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Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale: 1663 S Perry St, Montgomery, AL 36104

Friday, March 17, 2017
by The Hat Team

Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale: 1663 S Perry St, Montgomery, AL 36104

MLS# 414660

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 2,025 square feet | Garden District

 

Lovely home in the heart of the Garden District, surrounded by some of Montgomery's finest historic homes. Situated on a dream lot, this house has been meticulously maintained and is definitely move-in ready! Special features include unique wood tiled floors in the living room, dining room and hall, brick walled sun room with cozy gas fireplace, and a charming kitchen with granite counter tops and travertine back splash. Either of the two larger bedrooms could be used as the master. Entertain family and friends on the awesome covered deck overlooking pretty, landscaped yard. Two car detached garage in back yard is accessed from driveway on Frederick. Don't miss out on this cool, Midtown Montgomery home...check it out today!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Layfield, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

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Montgomery Alabama Home for Sale: 305 N Lewis St, Montgomery, AL 36107

Friday, March 17, 2017
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Alabama Home for Sale: 305 N Lewis St, Montgomery, AL 36107

MLS# 414585

3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,452 square feet | Capitol Heights

This CUTE Capitol Heights cottage has it all, from the big covered front porch where you will enjoy endless hours relaxing and visiting with neighbors, to the gleaming refinished hardwood floors that are a breeze to keep clean. Ample sized rooms with high ceilings all have a fresh coat of stylish paint just waiting for you to add your own personal flair with furnishings and artwork. Who wouldn't love the newly renovated kitchen featuring granite counter tops with glass tile back splash, and new stove and dishwasher? AND, if all this doesn't make you say SOLD, wait until you see the brand-new master bath with chic exposed brick and gorgeous carrera marble style tile-work in the spacious walk-in shower. Lastly, save time to check out the cool semi-finished basement area. Whoever built this place must have loved his hobbies, because there is a great concrete floored workshop space with plenty of "walking around" room and work stations. If you work near downtown or just like to play downtown, do yourself a favor and call your favorite agent to view this property before someone else beats you to it.


Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

 

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Tips for Keeping Your House Ready To Show at Any Time

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
by The Hat Team

So you have your house on the market and you are eager and ready to sell it as quickly as possible?  Here are a few tips for keeping your house ready to show at any given moment throughout the day or night. 

  1.  If you are a busy working person in society it is likely that you don’t have time to keep your house spic and span twenty four seven.  However you CAN make the house look as if it is clean all the time by simply getting rid of some of the clutter.  Two of the main rooms you should concentrate on to accomplish this are the bathrooms and the kitchen.  Make sure that all counter space is clean and free from any clutter in each of these rooms.  Also a good way to make the kitchen look less cluttered is to take any and all items you have posted on your refrigerator off while you are trying to sell your home. 
  2. Another way to keep your house ready to show at any time  is to clean eye catchers first.  Items you should clean first are such things as the ceiling fans, floors, countertops, stovetops, ovens, trash cans and bathroom fixtures.  These places can get dirty quickly and will be noticed by folks who come to tour your home so make sure they are clean at all times. 
  3. Do a few extra things like adding a touch of color to each room with pillows to make the space pop.  Also if there are any beds left unmade or any areas of the house that need a quick pick me up do your part to make that happen on a daily basis before you head out the door.
  4. Another tip for keeping your house ready to show at anytime   might be to use an essential oil diffuser in the main room of the house so that it always smells fresh and clean. 

These are just a few tips for keeping your house ready to show at any time of the day or night.  You never know when you might get a call to show your house at the last minute and by doing these simple things you will always be ready.  This doesn’t mean you will be guaranteed an offer by any means but it does mean that your chances may be greater!

