The restructuring of the property management department has proven to be successful. New policies and procedures have been introduced and owners have noticed our proactive approach rather than reactive approach. The tenants are finding that the response time to maintenance calls has been cut in half. The daily operations of the management department run more…
Have you ever wanted to invest in rental property? If you are reading this the answer is probably yes. Owning rental real estate is a great way to build wealth; however, unless a person has current knowledge of the rental industry there could be several setbacks. As an industry leader since 1939, Fickling & Company has…
As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, it’s the perfect time to give your home a deep clean. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s an opportunity to refresh your space, declutter, and create a more organized and healthier living environment. Here are some helpful tips to tackle spring cleaning in and around your…
Our marketing plans are effective at finding well-qualified tenants quickly for the properties we rent. Here are some of our best tips to marketing your Macon rental property.
Summer tends to bring a lot of action to the real estate world. From more houses selling, more people wanting to buy, price changes and changes in the market, there is a lot to stay on top of if you are looking to buy or sell a home. Let’s go over a few things you…
Why has the sub-prime mortgage debacle resulted in a credit crunch on commercial mortgage backed securities lenders (CMBS) as well? Well, most insiders don’t believe it is a direct result of the sub-prime hangover. They believe it has been in the works since the beginning of the second quarter when Moody’s issued a warning that…
As we get to the end of another year, it is time to reflect on what happened in the office real estate market in 2006 and what we can look forward to in 2007. In looking back over the past year the Macon and Middle Georgia office market is not unlike the national office market….
The beginning of a new year is always a good opportunity to review and analyze the previous year’s activities and plan for the coming year. 2006 was an exciting and successful year for the development group. On the multi-family side, Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our 280 unit luxury development in Lexington S.C. (a suburb of Columbia)…
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…
In 2008, the average occupancy for Central Georgia was 89.5%, a 1% improvement over the prior year’s results. The markets experiencing the greatest increase in 2008 over 2007 were East Macon at 5%, Milledgeville at 5.5% and Warner Robins at 2%. The markets experiencing the greatest year-over-year downturn were Downtown Macon at 3% and North…
