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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 2351 Fernway Drive

Friday, January 15, 2016
by The Hat Team

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

2351 Fernway Drive, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 323229

Ideal For Entertaining!

This lovely home in desirable McGehee Estates in Midtown is not your typical ranch. This house is ideal for entertaining and perfect for a large family. The fifth bedroom has its own entrance and would be great as a mother-in-law suite or for that mom or dad that works from home. It offers pristine hard wood floors, a spacious kitchen, a den with vaulted ceiling, plantation shutters on every window and tons of closets and storage space. Meticulously maintained with beautiful landscaping and brand new HVAC, put this at the top of your list to see today.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtors Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Tips for Settling Into Your New Home

Friday, January 15, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Congratulations! You’ve survived the process of leaving one home and finding another and the onus of packing everything up and then unpacking the same boxes.  You’ve found a new bank and a new doctor; you’ve investigated trash pick-up times, licensing requirements, and car registration; and your mail is being forwarded on a regular basis.  So far so good, but now that you’re somewhat settled in your home, it’s time to become familiar with your new environment.

The following tips are designed to help you become part of your new community and re-create the sense of belonging you had in your previous location.

  • Go online to learn about the new area and what it has to offer. Look at the city or chamber of commerce website. Research religious facilities, cultural opportunities, parks and outdoor activities, and so much more!
     
  • Acquire a regional map and drive around. Explore shortcuts and pinpoint the location of shopping malls, medical services, libraries, the post office, city offices, etc.
     
  • Talk to neighbors. Ask advice about home maintenance companies, babysitters, doctors, or the civic league or homeowners’ organization association.
     
  • Take a walking tour of your neighborhood. Introduce yourself to and initiate conversations with neighbors who are outside. Compliment their yard or ask directions, for starters.
     
  • Attend garage/yard sales in the vicinity of your home. Shoppers at these events are generally friendly and gregarious, so talk to them.
     
  • Read the local newspaper to discover places of interest and happenings in the area. Look for clubs or group meetings that focus on your interests--art, gardening, books, sports, crafts, e.g.
     
  • Join a recreation center or gym. Attend classes there or work out with a group that you know will share your interests.
     
  • Volunteer. Check with a church or synagogue, a hospital, library, or school near you. Volunteering is a terrific way to meet people and to make you feel an integral part of the community.
     
  • Give a house warming party and invite all your neighbors. Such an occasion is a good reason to finish unpacking and decorating your new home and a wonderful way to make friends..

Before long you will become familiar with your new environment and be comfortable there. Best of all, you’ll “belong” once again! 

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

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Tax Rules for Gifting Real Estate

Friday, January 8, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Did you give the gift of real estate this holiday? If so, you need to be sure to abide by the tax rules that are associated with giving such a large gift. 

  • It may be a good idea to give the cash for your loved one to purchase a house instead of purchasing a house for them.  You may think you know your relative or friend better than anyone but you may not know all their secret hopes and dreams because they may not tell you every little detail about themselves.  If you give cash to your loved one to buy a home you need to keep the amount at $14,000 or less.  The gift tax limit for a yearly gift called the annual exclusion allows you to give $14,000 cash or less to as many folks as you would like each year tax free.
  • Another great way to give the gift of real estate without disobeying any tax rules is to give the gift of a cash down payment. You will want to make sure that the loan officer knows that this is a gift and not a loan.  You will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork so that the fact that the down payment monies is a gift will be well clarified, otherwise you risk your friend or loved one losing out on getting their mortgage. 
  • If you would like to sell your children’s childhood home to them you may do so but be sure that you are careful how you do it.  Seller financing your home to your children is a great way to avoid being taxed to the max.  In this type of sale you basically will be given a small down payment and you will hold the note on the property.  This type of real estate gifting is great as long as you can trust your loved one to pay down the mortgage. 
  • Selling your home to your loved one at a low ball price is another way to give the gift of real estate all the while abiding by tax rules.  Of course the IRS may think you are crazy but once they see you are selling to a family member they will understand. 

Remember if you do decide to give the gift of real estate to abide by the tax rules and regulations and you will be sure to have some excited recipients! 

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel!

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 3711 Marie Cook Drive

Friday, January 8, 2016
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

3711 Marie Cook Drive, Montgomery AL 36109
MLS# 323023

An Incredible Renovation!

3711 marie cook dr
Another incredible renovation by Highpoint properties. Located in the Dalrada school distinct! NEW energy efficient windows, roof, HVAC, flooring including hard tile, refinished hardwoods and carpet! New appliances, new double-wide driveway, new seamless gutters and too much more to list. Completely updated kitchen with granite, new cabinets, tile back splash, and stainless appliances. Baths (three of them) all newly remolded. Large den with wood burning fireplace overlooks private backyard. Interesting old brick patio at back of lot, with BBQ pit, could be unique entertaining area. Four bedrooms one featuring the real wood, pine paneling that connects this great home to its 1950's roots. If you're looking for a like new home in beautiful Old Dalraida for less than $150k, this could be your opportunity!!! Easy to show and comes with a one year American Home Shield warranty. Call us or your favorite agent to view!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Real Estate Experts Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 4679 Conti Lane

Friday, January 8, 2016
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

4679 Conti Lane, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 323010

Great Opportunity!

