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Montgomery AL Home For Sale:
1512 Hallwood Ln, Montgomery AL 36117
MLS# 4916233 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,454 Square Feet | Thorington Trace
Split Floor Plan Offers Lots of Privacy
Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!
Joining the military was a huge decision that required a lot of thought. Now that you have made the commitment to serve your country, there are other big decisions you will have to make that have to do with the transient lifestyle military life entails. A decision you will have to make each time you transfer to a new duty station is whether you should buy or rent a home. There is a lot to consider before making this decision.
Why should I buy?
Many may wonder why they should buy when they know they will be moving on in a few years. Well, here is one BIG reason: the VA Loan Program. A VA Loan is a mortgage loan for service members that is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The main purpose of this program is to assist active duty military and veterans in the financing of a home purchase. These loans offer advantageous terms that make buying a home an attractive financial option. If you are in the military or you are a veteran, you may be eligible for a VA loan and many of the perks of VA loans are NOT available with other home loan options.
But wouldn’t renting make more sense?
The loan terms of VA loans are definitely in your favor if you want to buy a home, but there may still be times when renting might work better for you. Here are some things to consider when trying to decide whether buying or renting is the best option:
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call them today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information!
Photo credits: kiplinger.com, forbes.com
Montgomery AL Home For Sale:
2936 Jamestown Dr, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 494235 | 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2,100 Square Feet | MeGehee Estates
You MUST See This!
You must see this beautiful Townhome on one of the most desirable streets in McGehee Estates! Entering the foyer, you can feel the openness of the great room with a view through the wall of windows overlooking the private courtyard. A handsome office/study/den with built-in bookshelves is at the front of the home. Then you step down into the great room that has a huge brick fireplace surrounded by built-in bookshelves including a wet bar. The dining area flows into the breakfast nook at the back of the galley kitchen (Corian countertops, stainless appliances, pantry and lots of cabinets), with a door leading into the courtyard brick patio that will be your most favorite spot to relax or entertain. Upstairs is the large master suite with a walk-in closet and double vanities, along with two guest rooms with good closet space. This is a wonderful street in a convenient location. Come see for yourself today!
Marketed By Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!
There is a low inventory of homes to buy right now and the competition for homes can be fierce. If you are looking to purchase a home, chances are you may find yourself in a BIDDING WAR. Be prepared! Here are six ways to come out on top in a bidding war:
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call them today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information!
Photo Credits: dsnews.com, forbes.com
Montgomery AL Home For Sale:
1211 S Perry St, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS#494901 | 3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths | 2,327 Square Feet | Garden District
Character and Charm Personified
This home has all you would expect from a historic Garden District home in Midtown Montgomery. Well-proportioned rooms boast high ceilings, great moldings, and lots of natural light from large windows. Enjoy entertaining in the oversized living and dining rooms, and more casual living in either of the two cheery sunrooms. The large kitchen will accommodate several "chefs" at one time, and the ample bedrooms are large enough for lots of heirloom furniture. A fixed staircase leads to a floored attic with tons and tons of storage, and there is even an unfinished basement with endless possibilities! The private backyard has a brick pathway and mature landscaping, and is accessed via an automatic car gate for off-street parking. There is a detached storage building as well. You just don't find this kind of charm and character in newer construction, and at this price, there is room to customize the kitchen and baths to your personal taste!
Marketed By Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!
Montgomery AL Home For Sale
2414 Belcher Dr, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 493993 | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,459 Square Feet | MeGehee Estates
Lots of Room Inside and Out
This spacious family home is situated on a large lot in McGehee Estates! The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops and tiled floor throughout living room, dining room, family room and hallway. There are 4 large bedrooms with ample closet space and a huge deck overlooking the private back yard. In addition, there is a double carport and laundry room with additional storage room.
Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.
Montgomery AL Home For Sale
3025 Hill Hedge Dr, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 493974 | 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2,092 Square Feet | McGehee Estates
Lovely Home with Mid-Century Flair
This McGehee Estates ranch has a mid-century modern flair! The rear facing family room of this well-maintained home has a wall of windows and a vaulted ceiling with real wood burning fireplace (firewood included!) An updated kitchen has stainless appliances, black granite countertops, and plantation shutters. The master bedroom and 2nd bedroom are over-sized and have great closet space, and the bathrooms feature vintage tilework. A central hallway has lighted, mirrored built-in bookshelves for properly displaying your collectibles and a third bedroom, off the powder room, features a built-in Murphy bed for guests and doubles as a home office with separate entry from rear carport. The rear patio overlooks a big back yard with a shade tree, a wired and cooled workshop, and a fun tree house! Situated in a quiet block of Hill Hedge, this home is just minutes from shopping and dining.
Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!
There are a lot of perks to home ownership, but let’s face it; it can be expensive. You are not only making a mortgage payment every month, but you are also responsible for maintaining your home. But there are lots of easy ways to save money without ever leaving the house. Follow these tips and start saving today!
Saving money is important. Whether you’re saving for retirement or for a special family vacation, it’s the little things you do that make a big difference in the long run!
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call them today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information!
Photo Credits: thebalance.com, southernliving.com, housebeautiful.com
Does the sight of a single bee send you running for cover? Then imagine what finding an entire swarm of bees on your property would be like. But before you freak out, take a deep breath, and remember that they are not there to hurt you. First you must determine what kind of bee you are dealing with. Getting as close as you safely can, take a photo and/or film the entrance to the nest or bees. You can send it to a professional to help you identify what insect it is.
There are many stinging insects out there, but we are going to focus on honeybees. These fuzzy, amber, and brown striped insects are social and live-in colonies with a single queen, a few hundred drones, and thousands of worker bees. They are NOT out to get you, but they will sting if their nest is threatened. There are other, similar looking stinging insects that are more unpredictable like paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. If you encounter a swarm or ball of honeybees, stay calm and follow these procedures:
If you see bees, the best policy is to avoid them. Honeybees will leave people alone unless they are provoked. Do not prod their nests with sticks and stones or spray them with water. Think of their colony as having a huge Do Not Disturb sign on it. Do not approach them in any way.
Are the bees coming from outside or inside the house? If you have a colony of bees on your property, they can detrimental to the structure of your home.Buzzing sounds inside your walls are a sign that a swarm has taken up residence inside.If this is the case, you will need to call in a professional insect control expert as soon as possible.
Remember this important fact: Bees are responsible for nearly 80% of all pollination worldwide. Per Greenpeace, seventy of the top 100 human food crops, which supply approximately 90% of the world’s nutrition, are pollinated by bees. In addition, over-the-counter pesticides are not super effective, and you might only end up poisoning yourself and/or your pets. So, please do not use insecticides on them!
Even if the swarm that you found seems small and harmless, unless you are a beekeeper, do not attempt to remove it. This is not a time to try your DIY skills. If you disturb the bees, you will likely get stung…so step away!
Yes…this is a thing.There are professional beekeepers that are experts in removing a colony and relocating them safely. Calling a local beekeeper is the best way to determine what needs to be done to remove the colony and keep it from coming back the next year. Southern Sweet Bee LLC
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call them today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information!
Photo Credit: honeybeesuite.com, backyardbeekeeping101.com, leicestermercury.co.uk, norcalbees.com
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