In my articles in the past newsletters I have discussed topics such as office vacancies and occupancy, valuing properties and key commercial terms to name a few. Most of the time I come up with the different subjects from questions from my clients. So suffice to say that is the same with this article. When…
Fickling Management Services is pleased to announce several reassignments in its multifamily property management business sector. Those assignments include: Mr. Jason Girvin to Vice President, Multifamily Property Management Ms. Michelle Fischer to Director of Operations, Multifamily Property Management Ms. Macia Hamirani to Director of Training and Compliance, Multifamily Property Management According to Bob McMahon, President…
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…
Shoppers, get ready for new stores and restaurants as the first large north Macon/Bibb County retail project, also the area’s first major lifestyle shopping center, prepares to open in a few short weeks. Located on Riverside Drive, just east of its intersection with I-75, The Shoppes at River Crossing plans to open this Spring with…
If you live anywhere in the South, you know the end of July is the start of the real heat. Without a pool or beach, it can feel like you are stuck indoors to stay cool. Luckily, if you live in or near Macon, there are many ways to get you and the family out…
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…
On March 24, 2008 the National Association of Realtors announced that existing home sales in February rose 2.9% over January sales. This ended a seven month string of steady declines and was the first sign that the real estate market might be showing signs of recovery. February 2008 sales were still 23.8% below February 2007…
I’m sure a lot of people would like to know what a Subprime Mortgage is and what exactly happened last Summer that resulted in the Subprime Mortgage meltdown. I think it is important to understand what events occurred that got us in this Credit crisis and how it has spilled over into commercial real estate. It…
In the twenty-seven some odd years I have been in the commercial real estate business, I have been asked quite frequently how we, in our profession, value property. Things like “How do you value a piece of commercial property?”, “What do you think my property is worth?”, “How do I go about purchasing commercial property?”,…
Deciding to sell your home is a significant milestone that requires careful consideration. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a larger space, downsize, or relocate, knowing when you’re truly ready to put your home on the market is essential. Here are some signs that indicate you might be ready to take the plunge: Ultimately, the…
