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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update for July 2016

Tuesday, August 16, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Fifty-two percent of home owners say now is a good time to sell in their neighborhood. This is up from 34 percent who said so last year, according to a survey conducted by the real estate brokerage Redfin.

What’s more, 58 percent of home owners believe sellers have more power than buyers in the market right now. Redfin researchers note this is nearly the highest level of seller confidence they’ve recorded.

Take a look at how many sellers successfully sold their homes in July…

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for July 2016 show the number of homes sold increased 10.81%. The average sales price decreased by 12.62%. The median sales price decreased by 30.31%. Market times dropped by 19 days.
 
Midtown Montgomery July 2016    July 2015
Homes Sold 41 37
Average Selling Price $122,888 $140,631
Median Selling Price $89,900 $129,000
Days On The Market 118 137
Highest Selling Price $490,000 $620,000
Lowest Selling Price $7,001 $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 Home For Sale: 8669 Harvest Ridge Drive

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

8669 Harvest Ridge Drive, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 405955

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,695 Square Feet | Sturbridge

Here it is! All redone! Remarkable home in Sturbridge with 6 year old roof, 6 year old heating and cooling, recent interior paint and carpet with Tempurpedic padding, new appliances. New brushed pearl granite counter tops and tile backsplash. Convenient drawers in kitchen. Open dining room, great room with fireplace, tall ceilings. Main bedroom suite has garden tub and separate shower. Huge walk- in closets. Plantation shutters throughout. Two car carport with automatic garage door for your privacy and security. Sprinkler system in front yard! Extra-large storage for yard tools etc. Low maintenance yard, large patio. Front door has leaded glass surround. AHS Warranty. Community pool, tennis courts, walking trails, fishing lakes and parks.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor  Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Things To Consider When Moving With Pets

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
by The Hat Team

Moving with pets

If you have pets, chances are they are members of your family and you love them very much.  Many times when moving to a new home, family pets can become an issue.  Below are a few tips for moving with your pets.

ID TAGS AND COLLARS

Before you make a move into a new location, go ahead and make sure that all of your animals have the proper id tags and collars on.  If phone numbers and addresses need to be updated on the dog tags, go ahead and take care of that before you move.  Many times pets can get a little discombobulated when you move and they may wander off trying to find the home they have become accustomed to.  If you have the correct numbers and address on their tag, they can easily be returned to you.

KEEP PETS IN CRATES ON MOVING DAY

Whether or not your pet is used to being in a crate, if you are in the middle of moving to a new home, moving day needs to be crate day for your pets.  This will help to insure that they are not left behind or that they don’t get stepped on in all the hustle and bustle.

PET HOTELS

If you are moving a long distance, make sure that you map out hotels along the way that are pet friendly.  This way you won’t end up being turned away from your hotel at the last minute when they see you have pets.  Taking care of this beforehand will make for much better travel for everyone involved.

VETS

If you are moving far away you are going to need to get all of your pet’s vaccination papers and other materials from your vet’s office.  Be sure to take care of this well in advance so you don’t forget to do it.  Perhaps your current vet can even recommend a new vet in or nearby your new location.

OVERNIGHT PET BAG

Since your pet is part of your family, treat them as such by packing them an overnight bag with enough items such as food, water, jackets, toys, etc to get them through the first few days of your move.  You are going to be busy enough without having to worry that your pet has all that he or she needs during your move so pack accordingly.

PET RELOCATORS

If you simply can’t take your pet along for the move, but you want them to arrive at your new house safe and sound, you may want to hire a pet relocation company to do this for you!

Hopefully these tips for moving with your pet will be beneficial to you during your move to your new home!

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - June 2016

Tuesday, August 2, 2016
by The Hat Team

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FHA has recently relaxed many of its condo financing rules making it easier for condo buyers to secure loan when buying a condo. If you are in the market for a condo be sure to talk with your lender about how the new rules may help you.

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - June 2016

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for June 2016 show the number of homes sold increased 18.60%. The average sales price increased by 12.55%. The median sales price increased by 32.27%. Market times remained the same.

Midtown Montgomery June 2016    June 2015
Homes Sold 51 43
Average Selling Price $156,788 $139,301
Median Selling Price $94,500 $125,000
Days On The Market 153 153
Highest Selling Price $1,090,000 $770,000
Lowest Selling Price $3,000 $15,000


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 Home For Sale: 3001 Willow Lane Dr

Wednesday, July 27, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

3001 Willow Lane Dr, Montgomery AL 36109
MLS# 405823

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,327 square feet |Forest Hills

Looking for your first home? Check out this cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Forest Hills! Spacious great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, nice kitchen and dining area looking into back yard. Huge fenced-in back yard with covered patio and wired workshop. HVAC less than 2 years old! Great location, close to I-85, shopping, Gunter and Maxwell. Come see it today!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Layfield, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Things to Accomplish Soon After Moving Into Your New Home

Wednesday, July 20, 2016
by The Hat Team


Things to accomplish after moving to your new home.

If you were lucky enough to move into a new home recently then you need to know a few things that you should strive to accomplish soon after the move.    These things will get you set in the right direction for being comfortable in your new home for years to come.  A few of these ideas are listed below. 

