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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: Super Cute!

Thursday, April 24, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

Super Cute!

145 Eton Rd, Montgomery AL 36109
MLS# 308809

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This adorable home has been so well kept and cared for, there's nothing for you to do but move right in! Located in a nice, established neighborhood near Eastbrook Shopping Center, you will find beautiful hard wood floors (no carpet at all), a great kitchen with new tile, fresh paint throughout, a bath and a half with new vanities and ceiling fans in every room. Relax on the screened porch or patio looking at the private back yard. Huge laundry room and storage as well. Check this one out today!

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Montgomery AL Real Estate: All The Cloverdale Charm Without the Price!

Friday, April 18, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate:

2172 Meadowlane Drive, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 308696

All The Cloverdale Charm Without the Price!

2172 meadowlane drive montgomery al

Cloverdale charm without the Cloverdale price tag! Adorable and move-in ready with updated kitchen and bath, hard wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms and fresh paint. Nice back yard with privacy fence. Perfect starter home and convenient location.

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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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Why Buy a Home Warranty

Friday, April 18, 2014
by The Hat Team

Not to be confused with homeowner’s insurance, which covers the structure and contents of your home, a warranty service contract is designed to cover systems and appliances that stop working due to normal usage.  Basic home warrantycoverage generally includes the repair and replacement of major appliances such as heating/cooling system, water heater, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, etc.  Plumbing and electrical systems are also usually covered, and some companies include washer, drier, microwave, and roof maintenance in the basic tier.

Gaining in popularity with both buyers and sellers of Montgomery AL homes, warranty service contracts serve to reassure owners that they won’t face major repair/replacement costs.  Sellers use them to protect the home while it’s on the market and as an incentive to attract buyers.  Buyers rely on them to protect them from unexpected and expensive repairs.  Even Freddie Mac will offer a $500 home warranty credit to home buyers who purchase a qualified, foreclosed single-family home, townhouse, or condominium through their HomeSteps® division.

A warranty plan for your home is fairly inexpensive, typically ranging from $250 to $400, depending on coverage. The policy is prepaid for a year in advance, at which time it expires or can be renewed.  The usual procedure for service needs is as follows:

  • If a home system or appliance breaks or stops working, the home owner calls the home warranty company.
  • The home warranty company calls a provider with which it has a business arrangement.
  • The specific provider calls the home owner to make an appointment.
  • The provider fixes the problem. If an appliance is malfunctioning and cannot be repaired, depending on contract coverage, the home warranty company will pay to replace and install the appliance.
  • The home owner pays a small trade service fee (less than $100) for each service call.

Most home warranty companies offer a variety of plans, each providing different levels of coverage, so be sure to read the details of any contract before buying. If you choose to renew the contract from year-to-year, double-check the details of your plan each time since coverage can change annually.

According to the Service Contract Industry Council, 32 states require home warranty companies to register or obtain a license with that state's department of insurance and comply with applicable laws and financial standards. Membership lists are available at their website.

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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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An Exchange Means More to Reinvest

Thursday, April 17, 2014
by The Hat Team

Section 1031 exchange for rental and investment real estate is a tool that allows investors to move the gain from one property to another without immediate income tax consequences. 

An instant benefit is to postpone the tax due which gives the investor a larger amount of proceeds to invest.  In the example shown, the investor has 21% more proceeds to invest and grow over time than if he had paid the taxes due instead of exchanging.

A legitimate long-term goal might be to make qualified exchanges from one property to another until the investor dies.  The heirs would then receive a stepped-up basis on the property based on the market value at the time of the decedent’s death and possibly avoiding taxes altogether.

There are specific requirements to be met in order for the exchange to qualify. For more information on exchanges, see IRS publication 544.  In addition to enlisting the services of a real estate professional familiar with investment property, seek the help of Qualified Intermediary to facilitate the intricacies of the exchange.  Your real estate agent can help you locate one.

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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 Real Estate: What A Deal!

Saturday, April 12, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate: What A Deal!

1614 Limestone Ct, Montgomery AL 36117
MLS# 308517

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What a deal! This spacious Woodmere townhouse has an open floor plan and a great kitchen. Great location convenient to I-85, restaurants, and shopping. Easy lock and leave property with little upkeep.

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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 Home For Sale: This One Will Steal Your Heart!

