Commercial Real Estate Lease or Purchase?

    As the real estate market in this region continues to grow and boom, businesses — both major corporations and small start up companies — may begin to question whether they should lease or purchase property for their business to locate.  The question is a valid one and the answer is simple – both! At some…

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      Fickling acquires Fieldstone Apartments

      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…

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      Is it Time to Switch Macon Property Management Companies?

      Not everyone embraces change. It can be stressful, and if that change involves your rental property, things can really seem overwhelming. Don’t be afraid of change if your management company isn’t working for you, however. If you aren’t getting the service you need and expect, you should absolutely look for a new property management partner….

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        Buying a Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure

        It could not be any truer today than ever, “YOU MAKE MONEY WHEN YOU BUY”.  Buying foreclosed commercial real estate can be a very rewarding opportunity for your future.  There are some things to be considered and to be cautious about.  When buying a foreclosed commercial property, whether it is land, bulk lots, retail or office building or…

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          Real Estate Investment and Aqusition 2007 Forecast

          As I wrote in my previous article, 2006 was the year of the private investor.  Will 2007 be another year for the private investor?  Equity funds and institutions have recently surpassed investments from private investors.  This trend is unlikely to slow anytime soon since pension funds still report a great deal of pent-up investment demand.  But…

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          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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