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Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 356 Cloverdale Road

by The Hat Team


356 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

356 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery AL 36104

MLS #406555

2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,589 Square Feet | Garden District

Enjoy life perched on this wonderful covered front porch in historic Midtown Montgomery. It’s the best room (in the house) so to speak. Walk to restaurants, shopping, and parks! Watch your investment grow as time passes. If you can overlook some wallpaper, some bumps and bruises this could be the bargain with a great location you have been waiting for! Historic covenants in place! Two bathrooms, two bedrooms and small room in rear of home off hall would make a wonderful office, nursery or guest room. Nice size formal living/dining. Hardwood floors, French doors, and an old fashion swinging door from dining to kitchen add to the old house charm. Kitchen offers some custom built-ins and a nice sized pantry for the cook in the family. Private side deck for more intimate parties and a great small sized rear yard for planting or play. Original garage remains as perfect spot to store your yard equipment. Call us or your favorite agent to see this great Cloverdale cottage before it’s gone.

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

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 3357 Lebron Ave

by The Hat Team

3357 lebron ave

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

3357 Lebron Ave, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 406811

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,366 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild

See this terrific Tudor in Cloverdale/Idlewild home in Midtown Montgomery with four bedrooms and two baths for under 130k!! If you can overlook a few bumps and bruises this could be the bargain you have been looking for! Beautiful hardwood floors in formal living and separate dining! Covered front porch with arches to sit and watch neighbors pass. Kitchen features an island and French doors opening to a large deck. Two bedrooms and bath down. Two bedrooms and bath up have a retro 1950s look you can add to or make your own! Good size bonus room opens to living room for whatever need you desire Crown moldings, wide baseboards, Plantation Shutters and 2" blinds. Each upstairs bedroom has a heating and air-conditioning window unit. This home has all the charm and convenience that you would expect and want in a Cloverdale home. Original garage on property of no value, but great for storing yard equipment! Put this 1st on your list to see with your favorite agent or give us a call!!

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


 

Buying Big Without Breaking the Bank

by The Hat Team

Buy big without breaking the bank.

We have all seen the tiny houses that are flooding the internet lately, but let’s be honest; do you really want to live in a space so small that you barely have room to move around in your own home?  In all likelihood we can all agree that we really want more space for less money.  Let’s take a look at a few ways to buy big without breaking the bank. 

  1. One way that you can buy big without breaking the bank is by going in together with a family member to purchase a home.   You may not like the idea of having someone living with you but if you can afford to buy a large enough house together you might not even be bothered by them as much as you think you will.
     
  2. Another way to buy big without breaking the bank is by buying an older home.  Older homes are typically built well and have quite a lot of character.  If you don’t have to have everything new then consider buying an older home so that you can get more bang for your buck.  New is not always better. 
     
  3. A great way to buy big without breaking the bank is to bid on a home that is not completely built yet.  You may have  a bit of negotiating room when it comes to the floor plan and if larger is what you want larger might just be what you can get without dishing out a ton of money. 
     
  4. If the home you have your eye set on is the one you really want but it just doesn’t seem big enough for your taste, why not aim for renovating and opening up some of the rooms?  This is a great way to make a smaller home feel larger than it is without having to spend a lot of money in the process.  If you don’t have enough cash to do it all right now, you can always open it up a little bit at a time. 
     
  5. Finding homes that have been on the market for a while is a great way to get more for your money.  Homes are flying off the market these days, so you showing an interest in a home that isn’t having as much luck as the others is a great way to get more.

These are just a few ideas of how you can get more for your money when it comes to buying a home.   Now that you are aware of how you can get a bigger home without breaking the bank you are well on your way to finding the home for you and yours.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

Nursery Decorating Ideas to Welcome Your Little One

by The Hat Team

nursery decorating

Decorating your home can be fun but no other room is more fun than decorating the nursery for the arrival of a new little one.  Nothing brings more happiness than welcoming a new baby into the world and what better way to welcome your new bundle of joy into your home than by fixing the nursery up for them.  Below are a few nursery decorating ideas to welcome your new little one. 

  1. A little baby is nothing more than a miracle from above so why not decorate your new baby’s room like the royalty that they are.  Decorating the nursery  in a royal theme is a perfect idea whether you are welcoming a tiny prince or a princess.  You can keep the décor unisex by adding some rich colors to the wall or adding a chandelier to the ceiling.  Adding a few decorative pillows maybe in the shape of a crown might be a good idea as well. 
  2. Another cool idea for decorating your nursery is to make it extremely colorful with balloon décor.  This type of room can be unisex as well if you stick to the primary colors of yellow, blue, green and red.  If you want to get really creative you could paint a balloon mural on the wall and perhaps an outdoor scene to go along with it. 
  3. If you like country décor you could use painted pallets to add a touch of southern sass to the room.  This type of country décor can be unisex if you want or you can make it more of a cowboy feel or a cowgirl feel depending on which you have been blessed with. 
  4. Yet another great decorating idea to welcome your new little one into their new room is a Hollywood glitz and glam room.  Sheer curtains hung throughout the room with walls painted pink is a great way to get this particular look and feel.  Yet again, a chandelier may be appropriate for this type of room. 
  5. If you want another gender neutral idea for your baby's room  you can use colors such as grey and yellow.  These colors are not only unisex they are timeless as well. 

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Realtor Sandra Nickel, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

Look For These 6 Attributes In A Neighborhood Before Buying

by The Hat Team


Welome to the neighborhood!

