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If you’re thinking of selling your house in the near future, you need to know that updated bathrooms are one feature greatly desired—or sometimes demanded--by potential buyers.  Renovated bathrooms are extremely popular in today’s market, but they can also become an expensive undertaking.  However, depending on your willingness to take an active role in the updating process, you can make the bathroom a major plus when selling your Montgomery AL home--without breaking the bank.  Take advantage of free or inexpensive classes or seminars given by home improvement stores—far-reaching in topics and easy to follow in technique—or search the web for instructional videos, such as this one from YouTube about applying grout.

montgomery al homeBefore you even begin your physical efforts, you should explore popular new trends in bathroom function, among which are wall-mounted toilets, recessed tubs, offbeat sinks, heated towel racks, and the use of stone.  A tour of model homes in your area will give you a good idea of what’s “hot” and what you might like to include in your own bathroom.  Websites such as Better Homes and Gardens and EHOW can provide inspiration, design assistance, and decorating ideas which are both clever and inexpensive, and free design software allows you to plan an entire layout and create an online model for the renovated bathroom of your Montgomery AL home.  Worried that you may be spending too much money on your project?  Get a cost estimate of your anticipated improvements.

If you aren’t up for a large-scale remodel or even an extensive renovation, there are many simple--and inexpensive-- steps you can take to upgrade the function and appearance of your bathroom.  Consider doing the following:

  • Repaint in neutral colors.  If all walls are tiled, paint the ceiling.
  • Replace the sink if it’s an outdated color and change the faucet to a more modern one.
  • Install a new medicine cabinet, light fixture, and/or mirror.
  • Re-glaze the tub in your Montgomery AL home and replace caulking as needed.
  • Deep scrub or reapply grout.
  • Change window treatments.  Think about bamboo blinds rather than curtains.
  • Use “earthy” and green materials for a more natural look.
  • Purchase a new shower curtain.
  • Paint old cabinets.  White is quite popular right now.
  • Add shelving for storage.
  • Hang an unusual piece of art.
  • Display attractive towels and throw rugs.
  • Remember to feature simple accessories such as a waste can, hooks, a soap dish, a toothbrush holder, towel racks, and eye-catching containers.

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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:

153 Jamestown Loop Millbrook, AL 36054

MLS#293881

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy your off time in this like-new end unit townhome with a small, easy-care yard. Split-bedroom floorplan makes it perfect for a roommate situation or a family with older, privacy-loving child. And all appliances remain to keep your move-in costs very, very low! Rear backs to low area that should never be built up so like being at the ends of the woods. Lots of military and professional neighbors. Short sale subject to lender approval. Call today for your personal tour.

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.

 

 

 

 

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - May 2012

by The Hat Team

There were 807 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 1 in every 756 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in May 2012. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $88,579 and the average foreclosure selling price was $68,562, a $20,018 savings according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 3.8% in May while the number of foreclosed homes rose from 101 to2501.

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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 0.02% lower than national statistics, 0.06% higher than Alabama and 0.01% higher than Montgomery County statistics for May 2012.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties increased from 35 homes in April to 42 in May. The number of Auctions rose from 66 to 83. 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.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

3171 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, Al 36106

MLS#294058

Location, location, location! This charming Cloverdale Idlewild cottage is right across from the park, and within walking distance to restaurants, shops and plenty of entertainment. Cute brick covered porch, beautiful hardwood floors, updated kitchen, huge master bathroom with walk-in closet that includes the laundry room! Check this one out today!

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.

 

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Trends - June 2012

by The Hat Team

Everyone knows that the Montgomery real estate market has been rather daunting for the last several years. Ups and downs, reports of good news and bad news, short sales, foreclosures, declining inventory, increase in mortgage applications, buyer frustrations, and seller indecision—all have kept the real estate industry on a roller coaster for too long.  Hope springs eternal, however, and rays of optimism from several fronts may well signal better times ahead.

  • In a recent survey, more than three-quarters of homeowners (78 percent) said that owning a home is one of their greatest achievements, and 85 percent of U.S. adults (which includes both homeowners and renters) agreed that they always dreamed of owning a home.
  • Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007 and bodes well for Montgomery real estate.
  • The median existing single-family home price rose in 74 out of 146 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) based on closings in the first quarter from the same quarter in 2011.
  • In Fannie Mae’s Monthly National Housing Survey, the percentage of respondents who say it is a good time to sell increased from 10 percent for the fourth straight month to 15 percent

Lets look at the statistics in our local real estate market? 

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for May show the number of homes sold increased by 38% compared to May 2011. The average sales price decreased by 13% to $99,619 during the same period. The median sales prices increased by 5%, and market times increased by 22% or 28 days.  The highest selling home price decreased by 21%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 54%.

