Land and Timber real estate

    Many have noticed that the price for land and timber real estate in Middle Georgia is climbing daily. The Big Four (which includes Bibb, Monroe, Houston and Jones Counties) command such a high price-per-acre that perhaps it is acceptable to land real estate investors; but they are pretty scary numbers to your average timber real estate or…

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      Warner Robins Commercial Real Estate Market

      With nearly $18 million dollars worth of commercial building permits for the first quarter of 2008, Houston County keeps growing.  Highlights include the new Publix shopping center on the Perry Parkway and a new hotel on Fairview Drive in Perry. After more than a decade of planning the I-75 Frontage Road connecting Watson Boulevard and…

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      Vday in Macon

      If you’re spending Valentine’s Day in Macon, Georgia, you’re in luck — this city knows how to do romance without trying too hard. Whether you’re planning an elegant dinner or a full date-night experience, here are five spots that make the perfect backdrop for love. A top pick for a romantic evening is Dovetail in…

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        Fickling acquires Fieldstone Apartments

        Fickling & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce our newest multifamily acquisition, Fieldstone Apartments.  Fieldstone is located in Mebane, North Carolina, a second-tier market centrally located between Raleigh/Durham and Greensboro, North Carolina.   Fickling and its joint venture partner out of New York closed on the property on June 19, 2007. Fieldstone, our new community, consists…

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        From Bistros to Barbecue: A Taste Tour of Our Favorite Restaurants

        We have curated the perfect list of our favorite restaurants in towns we are frequently in. From cozy cafes to upscale establishments, we’ve carefully selected the top spots for their delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. Join us as we celebrate the flavors, creativity, and hospitality that define each dining destination. Whether you’re a food enthusiast,…

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          Real Estate Investment and Aqusition 2007 Forecast

          As I wrote in my previous article, 2006 was the year of the private investor.  Will 2007 be another year for the private investor?  Equity funds and institutions have recently surpassed investments from private investors.  This trend is unlikely to slow anytime soon since pension funds still report a great deal of pent-up investment demand.  But…

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            Hospitality Real Estate Market Q2 2008

            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,…

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