Spring cleaning is more than just a seasonal reset—it’s a smart way to get your home market-ready. As the days get longer and the weather improves, buyers are more active and eager to explore new listings. A clean, refreshed home not only looks better but also helps buyers feel more confident in the property from…
Immediate responses are required when your tenant reports a maintenance issue or requests a repair at your rental property. Habitability issues are especially critical and require prompt attention. However, even minor repairs can save you money and keep your property better maintained. Repair needs never get easier or cheaper with time. One of the benefits…
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…
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…
Our marketing plans are effective at finding well-qualified tenants quickly for the properties we rent. Here are some of our best tips to marketing your Macon rental property.
Improving fundamentals across all property types is drawing a greater amount of investors to value-added assets. While there are still investors focusing on acquiring stable, well-leased assets, others have shifted their attention to buying value-added properties that offer income and value appreciation and higher returns through retenanting, repositioning, and/or the releasing of available space. It…
With nearly $18 million dollars worth of commercial building permits for the first quarter of 2008, Houston County keeps growing. Highlights include the new Publix shopping center on the Perry Parkway and a new hotel on Fairview Drive in Perry. After more than a decade of planning the I-75 Frontage Road connecting Watson Boulevard and…
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…
Inspecting your Macon investment property is an important part of renting it out. Inspections will document the condition of your property and ensure your tenants are following the terms of their lease agreement. We recommend that you inspect your property annually. This gives you the opportunity to get inside and be sure everything looks good…
Fickling & Company’s Multifamily Division had an outstanding 2007. Total Revenue increased by an average of 9% over 2006 operating results. Overall occupancy increased by an average of 5%. Our success was largely due to hiring and training highly professional and knowledgeable employees, effectively raising rents as availability dictated, closely monitoring expenses, maintaining a strong…
