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Things to Accomplish Soon After Moving Into Your New Home

Wednesday, July 20, 2016
by The Hat Team


Things to accomplish after moving to your new home.

If you were lucky enough to move into a new home recently then you need to know a few things that you should strive to accomplish soon after the move.    These things will get you set in the right direction for being comfortable in your new home for years to come.  A few of these ideas are listed below. 

  • Be sure to take pictures of each room in your new home before moving in. Sometimes the inspection takes place and then the previous owners come back to get a few last items of theirs moved out.  You never know, especially if the previous owners were forced to move due to a short sale, what they may have done to the house.  Take pictures before you move your furniture inside.  This way if any damage has occurred you will have full documentation of it and may be able to get things fixed more easily.
  • If you hire a moving company to move your belongings from one house to the other you will want to check all of your belongings to make sure there was no damage done to anything during the move.  You should have liability coverage in your moving contract and if that is the case if any damage occurs and you document the damage you should be able to get reimbursed for that. 
  • One of the most important things to accomplish as soon as you move into a new home is to change the locks.  You have no way of knowing how many folks have a key to your home from the previous owners and you surely don’t want to worry about someone being able to get inside of your home without your knowledge.  Get this task done right away. 
  • If you want to make the home have a nice new feel, painting is a great way to do that.  Painting an empty house is much easier than having to move the furniture around later. 
  • If you are a registered voter and you have recently moved into a new home that is in a different county, you will want to change your voter registration right away.  It’s not a good feeling to be turned away at the polls because your address is incorrect. 

These are just a few ideas of things you should strive to accomplish soon after moving into a new home. Hopefully they will be of some help to you and yours.

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

 

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Wetumpka AL Home For Sale: 191 Canyon Rd

Monday, July 18, 2016
by The Hat Team

191 canyon rd

Wetumpka AL Home For Sale:

191 Canyon Rd, Wetumpka AL 36092
MLS# 315697

3 bedrooms |2.5 baths | 2,035 square feet | Blue Ridge Estates

California contemporary in the foothills of Blue Ridge!! Current owner bought from original owner in 1978!! Home has not been offered for sale or on the market for 37 years! Rustic wood and stone exterior with plenty of floor to ceiling glass. Stone fireplace with gas insert! Long lasting metal roof. Decks surround the living area of house. Needs kitchen, bath, carpet and paint updates. If you are willing to do some updating you could have a showplace convenient to Montgomery or Wetumpka! No survey, owner thinks about 2 acres. Sold as is!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 2065 Hazel Hedge Ln

Thursday, July 14, 2016
by The Hat Team

2065 Hazel Hedge Ln

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

2065 Hazel Hedge Ln, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 405327

2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,426 square feet | Hazel Hedge

Looking for lock-it and leave-it and low maintenance living? Rarely does a single story unit in Hazel Hedge come on the market, much less one with an ATTACHED 2 car carport! This home has a spacious layout, boasting a LARGE living and dining room combo, kitchen, and cozy den with fireplace and built-ins. The two bedrooms are on opposite ends on unit, affording privacy for its residents. Covered breezeway takes you comfortably from your den, through the beautiful private courtyard, to your two car covered parking. HOA dues of just $50 per month cover grounds maintenance, so you never have to push a mower or run a weed-eater again. Conveniently located in Old Cloverdale neighborhood of Midtown Montgomery, just seconds from the dining and entertainment district, parks, and theater.

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

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 3009 Guymar Rd

Thursday, July 14, 2016
by The Hat Team

3009 guymar rd

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

3009 Guymar Rd, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 405365

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,636 square feet | Gay Meadows

Great investment property or starter home in Midtown Montgomery. Spacious living spaces and well-proportioned bedrooms make this a great rental property (recently rented for 12 year long-term tenant) Nice screened porch overlooking deep back yard with nice shade tree. Bathrooms are original but in great shape, with period-colored tile work. Convenient location.

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

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What to Renovate When Selling Your Home

Wednesday, July 13, 2016
by The Hat Team

Renovate your home to sell.

It can be hard to set a budget and stick to it when it comes to renovating your home. If you are planning on selling your home soon, you should go ahead and do a few renovations that may need to be done but do the ones that don’t cost a lot of money. Of course if your home has some issues and you feel you can get a lot more money out of your home if you make those renovations now, you may want to go ahead and do so. Below are a few tips on what exactly you should consider when renovating your home to prepare it for sale.

  • One of the best ways to prepare your home to sell is by renovating your walls and floors.  You can add paint to the walls of your home for a quick “pick me up” that will help your home appear newer than it is.  Refinishing hardwood floors or pulling up carpet to reveal hardwoods is also a great way to spruce things up around your home.  Be sure if you are painting to do so with neutral colors that will be pleasing to everyone’s pallet.  Likewise if you are putting down carpet, be sure to choose a neutral color.  If you are refinishing hardwoods, be sure to stay away from any dark stains that may turn some buyers away.  Stick with the natural light wood floors that seem to be so popular these days. ​
     
  • Doors are another place you may want to consider during your home renovations.  Replacing your front door with a steel door adds a great deal of value to your home.  Adding some new garage doors may help to add value as well.   Keep in mind you don’t have to spend a ton on these types of things, just replacing old with new will likely be enough.
     
