We often encounter owners who aren’t sure if they should sell or rent their property in Macon. Perhaps you’re moving out of the area for work or you’re moving out of your house into something larger or smaller or closer to your family. Whatever your circumstances happen to be, we can help you determine whether…
After attending the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference this March 2009 and hearing the famous economist from Georgia State University Rajeev Dhawan the industry outlook is not pretty. With lenders, franchisors, and industry experts having no answer to when the economy will turn and be positive. The Pain Is Now The PKF-HR March 2009 national forecast…
The retail sector continues to prosper. Take a look at these selected news headlines from last quarter: • $10M Hotel On Way On Mercer Property • Northrop Awarded $43.3m Robins Contract • Security Bank’s Acquisition Of Rivoli Bankcorp Completed • Chain Store Sales Up 4.1% In May • Kia Plant’s Groundbreaking In West Point/La Grange,…
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…
Last time we talked about St. George Island and The Plantation, a closed community development that has set a benchmark for real estate on the island. The real estate boom started around the year 2000 and peaked in June of 2005 with the highest price paid for a lot at $2.62 million. There were no…
In the late seventies, General Motors introduced a revolutionary electric vehicle designed to address high oil prices and long gas lines. Unfortunately, battery system problems prompted GM to abruptly scrap the program. GM bought back vehicles from customers, cleared dealer lots and ran the fleet through the crusher. Thus ended the immediate promise of alternative…
A 1031 Tax Exchange allows you to defer taxes on the sale of a property. It will allow you to have more money to invest in another real estate transaction. You are actually using the money from the sale toward a purchase instead of paying it to the government in taxes. This relates to a…
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…
Fall is finally here, and you know what that means—it’s pumpkin patch season! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect carving pumpkin, planning a cute photo day, or just craving that crisp autumn air, there are plenty of great spots around Macon to make the most of it. Grab your flannel, a cup of cider, and…
Buying a piece of land and building on it is an exciting journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom home or starting a new project, here are some simple tips to help you along the way. 1. Do Your Homework Before you buy, take time to…
