Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

Best case scenario – you sell your old home and buy your new one at the same time. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out that way. Chances are you might find yourself in your new dream home while still having a house several states away that needs to be sold. Selling a house from out of sta...

Are you a recent “Empty Nester” in a home that suddenly feels way too big?  Facing the dilemma of what to do with your empty nest can be overwhelming. You are not only dealing with the emotional turmoil of no longer having your children at home, but now you have this large, empty house as well.  ...

346 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36104MLS# 5600453 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,944 Square Feet | Garden District This vintage Garden District bungalow has all the character you love in classic homes, with great modern updates! Brick construction is hard to find in a 1915 home, when most were just w...

3513 McGehee Place Court, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5598612 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 2,532 Square Feet | McGehee Place Estates Discover this charming home in the tranquil McGehee Place Estates. With over 2,500 square feet, this spacious 2-bedroom patio home offers plenty of room to rela...

Perhaps you are ready to buy a home, but you think you can’t because of a low score on your credit report. Bad credit can present challenges when purchasing a home, but it doesn’t have to keep you from moving forward with your dream of becoming a homeowner.  If you want to become a homeowner, don...

2095 S Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 36104MLS# 5596233 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,750 Square Feet | Garden District Nestled in the Historic Garden District, you will find this impeccably remodeled English Tudor. With three bedrooms and two baths, every inch of this residence has been transformed into a...

501 Martha Street, Montgomery, AL 36104MLS# 5596602 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,094 Square Feet | Cottage Hill Your dream home awaits in historic Cottage Hill! Just steps from bustling downtown, this totally renovated cottage has old world charm and character with modern updates and features. Welcomin...

529 Felder Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5596293 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,749 Square Feet | Cloverdale Welcome to Old Cloverdale! You have just stepped into a part of Montgomery where every home has its own story to tell. The neighborhood is lined with trees, beautiful parks and winding walking ...

If you are not familiar with real estate terms, the vernacular can be confusing and overwhelming. It truly is like learning a new language!  But we are here to help. Today we will talk about comparables (or comps). Comparables (comps) is a real estate appraisal term that refers to properties that...

There are many steps to take when purchasing a home, but one of the first and most important is finding the right mortgage loan. Knowing the right questions to ask a mortgage banker is key to your success in acquiring a loan that works for you. It’s vital that you are educated about everything re...