In the previous Land and Timber articles of 2007, we covered a variety of topics focused on helping land owners make decisions that would be beneficial in their pursuit of selling their property. The past few years have been great indicators as to what the market would yield for landowners in 2007. The state of…
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…
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…
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…
There’s something special about waking up here. Whether it’s the sweet scent of magnolia in the air, the sound of cicadas buzzing through the pines, or the promise of a peach-filled treat later in the day, life here moves at its own rhythm—equal parts charm and hustle. From the soulful hum of local music to…
Georgia’s pecan history dates back to the 18th century, evolving into a thriving industry by the 20th century. Pioneers like Dr. L.J. Pollard played a crucial role in establishing the state as a prominent pecan producer. Landmarks such as Lane Orchards in Warner Robins continue this legacy today, highlighting Georgia’s enduring impact on pecan cultivation….
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…
Retailers are always looking at the demographics of one area compared to another, to help them determine where they want to locate the next store. Forbes Magazine recently ran an article on where they thought the 200 best places in the country were located and why. This article was published just after tax-day and at the…
If you’ve been renting for a while, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s time to buy a home. Maybe your rent keeps going up, or you’re just ready to take the next step. Whatever the reason, it’s a big decision—but it might be one worth making sooner than later. First things first: let’s talk money. If…
The holiday season is a festive time of year filled with the hustle and bustle of shopping and memorable moments with co-workers, friends, and family. Gifts piled high as Fickling & Company of Warner Robins prepared for their annual office-wide holiday party. Everyone chatted and laughed while enjoying the delicious food; however, as attendees exchanged…
