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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 356 Cloverdale Road

Thursday, September 8, 2016
by The Hat Team


356 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

356 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery AL 36104

MLS #406555

2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,589 Square Feet | Garden District

Enjoy life perched on this wonderful covered front porch in historic Midtown Montgomery. It’s the best room (in the house) so to speak. Walk to restaurants, shopping, and parks! Watch your investment grow as time passes. If you can overlook some wallpaper, some bumps and bruises this could be the bargain with a great location you have been waiting for! Historic covenants in place! Two bathrooms, two bedrooms and small room in rear of home off hall would make a wonderful office, nursery or guest room. Nice size formal living/dining. Hardwood floors, French doors, and an old fashion swinging door from dining to kitchen add to the old house charm. Kitchen offers some custom built-ins and a nice sized pantry for the cook in the family. Private side deck for more intimate parties and a great small sized rear yard for planting or play. Original garage remains as perfect spot to store your yard equipment. Call us or your favorite agent to see this great Cloverdale cottage before it’s gone.

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

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 3357 Lebron Ave

Thursday, September 8, 2016
by The Hat Team

3357 lebron ave

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

3357 Lebron Ave, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 406811

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,366 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild

See this terrific Tudor in Cloverdale/Idlewild home in Midtown Montgomery with four bedrooms and two baths for under 130k!! If you can overlook a few bumps and bruises this could be the bargain you have been looking for! Beautiful hardwood floors in formal living and separate dining! Covered front porch with arches to sit and watch neighbors pass. Kitchen features an island and French doors opening to a large deck. Two bedrooms and bath down. Two bedrooms and bath up have a retro 1950s look you can add to or make your own! Good size bonus room opens to living room for whatever need you desire Crown moldings, wide baseboards, Plantation Shutters and 2" blinds. Each upstairs bedroom has a heating and air-conditioning window unit. This home has all the charm and convenience that you would expect and want in a Cloverdale home. Original garage on property of no value, but great for storing yard equipment! Put this 1st on your list to see with your favorite agent or give us a call!!

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


 

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Buying Big Without Breaking the Bank

Wednesday, September 7, 2016
by The Hat Team

Buy big without breaking the bank.

We have all seen the tiny houses that are flooding the internet lately, but let’s be honest; do you really want to live in a space so small that you barely have room to move around in your own home?  In all likelihood we can all agree that we really want more space for less money.  Let’s take a look at a few ways to buy big without breaking the bank. 

  1. One way that you can buy big without breaking the bank is by going in together with a family member to purchase a home.   You may not like the idea of having someone living with you but if you can afford to buy a large enough house together you might not even be bothered by them as much as you think you will.
     
  2. Another way to buy big without breaking the bank is by buying an older home.  Older homes are typically built well and have quite a lot of character.  If you don’t have to have everything new then consider buying an older home so that you can get more bang for your buck.  New is not always better. 
     
  3. A great way to buy big without breaking the bank is to bid on a home that is not completely built yet.  You may have  a bit of negotiating room when it comes to the floor plan and if larger is what you want larger might just be what you can get without dishing out a ton of money. 
     
  4. If the home you have your eye set on is the one you really want but it just doesn’t seem big enough for your taste, why not aim for renovating and opening up some of the rooms?  This is a great way to make a smaller home feel larger than it is without having to spend a lot of money in the process.  If you don’t have enough cash to do it all right now, you can always open it up a little bit at a time. 
     
  5. Finding homes that have been on the market for a while is a great way to get more for your money.  Homes are flying off the market these days, so you showing an interest in a home that isn’t having as much luck as the others is a great way to get more.

These are just a few ideas of how you can get more for your money when it comes to buying a home.   Now that you are aware of how you can get a bigger home without breaking the bank you are well on your way to finding the home for you and yours.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 501 Ponce de Leon Ave

Friday, August 19, 2016
by The Hat Team

501 ponce de leon ave

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

501 Ponce de Leon Ave, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 405956

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,546 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild

Cloverdale/ Idlewild for under 80k! Walk to Parks, restaurants, and the entertainment district in Midtown Montgomery!! If you can live with one bath and two good size bedrooms, this almost maintenance free Tudor cottage could be your next home! Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint and new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen are but a few of the wonderful things this home has to offer. A sun-room / office off the dining room can serve many functions. Neat alcove in kitchen for informal meals. Large living room with fireplace and separate dining will accommodate most furnishings for gracious living. Separate laundry area off kitchen will accommodate a stack washer and dryer. Two separate parking areas for lots of parking. Call us or your agent to see this great home today!

Marketed by Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

 

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 1222 S Lawrence St

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
by The Hat Team

1222 s lawrence st

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

1222 S Lawrence St, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 405996

One owner since 1958! Amazing bungalow home that has not been altered much over time. If you love "PURE & Original" this could be what you have been looking for. Double wide lot which features beautiful old plantings you can't duplicate without years of hard work and time. Built-in cabinets in living and breakfast room add to the charm. Located in a wonderful block of the Garden District of Midtown Montgomery where front porches are standard equipment. Make it what you want or enjoy the period feel of the late 1940's or early 1950's. Call us or your favorite agent before someone else does. Roof looks to be in good shape, new water heater. Comes with a one year warranty!

