Fall is an ideal time to take care of home projects. The weather is cooler, and there’s still plenty of daylight to get things done before winter. A few small updates now can save you time, money, and stress later. Here are some practical improvements worth tackling this season. Tidy up the yard Clearing leaves,…
Spring is a great time to start a garden in Georgia. The weather is warming up, and plants are ready to grow. Whether you’re planting flowers, vegetables, or shrubs, these simple tips will help your garden thrive. But did you know that spring is also the best time to sell your home? Just like a…
Get ready to celebrate America’s birthday in style! The 4th of July is right around the corner, and communities across the country are gearing up for a day filled with patriotic fun, family-friendly activities, and unforgettable fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back picnic in the park, a lively parade, or a night sky…
A 1031 Tax Exchange allows you to defer taxes on the sale of a property. It will allow you to have more money to invest in another real estate transaction. You are actually using the money from the sale toward a purchase instead of paying it to the government in taxes. This relates to a…
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…
Rental property accounting doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be precise. When you’re earning income from your rental properties and spending money on things like maintenance, marketing, and tenant screening, you need to have an accounting of all that. Most rental property owners don’t get into the real estate business because…
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…
The restructuring of the property management department has proven to be successful. New policies and procedures have been introduced and owners have noticed our proactive approach rather than reactive approach. The tenants are finding that the response time to maintenance calls has been cut in half. The daily operations of the management department run more…
Artist Eloisa Bielsa created a really neat infographic to show how easy it is to make your home feel happier.
Fickling & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce our newest multifamily acquisition, Fieldstone Apartments. Fieldstone is located in Mebane, North Carolina, a second-tier market centrally located between Raleigh/Durham and Greensboro, North Carolina. Fickling and its joint venture partner out of New York closed on the property on June 19, 2007. Fieldstone, our new community, consists…