  • If you don’t have the money to redo your entire kitchen, try upgrading by replacing old worn out drawer pulls or cabinet knobs.  You may also want to put a little paint on your old cabinets to lighten and brighten things up a bit.  Keep in mind if money is not an issue that kitchen renovations  can sometimes make or break the sale of your home.  If you need to” bling it out” and you have the funds to do it, go for it. 

Any and all renovations you do to your home in an effort to get more money out if it during a potential sale is a good thing.  Don’t go crazy spending a lot of money for cosmetic fixes but ‘DO’ do your best to make your home look like a shiny new penny!

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

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Reasons to Refinance Your Home Mortgage in 2016

Wednesday, July 6, 2016
by The Hat Team

Should l reinvest?

There are many benefits to refinancing  and some of those reasons you will find listed below. 

  • A lot of folks tend to rack up credit card debt toward the end of each year and have some credit card debt to pay off in the next year.  By refinancing your home you can put all of your credit card debt together and into the refinance.  It is much better to pay off your credit card at say 5% instead of the interest you may be paying such as 18%.  A good rule of thumb however if you do plan to use your refinance to get rid of your credit card debt is to cut the cards up and vow not to use them again.  Perhaps you can keep one credit card that is to be used for emergencies only.
     
  • Another great reason to refinance your home this coming year is to start saving towards retirement or even towards your child’s college education.  Both of these are good causes and if refinancing can help you get to your goal of savings for these two a bit more quickly then why not take advantage of it. 
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  • One of the biggest reasons folks tend to refinance their homes is to get a better interest rate.  This is a very good reason to refinance because many times you can get a much lower monthly payment by having a lower interest rate and this may help you to more easily pay other bills that may have fallen behind. 
     
  • This last reason to refinance your home may sound a little out of place but if you happen to need a reliable vehicle and you haven’t been able to afford one, you can throw your car loan into the refinance as well.  This is good if you have been trying to make your old worn out car last as long as possible but it has finally begun costing you more in repairs than the car is actually worth. 

There are plenty other reasons to refinance your home  in the coming year and even some reasons why you may not want to.  Do your homework to see what is worth it to you and what is not when it comes to refinancing your home.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 3318 Dartmouth Circle

Tuesday, July 5, 2016
by The Hat Team

3318 dartnouth cir

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

3318 Dartmouth Circle, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 404995

2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,401 square feet | Narrow Lane

Under $120K! Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in a wonderful area in Midtown Montgomery near Cloverdale. Hardwood floors. Cute as can be kitchen with Mexican tile. The real deal is the master bedroom and closet (HUGE). French doors opening to a very multi-level deck across the back of the house. You must see the backyard! Garage and workshop.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 3154 Wilmington Rd

Tuesday, July 5, 2016
by The Hat Team

3154 wilmington rd

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

3154 Wilmington Rd, Montgomery AL 36105
MLS# 404726

Need a lot of space on a budget near Cloverdale!! This could be your chance to own a three bedroom,  two bath home with a two car attached garage for less than $129,000. This home is located in the popular South Hull District in Midtown Montgomery and has an active neighborhood association. There are many period details including hardwood floors and built-in cabinets. The backyard is fenced and has old brick patio and walkways… it could be a showplace. Make this one the 1st on your list to see. Seller needs a little notice as she home schools children.

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

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Building Lot For Sale In Montgomery AL: 118 Lockwood Ln

Thursday, June 30, 2016
by The Hat Team

118 lockwood ln

Building Lot For Sale In Montgomery AL:

118 Lockwood Ln, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 313806

Estate sized lot in Montgomery's ONLY gated community with round-the-clock security. After all, what good is a gate if there's no one watching? Lot has two lovely green spaces across the street and the old Standard Club headquarters at the rear. Walk to fitness center, pool, 2 tennis courts. Community features gas lights, over one mile of brick sidewalks, and hundreds of live oaks, magnolias and crepe myrtles, Equally important, architectural controls guarantee a collection of heirloom-quality homes will surround your own custom residence. Builders: owner may finance.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Sandra Nickel, Hat Team.

 

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - May 2016

Thursday, June 30, 2016
by The Hat Team

house-sold

When putting a home on the market, there is a lot to consider. How will you find a REALTOR®? What should you price the home? And the big one—is the home ready to sell? Most sellers know to get rid of clutter and fix any big or obvious problems. But what else can sellers do to get top dollar for their home? The National Association of REALTORS has identified some staging tips for various rooms in a home. After all, NAR research shows that 81 percent of buyers believe it is easier for them to picture themselves in a home when it’s staged. To appeal to those buyers, NAR recommends scrubbing the fireplace, focusing on symmetry in decoration, packing up dishes that don’t match your main set in your cupboards, making the extra bedroom a fun activity room to showcase other functions (like a sewing room or office), and keeping all closets as empty as possible.

Check out how many local sellers were successful selling their homes in May:

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for May 2016 show the number of homes sold decreased 11.36%. The average sales price increased by 26.35%. The median sales price increased by 50.65%. Market times decreased by 55 days.

Midtown Montgomery May 2016    May 2015
Homes Sold 39 44
Average Selling Price $152,841 $120,963
Median Selling Price $145,000 $96,250
Days On The Market 111 166
Highest Selling Price $360,000 $330,000
Lowest Selling Price $1 $9,999


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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