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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3425 Idlewild Court

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
by The Hat Team

   Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

   3425 Idlewild Montgomery, AL 36106

   MLS #268538

 

Cloverdale cottage is on a quite cul-de-sac near many Midtown parks and attractions. Barbecue on your covered rear deck or rock on your front porch while neighbors stroll past. Enjoy the incredible tree canopy outside and the interesting architectural details within. Recent updates include electrical, plumbing, kitchen and bath. You'll have few worries with an almost new roof and HVAC. At this price you can stop paying the rent monster and have low payments to boot.

 

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3070 Merrimac Drive

Monday, October 5, 2009
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

3070 Merrimac Dr, Montgomery AL 36111

MLS# 268457

No need to bust your budget getting a really nice home! Not when you can own this squeaky clean and up-to-date rancher at a bargain basement price! You'll love the quality: marble and hard tile, gleaming hardwood and nearly new neutral carpet. You'll love the convenience, too: schools, YMCA and shopping all within just a few blocks to simplify your life. And with as little as $550 down, your payment will be lots lower than rent for a similar house. Then act quickly as this great deal won't be around long!

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Montgomery Homes For Sale: 1277 S Lawrence Street

Monday, October 5, 2009
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Homes For Sale:

1277 S Lawrence Street, Montgomery AL 36104

MLS# 268390

Completely renovated Garden District bungalow! As you walk up to this lovely home you are greeted by a huge front porch. The living room has wonderful built-ins on either side of the fireplace and French doors that lead into the pretty dining room.  Spend evenings relaxing in the cozy den which has a built-in entertainment center.  Through the dining room you will find a lovely updated eat-in kitchen with tile counter tops, tile floor and a butler's pantry. The laundry room is conveniently located right off the kitchen.  There is storage everywhere in this home.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 437 S Highland Court

Sunday, October 4, 2009
by The Hat Team

  Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

  437 S Highland Court, Montgomery AL 36104

  MLS# 268398

This house is bound to be Montgomery's best bungalow! This home boast incredible detailing throughout like lovely heart pine floors, doorways with transoms and four decorative fireplaces...all the stuff that you as an old house lover appreciate.  There is a wonderfully cozy inglenook in the living room and a huge formal dining room with a butler's pantry.  The kitchen has been updated and comes fully equipped, there is also a built-in. The homes original bath room is home to your very own claw foot tub.  And all of these great little details come at a price well within your budget. This great bungalow sits on a quiet dead-end street!

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Solutions For Small Living Spaces In Your Montgomery Home

Friday, October 2, 2009
by The Hat Team

Finding ways to deal with small spaces in your Montgomery home can be tricky. Everyone likes the place they call home to be somewhere they can kick back and relax. However, it is hard to relax in areas that are cluttered and uncomfortable. Strategic interior design can make a big difference when dealing with small living spaces. Colors, lighting, organization, and décor can make spaces appear smaller or larger. Here are some solutions to make your Montgomery home look and feemontgomery homel cozier. 

Organization is the first thing to be conquered when transforming a small living space. Getting rid of clutter and maximizing the use of storage space are the keys to success. Clutter will make any space appear smaller than it really is. Eliminating excessive knick-knacks is one way to reduce clutter. Multiple pieces of small, scattered furniture can also make a room look jumbled. Using a couple pieces of slightly larger furniture leads to a less cluttered look. Every inch of storage space should be taken advantage of in small living areas. Planning out storage space will allow for more walking room, functional closets, and more productive space. Use multipurpose furniture like ottomans, which can be used for storage and seating. Try installing an organizational system in the closets. These systems usually provide a perfect spot for everything. 

Colors, lighting, and decorations also affect the appearance of your Montgomery home. Colors play a big role in creating illusions of size. The color scheme of small living spaces should consist of light hues. Although white can be a boring color, it will ultimately maximize the illusion of a bigger space. Other colors that tend to open up space include beige, neutrals, and pastels. It is important to avoid contrasting colors. The furniture, especially larger pieces like the couch, should be in the same color family to match the color of the walls. 

Lighting makes a big difference in small spaces. Take advantage of as much natural light as possible by avoiding heavy curtains and window treatments. Although natural lighting is always the most ideal, it isn't always available. Track and recessed lighting work well as alternatives for lighting up the space. 

