Cracking the Real Estate Code: Your Quick Guide to Key Terms Jumping into the world of real estate can feel a bit like learning a new language. Whether you’re shopping for your dream house or just curious about the buzzwords you keep hearing, we’ve got your back. Let’s break down some of the most common…
It appears the Federal Reserve is finally done with its interest rate hikes in the wake of mixed economic signals on inflation and housing. Besides rising energy prices, inflation has been tamed for the time being. Employment statistics still look good, but wage increases for most workers have been almost non-existent. The Ten Year U.S….
2008 is a great time to BUY Real Estate because some investors as well as some banks are overleveraged. Over the last few years many investors in the commercial real estate market are feeling the same payment problems as residential homeowners. They have bought their commercial investments and because of the increase in interest rates,…
As the crisp air of fall rolls in, it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the season and create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Here are some simple yet effective ways to transition your space to welcome in the Fall. 1. Warm Up with Textiles Fall is all about layering, which also applies to…
The Forgotten Coast, located in the Panhandle of Florida, stretches from Alligator Point (south of Tallahassee) westward to Mexico Beach. The name was coined in the early nineties when a Florida tourism group “forgot” to include information about this area on their map. This prompted a local group to create their own brochure and map…
The beginning of a new year is always a good opportunity to review and analyze the previous year’s activities and plan for the coming year. 2006 was an exciting and successful year for the development group. On the multi-family side, Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our 280 unit luxury development in Lexington S.C. (a suburb of Columbia)…
There’s something special about waking up here. Whether it’s the sweet scent of magnolia in the air, the sound of cicadas buzzing through the pines, or the promise of a peach-filled treat later in the day, life here moves at its own rhythm—equal parts charm and hustle. From the soulful hum of local music to…
There were no significant changes relating to the industrial real estate inventory during the first quarter of 2007. The vacancies in the market remain stable at about 4,000,000 square feet with a 75% occupancy rate. Again, this vacancy was mainly attributed to large blocks of industrial space such as the 2,000,000 square foot Brown &…
Macon might be known for its music history and Southern roots, but the food scene holds its own. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or have lived here for years, there are a handful of restaurants that consistently stand out. Downtown, The Rookery is one of those places everyone ends up at sooner or later….
Tenant turnover periods can be stressful for both landlords and tenants, but they don’t have to be. When you put together an organized, automated, and well-documented process, you can expect to start and end the tenancy on a positive note. Remember that tenant communication is critical, especially when they’re moving into the property and preparing…
