Macon, Georgia offers a mix of Southern charm, natural beauty, and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy time outside. Whether you’re a local or visiting the area, there are plenty of activities that take advantage of the region’s mild climate and scenic landscapes. Here are some of the best…
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,…
As predicted, the Bibb County Industrial Market experienced a substantial vacancy increase in 2006 with the 2.2 million square foot Brown & Williamson Plant officially being added to the existing vacancy inventory of more than 2 million square feet of space. Total Industrial space in the Bibb County market increased to 16 million square feet in…
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…
Fickling & Company Annual Picnic The annual picnic is a family fun event at Fickling & Company. The gathering is hosted on the Fickling Farm located in Macon, Georgia. As a family-owned real estate company, since 1939, the annual picnic is a long-standing tradition. Everyone gathers on the farm for good food, slushies, fishing, and of course…
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. But how do you really know if you’re ready? It’s more than just browsing listings and imagining your dream kitchen—being prepared to buy a home means being financially, emotionally, and practically ready for the responsibility. 1. Your Finances Are in…
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…
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…
In my articles in the past newsletters I have discussed topics such as office vacancies and occupancy, valuing properties and key commercial terms to name a few. Most of the time I come up with the different subjects from questions from my clients. So suffice to say that is the same with this article. When…
On March 24, 2008 the National Association of Realtors announced that existing home sales in February rose 2.9% over January sales. This ended a seven month string of steady declines and was the first sign that the real estate market might be showing signs of recovery. February 2008 sales were still 23.8% below February 2007…
