A 26,000-square-foot loft office building, shown Thursday at 408 12th St., at the intersection of Veterans Parkway in downtown Columbus, is moving toward completion. The structure, which has been rehabilitated at a cost of $3.1 million, is the former home of Strickland Motors years ago. --

A 26,000-square-foot loft office building, shown Thursday at 408 12th St., at the intersection of Veterans Parkway in downtown Columbus, is moving toward completion. The structure, which has been rehabilitated at a cost of $3.1 million, is the former home of Strickland Motors years ago. -- Photo by Tony Adams tadams@ledger-enquirer.com

APRIL 13, 2017 6:21 PM

‘For the People’ law firm to have name on new downtown office building

BY TONY ADAMS

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A downtown Columbus loft office building moving toward its $3.1 million completion will feature the name of a prominent personal injury law firm that uses the slogan, “For the People,” when it opens by the end of June.

Columbus real-estate executive Reynolds Bickerstaff…

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Columbus company to become Bickerstaff Parham Real Estate

Here’s the new Bickerstaff Parham Real Estate logo that Waddell Realty will start using on Nov. 1.

 

Here’s the new Bickerstaff Parham Real Estate logo that Waddell Realty will start using on Nov. 1.

BY TONY ADAMS

tadams@ledger-enquirer.com

Just as it is preparing to open its freshly constructed, state-of-the-art corporate office in north Columbus in less than two months, Waddell Realty soon will have a new name to go with it — Bickerstaff Parham Real Estate.

Partners Reynolds Bickerstaff and Allen Parham made the announcement to employees Wednesday, with the company legally taking its new moniker on Nov. 1. The company, founded by Columbus businessman Richard Waddell, has been around more than 30 years.

“We debated about this for a long time, because the name Waddell is…

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$3.1 million project bringing loft office space to downtown Columbus

  • 408 12th Street property started as Strickland Motors car dealership back in 1947

  • Property being transformed from commercial to office space with law firm expected on top floor

  • Rooftop area to become common access area for tenants with views down 12th Street.

The building at 408 12th Street, shown Friday, is being turned into loft office space and is scheduled to be occupied by October. Waddell Realty is marketing it and River City Contracting is the contractor.

The building at 408 12th Street, shown Friday, is being turned into loft office space and is scheduled to be occupied by October. Waddell Realty is marketing it and River City Contracting is the contractor. A downtown Columbus structure that began its life back in 1947 as an automobile dealership — seemingly ahead of its time — is now being transformed into Class A office space as part of a…

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Job Spotlight: Reynolds Bickerstaff, managing partner and chief experience officer at Waddell Realty

Reynolds Bickerstaff.

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Asked to describe the Columbus housing market in 2015, Reynolds Bickerstaff is forthcoming, calling it “average.” In fact, he said, there may have been a few more homes sold in 2014 than in 2015.

“It’s a nominal amount, but I think what we need to be worried about is 2016 with Fort Benning’s reduction,” said Bickerstaff, referring to the local military post losing the 3rd Armored Combat Brigade Team and,…

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Reynolds Bickerstaff Selected for Columbus and the Valley Magazine "5 Under 40"

 

Each year, Columbus and the Valley Magazine partners with the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals (YP) to celebrate the careers of five local leaders who have excelled in their fields. One of our own, Reynolds Bickerstaff was selected.

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Property managers have a variety of apps and websites at their fingertips to help them succeed in the property management business.

We’ve all heard the saying: There’s an app for that. Now, property managers should be using  the latest technology to assist them with their property management duties. Here are some apps for smartphones or tablets designed to help manage rental property more easily:

  1. Houzz App is an interior design application available for iPad, iPhone and Android devices. It provides the tools and information needed to complete home remodeling or decoration projects. Property managers can browse photos by style, room and location; share images with family, friends and design professionals; and find ideas in featured idea books.…

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