We just finished with the first quarter of the new year. Currently, land prices in Georgia are great for the buyer and the seller. With prices still rising, it is a great time to buy or sell in our market. Rural land prices are still going up in all counties and it does not seem…
Deciding to sell your home is a significant milestone that requires careful consideration. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a larger space, downsize, or relocate, knowing when you’re truly ready to put your home on the market is essential. Here are some signs that indicate you might be ready to take the plunge: Ultimately, the…
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 and Company associates recently attended the International Council of Shopping Center’s annual Leasing Mall and Trade Expo held May 17 through 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company’s retail Sales, Leasing and Development divisions were represented at the annual event which provides retailers and property owners a great venue to update each other on…
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…
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…
As the Multi-Family Property Manager for Fickling & Company’s private market, I enjoy helping people find a new place to live. Many apartment hunters are tired of living at the average apartment community and are looking for a little more. People are looking for unique floor plans, windows with a view and a property manager…
Why are economists predicting that the economy will started coming back in the latter half of this year? Because, as I explain below, that’s when the cuts in interest rates and the fiscal stimuli will take hold and be reflected in our measurements of how the economy fares. I am already seeing a loosing up…
Macon might be known for its music history and Southern roots, but the food scene holds its own. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or have lived here for years, there are a handful of restaurants that consistently stand out. Downtown, The Rookery is one of those places everyone ends up at sooner or later….
