Retail Real Estate Market Comparison 2007

    Retailers are always looking at the demographics of one area compared to another, to help them determine where they want to locate the next store.  Forbes Magazine recently ran an article on where they thought the 200 best places in the country were located and why.  This article was published just after tax-day and at the…

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      A Good Time To Invest In Multi-Family Real Estate?

      Is it a good time to purchase multi-family property?  Some of the current market conditions indicate that 2008 could be a year of opportunity for investors in multi-family properties.   Let’s review some of the favorable conditions for the apartment market.   A review of three factors, demands for apartments, supply of apartments and the financial…

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        St. George Island Real Estate Market Part 1

        The Forgotten Coast, located in the Panhandle of Florida, stretches from Alligator Point (south of Tallahassee) westward to Mexico Beach.  The name was coined in the early nineties when a Florida tourism group “forgot” to include information about this area on their map.  This prompted a local group to create their own brochure and map…

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          Finding Commercial Real Estate Financing

          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…

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            Lullwater East Commmercial Developement

            Work has progressed well on our retail developments MarketPlace at Bass, Lullwater Village and Lullwater East here in Macon. At MarketPlace, the new McDonalds has opened and, judging from the crowds we are seeing there, is doing a great business at the corner of Bass Road and Bass Pro Blvd. We have heard many compliments…

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            Show Your Home Some Love!

            Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! While flowers and chocolates are classic symbols of affection, this year, consider extending your love to a place equally deserving: your home. After all, home is where the heart is. What better way to celebrate love than by making thoughtful improvements that enhance its comfort, aesthetics, and…

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            Make the Most Out of Your Open House!

            To maximize attraction for an open house, combining online promotion, local networking, and strategic event planning is essential. Here’s how to ensure a standout turnout: 1. Leverage Social Media Buzz Use social media to create buzz. Post high-quality images, short video teasers, and even a live house tour on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok…

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              FICKLING WINS WITH LAS VEGAS SHOWING

              Retail was on the mind of over 40,000 people, the number of those who attended the International Council of Shopping Center’s 50th Annual Spring Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 20ththrough the 23rd.   Twelve commercial real estate agents from Fickling and Company took advantage of the opportunity and met with many national retailers and existing…

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