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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 2263 Country Club Drive Montgomery, AL 36106

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

2263 Country Club Drive Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS#291429

Great bones and unique custom 1950's features make this home on desirable Country Club Dr. a must see. Built in 1947, this three bedroom and two bath home has a traditional layout and beautiful detail in woodwork and built-in cabinetry. In the mid 1950's the owner'/builder (noted for building Normandale Mall) added a fantastic den and playroom addition for his growing family. The vaulted ceiling, cork floor, and terrazzo fireplace are eye catching, and '50's fans will love the vintage "Brady-Bunch" staircase in the back of the room leading to the huge bonus/playroom above the two car garage. The hidden gem of this property is that it backs up to a private city park, shared only by the homes on its perimeter. With a playground for kids and large open field it is a great spot for sporting events and leisure.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 2108 Powell Lane Montgomery, AL 36110

Friday, March 16, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

2108 Powell Lane Montgomery, AL 36110

MLS# 287982

Income producing duplex located behind Garrett Coliseum.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 536 Jasmine Trail Prattville, Al 36066

Friday, March 16, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

536 Jasmine Trail Prattville, Al 36066

MLS#287495

Fabulous Silver Hills home that is so pristine you'll think it's brand new! Seriously! One step into the foyer and you will see beautiful crown molding, grand columns and arches, and trey ceilings in almost every room. The gourmet kitchen is a cook's delight with granite breakfast bar and plenty of room for the whole family to gather. The screened in back porch opens onto a spacious brick patio, perfect for entertaining and complete with it's own water fountain, that overlooks the professionally landscaped (and professionally maintained) backyard. There's tons of storage in the attic above the immaculate garage. There are so many custom details that you have to come see for yourself!

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

 

 

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Montgomery AL Homeowners: Simple Ways to Go Green

Thursday, March 15, 2012
by The Hat Team

St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday celebrated around the globe to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a time for shamrocks, leprechauns, parades, corned beef and cabbage, and green beer.  ‘Tis an occasion for the wearing of the green, sporting of Irish symbols, singing loudly at the neighborhood pub, and searching for a four leaf clover.  And, in addition, it can also act as a reminder of the benefits of going green in your Montgomery AL home.  

st patricks dayIn spite of the recent push for making “big item” (and often costly) environmental changes to your Montgomery AL home, there are innumerable small steps you can take before, on, or after March 17th, to benefit the earth-- and your budget.     An eco-friendly lifestyle doesn't need to be difficult or expensive, and you can begin with these tips from Good Housekeeping to create a home that'll make you — and the earth — proud.

  • Get the kids to turn off video games (both the TV and the console) after they're done playing, and you'll win back about $100 per year.
  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Leaving the tap running during the recommended two minutes of brushing can waste up to five gallons of water a day.
  • Switch to Energy Star-rated CFL bulbs, like Satco's Mini Spiral S6202; they use 75 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than standard bulbs.
  • Open windows and doors or operate window or attic fans when the weather permits. Most heating and cooling systems do not bring fresh air into the house.
  • Get off junk-mail lists.  Register with the Direct Marketing Association's DMAchoice mail preference service, and you'll see a significant reduction in mail after three months.

Other suggestions include:

  • Power down computers every night for the good of the equipment and to save money. Leaving computers on all the time shortens their lifetime due to heat stress and mechanical wear.
  • Unplug cell phone chargers when not in use. Even when your phone isn't being charged, your charger is using electricity.
  • Make five minute showers a goal.
  • Visit sites such as Simple Mom, Parentdish, or Worldwatch Institute for many more easy-to-practice tips for your Montgomery AL home.

Although there is no guarantee that using these suggestions will help you find a pot of gold, you will certainly be making the earth a greener place by doing so!
 

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:1521 Westminster Drive Montgomery, AL 36107

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:1521 Westminster Drive Montgomery, AL 36107

MLS#291144

This well maintained one-owner garden home is lovely and ready to move into! With custom features like top-of-the-line gas log fireplace with beautiful mantle and trey ceilings, you immediately realize that this is not just the run-of-the-mill home. Open plan flows well, and the sunroom addition has multiple uses. Split plan allows for two spacious bedrooms, each with private baths and plenty of closet space. The real surprise, however, is the side and back yard. Beautiful lush landscaping surrounds large party deck and swimming pool! Entertain crowds or just relax alone in this totally private oasis. Priced better than its competition, this one definitely shows better than any other garden home currently offered in Woodmere. And, within walking distance to parks, jogging trails, and fishing "holes"!

Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

 

 

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - January 2012

Friday, March 9, 2012
by The Hat Team

There were 840 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 1 in every 808 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in January 2012. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $81,926 and the average foreclosure selling price was $81,926, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 3.92% in January while the number of foreclosed homes climbed from 58 to 117.

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Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.04% lower than national statistics, 0.05% higher than Alabama and the same as Montgomery County statistics for the month of January 2012.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties increased from 20 homes in December to 59 in January. The number of Auctions rose from 38 to 58. There is a 6-month rising trend.

