With so many services online to help buyers sell their home, why should someone consider using an agent? Agents offer many skills required to sell a home in a timely matter, and for the most money. For this blog post, we seek to share how hiring an agent is beneficial, so we asked Elaine Lee,…
Back-to-school likely means back to a busier schedule for you and your family. But with a little decluttering and some smart organizing hacks, you can make this school year the best one yet. Here’s everything you need for back-to-school organizing to get your house in shape for the new school year. ORGANIZE CLOSET SPACE IN KID’S…
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission (MEDC) hosted their 155th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 3rd at Middle Georgia State University. During the meeting Patty Burns, a broker with Fickling & Company, received the Ambassador of the Year Award. The Ambassadors Committee maintains and enhances a membership retention program…
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…
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…
Girl Scout Cookies are a beloved tradition for many, but have you ever stopped to think about how they started? What began as a small fundraiser over 100 years ago has grown into a nationwide event, bringing sweet treats to millions while supporting a bigger cause. The first Girl Scout Cookies were sold in 1917…
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…
At the risk of sounding cliché . . . . . . . with this ever changing real estate market and the impact of the subprime market fiasco, now more than ever the importance of LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is quite evident!! National trends, specifically in the Southeast, are showing us retail property prices are beginning to…
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,…
The Bibb County apartment market continued to be active in 2008, 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. The demand for apartment complexes, especially…