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale: 3331 Audubon Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
by The Hat Team

Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale: 3331 Audubon Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS# 413526

2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1,333 square feet | Cloverdale

Perfect starter home in Midtown Montgomery for young professional or newlyweds! This precious Cloverdale/Idlewild cottage sits on a quiet dead-end street near a cul-de-sac. It is conveniently located not more than a block from one of Cloverdale's largest parks and walking distance from the dining and entertainment district on Fairview. Large living room is great for game day parties, and cooks will love the updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The HUGE picture window overlooking the rear deck and back yard is a bonus! Choose to eat at the granite breakfast bar or at a table in the big dining room. Two well-proportioned bedrooms with nice closets (not typical for this era home.) One bedroom has a wall of bookshelves for display or storage. Off the dining room (which also swings as a multi-purpose room) you will find a light filled sunken sun room with brick floors. And, just through the sun room's French doors is a large cedar deck surrounded by mature trees. For even more entertaining or relaxing, beyond the deck is a semi-private brick patio and another big grassy section of the yard that dips behind the neighbor's property...great for yard games like croquet or badminton. Move-in ready, so call us or your favorite agent today for your private tour!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

    
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Montgomery Home for Sale: 7430 Divot Drive Montgomery, AL 36116

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Home for Sale:

7430 Divot Drive Montgomery, AL 36116

MLS# 413452

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 2,785 square feet | Rolling Hills Estates

Looking for a wonderful family home in Pike Road school district? You have found it! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this is not your typical ranch. Step inside to find a fabulous great room has soaring vaulted ceilings, stone (from North AL) fireplace with gas lighter, and double French doors with internal mini blinds opening into the sunroom/screened in porch. The awesome updated kitchen has marble counter tops, travertine tile floors and stainless appliances. Entertain family and friends in the cool media room featuring a new stone fireplace with gas starter, wet bar with marble counter top and a mounted 75" Samsung 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV. The master bedroom has plantation shutters, a nice big bathroom with split marble sink and vanity, garden tub, Travertine tiled shower, and a door that opens to the patio and the large private back yard (there's even a hot tub). As one of the larger homes in the neighborhood, this Rolling Hills beauty is move in ready and waiting on its next family. With so many upgrades such as a one year old roof, double pane windows, ceiling fans throughout, plenty of storage and Dog Watch Yard Security with collar, this home is a must-see!  Last, but not least, The Cottonwood Golf Club with 18 holes, designed by Pro Golfer and Course Designer, Byron Nelson is close by. Don’t miss out on this fabulous deal…check it out today!


Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Layfield, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

 

 

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"Spring Forward" Reminder

Friday, March 10, 2017
by The Hat Team

“With rushing winds and gloomy skies

The dark and stubborn Winter dies;

Far off, unseen, Spring faintly cries,

Bidding her earliest child rise;

MARCH!”

~Bayard Taylor

Get ready to spring forward this weekend!  Daylight Saving Time is upon us again and this Sunday, March 12 at 2 AM it will be time to move our clocks ahead one hour.  While losing an hour of sleep is never fun, it does come with a perk…the end to dark winter nights as evenings see more light.  This springtime clock change continues the long tradition started by Benjamin Franklin to conserve energy.

Have you ever wondered why we change the clocks at 2 AM?  Most people aren’t awake at that time, but there are good reasons why we do it then. One reason is that it is late enough that most people will be at home, with few bars and restaurants being affected.  Also, it prevents the date from switching to yesterday; imagine the confusion if we changed the clocks at midnight back to 11 p.m.!  Finally, it’s early enough to decrease the impact on early shift workers and early churchgoers.

With today’s technology, many of our clocks change themselves (our phones, cable boxes etc.), but nonetheless, don’t forget to SPRING FORWARD this weekend!

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   
334-834-1500 or ​[email protected]
 

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Montgomery Alabama Home For Sale: 2106 Winona Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36107

Thursday, March 9, 2017
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 2106 Winona Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36107

2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 1,243 | Capitol Heights

Doll house in historic Capitol Heights. Galley style kitchen was recently remodeled including new cabinets. Wood floors throughout. Gas logs fireplace in the family room. Professionally landscaped yard with gazebo in back with beautiful garden scene. Study could be used as third bedroom. Attic partially floored and walled. Large separate garage great for workshop. Call us or your favorite agent to see this home today!

