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February 2015 Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for February 2015, show the number of homes dropped 3.70% by 1 home . The average sales price decreased by 21.91%% to $100,996 for the month. The median sales prices decreased by 52.97% to $55,500, and market times increased by 1 day.  The highest selling price decreased by 12.63%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 10% compared to $10,000 from February 2014.

Midtown Montgomery  February 2015   February 2014
Homes Sold 26 27
Average Selling Price $100,996 $129,334
Median Selling Price $55,500 $118,000
Days On The Market 141 140
Highest Selling Price $425,000 $487,000
Lowest Selling Price $9,000 $10,000

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.

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Report for August 2014

by The Hat Team

While the number of for sale by owner transactions is on the decline, approximately 9 percent of sellers decide to go it alone and forego outside help from a Realtor®. Typically those that go this route have extenuating circumstances, such as already having a relationship with the buyer (which happened in 40 percent of recent FSBO sales, according to National Association of Realtors® data). However, NAR’s 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows that most sellers benefit from the outside help of a knowledgeable advocate when selling their home. Aside from being experts in the field, Realtors® have the time, know the market and needs of the potential buyers, bring an objective and fresh perspective to the seller, understand the complexity of all of the processes involved, and have the ability to attract qualified buyers.  It’s because of these reasons that sellers using a Realtor® tend to get more for their homes, according to NAR’s report.

Let’s look at how many sellers sold their homes with a Realtor in August.

August 2014 Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for August 2014, show the number of homes sold decreased by 9% when compared to August 2013. The average sales price increased by 3% to $140,940 for the month. The median sales prices increased by 16% to $107,500, and market times increased by 27 days.  The highest selling price increased by 40%, and the lowest selling home price increased by 14% compared to August 2013.

Midtown Montgomery  August 2014 August 2013
Homes Sold 29 32
Average Selling Price $140,940 $136,497
Median Selling Price $107,500 $92,000
Days On The Market 159 132
Highest Selling Price $830,000 $590,000
Lowest Selling Price $11,000 $9,640

For the latest Midtown Montgomery real estate market conditions in your area, please call me at 800-HAT-LADY or visit HomesForSaleInMontgomeryAlabama.com.

Information courtesy of Montgomery Alabama Realtor Sandra Nickel, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Report for May 2014

by The Hat Team

All-cash offers are an unusual real estate tactic, but often times are a winning strategy at the negotiating table, and are presently on the rise. The National Association of Realtors® reports market share of all-cash purchases has risen and currently makes up 33 percent of the market. This is a unique trend, especially since the market has experienced a decrease in distressed homes and investor activity.

Economists point out many reasons for this popular trend. One is restrictive lending standards have caused many buyers, especially wealthy ones, to forgo a loan. Another is the aging baby boom generation, many of whom are trading down and paying for their purchase with cash accumulated from decades of equity. Some also point to foreign buyers; home purchases by foreign buyers in the U.S. are increasing and those buyers don’t have the credit history in the U.S. to qualify for a loan.

None of those situations have significantly impacted the Montgomery market.  For May, 24% of the sales were all-cash and averaged just $42,500.  This indicates they were predominantly investor sales of distressed properties.  Now let's look at the other May statistics for Midtown Montgomery.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for May 2014, show the number of homes sold increased by 5.7% when compared to May 2013. The average sales price increased by less than 1% to $144,882 for the month. The median sales prices increased by 17%, and market times decreased by 4 days from May 2013.  The highest selling price decreased by 5%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 45% compared to May 2013.

Midtown Montgomery  May 2014 May 2013
Homes Sold 33 35
Average Selling Price $144,882 $144,725
Median Selling Price $123,000 $105,000
Days On The Market 126 140
Highest Selling Price $635,000 $665,000
Lowest Selling Price $9,250 $17,000

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.

Montgomery AL Home For Sale: Charming Craftsman Bungalow!

by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale: Charming Craftsman Bungalow!

2118 Winona Ave, Montgomery AL 36107
MLS# 307656

2118 winona ave

This charming Craftsman bungalow is the perfect representation of Capitol Heights! Starting with the awesome front porch, inside you will find beautiful hard wood floors, a huge eat-in kitchen and nicely updated bathroom. The bedrooms are spacious and one even has a huge walk-in closet. Put this on your list to see today.

