Buying your first home is not a small undertaking. While the purchase can move quickly from point A to point Z the process can be a rollercoaster of emotions for first-time home buyers. Questions relentlessly surface like, “Am I making a good decision?” or “Can I really afford to buy a home?” While there are…
If there is one thing I’ve learned in the multi-family industry, it is vital to have a quality resident retention plan in place in order to maintain a high occupancy. If your customers are pleased with you after they move in and stay that way through their lease term, they are more likely to remain…
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…
New Year’s resolution – noun: a promise to do something differently in the new year Dennis Buttimer, M.Ed., CEAP, RYT, a facilitator at Thomas F. Chapman FamilyCancer Wellness at Piedmont says, “The New Year offers a blank slate — anopportunity to get things right. When we set New Year’s resolutions, we are utilizinga very important…
In 2008, the average occupancy for Central Georgia was 89.5%, a 1% improvement over the prior year’s results. The markets experiencing the greatest increase in 2008 over 2007 were East Macon at 5%, Milledgeville at 5.5% and Warner Robins at 2%. The markets experiencing the greatest year-over-year downturn were Downtown Macon at 3% and North…
There’s just something about fall in Macon. The air gets a little cooler, the leaves start to change, and suddenly the calendar fills up with one fun event after another. If you’re looking for things to do this season, here are some of the best fall festivals happening around town. Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration On September…
As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, it’s the perfect time to give your home a deep clean. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s an opportunity to refresh your space, declutter, and create a more organized and healthier living environment. Here are some helpful tips to tackle spring cleaning in and around your…
As usual, Warner Robins continues to grow with new projects announced in the second quarter of 2007. A 232-unit apartment project is under construction on Leverette Road west of Hatcher Road. The Oasis Shopping Center on S. Houston Lake Road is nearing completion. Circuit City has begun construction at 2951 Watson between Hobby Lobby and…
If this is your first experience renting out a home, you may be wondering where to start. We’re here to tell you where to start and what comes next.
Fickling & Company’s Multi-Family Division has had an extraordinary year. Our apartment portfolio has doubled in size, and revenues are up by 55% over last year’s operating results. The Fourth Quarter has been particularly successful for the Fickling properties. We have consistently outperformed the market, with occupancies averaging 95% or greater. Market rents have also…
