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1183 S Mcdonough Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

MLS# 519753

2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom / 1,408 square feet / Garden District 

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Absolutely adorable bungalow perched on a heavily landscaped knoll in the heart of the historic Garden District! This Midtown Montgomery one will steal your heart from the moment you pull up. Lush landscaping envelops the front and provides soothing privacy for the quaint front porch. Inside boasts a living room with fireplace and good-sized dining room. Breakfast room has beautiful lighted built-in china case and is open to the updated kitchen. Laundry room provides additional pantry space. Two spacious bedrooms share a hall bath, and there is a 3rd room on the back which could serve as a 3rd bedroom, den, office, study, nursery, or playroom. Antique French door and sidelights allow access to the rear deck and natural back yard. Other benefits include gorgeous hardwood floors, custom plantation shutters, like new roof, and fresh paint inside and out! Convenient to downtown and Cloverdale area.

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

892 Running Brook Dr: Move-in Ready in Established Neighborhood!

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892 Running Brook Drive, Prattville, AL 36066

MLS# 519816

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 1,594 Square Feet / Silver Hills 

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This open floor plan home has been freshly painted and is move-in ready! Great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace opens to kitchen/ breakfast room. Breakfast room features window bench, kitchen has like-new refrigerator, breakfast bar, and built-in microwave. Split plan has two guest bedrooms and hall bath on one side, and spacious main bedroom on opposite side of home. Main bedroom offers trey ceiling and French doors out to a private deck with new fan/lighting. Main bath has split vanities, garden tub with separate shower, and nice sized walk-in closet. Tiered deck in back offers great views of the large open fenced back yard. 2 car attached garage has plenty of space for storage, and there is a detached storage building in the backyard. Established neighborhood and convenient to shopping and dining.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Bill Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

850 Augusta Ave: Adorable Cottage in Cloverdale South!

by The Hat Team

850 Augusta Avenue, Montgomery, AL  36111

MLS# 519627

2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1,001 square feet | Cloverdale South

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Snap this up before it's gone! Adorable, updated cottage in Cloverdale South is precious inside and out. Living room opens to dining area and large open kitchen. Two spacious bedrooms share a beautifully updated bath. Home sits on a large lot with a big, fenced back yard perfect for pets. Detached building out back provides additional storage and would make a great workshop. New HVAC installed in 2020. Updated plumbing and electrical. Property has rented for $850/month and would make a great investment property or a perfect starter home for first-time homebuyer. Move-in ready in Midtown Montgomery!

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

448 Clanton Avenue, Montgomery, AL  36104

MLS# 515099

2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom / 2,108 SqFt / Garden District 

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Remarkable and pristine Craftsman bungalow located in historic Garden District! Calling all Craftsman-style lovers...here is your opportunity to own one of the few un-mucked and original homes in any of Montgomery's historic districts. Starting with the extra deep covered front porch that extends the entire width of the house giving comfortable and spacious outdoor living opportunities. Large front rooms including living, dining and den/study all have the original stained moldings and woodwork, as well as beautiful, coffered ceilings. Beautifully grained oak floors have been freshly refinished. Grand fireplaces/mantles, built-in lead glass China cabinets, massive pocket doors, and unique 3/4 wall with grand French doors separating the living room and den/study are among the other architectural features you will find in this well-loved home. Long central hallway gives access to two large bedrooms and updated bath (which retains original OVAL pedestal sink and craftsman built-in toiletry cabinet!) Current owner removed a wall between original kitchen and service porch to create a large open kitchen/keeping room with center island and loads of natural light. Walk in pantry allows for endless storage, and the original butler's pantry has more built-in China/glassware display cabinets. Manageable private back yard boasts large patio for outdoor enjoyment. Make this Midtown Montgomery beauty your new home sweet home!

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

Just Moved In? Make Yourself at Home!

by The Hat Team


Congratulations! You’ve just moved into your new house! It’s exciting, but it’s also a huge transition. It takes time to make a new house feel like home. Here are some tips to help you get started:

  • BE ACTIVE

If you have moved to a new area where you do not know anyone, you may be tempted to isolate yourself. After all, you have unpacking to do and maybe a new job to start. But try to resist that temptation. Staying socially, physically, and communally active, triggers significant feelings that create the sense of home. Join a gym or exercise class, join a community such as a church, the school PTA or a book club, and shop locally to get to know your surroundings.

  • SURROUND YOURSELF WITH LIVING THINGS

A move can be difficult, especially if you are grieving the place you left. It’s not uncommon for people to become depressed after moving to a new home. Combat those feelings by cultivating relationships with living things. Start a garden, spend time with your children and pets or volunteer in the community. Step out of your comfort zone…you will be glad you did!

  • COMFORT YOURSELF WITH COLORS

Decorate with a palette of colors that lift your mood. Choose colors that promote calm, happy feelings. For example, earth tones create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere that evokes feelings stability, reassurance, and ease, while light pastel colors stimulate feelings of peacefulness, calm and cleanliness.

  • SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE FAMILIAR

Even before you are completely settled into your home, placing familiar items such as family pictures and heirlooms in your new space can make it feel more like you. Even if you don’t hang your art right away, take it out of boxes and lean it against walls so that you can still enjoy it until you find time to place it where you want it. Some other ways to make you feel at home: cook favorite meals, burn candles with favorite scents and/or play your favorite music.

  • UNPACK

This may seem obvious, but it’s not unusual for people to still have boxes cluttering the house months after moving in. Take your belongings out of the boxes right away and begin decorating and arranging furniture. Start with your closets and dressers so that you will be able to find the things you need easily in order to set up the rest of your house. The sooner you do this, the sooner this once strange place will feel like home!