  • Be sure to take pictures of each room in your new home before moving in. Sometimes the inspection takes place and then the previous owners come back to get a few last items of theirs moved out.  You never know, especially if the previous owners were forced to move due to a short sale, what they may have done to the house.  Take pictures before you move your furniture inside.  This way if any damage has occurred you will have full documentation of it and may be able to get things fixed more easily.
  • If you hire a moving company to move your belongings from one house to the other you will want to check all of your belongings to make sure there was no damage done to anything during the move.  You should have liability coverage in your moving contract and if that is the case if any damage occurs and you document the damage you should be able to get reimbursed for that. 
  • One of the most important things to accomplish as soon as you move into a new home is to change the locks.  You have no way of knowing how many folks have a key to your home from the previous owners and you surely don’t want to worry about someone being able to get inside of your home without your knowledge.  Get this task done right away. 
  • If you want to make the home have a nice new feel, painting is a great way to do that.  Painting an empty house is much easier than having to move the furniture around later. 
  • If you are a registered voter and you have recently moved into a new home that is in a different county, you will want to change your voter registration right away.  It’s not a good feeling to be turned away at the polls because your address is incorrect. 

These are just a few ideas of things you should strive to accomplish soon after moving into a new home. Hopefully they will be of some help to you and yours.

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

 

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Wetumpka AL Home For Sale: 191 Canyon Rd

Monday, July 18, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Wetumpka AL Home For Sale:

191 Canyon Rd, Wetumpka AL 36092
MLS# 315697

3 bedrooms |2.5 baths | 2,035 square feet | Blue Ridge Estates

California contemporary in the foothills of Blue Ridge!! Current owner bought from original owner in 1978!! Home has not been offered for sale or on the market for 37 years! Rustic wood and stone exterior with plenty of floor to ceiling glass. Stone fireplace with gas insert! Long lasting metal roof. Decks surround the living area of house. Needs kitchen, bath, carpet and paint updates. If you are willing to do some updating you could have a showplace convenient to Montgomery or Wetumpka! No survey, owner thinks about 2 acres. Sold as is!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 2065 Hazel Hedge Ln

Thursday, July 14, 2016
by The Hat Team

2065 Hazel Hedge Ln

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

2065 Hazel Hedge Ln, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 405327

2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,426 square feet | Hazel Hedge

Looking for lock-it and leave-it and low maintenance living? Rarely does a single story unit in Hazel Hedge come on the market, much less one with an ATTACHED 2 car carport! This home has a spacious layout, boasting a LARGE living and dining room combo, kitchen, and cozy den with fireplace and built-ins. The two bedrooms are on opposite ends on unit, affording privacy for its residents. Covered breezeway takes you comfortably from your den, through the beautiful private courtyard, to your two car covered parking. HOA dues of just $50 per month cover grounds maintenance, so you never have to push a mower or run a weed-eater again. Conveniently located in Old Cloverdale neighborhood of Midtown Montgomery, just seconds from the dining and entertainment district, parks, and theater.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 3009 Guymar Rd

Thursday, July 14, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

3009 Guymar Rd, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 405365

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,636 square feet | Gay Meadows

Great investment property or starter home in Midtown Montgomery. Spacious living spaces and well-proportioned bedrooms make this a great rental property (recently rented for 12 year long-term tenant) Nice screened porch overlooking deep back yard with nice shade tree. Bathrooms are original but in great shape, with period-colored tile work. Convenient location.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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What to Renovate When Selling Your Home

Wednesday, July 13, 2016
by The Hat Team

Renovate your home to sell.

It can be hard to set a budget and stick to it when it comes to renovating your home. If you are planning on selling your home soon, you should go ahead and do a few renovations that may need to be done but do the ones that don’t cost a lot of money. Of course if your home has some issues and you feel you can get a lot more money out of your home if you make those renovations now, you may want to go ahead and do so. Below are a few tips on what exactly you should consider when renovating your home to prepare it for sale.

  • One of the best ways to prepare your home to sell is by renovating your walls and floors.  You can add paint to the walls of your home for a quick “pick me up” that will help your home appear newer than it is.  Refinishing hardwood floors or pulling up carpet to reveal hardwoods is also a great way to spruce things up around your home.  Be sure if you are painting to do so with neutral colors that will be pleasing to everyone’s pallet.  Likewise if you are putting down carpet, be sure to choose a neutral color.  If you are refinishing hardwoods, be sure to stay away from any dark stains that may turn some buyers away.  Stick with the natural light wood floors that seem to be so popular these days. ​
     
  • Doors are another place you may want to consider during your home renovations.  Replacing your front door with a steel door adds a great deal of value to your home.  Adding some new garage doors may help to add value as well.   Keep in mind you don’t have to spend a ton on these types of things, just replacing old with new will likely be enough.
     
  • If you don’t have the money to redo your entire kitchen, try upgrading by replacing old worn out drawer pulls or cabinet knobs.  You may also want to put a little paint on your old cabinets to lighten and brighten things up a bit.  Keep in mind if money is not an issue that kitchen renovations  can sometimes make or break the sale of your home.  If you need to” bling it out” and you have the funds to do it, go for it. 

Any and all renovations you do to your home in an effort to get more money out if it during a potential sale is a good thing.  Don’t go crazy spending a lot of money for cosmetic fixes but ‘DO’ do your best to make your home look like a shiny new penny!

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

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