Here are just a few things you may want to look for in a neighborhood before you buy a home there.  Keep an open mind when searching for a neighborhood and do your best to pay attention to these things and you will most likely enjoy your new home for years to come.

  1.  Walkability – A good thing to look for in a neighborhood before you buy is the walkability of it.  If you don’t know, a good place to start is to walk the neighborhood yourself.  If you don’t want to get out and walk around in the neighborhood before you purchase a home there, you can always check the walkability score on sites such as Walk Score
  2. Neighbors – A great way to check out the neighbors in a hood that you are considering buying a house in is to drive through the neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon.  Most of the time you will at least get to take a look at a few of the neighbors out in their yards.
  3. School Rankings – If your children’s education is important to you, you may want to check out the schools in the area in which you are planning to buy a home.  Talk to neighbors, go to the school and talk to teachers, check for school ratings in that area online to get an idea of what you should expect.
  4. Crime Rates – It is very important that you check into crime rates in a neighborhood before you make a purchase so that you are not surprised once you move in.  Most of the websites such as Zillow and Trulia have a crime rate locator that will show you just how much crime goes on in different areas.
  5. Places Of Interest – A good thing to look for in a neighborhood before you buy a house there is for places of interest nearby.  You may or may not get a chance to do all of the fun things nearby your new home once you move in but knowing there is a lot to do within a close distance may be important to your children.
  6. Demographics -   If it is important to be in a neighborhood of people who look like you and who are around the same age you may want to check out the demographics before you buy a house there.

These are just a few things you may want to look for in a neighborhood before you purchase a home there.  Keep an open mind when searching for a neighborhood and do your best to pay attention to these things and you will most likely enjoy your new home for years to come.

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.

 

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 501 Ponce de Leon Ave

by The Hat Team

501 ponce de leon ave

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

501 Ponce de Leon Ave, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 405956

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,546 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild

Cloverdale/ Idlewild for under 80k! Walk to Parks, restaurants, and the entertainment district in Midtown Montgomery!! If you can live with one bath and two good size bedrooms, this almost maintenance free Tudor cottage could be your next home! Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint and new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen are but a few of the wonderful things this home has to offer. A sun-room / office off the dining room can serve many functions. Neat alcove in kitchen for informal meals. Large living room with fireplace and separate dining will accommodate most furnishings for gracious living. Separate laundry area off kitchen will accommodate a stack washer and dryer. Two separate parking areas for lots of parking. Call us or your agent to see this great home today!

Marketed by Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

 

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale: 1222 S Lawrence St

by The Hat Team

1222 s lawrence st

Midtown Montgomery Home For Sale:

1222 S Lawrence St, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 405996

One owner since 1958! Amazing bungalow home that has not been altered much over time. If you love "PURE & Original" this could be what you have been looking for. Double wide lot which features beautiful old plantings you can't duplicate without years of hard work and time. Built-in cabinets in living and breakfast room add to the charm. Located in a wonderful block of the Garden District of Midtown Montgomery where front porches are standard equipment. Make it what you want or enjoy the period feel of the late 1940's or early 1950's. Call us or your favorite agent before someone else does. Roof looks to be in good shape, new water heater. Comes with a one year warranty!

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

Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 3020 Guymar Road

by The Hat Team

3020 guymar road

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

3020 Guymar Road, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 406229

Pristine one owner home in Gladlane Estates. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready with fresh paint and new carpet. Check out this lovely home with spacious living areas, large kitchen with built-in banquet seating, nice sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and big back yard. It's ready for its next family to love it as much as the original one did!

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,874 Square Feet | Gladlane Estate

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Layfield, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update for July 2016

by The Hat Team

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Fifty-two percent of home owners say now is a good time to sell in their neighborhood. This is up from 34 percent who said so last year, according to a survey conducted by the real estate brokerage Redfin.

What’s more, 58 percent of home owners believe sellers have more power than buyers in the market right now. Redfin researchers note this is nearly the highest level of seller confidence they’ve recorded.

Take a look at how many sellers successfully sold their homes in July…

Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Market Update

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for July 2016 show the number of homes sold increased 10.81%. The average sales price decreased by 12.62%. The median sales price decreased by 30.31%. Market times dropped by 19 days.
 
Midtown Montgomery July 2016    July 2015
Homes Sold 41 37
Average Selling Price $122,888 $140,631
Median Selling Price $89,900 $129,000
Days On The Market 118 137
Highest Selling Price $490,000 $620,000
Lowest Selling Price $7,001 $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.

Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 8669 Harvest Ridge Drive

by The Hat Team

8669 harvest ridge dr

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

8669 Harvest Ridge Drive, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 405955

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,695 Square Feet | Sturbridge

Here it is! All redone! Remarkable home in Sturbridge with 6 year old roof, 6 year old heating and cooling, recent interior paint and carpet with Tempurpedic padding, new appliances. New brushed pearl granite counter tops and tile backsplash. Convenient drawers in kitchen. Open dining room, great room with fireplace, tall ceilings. Main bedroom suite has garden tub and separate shower. Huge walk- in closets. Plantation shutters throughout. Two car carport with automatic garage door for your privacy and security. Sprinkler system in front yard! Extra-large storage for yard tools etc. Low maintenance yard, large patio. Front door has leaded glass surround. AHS Warranty. Community pool, tennis courts, walking trails, fishing lakes and parks.

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

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