Marketed by Montgomery Al Realtor Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

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Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale: 1943 Ridge Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
by The Hat Team

 

 

 

Midtown Montgomery Home for Sale: 1943 Ridge Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS# 413386

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,820 square feet | Cloverdale

Current owner loves the privacy that the overgrown shrubs and hedges afford, and just imagine how stunning the front facade of this home could be if all that was cut back! Stunning arched windows and classic lines invite you into this Old Cloverdale charmer in Midtown Montgomery. Large rooms, lots of natural light, and high ceilings make all the rooms feel spacious and open. Family sized dining room is perfect for entertaining, and cozy sunroom off the living room makes a great little get-away space for relaxing. Large kitchen is entirely functional, and could be knock-your-socks-off fabulous with a little thought and renovation. Wide central hallway provides access to three well-proportioned rooms and a large updated hall bath. Make sure to go out back and see the deck, screened porch, mature landscaping, and soaring trees. Plenty of parking in the back (behind automatic gate) with a detached two car carport. Bonus room above carport has window unit for heating/cooling and would make a perfect artist’s studio, craft space, kids play-space, or man-cave. Walk to local eateries, bars, and entertainment hubs, or stroll through Cloverdale park, just a few blocks away.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

 

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How to Spruce Up a Boring Kitchen

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
by The Hat Team

The kitchen is a place in the home where many hours are spent preparing meals and spending time with family.  If the kitchen is boring and not ecstatically pleasing to you or your family, no one is going to want to spend any time there.  Below is a list of a few ways in which you can spruce up your boring kitchen and make it a place where you really love to be.  

  1. One of the first ways you might think about to spruce up a boring kitchen is buying new appliances.  The typical type of appliance these days is stainless steel.  Another type of appliance that folks are using these days are the ones that look just like cabinets.  Whatever type of appliance you decide to buy, you will be helping your kitchen look as good as it possibly can.
  2. Another way to spruce up your kitchen is by changing the paint color.  If your kitchen is older, it is possible that the paint has gotten worn over the years and adding a pop of color with new paint can make all the difference in the world.
  3. Yet another good way to spruce up a boring kitchen  is by changing the cabinets.  You can choose to have all new cabinets put in or you could just change the way they look by painting them.  Antiquing is a popular way to refinish and spruce up furniture.  Antiqued cabinets are very beautiful and can make a kitchen look really nice. 
  4. Buying some new lighting for your kitchen is an easy way to spruce it up.  You can get as crazy as you want with lighting when it comes to making your kitchen an exciting place to be.  Go to your local hardware or lighting store to see what all is available for you to choose from. 
  5. New flooring in the kitchen is another way to make it look updated.  If you currently have laminate you may want to change it to tile, or you could choose to extend the hardwoods from the family room or whatever room adjoins the kitchen into the kitchen.   

These are just a few ideas for sprucing up a boring kitchen.  Hopefully they will get you started in the right direction for making your kitchen a room that everyone wants to congregate in.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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Reasons to Purchase a Home before the End Of 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
by The Hat Team

Now is the time, now is the best time, now is the best time to purchase a home.  Do yourself a favor; don’t wait to purchase your dream home until the end of 2017.  If you have even given a small thought that you might want to move in the next year or so, go ahead and begin looking now so that you might be able to make that purchase today instead of tomorrow.   A few of the reasons why you should purchase your home before the end of the year are listed below for you. 

  1.  One of the many reasons you should go ahead and purchase a home   before the end of 2017 is because interest rates are already beginning to rise.  The current average interest rate is a little above 4 percent but that rate could reach 6 percent by 2019.  Begin looking for the home of your dreams now so that you can purchase one and get moved in while the market is in your favor.
  2. Fewer homes are available as the years go on.  Just a few short years ago there were plenty of homes to choose from; however this list is getting a bit smaller yearly.   Buyers of today will have many more homes to choose from than buyers of tomorrow so get out and get house shopping now!  Call your Realtor today if purchasing a home is on your mind. 
  3. House prices are rising and will continue to rise in the future.  If there ever was a reason to go ahead and purchase a home before the end of the year, this is the one!  You just might be able to get more of a house for your money now than if you waited until later to purchase. 

Again, if purchasing a home has even been on your mind at all and you think you might want to move in the next year or so, get a jump start on your search by starting today.  It can’t hurt to start looking now because you just may be more likely to find it now than later.   Buying a home is a big deal and can cost quite a bit of money so it’s best to start looking now to find the home you have always dreamed of.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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