Commercial Real Estate Forecast 2008

    Whew!!  2007 – “That Was The Year That Was”.  That statement, the modified title of a 1970’s TV series, poignantly describes our past year in the world of Commercial Real Estate.  We saw a lot: frenzied buying, unbelievably low cap rates, non-recourse money, a lot of mezz debt and equity, 100% financing and THEN almost…

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    What a Brokerage Actually Helps You Navigate

    TL;DR A brokerage helps buyers and sellers navigate much more than listings and paperwork. It helps interpret market timing, guide pricing and negotiation strategy, manage contracts and deadlines, coordinate communication between multiple parties, and bring perspective when unexpected issues or emotional decisions arise. The value is not just in access. It is in helping people…

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      Property Management changes

      Change is never easy, particularly if stuck in the same old routine. This year, Fickling & Company’s management department has undergone change. In efforts of becoming a more successful management department, it is essential to build an excellent and reliable reputation with our clients and customers. Keeping pace with deadlines is no easy task, and…

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        Southeast Commercial Development: 2006 Review

        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)…

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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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