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

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 3020 Guymar Road

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
by The Hat Team

3020 guymar road

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

3020 Guymar Road, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 406229

Pristine one owner home in Gladlane Estates. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready with fresh paint and new carpet. Check out this lovely home with spacious living areas, large kitchen with built-in banquet seating, nice sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and big back yard. It's ready for its next family to love it as much as the original one did!

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,874 Square Feet | Gladlane Estate

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Layfield, 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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Reasons to Refinance Your Home Mortgage in 2016

Wednesday, July 6, 2016
by The Hat Team

Should l reinvest?

There are many benefits to refinancing  and some of those reasons you will find listed below. 

  • A lot of folks tend to rack up credit card debt toward the end of each year and have some credit card debt to pay off in the next year.  By refinancing your home you can put all of your credit card debt together and into the refinance.  It is much better to pay off your credit card at say 5% instead of the interest you may be paying such as 18%.  A good rule of thumb however if you do plan to use your refinance to get rid of your credit card debt is to cut the cards up and vow not to use them again.  Perhaps you can keep one credit card that is to be used for emergencies only.
     
  • Another great reason to refinance your home this coming year is to start saving towards retirement or even towards your child’s college education.  Both of these are good causes and if refinancing can help you get to your goal of savings for these two a bit more quickly then why not take advantage of it. 
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  • One of the biggest reasons folks tend to refinance their homes is to get a better interest rate.  This is a very good reason to refinance because many times you can get a much lower monthly payment by having a lower interest rate and this may help you to more easily pay other bills that may have fallen behind. 
     
  • This last reason to refinance your home may sound a little out of place but if you happen to need a reliable vehicle and you haven’t been able to afford one, you can throw your car loan into the refinance as well.  This is good if you have been trying to make your old worn out car last as long as possible but it has finally begun costing you more in repairs than the car is actually worth. 

There are plenty other reasons to refinance your home  in the coming year and even some reasons why you may not want to.  Do your homework to see what is worth it to you and what is not when it comes to refinancing your home.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - May 2016

Thursday, June 30, 2016
by The Hat Team

house-sold

When putting a home on the market, there is a lot to consider. How will you find a REALTOR®? What should you price the home? And the big one—is the home ready to sell? Most sellers know to get rid of clutter and fix any big or obvious problems. But what else can sellers do to get top dollar for their home? The National Association of REALTORS has identified some staging tips for various rooms in a home. After all, NAR research shows that 81 percent of buyers believe it is easier for them to picture themselves in a home when it’s staged. To appeal to those buyers, NAR recommends scrubbing the fireplace, focusing on symmetry in decoration, packing up dishes that don’t match your main set in your cupboards, making the extra bedroom a fun activity room to showcase other functions (like a sewing room or office), and keeping all closets as empty as possible.

Check out how many local sellers were successful selling their homes in May:

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for May 2016 show the number of homes sold decreased 11.36%. The average sales price increased by 26.35%. The median sales price increased by 50.65%. Market times decreased by 55 days.

Midtown Montgomery May 2016    May 2015
Homes Sold 39 44
Average Selling Price $152,841 $120,963
Median Selling Price $145,000 $96,250
Days On The Market 111 166
Highest Selling Price $360,000 $330,000
Lowest Selling Price $1 $9,999


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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3 Tips For a Smooth Home Inspection

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
by The Hat Team

home inspection

Whether you are selling your home or you are looking to buy a home, there are a few things that you need to know to help your home inspection go as well as it possibly can.  Home buyers need to know that the house they are buying is in good shape and home sellers need to be on the up and up when selling their home. When it comes to home inspections there are a few tips that can help the inspection go smoothly and the process be as stress free as possible. 

  1. If you are selling your home and you have a home inspection on the schedule, do your part to make it easy on the inspector by getting your pets out of the house while he or she is doing the inspection.  Your home inspector may love and adore animals as much as you do but your pets being under their feet during the inspection will not make the job any easier. 
     
  2. During a home inspection, typically the potential buyers are inside alone with the inspector and they may want to look around to take one last look at things before making a final decision.  If you want to make a good impression on those potential buyers, you may want to clean up the clutter you have left laying around.  Believe it or not clutter can cause a potential home buyer to walk away without making an offer.
     
  3. As a homebuyer don’t freak out if the home inspector comes up with a list of things that need to be taken care of in the house.  You need to realize that most houses have some sort of upkeep or maintenance that needs to be taken care of and that inspector’s are known for being nit-picky.   Realize too that most everything can be fixed.  Even the dreaded mold and radon.  Realize as well that home inspectors cannot predict the future and won’t be able to tell you how long something will last; they will just be able to tell you that it needs attention. 

Hopefully these tips will help you out the next time you have a home inspector coming to your home, whether you are selling or buying.  Remember that the home inspector is there to help you not to harm you or to ruin your dreams.

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Experts Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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