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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 20 Mountainview Drive Montgomery, Al 36109

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 20 Mountainview Drive Montgomery, Al 36109

MLS #290147

Got stuff and need space? Spread out in this family-friendly tri-level that offers privacy for all and a lifestyle like you thought you could never afford! Party by the pool, come inside to the huge bonus room with full bath and never get the carpet wet. Big separate den plus formal living room offers get-aways for adults and teens. Mature trees and shrubs mean beauty year-round. And just blocks from Faulkner, Eastdale and more. The buy of a lifetime so act now!

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 2143 Madison Avenue Montgomery, AL 36107

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 2143 Madison Avenue Montgomery, AL 36107

MLS #290161

Once in a lifetime opportunity! Own one of the larger homes on historic Madison Avenue at a bungalow price. Lender's loss is your gain if you act quickly and agree to tie up some minor loose ends, wait patiently through short sale approval process. Massive renovation since 2004.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - 2010 vs 2011

Saturday, February 4, 2012
by The Hat Team

Environmentally friendly features have become more important to home buyers according to the 2012 Home Buyer and Seller Profile published by the National Association of Realtors. The importance of various features such as heating and cooling, energy efficient appliances and lighting, landscaping, and an environmentally friendly community differ by region.

  • Commuting costs and environmental efficiency have increasingly factored into home buying decisions due to higher energy costs, but also due to overall concern for the environment.
  • Factors that are most important to buyers are those directly related to the buyers’ pocketbook.
  • Heating and cooling costs were at least “somewhat” important to 87 percent of home buyers.
  • Commuting costs were at least “somewhat” important to 73 percent of home buyers.

Now take a look at how the Midtown Montgomery real estate market performed in 2011.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for 2011 show the average sales price decreased by 8% to $126,628 when compared to 2010.  The number of homes sold decreased by 18% in 2011.  The median sales prices decreased by 5%, and market times increased 3% or 4 days.  The highest selling home price decreased by 13%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 99%.

Midtown Montgomery 2011 2010
Homes Sold 290 354
Average Selling Price $ 126,628 $ 137,427
Median Selling Price $ 110,000 $ 116,052
Days On The Market 128 124
Highest Selling Price $ 649,000 $ 750,000
Lowest Selling Price $ 1 $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 Foreclosure Trends - Dec 2011

Friday, January 27, 2012
by The Hat Team

There were 873 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 1 in every 1,675 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in December 2011. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $108,647 and the average foreclosure selling price was $72,743, a $35,905 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 3.96% in December while the number of foreclosed homes dropped from 122 to 58.

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Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.10% lower than national statistics, 0.01% higher than Alabama and the same as Montgomery County statistics for the month of December.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties decreased from 51 homes in November to 20 in December. The number of Auctions dropped from 71 to 38. There is a 6-month rising trend.

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Montgomery foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) with specialized training in helping families avoid foreclosure. Give me a call for a private consultation.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:2103 Campbell Road Montgomery, Al 36111

Thursday, January 26, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:2103 Campbell Road Montgomery, Al 36111

MLS#289929

Sprawling Ranch On A Beautiful Cul-De-Sac Lot!

Not your traditional ranch! From the street, this looks like any other ordinary '60's ranch, but one look inside and you will realize this one's special! Foyer...typical, but pine paneled den with masonry fireplace in the front, where one might expect a dining room, NOT typical. Living room and dining room on the back have great views of the yard, and flow well for entertaining. Cozy kitchen and a bright sunroom are on the left end of the house, along with the master bedroom. Two other bedrooms and hall bath on the opposite end of the house, making this the predecessor to the "split-plan" so popular in new construction today. Situated at the end of a private cul-de-sac, kids can play safely. Don't miss the brick terrace out back and big two car carport with additional storage. All this, in prestigious Allendale, and priced to SELL, so call your agent NOW for an appointment to view this great home.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3057 Renee Drive Montgomery, AL 36116

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3057 Renee Drive Montgomery, AL 36116

MLS#289903

Super Started Home With A Fantastic Price!

What a great house for a first time home buyer or investor looking for cash flow! Three bedrooms and two FULL baths, plus a HUGE eat-in kitchen that is actually big enough to set up a den/family area at one end, and still have room for a dining room table and chairs. Relax on the covered rear patio as you enjoy the expansive fenced backyard. (Perfect for pets and children!) With new carpet, fresh paint, and updates in both bathrooms, this one is sure to please.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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Adding Value To Your Montgomery AL Real Estate

Thursday, January 19, 2012
by The Hat Team

coin houseIf you are one of the millions of Americans whose home has lost value in recent years, despair not.  Whether you’re trying to spiff up your Montgomery AL real estate for resale, to raise its appraisal, or just to keep current with updating and maintaining what you currently have, there are many relatively easy and budget-worthy steps you can take.   Some of these minor projects designed to increase value are quick fixes while others may require a weekend’s worth of work, but all will certainly revive the look of your property.

