Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

It’s a seller’s market in Alabama right now folks. Demand for homes is high and inventory is low, which has led to prices going up and sellers getting multiple offers. So, it seems like the perfect time to list your house, right? Slow down. The market may be prime for selling, but you need to loo...

1731 Winona Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36107MLS# 5399312 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,320 Square Feet | Capitol Heights This little gem would make a great starter home and would be a perfect income-producing rental for your investment portfolio! The big covered front porch has a swing and is a great place t...

This time of year, many of us enjoy spending time outside in our yards. Whether we are playing, dining al fresco, doing yardwork, or simply relaxing, our time outdoors can be ruined by nasty insects. There are many remedies for getting rid of these annoying pests, but if you are looking for natur...

3431 Country Church Road, Montgomery, AL 36116MLS# 5395285 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 2,580 Square Feet | Carriage Hills Need more space for your growing family? Welcome to this 5-bedroom home in Carriage Hills! With the formal living room, dining room, family room/den and breakfast nook...

Whether you are a DIY expert or plan to hire experts to “fix” your home, buying a fixer-upper is a risk. But often it is a risk very well worth taking! It just depends upon finding the RIGHT home to fix up.Here are things you should consider before you make the decision to invest your money, time...

6716 Cherrywood Trail, Montgomery, AL 36117MLS# 5394654 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,202 Square Feet | Bell Meadows  This move-in ready home is like new and ready for its next owner! Spacious layout has separate living and dining rooms, plus a large den/family room with cozy fireplace. Galley style kit...

Memorial Day is around the corner and with it comes the unofficial start of the summer vacation season. If you’ve been thinking about where you can go to “get away from it all” this summer, you won’t have to venture far. From relaxing coastal beaches to historic inns and B&Bs, Alabama is home to ...

713 Maryethel Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109MLS# 5375153 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,489 Square Feet | Gunter Grove Welcome to Gunter Grove! This adorable home has fresh interior paint, brand new laminate floors and a new garage door. The family room/den has a vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace. The eat...

4401 Ray Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109MLS# 5375093 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,750 Square Feet | Johnstown Welcome to Johnstown! Situated on a large corner lot, this home has fresh interior paint and laminate flooring throughout. The eat-in kitchen has a flagstone floor and a door to a large laundry roo...

Closing on a home is the final step to the home selling/buying process. It can feel stressful and overwhelming, especially to first-timers.Here are some things that most often go wrong with home closings, and how to avoid them!WALK-THROUGHA walk through of the home is done before closing to confi...