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Montgomery foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) with specialized training in helping families avoid foreclosure. Give me a call for a private consultation.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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Setting a Selling Price for Your Montgomery AL Home

Sunday, March 4, 2012
by The Hat Team

dollar sign and question markUnfortunately, selling your Montgomery AL home in the current real estate market can be both difficult and frustrating.  As much value as you may feel your home has, the current conditions might say differently. In this buyer’s market, accurate pricing of your home is imperative in getting your property sold quickly and for the best price possible. While this might sound simple enough, correctly pricing your property is far from easy and is a decision which requires time and effort on your part.  The following tips should help make the pricing process a smooth and beneficial one for you.

  1. Do your research: It’s important to know http://www.montgomeryhomeinfo.com/what other homes in your area are selling for right now in order to get an idea of a price point for your own property, but you shouldn’t rely on that alone. An Automated Valuation Model, better known as an AVM, is a web-based technology that immediately generates home values based on data analysis of recent area comparable sales, tax assessments and price trends.
  2. Find the right Realtor: Hiring the listing agent who quotes you the highest price isn’t always wise.  Interview at least 3 Realtors familiar with the area around your Montgomery AL home and choose the agent who supports a suggested price with comparative market data. It is the job of your Realtor to know the current market and market trends inside and out, to be closely connected to the real estate market at large, and to be aware of other properties currently for sale in your particular neighborhood..
  3. Cast emotions aside:   It’s important to remain as realistic and objective as possible when pricing your property. Although your home will most likely be invaluable to you, focus on the statistics from your research and on the advice given to you by your real estate agent for a satisfactory sale.
  4. Avoid overpricing at the outset.  Because your property has the best chance of selling within its first seven weeks on the market, the longer it stays on the market, the less it will ultimately sell for.  In addition, you will lose out on savvy potential buyers who won’t even come by to look, and fewer knowledgeable Realtors will preview your Montgomery AL home.  Lowering your price later will only result in delays and suspicions that something is wrong with the property.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com. 

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - January 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012
by The Hat Team

2012 is off to an encouraging start. Mortgage rates have remained under 4% for nearly two months. Home sales are strengthening and pending home sales, a measure to gauge future sales, are at their highest levels since March 2010.

Job growth increased during most of 2011, with unemployment dropping to 8.4%. As more people are getting jobs, consumer confidence has also been increasing.  However, underemployment with a rate of 18.1% continues to be a problem for a stronger recovery. There are still a significant number of people working part time, who would like to have full-time work.

Even with substantial national improvements, the recovery is spotty. Payroll jobs were up in 25 states, but down in 24, demonstrating the delicate state of the U.S. economy. Global factors such as the European debt crisis are also complicating a more robust recovery. 

What does the recovery look like in our local real estate market? Take a look at January figures.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for January show the average sales price decreased by 3% to $141,407 when compared to January 2011.  The number of homes sold increased by 39% in January 2012.  The median sales prices increased by 1%, and market times decreased by 11% or 18 days.  The highest selling home price increased by 38%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 31%.

 

Midtown Montgomery Jan 2012 Jan 2011
Homes Sold 28 17
Average Selling Price $ 141,407 $ 145,709
Median Selling Price $ 124,450 $ 122,850
Days On The Market 140 158
Highest Selling Price $ 785,000 $ 487,000
Lowest Selling Price $ 9,000 $13,000

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - 2010 vs 2011

Saturday, February 4, 2012
by The Hat Team

Environmentally friendly features have become more important to home buyers according to the 2012 Home Buyer and Seller Profile published by the National Association of Realtors. The importance of various features such as heating and cooling, energy efficient appliances and lighting, landscaping, and an environmentally friendly community differ by region.

  • Commuting costs and environmental efficiency have increasingly factored into home buying decisions due to higher energy costs, but also due to overall concern for the environment.
  • Factors that are most important to buyers are those directly related to the buyers’ pocketbook.
  • Heating and cooling costs were at least “somewhat” important to 87 percent of home buyers.
  • Commuting costs were at least “somewhat” important to 73 percent of home buyers.

Now take a look at how the Midtown Montgomery real estate market performed in 2011.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for 2011 show the average sales price decreased by 8% to $126,628 when compared to 2010.  The number of homes sold decreased by 18% in 2011.  The median sales prices decreased by 5%, and market times increased 3% or 4 days.  The highest selling home price decreased by 13%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 99%.

Midtown Montgomery 2011 2010
Homes Sold 290 354
Average Selling Price $ 126,628 $ 137,427
Median Selling Price $ 110,000 $ 116,052
Days On The Market 128 124
Highest Selling Price $ 649,000 $ 750,000
Lowest Selling Price $ 1 $5,100


For the latest Midtown Montgomery real estate market conditions in your area, please call me at 800-HAT-LADY or visit HomesForSaleInMontgomeryAlabama.com.

Information is provided by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

 

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - Dec 2011

Friday, January 27, 2012
by The Hat Team

There were 873 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 1 in every 1,675 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in December 2011. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $108,647 and the average foreclosure selling price was $72,743, a $35,905 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 3.96% in December while the number of foreclosed homes dropped from 122 to 58.

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Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.10% lower than national statistics, 0.01% higher than Alabama and the same as Montgomery County statistics for the month of December.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties decreased from 51 homes in November to 20 in December. The number of Auctions dropped from 71 to 38. There is a 6-month rising trend.

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Montgomery foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) with specialized training in helping families avoid foreclosure. Give me a call for a private consultation.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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