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Nursery Decorating Ideas to Welcome Your Little One

Thursday, September 1, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Decorating your home can be fun but no other room is more fun than decorating the nursery for the arrival of a new little one.  Nothing brings more happiness than welcoming a new baby into the world and what better way to welcome your new bundle of joy into your home than by fixing the nursery up for them.  Below are a few nursery decorating ideas to welcome your new little one. 

  1. A little baby is nothing more than a miracle from above so why not decorate your new baby’s room like the royalty that they are.  Decorating the nursery  in a royal theme is a perfect idea whether you are welcoming a tiny prince or a princess.  You can keep the décor unisex by adding some rich colors to the wall or adding a chandelier to the ceiling.  Adding a few decorative pillows maybe in the shape of a crown might be a good idea as well. 
  2. Another cool idea for decorating your nursery is to make it extremely colorful with balloon décor.  This type of room can be unisex as well if you stick to the primary colors of yellow, blue, green and red.  If you want to get really creative you could paint a balloon mural on the wall and perhaps an outdoor scene to go along with it. 
  3. If you like country décor you could use painted pallets to add a touch of southern sass to the room.  This type of country décor can be unisex if you want or you can make it more of a cowboy feel or a cowgirl feel depending on which you have been blessed with. 
  4. Yet another great decorating idea to welcome your new little one into their new room is a Hollywood glitz and glam room.  Sheer curtains hung throughout the room with walls painted pink is a great way to get this particular look and feel.  Yet again, a chandelier may be appropriate for this type of room. 
  5. If you want another gender neutral idea for your baby's room  you can use colors such as grey and yellow.  These colors are not only unisex they are timeless as well. 

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Realtor Sandra Nickel, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

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Look For These 6 Attributes In A Neighborhood Before Buying

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
by The Hat Team


Welome to the neighborhood!

Here are just a few things you may want to look for in a neighborhood before you buy a home there.  Keep an open mind when searching for a neighborhood and do your best to pay attention to these things and you will most likely enjoy your new home for years to come.

  1.  Walkability – A good thing to look for in a neighborhood before you buy is the walkability of it.  If you don’t know, a good place to start is to walk the neighborhood yourself.  If you don’t want to get out and walk around in the neighborhood before you purchase a home there, you can always check the walkability score on sites such as Walk Score. 
  2. Neighbors – A great way to check out the neighbors in a hood that you are considering buying a house in is to drive through the neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon.  Most of the time you will at least get to take a look at a few of the neighbors out in their yards.
  3. School Rankings – If your children’s education is important to you, you may want to check out the schools in the area in which you are planning to buy a home.  Talk to neighbors, go to the school and talk to teachers, check for school ratings in that area online to get an idea of what you should expect.
  4. Crime Rates – It is very important that you check into crime rates in a neighborhood before you make a purchase so that you are not surprised once you move in.  Most of the websites such as Zillow and Trulia have a crime rate locator that will show you just how much crime goes on in different areas.
  5. Places Of Interest – A good thing to look for in a neighborhood before you buy a house there is for places of interest nearby.  You may or may not get a chance to do all of the fun things nearby your new home once you move in but knowing there is a lot to do within a close distance may be important to your children.
  6. Demographics -   If it is important to be in a neighborhood of people who look like you and who are around the same age you may want to check out the demographics before you buy a house there.

These are just a few things you may want to look for in a neighborhood before you purchase a home there.  Keep an open mind when searching for a neighborhood and do your best to pay attention to these things and you will most likely enjoy your new home for years to come.

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

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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

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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

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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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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update for July 2016

Tuesday, August 16, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Fifty-two percent of home owners say now is a good time to sell in their neighborhood. This is up from 34 percent who said so last year, according to a survey conducted by the real estate brokerage Redfin.

What’s more, 58 percent of home owners believe sellers have more power than buyers in the market right now. Redfin researchers note this is nearly the highest level of seller confidence they’ve recorded.

Take a look at how many sellers successfully sold their homes in July…

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for July 2016 show the number of homes sold increased 10.81%. The average sales price decreased by 12.62%. The median sales price decreased by 30.31%. Market times dropped by 19 days.
 
Midtown Montgomery July 2016    July 2015
Homes Sold 41 37
Average Selling Price $122,888 $140,631
Median Selling Price $89,900 $129,000
Days On The Market 118 137
Highest Selling Price $490,000 $620,000
Lowest Selling Price $7,001 $5,100


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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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 8669 Harvest Ridge Drive

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
by The Hat Team

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

8669 Harvest Ridge Drive, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 405955

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,695 Square Feet | Sturbridge

Here it is! All redone! Remarkable home in Sturbridge with 6 year old roof, 6 year old heating and cooling, recent interior paint and carpet with Tempurpedic padding, new appliances. New brushed pearl granite counter tops and tile backsplash. Convenient drawers in kitchen. Open dining room, great room with fireplace, tall ceilings. Main bedroom suite has garden tub and separate shower. Huge walk- in closets. Plantation shutters throughout. Two car carport with automatic garage door for your privacy and security. Sprinkler system in front yard! Extra-large storage for yard tools etc. Low maintenance yard, large patio. Front door has leaded glass surround. AHS Warranty. Community pool, tennis courts, walking trails, fishing lakes and parks.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor  Frank Powell, 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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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - June 2016

Tuesday, August 2, 2016
by The Hat Team

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FHA has recently relaxed many of its condo financing rules making it easier for condo buyers to secure loan when buying a condo. If you are in the market for a condo be sure to talk with your lender about how the new rules may help you.

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - June 2016

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for June 2016 show the number of homes sold increased 18.60%. The average sales price increased by 12.55%. The median sales price increased by 32.27%. Market times remained the same.

Midtown Montgomery June 2016    June 2015
Homes Sold 51 43
Average Selling Price $156,788 $139,301
Median Selling Price $94,500 $125,000
Days On The Market 153 153
Highest Selling Price $1,090,000 $770,000
Lowest Selling Price $3,000 $15,000


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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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 3001 Willow Lane Dr

Wednesday, July 27, 2016
by The Hat Team

3001 willow lane dr

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

3001 Willow Lane Dr, Montgomery AL 36109
MLS# 405823

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,327 square feet |Forest Hills

Looking for your first home? Check out this cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Forest Hills! Spacious great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, nice kitchen and dining area looking into back yard. Huge fenced-in back yard with covered patio and wired workshop. HVAC less than 2 years old! Great location, close to I-85, shopping, Gunter and Maxwell. Come see it today!

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

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