Why has the sub-prime mortgage debacle resulted in a credit crunch on commercial mortgage backed securities lenders (CMBS) as well? Well, most insiders don’t believe it is a direct result of the sub-prime hangover. They believe it has been in the works since the beginning of the second quarter when Moody’s issued a warning that…
Macon, Georgia, is a hidden gem when it comes to music history. It’s the kind of place where musical legends were born and raised, and where the history of their impact in music lives on. Everywhere you look there is a story or a place that made significant impacts in music. We’re going to look…
Are you an accidental landlord? If you have inherited a home from a relative or you moved out of your home into a different home and you want to rent it out rather than selling it, you are probably this type of landlord. We know it can seem like a big hassle to rent out…
WOW! Have you been downtown lately? Great progress has been achieved in the revitalization of downtown Macon GA. In our initial coverage of the downtown area we will discuss the following: What is considered downtown? What are some of the recent important events that have happened? What are some of the planned important events? Why…
Halloween is that time of year when you can really let your imagination run wild. Whether you want to give the neighborhood kids a fun scare or simply set a festive mood for friends and family, decorating your home can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like. A few thoughtful touches go a…
The holiday season is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start prepping your home for the festivities. With some planning and thoughtful touches, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that will make your guests feel welcome, and your family feel the holiday spirit. Here’s a guide to help you…
The housing market has gone through a lot over the past few years. Prices went up quickly, interest rates changed often, and many people felt unsure about making a move. As we head into 2026, things are starting to feel more balanced—and that can be a good thing whether you’re thinking about selling your home…
In our last article, we stated that we thought the housing market would continue to slump until mid-year and then start to stabilize. We may have been too optimistic. We now believe the housing slump will continue through year end and start to stabilize in early 2008. Some of the statistics that influenced our prediction…
It’s critical to place and keep a good tenant quickly. We have some ideas on how to avoid long vacancy periods with your own rental home.
Bank Owned . . . sound familiar? In today’s world of commercial real estate, most of us are now all too familiar with such terms as “REO” (Real Estate Owned) or “OREO” (Other Real Estate Owned) or “CREO” (Commercial Real Estate Owned). It is far more normal in the current market to see bank owned…
