It appears the Federal Reserve is finally done with its interest rate hikes in the wake of mixed economic signals on inflation and housing. Besides rising energy prices, inflation has been tamed for the time being. Employment statistics still look good, but wage increases for most workers have been almost non-existent. The Ten Year U.S….
This Mother’s Day, why not show Mom just how much she means to you by treating her to a delightful brunch outing? Brunch is the perfect opportunity to spoil her with delicious food, quality time, and heartfelt conversation. Whether you opt for a cozy café or an elegant restaurant, the joy of sharing a meal…
Selling your home doesn’t have to mean tearing out cabinets or spending a fortune on renovations. In most cases, a few smart updates can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells — and how strong the offers are. If you’re getting ready to list, here are five practical improvements that can help…
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…
The NEW fickling.com features a responsive design and works great with smartphones and tablets! The new site will launch on March 15, 2015.
One of the best reasons to hire a Macon property management company is to ensure you don’t have to worry about responding to maintenance issues. Repair work is often time consuming, and having great vendors in place as well as a process for reporting and documenting maintenance is invaluable.
The Macon, Georgia downtown and suburban office real estate markets remained stable in 2007. According to Fickling & Company’s recent survey, including a comparison of almost 1,000,000 square feet of office space in Bibb County, the 2007 suburban office market remained virtually unchanged. The suburban market maintained approximately 80% occupancy which is a slight decrease…
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…
As the holiday season rolls in, we’ve been taking a moment to slow down and think about what truly made this year special. Real estate moves fast, but gratitude helps us pause and appreciate the people and experiences that shape our work every day. First and foremost, we’re thankful for our clients. You invite us…
Not everyone embraces change. It can be stressful, and if that change involves your rental property, things can really seem overwhelming. Don’t be afraid of change if your management company isn’t working for you, however. If you aren’t getting the service you need and expect, you should absolutely look for a new property management partner….