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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.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

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

 

Investing In Real Estate With Your IRA

by The Hat Team

You probably already know that you can invest your IRA money in stocks and bonds and even in mutual funds if you so desire, but did you know that you can also invest those IRA funds in Montgomery real estate?  Doing so, however, is a bit complicated, and IRS rules concerning such purchases must be followed to the letter. 

real estate investingUsually, when you take money out of an individual retirement account before you reach age 59 1/2, the IRS considers these premature distributions. In addition to owing any tax that might be due on the money, you'll face a 10 percent penalty charge on the amount.  This is not the case, however, when you use the money to buy your first investment property.  (Note: Technically, you don't have to be purchasing your very first home or building. You qualify under the tax rules as long as you, or your spouse, didn't own a principal residence at any time during the previous two years.)  You can use up to $10,000 in IRA funds toward this purchase. If you're married, and you and your spouse are both first-time buyers, you can each pull from retirement accounts, giving you $20,000 to use.

The restrictions are many (and perhaps time-consuming) and include the following:

  • You will need to find an IRS custodian who handles these investments (and the options are currently limited).  Generally banks and brokerage firms do not handle IRA distributions for real estate transactions.
  • Only the custodian may handle your IRS funds.
  • The type of property you buy must be for investment only and may not be used by you or by relatives. 
  • All proceeds from the investment will go back into your IRA fund.  Likewise, however, all expenses must be paid from that fund, so you must have enough liquidity in your IRA to cover such costs.
  • You must let the IRS know that you used the retirement money early for a tax-acceptable purpose by filing Form 5329.
  • You must use the IRA funds within 120 days of withdrawal to pay qualified acquisition costs. This includes the costs of buying, building or rebuilding a home, along with any usual settlement, financing or closing costs.

The above information applies only to traditional IRSs.  To learn about the procedure for an Roth IRA, click here.

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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.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

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

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - December 2013

by The Hat Team

In December, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Montgomery, AL was 3% lower than the previous month and 35% higher than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Status Distribution

The current distribution of foreclosures based on the number of active foreclosure homes in Montgomery, AL.

Auctions accounted for 58.0% of foreclosure activity in December 2013 and Bank-owned properties accounted for 42.0%.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties increased 163.2% compared to the previous month and dropped 27.5% from the previous year in December 2013. The number of Auctions decreased 33.7% compared to the previous month and increased 263.2% from the previous year.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.04% above national statistics, 0.07% higher than Alabama and 0.01% higher than Montgomery County statistics in December 2013.

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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.

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Fabulous Value In the Garden District!

by The Hat Team

Fabulous Value In the Garden District!

436 Burton Ave, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS# 306778

436 burtona ave

Fabulous value on family-size home! Move up and spread out in this good-sized bungalow with space for everyone in your family and all the stuff you've accumulated! Needs lipstick and rouge but this lady is otherwise ready for occupancy with relatively new central heat and air and a great floor plan. Walk to shopping, Alabama State and bus line just down at the corner.

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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.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

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

Escape Apartment Living in Montgomery AL

by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

2702 Green Oaks Dr, Montgomery AL 36107
MLS# 306461

Escape Apartment Living!


2702 Green Oaks Dr

Escape Apartment Living! If you've had it with noise and uproar at your apartment complex, move up to this nifty 50's house that will provide you the peace and quiet you crave. The skinny little brick and retro grey bathroom will appeal to your design sense and you'll love working in the U-shaped kitchen. Plus a living room and separate den can confine kids' mess if you desire. Durable hardwood floors under all the carpet, too, so call you agent 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.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

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

Thanksgiving Is Always in Season

by The Hat Team

thanksgiviingMost school children would probably say that Thanksgiving dates back to the Pilgrims at Plymouth as early as 1621. By the late 1660’s, it had become traditional to hold a harvest festival in New England.

President George Washington declared the first nation-wide thanksgiving in 1789 “as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favours of Almighty God.”

One hundred fifty years ago during the Civil War, in October, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the first national day of Thanksgiving.

William Seward, Lincoln’s secretary of state, drafted the proclamation: “No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God…they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.”

Even though the country was in the middle of the costly Civil War, the people of America started an enduring tradition to give thanks. In 1941, Congress determined that Thanksgiving will be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.

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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.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

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

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - November 2013

by The Hat Team

Chase has released its November Market Report reflecting the following trends:

1. Average home prices decreased for each property type in September.

2. Investors increased their share of purchases of damaged REO properties.

3. The housing market continued its seasonal slowdown.

Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for October 2013.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for October 2013 show the number of homes sold increased by 53% when compared to October 2012. The average sales price increased by 20% to $ 119,488 for the month. The median sales prices increased by 16%, and market times increased by 25 days from October 2012.  The highest selling home price increased by 32%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 74% from October 2012.

Midtown Montgomery October  2013 October 2012
Homes Sold 38 18
Average Selling Price $ 119,488 $ 95,103
Median Selling Price $ 108,300 $ 90,500
Days On The Market 148 123
Highest Selling Price $ 365,000 $ 250,000
Lowest Selling Price $ 5,300 $ 20,700

 

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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