Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

With gas prices at an all-time high and everything in general being more expensive right now, many families will be staying close to home this summer. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your “summer vacation”. Just turn it into a fabulous staycation! There is a plethora of benefits to ...

It’s hurricane season folks, and while Montgomery is in a very low risk hurricane zone, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared should a major weather event occur. This year the NOAA predicts an above normal Atlantic Hurricane Season thanks to ongoing La Niña and above-average Atlantic temperatures. Havin...

With the way houses are selling so quickly these days, chances are you might need to move out sooner than you thought. And let’s face it, no matter how prepared you think you are, moving is stressful. One of the worst parts of moving is packing up your current house. You are probably busy enough ...

Many people look forward to Memorial Day weekend.  It has become the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season and a much-appreciated long weekend for some people after a long winter and spring. The three-day weekend provides the opportunity to “celebrate” the whole time with picnics, pa...

4524 Young Orchard Court, Montgomery, AL  36106MLS# 5167953 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms / 1,773 SqFt / Young Pointe Quiet gated neighborhood with great convenient location! Situated on a large corner lot, this is one of the larger homes in Young Pointe. Spacious living room/dining room combination h...

School is almost out for summer and now it is time to figure out how to keep your kids engaged, entertained and happy while they are on their break. Whether you are looking for child-care or simply want some fun activities for your little ones, there is something for everyone in Montgomery. Here ...

Summer is almost here and for many families, that means it is cookout time!  One of the best things about cooking out on the grill is that there are fewer pots and pans to wash than with stovetop cooking. While you don’t have to scrub down your gas grill to shiny perfection after each use, it is ...

1431 Midlane Court, Montgomery, AL  36106MLS# 5166092 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 2,393 SqFt / Midlane This spacious and well-built garden home is in the heart of Midtown, close to shopping, dining, and MCC. Traditional layout has ample entry foyer opening to large light-filled living room with volu...

1030 Old Breckenridge Lane, Montgomery, AL  36117MLS# 5164555 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms / 3,588 SqFt / Breckenridge Looking for extra room? This fabulous 5 bedroom, 4 bath home in Breckenridge is ready for its next family! Open the beautiful wood double front doors to find a large two-story great ro...

You are ready to buy a house, and chances are you do not have a suitcase full of cash at your disposal. So, that means you will need to get a home loan. Before you start shopping for your home, you will need to shop for a mortgage. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you along the way:Step 1: Re...