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A Track Record of Success

Full-Service Commercial
Property Development

Fickling Commercial Development has a long history and track record of success in bringing property development projects to life throughout the Southeastern United States.

$600M+
Aggregate Value
3,000+
Units Developed
50+
Years of Innovation

Luxury Multifamily Development

Our team specializes in creating premier apartment communities, with recent projects representing several hundred million dollars in development. From Georgia to Florida, Tennessee to South Carolina, Fickling-developed communities set the standard for quality living across the Southeast. Through decades of experience, we've built lasting relationships with leading architects, engineers, contractors, and service providers — keeping us at the cutting edge of property development.

Decades of Innovation

The Fickling name has meant innovation in property development for more than 50 years.

1961

First Air-Conditioned Mall in the World

We opened Westgate Mall in Macon, GA — the first enclosed shopping mall in Georgia and the first air-conditioned shopping mall in the world.

1969

Middle Georgia's Tallest Building

We completed our 15-story headquarters building on Mulberry Street in Downtown Macon — a landmark that still stands as Middle Georgia's tallest building.

Today

10,000+ Apartment Units

We've developed well over 10,000 apartment units across the Southeast, continuing our legacy of quality development and innovation.

Lullwater Apartment Communities

Under the Lullwater and Langley brands, Fickling has developed luxury multifamily communities across four states, setting the standard for quality living in the Southeast.

2,700+
Units
4
States
11
Communities
Lullwater at Bass
316 units • Macon, GA
Lullwater at Calumet
240 units • Newnan, GA
Lullwater at Riverwood
212 units • Augusta, GA
Lullwater at Jennings Mill
312 units • Athens, GA
Lullwater at Maple Ridge
240 units • Columbus, GA
Lullwater at Richmond Hill
280 units • Savannah, GA
Lullwater at Saluda Pointe
280 units • Columbia, SC
Langley Pointe
312 units • Columbia, SC
Lullwater at Big Ridge
250 units • Chattanooga, TN
Lullwater at Blair Stone
244 units • Tallahassee, FL
Coming Soon
Lullwater at Carissa
255 units • Ft. Myers, FL

Beyond Multifamily

In addition to luxury apartment communities, our team has successfully completed a diverse range of commercial development projects:

Single-family subdivisions
Retail and mixed-use projects
Commercial and office facilities
Lullwater East Shopping Center

Recent Completions

Lullwater East & Arkwright Crossing

Our latest projects in Macon, GA showcase Fickling's commitment to creating quality commercial spaces that serve the community and deliver value for investors.

12K
Sq Ft Retail
Multi-Bldg
Office Park
Macon, GA
Location

Complete Development Services

From concept to completion, we navigate every step of the development process with expertise and precision.

1

Project Initiation

  • Market opportunity identification
  • Site selection & feasibility
  • Property procurement
  • Sourcing equity & debt
  • Project design & budgeting
  • Securing entitlements
  • Team assembly
2

Construction Management

  • Day-to-day oversight
  • Contractor liaising
  • Schedule management
  • Quality control
  • Program compliance
  • Budget monitoring
3

End-of-Project

  • Initial lease-up services
  • Building acceptance
  • Quality inspections
  • Project close-out
  • Owner turnover
  • Project disposition
4

Property Management

  • Full-service management
  • Maximize returns
  • Preserve asset value
  • Resident satisfaction
  • Financial reporting
  • Maintenance programs

Continued Property Management Services

Fickling & Company's property management team provides professional, full-service management for both Fickling-owned and third-party multifamily and commercial properties.

Fickling Property Management

Meet Our Development Leader

Bobby Cleveland

Senior Vice President for Commercial Development

R.J. "Bobby" Cleveland, Jr.

Third-Generation Real Estate Professional

Bobby is a third-generation and 35+ year veteran real estate professional in the development, finance, construction, and property management business. During that time, Bobby has been involved in the development of projects throughout the Southern United States.

$1.5B+
Project Value
7,000+
Units
35+
Years Experience

While he has extensive experience with all product types, his career focus has been on the development and management of luxury multifamily properties. He has worked with such firms as Post Properties, Property Company of America, Aronov Realty Company, and The Knight Company. His areas of expertise cover development, finance, management, construction, disposition, and management of commercial and residential real estate.

Prior to joining Fickling & Company, he served as President of Vantage Homes, Inc., a residential construction and development firm based in Macon, Georgia. Since joining Fickling & Company in 2006, Bobby has been responsible for all the firm's development activities, including retail, multifamily, and office development.

He attended the University of Georgia, where he received his BBA as a finance major in 1984. In 1986, he earned an MBA from the University of Denver with a concentration in Real Estate Finance and Construction Management. Bobby and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in Macon, Georgia.

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