There’s just something about fall in Macon. The air gets a little cooler, the leaves start to change, and suddenly the calendar fills up with one fun event after another. If you’re looking for things to do this season, here are some of the best fall festivals happening around town. Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration On September…
Every January, we’re flooded with messages about “new year, new you.” While the motivation is exciting, it often leads to overly ambitious goals that fade by February. The secret to lasting change isn’t bigger goals—it’s achievable ones. Here’s how to set New Year’s goals that feel realistic, motivating, and sustainable all year long. 1. Start…
Immediate responses are required when your tenant reports a maintenance issue or requests a repair at your rental property. Habitability issues are especially critical and require prompt attention. However, even minor repairs can save you money and keep your property better maintained. Repair needs never get easier or cheaper with time. One of the benefits…
Fickling & Company’s Multi-Family Division is pleased to announce that we have recently added two new third-party managed accounts to our apartment portfolio. When stepping in to a new management role, Fickling & Co., Inc. recognizes that accomplishing our mission requires the enthusiastic commitment of our most valuable resource – our employees. Tips for…
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…
Are you an accidental landlord? If you have inherited a home from a relative or you moved out of your home into a different home and you want to rent it out rather than selling it, you are probably this type of landlord. We know it can seem like a big hassle to rent out…
Spring is on the way — you can feel it in the air. And like the coming of spring you can feel the underlying buzz of activity and excitement in Peach County. We are currently working with several business owners who are focused on the Byron/Fort Valley area. They are intrigued by the Fort Valley…
From 2004 to 2006 the U.S. Lodging industry experienced the strongest revpar growth in 22 years. One chain scale that has continued to sustain record-breaking success is the category labeled “midscale without food and beverage.” These properties represent 8,096 hotels with 705,305 guestrooms or 16.6 percent of the total U.S. room supply. Through May 2007,…
Retailers and Industry continue to move into our area. Investors are looking intently at our region. There are numerous projects in the works. Why are we enjoying this prosperity? For one, the real estate dollar goes a long way in our area compared to other areas around our region. For another, Atlanta sprawl moves closer…
The Fickling and Company of Warner Robins office enjoyed good laughs and delicious food during a recent award ceremony. Awards were given to celebrate the multiple successes, both in sale and property management, the Warner Robins branch accomplished during 2015. I am so proud of our agents and staff members for continuing to provide excellent…
