Every January, we’re flooded with messages about “new year, new you.” While the motivation is exciting, it often leads to overly ambitious goals that fade by February. The secret to lasting change isn’t bigger goals—it’s achievable ones. Here’s how to set New Year’s goals that feel realistic, motivating, and sustainable all year long. 1. Start…
The restructuring of the property management department has proven to be successful. New policies and procedures have been introduced and owners have noticed our proactive approach rather than reactive approach. The tenants are finding that the response time to maintenance calls has been cut in half. The daily operations of the management department run more…
As you all know, the commercial real estate business has experienced tough times. Financing to purchase a commercial investment has been very difficult or nonexistent. Recently, we interviewed several Middle Georgia banks offering commercial financing. The rules of the game have not really changed, they have just been enforced. You may remember what you did…
Evictions are never fun, and most landlords in Warner Robins hope to avoid them altogether. However, if your tenant isn’t paying rent or is violating the lease in some way, you need to be prepared to remove them from your Warner Robins rental property. Check your lease and review the landlord tenant laws in Georgia….
RICHMOND HILL, GA – 11/14/2016 (Fickling & Company Blog) — Fickling & Company announced plans to start construction of a new luxury apartment community in the highly desirable town of Richmond Hill, Georgia. Lullwater at Richmond Hill will offer future residents one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a number of different floor plans featuring high-end…
Over the years, working as a property manager, I have found myself wearing hats of many colors and sizes. Property Management duties didn’t start when the lease was signed nor did it end when the tenant moved-out. The property manager is responsible for every aspect of the asset. One might say a property manager is the…
As the Multi-Family Property Manager for Fickling & Company’s private market, I enjoy helping people find a new place to live. Many apartment hunters are tired of living at the average apartment community and are looking for a little more. People are looking for unique floor plans, windows with a view and a property manager…
When I think of Peach County Georgia, I think of lazy hot summers, cold lemonade, front porch swings, and of course, peach cobbler. But Peach County, with all of its Southern Charm, is also a thriving community. From Fort Valley to Byron, Peach County is changing and growing. Peach County’s Chamber of Commerce and the…
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…
Summer is the perfect time to tackle those home maintenance projects that have been lingering on your to-do list. With longer days and warmer weather, you can finally give your home the attention it deserves. Here are some essential maintenance projects you can tackle this summer to keep your home in top condition. 1. Roof…
