The Fickling and Company of Warner Robins office enjoyed good laughs and delicious food during a recent award ceremony. Awards were given to celebrate the multiple successes, both in sale and property management, the Warner Robins branch accomplished during 2015. I am so proud of our agents and staff members for continuing to provide excellent…
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…
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…
2008 in Warner Robins and Houston County was an interesting year. Warner Robins was singled out and named “The Best Place to Raise a Family in Georgia” by Business Week Magazine. Shortly thereafter the announcement came that Warner Robins was chosen as the Southeastern Headquarters for the National Little League Association. Houston County Board of…
Real estate investors know that what they earn largely depends on the market. When you own Macon rental property, the amount of rent you collect is influenced by a number of factors outside of your control. However, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure you’re earning as much as possible on your investment property.
Macon, Georgia, is a hidden gem when it comes to music history. It’s the kind of place where musical legends were born and raised, and where the history of their impact in music lives on. Everywhere you look there is a story or a place that made significant impacts in music. We’re going to look…
As the holiday season rolls in, we’ve been taking a moment to slow down and think about what truly made this year special. Real estate moves fast, but gratitude helps us pause and appreciate the people and experiences that shape our work every day. First and foremost, we’re thankful for our clients. You invite us…
Fickling & Company’s Multifamily Division had an outstanding 2007. Total Revenue increased by an average of 9% over 2006 operating results. Overall occupancy increased by an average of 5%. Our success was largely due to hiring and training highly professional and knowledgeable employees, effectively raising rents as availability dictated, closely monitoring expenses, maintaining a strong…
Tenant turnover periods can be stressful for both landlords and tenants, but they don’t have to be. When you put together an organized, automated, and well-documented process, you can expect to start and end the tenancy on a positive note. Remember that tenant communication is critical, especially when they’re moving into the property and preparing…
Most people who want to invest in real estate start off with single family residential properties. They do this because they are more familiar with residential property, and the thought of owning commercial property is scary to the new investor. I know investors who own multiple single family residences. However, because of the high maintenance…