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let me Sandra Nickel, and my Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call us today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information.

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4261 Shamrock Ln: Four Bedroom Ranch Oozing with Potential!

by The Hat Team

4261 Shamrock Lane, Montgomery, AL  36106 

MLS# 519269

4 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 1,928 SqFt / Green Acres 

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Green Acres is the place to be! This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick Midtown Montgomery house is oozing with potential! Split floor plan, 2 car attached garage and nice sized shed for extra storage. Close to Vaughn Road Park. Perfect for investor looking to add to their portfolio, or a lucrative fix-and-flip! With a little TLC this could be a wonderful home!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Alison Bertschy, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

Prepare for a Quick Move if Your House Sells Fast

by The Hat Team


With the way houses are selling so quickly these days, chances are you might need to move out sooner than you thought. And let’s face it, no matter how prepared you think you are, moving is stressful. One of the worst parts of moving is packing up your current house. You are probably busy enough already, and now you are adding this huge task to your “to do” list. It can be overwhelming. One way to make it a little easier is to spread it out over several weeks instead of trying to do it all right before you move. It is a good idea to prepare for your move even before you put your house on the market.

Here is a guideline for packing for a move:

  • PRE-PACKING - If you are planning to put your home on the market soon, it’s a good time to pre-pack items that you won’t need or use before you move. Out of season clothing, tools and small appliances, and collectibles/knick-knacks are items that you won’t miss, and you can get them out of the way.
  • BOX UP NON-ESSENTIALS - Among the items that you didn’t pre-pack, choose those that you know you likely won’t need before moving. Books, extra linens, and kitchen items can be packed up because you likely won’t be doing much reading, and you only need enough linens, plates, and utensils for the number of people living in the home. 
     
  • TIME TO GET SERIOUS - Once your house is on the market, it is time to really start paring down the amount of “stuff” still in your home. If you have children, allow them to choose a few toys/games to keep out, and pack up the rest. If you have a home office, clean it out and box up what you plan to take with you. Jewelry and shoes that you don’t wear daily can go as well. Simply label everything well so you can find items you might want or need if your house doesn’t sell as quickly as you thought it would.
     
  • IF OFFERS ARE COMING IN - Now it is time to pack up all but the few things you will need to get through the last few weeks at your current home. The rest of your clothes and kitchen items can go (leaving yourself what you will need until the move, of course).  Go through your medicine cabinet and toss any expired medications. Pack the rest except for the ones you take daily. If you accept an offer and the financing goes through quickly, you may be closing and moving soon!
     
  • MOVING IS IMMINENT - At this point the stress might reach maximum levels, but if you have been packing a bit each week, you should be almost finished! Box up your electronics (in their original packaging when possible), bathroom items, and any miscellaneous items that are left. Keep a box for essential items that you will keep with you as you are moving.
  • MOVING DAY: IT’S HERE! - All that should be left is furniture and appliances.  Whether you have hired movers to load the large items or you are doing it yourself, it will be so much more manageable with everything else already boxed up and ready to go.

IMPORTANT TIP: Label every box.  You can either write what is in the box or what room the box should go to. Or both. You will be glad you did when you are unpacking!


Remember that this is simply a general guideline.  You should do what is right for you and your family when it comes to packing and moving. But hopefully this will make what can be a trying and overwhelming time a little more pleasant.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let me Sandra Nickel, and my Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call us today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information.

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4524 Young Orchard Court, Montgomery, AL  36106

MLS# 516795

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms / 1,773 SqFt / Young Pointe

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Quiet gated neighborhood with great convenient location! Situated on a large corner lot, this is one of the larger homes in Young Pointe. Spacious living room/dining room combination has soaring 20 ft ceilings and has a contemporary feel. Cozy den/family room with fireplace overlooks covered patio and private back yard and is open to the big family sized kitchen. Laundry room and powder room finish off the main floor. The second floor features main bedroom with private bath and walk in closet, two guest bedrooms and a hall bath. Attic provides additional storage space, and the 2-car garage has lots of shelving for storage. This Midtown Montgomery hidden gem is move-in ready and is very convenient to shopping, dining, and centrally located within the city!

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

1431 Midlane Court, Montgomery, AL  36106

MLS# 516609

2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 2,393 SqFt / Midlane

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This spacious and well-built garden home is in the heart of Midtown, close to shopping, dining, and MCC. Traditional layout has ample entry foyer opening to large light-filled living room with volume ceiling, fireplace, and nice built-in bookshelves. Cozy sunroom off living room is great spot for morning coffee or lounging. Spacious dining room has walk-in china closet and eat-in kitchen has center island with space on either end for stools, space for small bistro table, and lots of cabinet and counter space. The first floor has master bedroom with walk in closet, bonus closet, and split vanity bath. 2nd bedroom is also on first floor and has its own private bath. Upstairs is a BIG bonus room and additional closet storage/space. 1 car garage and sweet little courtyard out back. Very private!

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

1030 Old Breckenridge Lane, Montgomery, AL  36117

MLS# 516455

5 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms / 3,588 SqFt / Breckenridge

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Looking for extra room? This fabulous 5 bedroom, 4 bath home in Breckenridge is ready for its next family! Open the beautiful wood double front doors to find a large two-story great room with fireplace that opens to a custom kitchen with center island work space and a breakfast bar, an elegant formal dining room, master suite with double vanities, and a bedroom and bath on the opposite side that would make a perfect in law suite. Upstairs are three huge bedrooms, two baths and a bonus room/man cave complete with a custom bar. Off the kitchen is a cozy screened porch overlooking the large backyard. Tons of storage and light filled rooms. Don't miss the awesome neighborhood clubhouse and pool! Come check it out today!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

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