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…
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,…
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…
Considering a career in Real Estate? Well, that’s AWESOME! Real Estate is one of the very few career fields which can offer you the freedom of a flexible schedule while rewarding hard work and dedication with an unlimited earning potential. If you are interested in taking control of your future then there are only 3-steps,…
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions that many people make in their lives. It is a tedious process, and it can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. Understanding the first steps in buying a house is crucial to ensure that you’re making informed decisions and moving towards your goals….
Green building (also known as sustainable building or environmental building) is the practice of increasing efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water and materials, and reducing the building impacts on the environment and human health*. Research is increasingly demonstrating that when buildings are designed and operated with their lifecycle impacts in mind, they can…
The National Multi-family Market was stronger in 2006 than it has been in the past few years. Owners were able to increase rates while decreasing the amount of concessions given to new tenants. Occupancy rates in many markets, increased as the supply of apartments were constrained due to the conversion of apartments into condominiums. Also,…
The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, 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…
Current and prospective clients come to us with a lot of questions, and we’re always happy to answer them. Today, we are answering five of the most common questions we hear about property management in Warner Robins. 1. How do you Choose Tenants? You should always know how your management company selects and places tenants….
The media has reported that 2016 is shaping up to be a seller’s market. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home many industry terms can be quite confusing. Let’s explore the terms buyer’s and seller’s markets. The type of market is defined by the amount of available inventory. Therefore, if a market…