Saturday, April 12, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale: This One Will Steal Your Heart!

1915 Norman Bridge Ct, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS# 308492

1915 Norman Bridge Ct

SUPER CUTE cottage on quiet cul-de-sac will steal your heart! All the character you expect in a Garden District home, freshly painted and nicely updated. And, the bonus is the large master addition with spacious bedroom, jetted tub and split vanities in bath, and walk-in closet. Cozy sunroom off living room will become your favorite hang-out space. Out back is a deck and shady back yard. Priced right, so come take a look!

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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 Real Estate: Bank’s Loss Is Your Gain!

Thursday, April 10, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate:

Bank’s Loss Is Your Gain!

3437 Cross Creek Dr, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 308411

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Bank's loss is your gain! The last Cross Creek house like this that sold went for $71,000 and you are guaranteed that seller will accept $62,000 on this one. Great shape and many extras like a computer room to keep your great room tidy. Don't miss out--put this one on your "must see" list today!

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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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6 Tips For a Quick Home Sale

Thursday, April 10, 2014
by The Hat Team

If you're looking to sell your Montgomery AL home in today’s real estate market, you have most likely already read numerous articles advising you to set a realistic price, pay attention to curb appeal, thoroughly clean and de-clutter, remove large pieces of furniture, repaint in neutral colors, remove personal mementos, and the like.  All of this information is valid and useful, but there are other, less-publicized ways to appeal to potential buyers.  Read on for some creative tips on how to generate interest and get the best price possible.

  1. house soldArrange for a pre-listing home inspection.  In addition to facilitating the sale of your home by reassuring potential buyers, an inspection helps you comply with full-disclosure real estate laws.  You can also have a termite inspection done.
     
  2. Use online venues and your personal networks to market your house.  Put an ad on Craigslist, use sites like Zillow.com or Trulia.com, get your own URL with the house’s address, promote the house through social media like Facebook and Twitter, and send out a copy of your listing to people on your email list.  Sometimes word of mouth is one of the best ways to market a house.
     
  3. Replace all brass fixtures.  Today’s buyers dislike this “cheap” look that may have been fashionable a couple of decades ago, but it has to go if it’s in your home today.  Switch out each light fixture, switch plate, door hinge, knob, and faucet with for ones with a modern oil-rubbed bronze or nickel finish.
     
  4. Add power outlets with USB ports in rooms that lack them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms where they’re most needed.  Also, find a place for a wireless router for use with the Internet and flat-screen TVs.
     
  5. Offer more unusual incentives.  Paying a buyer’s closing costs, taking care of HOA fees for the first year,  giving a “redecorating” credit, or providing a home warranty for a set time period have become almost expected perks, but you can consider landscaping services, personalized gift certificates (home supply store or a plant nursery, e.g.) or a flexible closing date.
     
  6. For equally effective, but more expensive buyer magnets, look into outfitting closets for extra storage (top contenders are an entry closet, a kitchen pantry, and a linen closet) or removing much-maligned “popcorn” ceilings.  Click here for DIY instructions or get estimates from a professional.

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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 Home For Sale: Pristine and Practically New!

Thursday, April 10, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

Pristine and Practically New!

3910 Audubon Rd, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 308449

3910 Audubon Rd Montgomery AL

Practically new! This home is pristine and ready to move into. Hardwood floors have been refinished and fresh paint on walls, brand new kitchen, and new master bathroom with BIG walk in shower. Split plan puts master bedroom on one end of house and other two bedrooms opposite. Large fenced backyard has producing pecan tree and detached workshop. Don't miss this great buy in Druid Hills!

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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 Real Estate: Southern Charm and Grace!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate:

Southern Charm and Grace!

42 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery AL 36105
MLS# 208428

Southern charm and grace best describe this South Hull Gem with space galore! Grand entry foyer with dentil molding and classic archways invite you towards large formal living and dining rooms. Steps away from the living room is a cozy den/study with wall of bookshelves and a warming fireplace. Don't miss the enclosed side porch-turned game room (a favorite spot for the kids and teens to hang out!) Large updated kitchen will be the family gathering place, and the sunroom/breakfast room will invite many hours of calm and relaxation. Large fenced yard is manageable, and has wonderful entertaining spots as well as detached parking and workshop/storage. This home even has a basement perfect for wine cellar or safe place for your family!

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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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