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…
The holiday season is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start prepping your home for the festivities. With some planning and thoughtful touches, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that will make your guests feel welcome, and your family feel the holiday spirit. Here’s a guide to help you…
In my articles in the past newsletters I have discussed topics such as office vacancies and occupancy, valuing properties and key commercial terms to name a few. Most of the time I come up with the different subjects from questions from my clients. So suffice to say that is the same with this article. When…
Inspecting your Macon investment property is an important part of renting it out. Inspections will document the condition of your property and ensure your tenants are following the terms of their lease agreement. We recommend that you inspect your property annually. This gives you the opportunity to get inside and be sure everything looks good…
At the risk of sounding cliché . . . . . . . with this ever changing real estate market and the impact of the subprime market fiasco, now more than ever the importance of LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is quite evident!! National trends, specifically in the Southeast, are showing us retail property prices are beginning to…
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…
As the Multi-Family Property Manager for Fickling & Company’s private market, I enjoy helping people find a new place to live. Many apartment hunters are tired of living at the average apartment community and are looking for a little more. People are looking for unique floor plans, windows with a view and a property manager…
As usual, Warner Robins continues to grow with new projects announced in the second quarter of 2007. A 232-unit apartment project is under construction on Leverette Road west of Hatcher Road. The Oasis Shopping Center on S. Houston Lake Road is nearing completion. Circuit City has begun construction at 2951 Watson between Hobby Lobby and…
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. Most buyers start by “accident” calling from a sign or checking the internet out of curiosity. Since they probably have done little or no homework or don’t know the right questions to ask – this could be a risky experience. Interviewing with…
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…
