Watch Video Before Listing Your Home
In this video financial expert, Jill Schlesinger shares how critical it is for homes entering the market to be priced appropriately in order to build adequate interest. The first three weeks of a home’s entrance on the market are the most critical for creating interest and attracting buyers, and buyers often dismiss a listing that is…