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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends for June 2014

Friday, August 8, 2014
by The Hat Team

In June, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Montgomery, AL was 57% lower than the previous month and 98% 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 59.8% of foreclosure activity in June 2014 and Bank-owned properties accounted for 40.2%.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties decreased 78.1% compared to the previous month and increased 6.0% from the previous year in June. The number of Auctions increased 20.8% compared to the previous month and 141.7% from the previous year.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.02% higher than national statistics, 0.05% higher than Alabama numbers and the same as Montgomery County statistics in June 2014.

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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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Montgomery AL Real Estate: 2530 Agnew Street

Thursday, July 31, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate For Sale:

2530 Agnew Street, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 311177

Stunning Townhome In the Heart Of Old Cloverdale!


Want the charm of living in Old Cloverdale, but don't want to "deal" with an older home...here is the solution! McAlpine Tankersley designed like-new townhouse located right in the heart of this beautiful historic and entertainment district. This complex of 6 luxury townhomes is securely gated with restricted access. Open floor plan feels contemporary and spacious, and has master bedroom on the main floor. Upstairs there is a den/gathering area, plus two guest bedrooms, each with its own private bath. Huntingdon alum or a football fan...sit on your side yard and see all the excitement from the college's football and lacrosse field! Walk to local restaurants, bars, and theaters. Enjoy the beautiful Cloverdale Park and lovely historic homes, mature trees, and heirloom landscaping. This townhouse is lock-it and leave-it. Perfect for lake-lovers or out-of-town business owners.

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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 AL Home for Sale: 330 Finley Avenue

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home for Sale:

330 Finley Avenue, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS# 311101

Lovely Turn-Of-The-Century Architecture!


Historic 1890's home has been completely updated. With high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and coffered ceilings, this home will please anyone who appreciates turn-of-the-century architecture. Plenty of room for your family and guests, you will never run out of space. Large updated kitchen and open breakfast room have views of the side deck. True master suite on first floor has bedroom, sitting room/den, walk in closet, and HUGE master bath with tub and large separate shower. Upstairs you will find 3 generous bedrooms (one currently used as a spacious closet/dressing room) and a sitting area. Manicured grounds, fenced yard, and plenty of under-house storage plus detached 2-car garage with tool shed.

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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 Report for June 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014
by The Hat Team

If you sold your primary residence and made a profit, you may be able to exclude that profit from your taxable income. Here's how it works.

Individuals can exclude up to $250,000 in profit from the sale of a main home (or $500,000 for a married couple) as long as you have owned the home and lived in the home for a minimum of two years. Those two years do not need to be consecutive. In the 5 years prior to the sale of the house, you need to have lived in the house for at least 24 months in that 5-year period. In other words, the home must have been your principal residence. Just like calculating capital gains, the formula for calculating the gain or loss involves subtracting your cost basis from your selling price.

The formula for calculating your cost basis on your main home is as follows:

Purchase price

     + Purchase costs (title & escrow fees, real estate agent commissions, etc.)

     + Improvements (replacing the roof, new furnace, etc.)

     + Selling costs (title & escrow fees, real estate agent commissions, etc.)

     - Accumulated depreciation (for example, if you ever took the office in the home deduction)

     = Cost Basis

And then calculating your profit or loss would be:

Selling price

     - Cost Basis

     = Gain or Loss

Now let's look at how many homes were sold in Midtown Montgomery during June.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for June 2014, show the number of homes sold decreased by 27% when compared to June 2013. The average sales price increased by 3.8% to $210,426 for the month. The median sales prices increased by 6.7%, and market times decreased by 47 days from June 2013.  The highest selling price increased by 45%, and the lowest selling home price increased by 64% compared to June 2013.

Midtown Montgomery  June 2014 June 2013
Homes Sold 26 36
Average Selling Price $210,426 $151,658
Median Selling Price $155,750 $93,000
Days On The Market 181 134
Highest Selling Price $870,000 $600,000
Lowest Selling Price $15,000 $9,100

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: 3525 LeBron Road

Thursday, July 10, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home for Sale:

3525 LeBron Road, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 310700

Lovely And Really a Deal!

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Move in ready and perfect for a first time homebuyer! This South Cloverdale home has new carpet, fresh paint, lots of space and is ready for its new owner. Lots of windows make it bright and cheery. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen, living room, dining room and nice big den. Separate laundry room off the kitchen, attached carport and private backyard. This home is lovely and really a deal! Check it out 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.

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Montgomery AL Real Estate: 3224 LeBron Avenue

Thursday, July 10, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate:

3224 LeBron Avenue, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 310507

Well Maintained Charming Cloverdale Cottage!

