Commercial Real Estate Investing and Aquisitions

    It appears the Federal Reserve is finally done with its interest rate hikes in the wake of mixed economic signals on inflation and housing.  Besides rising energy prices, inflation has been tamed for the time being.  Employment statistics still look good, but wage increases for most workers have been almost non-existent.  The Ten Year U.S….

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      Multi-Family Leasing Trends

      A recent study showed that consumers spend over 1.2 Million hours each month looking online for apartments. Just as in any other industry, the technology is the way of the future in Apartment Leasing.  More and more consumers that are coming through our doors already know exactly what the community has to offer.  It is…

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        Southeast Commercial Development Update Q2 2007

        The first quarter of 2007 has been a busy one in the Commercial Development Department. At Lullwater at Saluda Pointe, our apartment development in the Columbia, South Carolina suburb of Lexington, we have opened the beautiful leasing office for business and the lease up process has begun in earnest. We expect our first residents to move…

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          Current Commercial Real Estate Credit Crunch

          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…

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            Apartment Management Philosophy

            Our Multifamily Portfolio has continued to grow and prosper in the First Quarter of 2007. Our Property Management team has been very busy creating strategic plans of action for three new apartment communities. Our newly added properties include an A+ development in South Carolina, a 22 year-old asset in Middle Georgia, and 212 units in North…

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            Is it Time to Switch Macon Property Management Companies?

            Not everyone embraces change. It can be stressful, and if that change involves your rental property, things can really seem overwhelming. Don’t be afraid of change if your management company isn’t working for you, however. If you aren’t getting the service you need and expect, you should absolutely look for a new property management partner….

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