Décor should not take over small spaces. Using medium sized pieces of furniture can do a lot for small rooms versus one big piece or a bunch of cluttered small pieces. Mirrors compliment small spaces perfectly. Mirrors reflect light and color, creating the illusion of more space. Mirrors can be found in all shapes and sizes, with and with out frames. One large mirror or several small mirrors collaged on a wall can make a big difference in a small living area. There are tons of solutions to make a small area more livable.

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Montgomery Real Estate Months Of Inventory

Thursday, September 24, 2009
by The Hat Team

Months of Inventory is a measuring tool to determine the current demand for Montgomery real estate. The general rule of thumb is when inventory levels are between 5 & 7 months, the real estate market is stable. Prices remain steady or may rise slightly. When inventory levels exceed 7 months, the demand for real estate is low and prices are likely to fall. This is referred to as a Buyers Market.

When inventory levels fall below 5 months, sellers have more control over price and terms, often resulting in rising pricesor a Sellers Market.

Months of Inventory for Midtown Montgomery Real Estate

The chart below reflects the Months of Inventory for Midtown Montgomery Real Estate comparing 2008 to 2009. As you can see Midtown Montgomery real estate continues to be a Buyers Market with inventories above the 7 month level.

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Montgomery Real Estate Sales Statistics - August 2009

Saturday, September 19, 2009
by The Hat Team

Contract activity for pending home sales has risen for six straight months, a pattern not seen in the history of the index since it began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in July, increased 3.2 percent to 97.6 from a reading of 94.6 in June, and is 12.0 percent higher than July 2008 when it was 87.1.  The index is at the highest level since June 2007 when it was 100.7.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the housing market momentum has clearly turned for the better.  "The recovery is broad-based across many parts of the country.  Housing affordability has been at record highs this year with the added stimulus of a first-time buyer tax credit," he said. "Other buyers are taking advantage of low home values before prices turn higher.  Nationally, the typical mortgage payment now takes less than 25 percent of a middle-income family's monthly income to buy a median priced home, with payment percentages so far in 2009 being the lowest on record dating back to 1970.  As long as home buyers stay within their budget, mortgage payments will be very manageable," Yun said.

Let's take a look at the August sales statistics to see how the Montgomery AL real estate market looks: 

Montgomery AL real estate sales statistics for August show pending sales increased by 41% in 2009 compared to August 2008. The average sales price decreased by 16% to $136,850 while sold listings were up 14% from 2008.  Market times showed a decrease of 2 days or 2% from 2008. 

Midtown
Montgomery

Pending
Sales

Sold
Listings

Average
Market Times

Average
Sales Price

Aug 2009

64

42

108

$136,850

Aug 2008

38

36

110

$162,606

Remember, the clock is ticking on the $8000 first-time home buyer tax credit. Give us a call to make your dream home a reality!

For the latest Montgomery AL 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 Homes For Sale: 2801 S Colonial Drive

Thursday, September 17, 2009
by The Hat Team

   Montgomery Homes For Sale:

   2801 S Colonial Dr. Montgomery AL 36111

   MLS #265600

 

Attention fans of mid-century modern! This home is right out of the pages of Atomic Ranch magazine! So many windows, you'll feel as though you're outside when you're in! And you'll relish the fab-50's look of half walls, lots of built-ins, 2 fireplaces, ribbon windows, birch cabinetry, copper fronted kitchen drawers, hardwood floors, and vaulted ceilings. From almost every room you'll enjoy a gorgeous view. Some might say "incredibly dated," but you'll say "Thank goodness it's original!" Take a look today; at 104,900 it could be gone tomorrow.

 
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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 1530 St Charles Ave

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale 1530 St Charles Ave MLS#267863

 

Fully leased and affordable to own. Unit A (left side) has living room/ kitchen/bedroom/bath for a total of 731 sf. Unit B has living room/dining room/kitchen/2 bedrooms (one upstairs)/bath for total of 1032 sf. Owner pays gas and water and that expense is added to the rents shown. Location convenient to downtown and Capitol complex jobs, one block from public transportation. Active neighborhood assn, some areas already designated as historic with the resulting increase in property values.

 

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale 307-309 S Capitol Pkwy

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale 307-309 S Capitol Pkwy MLS #267860

 

Yes, financing is tight right now. But rates are fantastic!! Just think: With a 20% down payment, this building can be yours at a payment low enough that the rent from one side should just about cover it. Desirable location near downtown and Capitol complex jobs, shopping at Midtown Plaza and easy access anywhere in town via I85 just blocks away. Each apartment has living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bath. Good off-street graveled parking at rear, storage available in detached garage.

 

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