The world of real estate has certainly come a long way in the last 15 years or so. Online listings have completely changed the game. With all the new technology allowing home buyers to be able to take virtual tours, people are wondering if open houses are a thing of the past or if they…
Hurricane Irma Updates for the Fickling & Company Service Areas Fickling & Company is dedicated to providing Hurricane Irma updates for our customers, clients, and residents. At this time the most up-to-date information will be each county’s emergency management website. Please locate the link to your county’s website below: Bibb County: Click Here Serving Macon, Georgia Bryan…
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…
When you decide to work with a professional Macon property management company, you have a better chance of earning more on your investment. You can also count on saving yourself time, money, and headaches. If you’re wondering what to look for in a good property manager, we suggest you look for a few important things,…
Why Are So Many Homeowners Under Water? Guy Gunn The term “under water” has come to mean that owners owe more on their home than it is worth in the marketplace. So how does this occur? During the financial troubles of the late 70’s and early 80’s, we saw interest rates peak in the 16%…
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….
It’s critical to place and keep a good tenant quickly. We have some ideas on how to avoid long vacancy periods with your own rental home.
Buy or sell? List my property or keep it off the market until the market turns around? Engage the expertise of a seasoned commercial real estate broker or try to handle myself? These are all questions commercial real estate investors are faced with on a daily basis. One thing I think we are all keenly…
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. But how do you really know if you’re ready? It’s more than just browsing listings and imagining your dream kitchen—being prepared to buy a home means being financially, emotionally, and practically ready for the responsibility. 1. Your Finances Are in…
Retailers and Industry continue to move into our area. Investors are looking intently at our region. There are numerous projects in the works. Why are we enjoying this prosperity? For one, the real estate dollar goes a long way in our area compared to other areas around our region. For another, Atlanta sprawl moves closer…