Midtown Montgomery May 2012 May 2011
Homes Sold 56 35
Average Selling Price $ 99,619 $ 114,116
Median Selling Price $ 78,000 $ 74,000
Days On The Market 130 102
Highest Selling Price $ 380,000 $ 480,000 
Lowest Selling Price $ 5,800 $12,500


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 Real Estate For Sale: 

225 Stoney Point Titus, AL 36080

MLS#293768

What you see is exactly what you'll get! All of the designer furniture, amenities and appliances are included. This picture perfect house sits on 1.82 acres of private woods and professionally landscaped yard complete with a sprinkler system and a well. The living space is all open and there's plenty of room for all of your family and friends to hang out. Walk out on the huge screen porch that has a spectacular view of big water. There are double docks and the one on the point is where you can tie up your boat. Walk right in and begin your life on the lake as soon as you get the key!

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.

 

Time is Right to Invest in Montgomery AL Real Estate

by The Hat Team

Simply stated, low home prices and low interest rates make this a great time to become an investor in Montgomery AL real estate"We haven't seen home prices this low in so many years, coupled with the rates being so low," says Jill Sjolin, an agent in Washington who specializes in investment properties. "When the money is cheap to borrow and the houses are cheap to buy, it's absolutely the best time to invest."

montgomery al real estateIt goes without saying, of course, that the first step in acquiring investment property is to analyze your finances to make sure you can afford it without compromising the security of your other assets.  Look closely at your income, savings, and spending habits. Check each of your three credit reports well before you start looking at Montgomery AL real estate or shopping for lenders. Consider tax implications, property taxes, and renovation costs. Online calculators can provide you with a guide to possible financial outcomes of the purchase and rental of an investment property.

The next step is to determine the goal for your purchase. Investment property can yield income two ways--through regular rents and/or capital gains. Most experts advise novices to invest for the long term rather than try for quick flips and to begin with residential Montgomery AL real estate rather than commercial properties.  Click here for more tips, including financing options, for first-time investors.

Once you have determined the how? and the why? of your investment transaction, you move on to the where?  Locating the right property is easier if you work with a real-estate agent experienced in investment property deals who can help you locate promising properties.  A second option is to collaborate with a more experienced real-estate investor and close a deal together. In this economy, an experienced real-estate investor may be willing to work with you in exchange for the capital you can provide, giving you the opportunity to glean investment knowledge and experience firsthand.

With foreclosures flooding the real estate market, many investors are hitting the auction circuit looking to capitalize on the next great deal. For those who are new to this venue, there are a few ‘rules of thumb’ you’ll want to keep in mind before placing your bid. PropertyAuctions.com provides detailed information, explanations, and some essential tips for those looking to get in on the auction action. 

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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 - April 2012

by The Hat Team

Housing and the economic recovery will play a large part in deciding the outcome of the 2012 presidential election, according to public policy experts at this month's Legislative and Political Forum during the Realtors® 2012 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, leading Democratic strategist Celinda Lake, and National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling provided their unique insights into issues affecting the long-term direction of the country.

"As the leading advocate for homeownership, the National Association of Realtors® is working closely with policymakers to ensure that mortgages are more readily available for qualified buyers and real estate investors," said NAR President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. "We believe efforts that help creditworthy homebuyers obtain mortgage financing and allow more people to stay in their homes or avoid foreclosure through streamlined short sales are important for a housing and economic recovery."

Lets look at the statistics in our local real estate market? 

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for April show the number of homes sold decreased by 14% compared to April 2011. The average sales price increased by 19% to $159,152 during the same period. The median sales prices increased by 26%, and market times increased by 28% or 41 days.  The highest selling home price decreased by 6%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 29%.

 

Midtown Montgomery April 2012 April 2011
Homes Sold 25 29
Average Selling Price $ 159,152 $ 129,495
Median Selling Price $ 135,000 $ 100,000
Days On The Market 146 105
Highest Selling Price $ 600,000 $ 649,000 
Lowest Selling Price $ 6,000 $8,500


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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 Real Estate For Sale:

3427 Richmond Rd, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 293251

Pristine Ranch With Upgrades Galore!

3427 richmond Rd

Pristine ranch just one block from Cloverdale Idlewild! Great updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, chic tile back splash, new appliances including a stainless refrigerator! Wonderful corner brick fireplace in the living room/dining room. Spacious paneled den that looks out onto the covered patio and right beyond that is the sparkling pool! There's no shortage of storage with double closets in each bedroom and a huge greenhouse/storage shed in the backyard. Brand new HVAC, new carpet and fresh paint...this one's a deal!

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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 Real Estate For Sale: 1935 Norman Bridge Ct

by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale:

1935 Norman Bridge Ct, Montgomery AL 36104
MLS# 293236

Affordability and Practicality!

1935 Norman Bridge Ct

Quiet Garden District cul-de-sac is just minutes from all the action at the Cloverdale dining and entertainment district, as well as Downtown! Spacious "L" shaped living/ dining room affords plenty of space for variety of furniture arrangements, and good sized den/family room is perfect for casual living. OR, use LR/DR area as one large living space, and utilize the den/family room (just off kitchen) for a more formal private dining space. Once a third bedroom with access only from middle bedroom, this space has been converted to a large master bathroom with endless possibilities for dressing/storage areas. Chill on the brand new rear deck, and enjoy the peacefulness of this tucked away yet conveniently accessible location. And, with Historic designation, your value will be protected from neighbors doing terrible things to adjacent properties. Affordability and practicality!

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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.

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