Economic Rebound in Q4 2008?

    Why are economists predicting that the economy will started coming back in the latter half of this year? Because, as I explain below, that’s when the cuts in interest rates and the fiscal stimuli will take hold and be reflected in our measurements of how the economy fares. I am already seeing a loosing up…

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      Fickling At ICSC 2009

      Fickling and Company associates recently attended the International Council of Shopping Center’s annual Leasing Mall and Trade Expo held May 17 through 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.   The company’s retail Sales, Leasing and Development divisions were represented at the annual event which provides retailers and property owners a great venue to update each other on…

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        Things to Consider Before Listing Your Commercial Property

        When you get ready to sell your property, there are a number of things to consider before listing.  Who will market the property, how much to sell for, how and where to market the property, just to consider a few.  Selling a property is a time consuming and tedious project therefore, consider the following questions before…

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        Halloween in Macon

        Halloween in Macon, GA, is filled with spooky fun, from family-friendly festivals to eerie haunted attractions. Whether you’re looking for a night of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, or a good scare, Macon has something for everyone. Here are some of the top Halloween events happening this year. 1. Spirits in October at Riverside Cemetery One of…

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          Bibb County Apartment Market Update Q2 2009

          The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, 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…

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