Understanding the Subprime Mortgage Meltdown

    I’m sure a lot of people would like to know what a Subprime Mortgage is and what exactly happened last Summer that resulted in the Subprime Mortgage meltdown.   I think it is important to understand what events occurred that got us in this Credit crisis and how it has spilled over into commercial real estate.  It…

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    Why You Shouldn’t Manage Your Own Macon Properties

    It’s tempting to want to manage your own investment property. New investors often have an emotional attachment to their homes, and if you’re renting out a property you once lived in, you have an interest in making sure it’s occupied by a perfect tenant and well-maintained. Managing your own rental home can be challenging, however….

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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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      Continued Growth = New Position

      Multi-Family Account Specialist Fickling Management Services Corporate Position APPLY NOW The Multi-Family Account Specialist is charged with the day-to-day implementation of the Fickling Management Services policies, procedures and programs that will assure a well-managed, well maintained accounting system, placing maximum emphasis on positive response to the concerns and needs of the Multi-family Property Managers, Directors…

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        Industrial Real Estate Market Update Q3 2007

        The second quarter of 2007 ended with total available inventory stable as predicted.  However, the choices for products under 10,000 sf have increased. This is attributed to the addition of new development in the area as well as existing space being vacated.  The preferred space seems to be Class A with 1000 sf of office…

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        Fickling & Company Broker Receives Ambassador of the Year Award

        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…

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