Looking back at the remarkable year we’ve just enjoyed in Middle Georgia’s retail real estate market and ahead to 2007, I am going to make some projections. I have always said that key to the economy’s remaining positive is Consumer Spending. Everything I’ve read shows Consumer Spending slowing, but continuing in a positive vein for 2007….
There’s just something about fall in Macon. The air gets a little cooler, the leaves start to change, and suddenly the calendar fills up with one fun event after another. If you’re looking for things to do this season, here are some of the best fall festivals happening around town. Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration On September…
3 Things You’ll Need to Get a Home Loan Getting a new home loan can seem like an intimidating process. Yes, the process does require a lot of paperwork, but it makes sense considering this is one of the largest financial investments most families make. There are many misconceptions out there when it comes to…
Improving fundamentals across all property types is drawing a greater amount of investors to value-added assets. While there are still investors focusing on acquiring stable, well-leased assets, others have shifted their attention to buying value-added properties that offer income and value appreciation and higher returns through retenanting, repositioning, and/or the releasing of available space. It…
It may be hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is right around the corner. As summer wraps up, now is the perfect time to get your home organized and ready for a fresh start. A well-prepped space can ease the transition and set your whole family up for a successful school year. Here are…
As you all know, the commercial real estate business has experienced tough times. Financing to purchase a commercial investment has been very difficult or nonexistent. Recently, we interviewed several Middle Georgia banks offering commercial financing. The rules of the game have not really changed, they have just been enforced. You may remember what you did…
The holidays are here, and there’s nothing like a good Christmas light display to get you in the spirit! If you’re in Middle Georgia, you’re in luck—Milledgeville, Macon, and Warner Robins go all out with festive lights that will make you feel like you’re walking through a winter wonderland. Milledgeville: Small Town, Big Holiday Vibes…
Spring is on the way — you can feel it in the air. And like the coming of spring you can feel the underlying buzz of activity and excitement in Peach County. We are currently working with several business owners who are focused on the Byron/Fort Valley area. They are intrigued by the Fort Valley…
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…
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…