3224 lebron ave

Look no further your search is over!! Charming Cloverdale cottage offering the Three bedrooms and two baths most buyers seek! Under $170k and the location you will want! Beautiful hardwood floors and transoms you expect in a home of this vintage add to its historic charm. You will find a small yet updated very efficient and functional kitchen. A rear wrap-around deck connects the kitchen to the side porch perfect for cookouts. Two good size bedrooms down and nice main bedroom up with lots of closets, storage and even a trunk room (see original blueprints framed upstairs).  Attached bonus area is now used as an in-home office and complements main bedroom area. Covered porch off dining room is a great place to sit, relax and watch your neighbors stroll past. This home has had but three owners and it shows. Walk to the Capri movie theater, Cloverdale Playhouse, 1048 blues club or one of many other local restaurants or hot spots! Seller has made many improvements and maintained this home to a high standard. Give us or your favorite agent a call to view today! See 3224lebron.weebly.com for more detailed info about home from seller!

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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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Summer Care For The Gardens of Your Montgomery AL Home

Thursday, July 3, 2014
by The Hat Team

It certainly appears that summer heat is here to stay.  While we humans have the ability to limit our time outside and escape to the relief of air conditioning and fans, the plants in the gardens of your Montgomery AL home are not so fortunate and must withstand high temperatures and frequent dry conditions.

gardenJust as we make an extra effort to watch over young children and the elderly during the summer months, so, too, we need to be aware of the needs of our plants.  The following tips should be useful in ensuring enduring greenery through the fall:

  • Dead heading:  Remove the spent flowers (called "deadheading") as they die, so the plant can put its energy into producing more flowers. This is particularly beneficial for geraniums, marigolds, roses, and most perennials.
     
  • Cutting back: When greenery such as petunias, impatiens, and trailing types of plants become long and spindly, cut them back by one-third to one-half and then fertilize with a water-soluble fertilizer.
     
  • Weeding:  Although you most likely put down a thick layer of mulch when you first planted, those pesky weeds do have a way of cropping up.  Every few days check the gardens for weeds and pull them as needed. It is easier to pull weeds if the soil is moist.  If you must use a chemical weed control, check to see if it is selective or non-selective.
     
  • Watering:   Proper watering is critical to your plant's health, but frequent, shallow watering (rain, sprinklers, etc.) leads to shallow root systems and thus a low drought-tolerance.  Click here for a deep watering schedule and tips that will be most beneficial to the landscaping of your Montgomery AL home.
     
  • Fertilizing:  In addition to keeping the vegetation in the gardens of your Montgomery AL home healthy, fertilizing will also help keep your soil in good shape in case of drought or a stretch of extremely hot weather. Acid-loving species (camellias, gardenias, and azaleas) as well as those displaying yellow leaves will be especially appreciative of your diligence.

Remember, too, to take precautions to maximize your own well-being when engaged in any outside gardening projects.  Be vigilant about drinking plenty of water, taking frequent rests, and protecting your skin.  Be alert for signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration.  For specific tips on caring for yourself while gardening in the summer months, 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.

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Montgomery AL Home for Sale: 377 Winthrop Court

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home for Sale:

377 Winthrop Court, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS# 310434

Lots Of High End Updates!


Incredible property on one of the best kept streets in the Garden District! Lots of high end updates! Beautiful hardwoods and heavy moldings! Kitchen has top grade granite, many built-ins, lazy susan’s, ceramic subway tile and on demand boiling water. Den features heart pine floors, fireplace, book shelves and rough sown cedar walls. Dining room looks out to a wonderful covered deck and yard. Downstairs bath features black and white marble flooring and custom vanity. Spectacular main suite upstairs with six large closets, bookcases and built in window box drawers, Upstairs office could be nursery. Downstairs office has upholstered walls and could serve as extra living area/den. Electric gated entry drive. Great condition and ready to move in! Your clients won’t be disappointed! Call us or your favorite agent to view 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.

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Montgomery AL Home for Sale: 2110 Mona Lisa Drive

Monday, June 30, 2014
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home for Sale:

2110 Mona Lisa Drive, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 310416

Bring Your Imagination!

2110 mona lisa drive

How's your imagination? If you can look past dirty carpet and envision the hardwood below, you'll see that this well-loved house has the potential to be your new home. Kitchen and baths are modern and in great shape. An over-sized laundry room has space for crafts or work-shopping. And the huge fenced yard cries out for kids and/or pets. Great peach trees, too, and within walking distance of Baptist and Alfa so call 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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You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Report for May 2014

Thursday, June 26, 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.

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