Exterior improvements:

  • Keep shrubs and trees neatly pruned.  Plant new trees for energy savings and aesthetic value.
  • Add low-voltage lighting for pathways
  • Pay attention to the front door of your Montgomery AL real estate.  Does it need new weather stripping?  A fresh coat of paint? Updated (or at least polished) hardware—knockers, knobs, hinges, and light fixtures?
  • Spend $10 to test your lawn for needed nutrients.
  • Attend to the garage door.  Use a mixture of one part bleach to three parts water and a soft-bristled brush to give it a thorough cleaning.  Still dirty or stained?  Rent a power washer for about $60.
  • Check for faded or peeling paint.  Sand and apply a fresh coat.

Interior improvements:

  • If you can’t replace the water heater in your Montgomery AL real estate with a tankless model, wrap the one you have in fireproof insulation.
  • Install modern light switches and outlets throughout your home.  Add dimmer switches.
  • Insulate windows.  (Easy-to-follow instructions.)
  • In bathrooms replace dated towel racks, light fixtures, sinks, toilet seats, and hardware.  Purchase a low flow toilet.  Re-grout where needed.  Display matching towels.  If the floor is in poor shape, consider putting easy-to-install vinyl tiles right over the old one.
  • Add crown moldings, wood trim, and/or cornices to give room a look of quality.
  • Update your kitchen inexpensively by replacing fixtures, faucets, and hardware.  Consider pendant lighting.  Refinish cabinets rather than replacing them.
  • Clean and organize all closets.  

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3209 Audubon Drive Montgomery, AL 36106

Thursday, January 19, 2012
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3209 Audubon Drive Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS#289749

Flip this house! 3 bedrooms and 2 bath fixer in need of new lease on life. Similar size home a few doors down sold for $122k in last year! Sold as is! Lowest price in Cloverdale/Idlewild on lower Park. Not for the faint of heart, but great money making potential for right buyer! And, if you want a project with loads of potential value, in walking distance to parks and Cloverdale hot spots, call us or your favorite agent to see what this old house has to offer.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

 

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A Resolution for Montgomery AL Real Estate Owners

Friday, January 13, 2012
by The Hat Team

Yes, it’s once again that time of year when we examine our life and vow to make positive changes by losing weight, becoming more active, quitting smoking or drinking, managing debt, etc.  But did you know that numerous recent polls indicate that a full 50% of Montgomery AL real estate owners resolve to spend less time working and more time enjoying family and friends and that 87% say that the stress of trying to balance their work and life schedules is adversely affecting their health? 

happy new yearWhile we all need a certain amount of stress to spur us on and help us perform at our best, the key to managing stress lies in that one word: balance. Achieving a healthy work/life balance an attainable goal, but in order to do so you must make changes in your life.  Following are a few tips to ensure success:

Leave your work at work:  Use your commuting time to transition from work to home.  Rather than think about problems at work, shift gears and concentrate on your family responsibilities or enjoyable activities which await you at your Montgomery AL real estate. You can also use commuting time to unwind by listening to music or a book.  Change your clothes when you arrive home to strengthen the notion of being away from work.  Resist the urge to check any and all electronic devices for work related messages.

Inquire about flextime or telecommuting:  It just may be that your boss will recognize that you can do your work at different times or from different places.

Learn to say “NO” on occasion:  Be it for work or for home, you don’t always have to be the one to “step up to the plate” and volunteer for yet another responsibility.

Make time in your schedule for physical activity and fun:  Every Montgomery AL real estate owner knows that keeping fit by exercising and eating healthy foods is a remedy for stress and/or depression, but too many of us don’t make a concentrated effort to write in our calendars—in  ink—specific visits to the gym.  Consider, too, the benefits of taking up a new hobby, such as cooking, scrapbooking, or archery, that you can enjoy individually or with family or friends. 

If you have already tried most of the above recommendations but have still not succeeded in balancing the roles in your life, you might ponder this thought by author Jon Gordon and read his new book:  “Personally, I have never been able to balance the scales of work and life on a day-to-day basis. Rather, I’ve come to realize that the dance between work and life is more about rhythm than balance.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - November 2011

Friday, January 6, 2012
by The Hat Team


There were 859 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 1 in every 796 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in November 2011. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $102,519 and the average foreclosure selling price was $76,367, a $26,152 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 3.99% in November while the number of foreclosed homes remained the same at 22.

montgomery al foreclosure

Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.04% lower than national statistics, 0.06% higher than Alabama and 0.01% higher than Montgomery County statistics for the month of November.

montgomery al foreclosure 

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties decreased from 55 homes in October to 51 in November. The number of Auctions increased from 67 to 71. There is a 6-month rising trend.

montgomery al foreclosure 

Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Montgomery foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) with specialized training in helping families avoid foreclosure. Give me a call for a private consultation.

Search all Montgomery AL Real Estate And Homes For Sale.

Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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