4679 conti lane
 

Lender's loss is your gain! Disabled veteran can no longer afford to stay, so home is priced below market for quick sale. Just blocks to elementary and junior high schools. Great corner lot with fruit trees. Established area. Even a carport! Short sale, so please allow extra time for the process to work.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtors Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

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Tips To Get Your Finances in Order for the New Year

Friday, December 18, 2015
by The Hat Team

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We all have New Year’s resolutions each year.  Why not make 2016 a great one by deciding once and for all to get your finances in order.  There are several ways that you can make a big step to improving your finances for this coming year that are not that difficult to do. 

  • One of the first things you should do in order to get a hold of your finances is to write down everything you spend for at least a month.  This way you will be able to clearly see where your money is going and where it is not.  You may find that you are a bit surprised by exactly how much money you waste on a daily basis buying things that you can definitely do without. 
  • Another easy step to taking a hold of your financial situation this coming year is to start paying off your credit cards.  It is a good idea to start with the smallest amounts owed on credit and pay that amount off first, then move to the larger amounts owed and whittle them down as well.  Once you pay off your credit cards do your best to do without them if you possibly can.  Living on a cash only basis is a great way to take charge of your finances.  If you don’t have it, you don’t spend it…it can be as simple as that!
  • This is a bit old school, but clipping coupons is a great way to help ease financial strains that you may have gotten yourself into.  There are several ways to coupon and many times you can get products completely free of charge if you get good enough at couponing.   Make a stockpile of things that you use on a regular basis such as toilet paper and toothpaste and other items you can get very cheap or free.
  • If you can, it is a good idea to save up an emergency fund for things that may go wrong now and again such as car repairs and the like.  A good amount to strive to save up is around $1,000.  This will be a big help when you find yourself in need. 

This should be a good start to getting you thinking about your finances and how to take control of them before they take control of you.  This time of year it can be hard to think about finances due to the holidays and all that they include but it is well worth it if you do so that you can start out the New Year in the right direction.   

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

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How To Make Your Move a Success

Wednesday, November 25, 2015
by The Hat Team

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The big day is almost here!  You and your family are moving out of your old house into the new home you have finally closed on!  It’s an exciting time, however moving can be a huge headache if you go into it unprepared.  Below are a few tips and ideas on how to make your move a success.

  • If you plan to hire a moving company to take care of your move for you, don’t be afraid to do your homework on the different moving companies.  There are some moving companies out there that will help to make your move a lot easier while there are others that can simply make the entire process a nightmare.  You owe it to yourself to do a bit of research and to find the best moving company you possibly can.
     
  • Another bit of advice for moving from one house to another is to prep for the move ahead of time.  Make sure that your movers know if they will be moving heavy things such as kitchen appliances and have them unplugged and cleaned out before the movers arrive so that they can easily and quickly get the heavy objects taken out of the way. 
     
  • Get your packing done before the big moving day arrives.  Moving companies do not want to be tripping over you while you are frantically packing last minute items into boxes that have yet to be taped and ready to move.  If you have your job done before the movers arrive, they will be able to get their job done in a quick and successful manner.  It’s also a good idea to stack your boxes against the walls of the rooms so that the movers can easily move about as they are working.  Again, if your job is done, their job will be easier and all will be happy.
     
  • Label your boxes so that movers will understand what room it goes in.  If you label the boxes with your kid’s names, it’s likely the movers will have no idea which room the box belongs in once they arrive at your new home.  Keep it simple and label the boxes accordingly. 

If you do your part to make sure you have done all you can do to make the move an easy process,  the moving company will be free to do their job and do it right.

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

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Land For Sale in Montgomery Alabama: 2662 Woodley Rd

Monday, November 23, 2015
by The Hat Team

Land For Sale in Montgomery Alabama:

2662 Woodley Road, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 305052

Build Your Dream Home!

2662 woodley road
Build your dream home here! Seller financing on this nicely treed lot keeps your credit unencumbered so getting a construction loan is possible. Surrounded by lovely executive residences and conveniently located to Baptist South complex, Alfa, downtown and businesses along Zelda Rd.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtors Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 1604 Gilmer Ave

Thursday, September 24, 2015
by The Hat Team

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

1604 Gilmer Ave, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS# 321195

You’ll Be Blown Away!



Zelda Didn't Sleep Here...but She Would Have if She Could Have! If you like Zelda, value drama and excitement, you'll fall head-over-heels for this incredible "new house in an old skin." Its story reads like a prize-winning novel, and its fabulous light and amazing spaces will sweep you off your feet! A professional designer spared no expense to create a home in the Garden District of Midtown that can be yours trouble-free for decades. There is a 3-room master suite plus guest bedroom and bath on first floor; 3 more bedrooms and 2 baths up plus den and playroom. Renovation just completed and every surface sparkles! You're bound to be the envy of your friends when they attend parties that are sure to make the news. Guest house and 4-car garage, too, so see it today!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Real Estate Experts Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

 

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - August 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015
by The Hat Team

August 2015 Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for August 2015, show the number of homes sold increased 19.35% The average sales price increased by 10.10% to $155,282 for the month. The median sales price increased 15.35% to $124,000, and market times decreased by 27 days.  The highest selling price decreased by 4.82% from August  2014.

Midtown Montgomery  August 2015   August 2014
Homes Sold 37 31
Average Selling Price $155,282 $141,040
Median Selling Price $124,000 $107,500
Days On The Market 134 161
Highest Selling Price $790,000 $830,000
Lowest Selling Price $7,130 $11,000


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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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