Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

If you are planning to put your house on the market this year, there is no time like the present to start getting organized for the process of staging, showing and moving out of your home.Begin now by following the tips listed below and you won’t feel so overwhelmed when it’s time to put your hou...

1207 Laurel Brook Lane, Montgomery, AL 36117MLS# 5684074 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,443 Square Feet | Breckenridge This beautiful custom built all brick home in Breckenridge is fabulous inside and out! The inviting floor plan welcomes you in with an elegant dining room with a new picture window, a lo...

Making your home more energy efficient is a cost-effective way to not only save money but to also improve the performance of your home. The most effective strategy for improving your home’s energy efficiency is to focus on the “shell” of the house…the walls, attic, windows and doors. Next, improv...

3603 Holland Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109MLS# 5684163 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,320 Square Feet | Forest Hills This quaint house in Forest Hills is nestled off a quiet circle adding more privacy while still being conveniently located! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open floor plan, there's plent...

When people think about where they might retire, the first place that comes to mind is Florida. But Florida is far from the only place that is great for retirement.  According to moneyrates.com, Alabama is one of the top ten places to retire in America in 2025. Between its rich culture and warm w...

3276 Wilmington Road, Montgomery, AL 36105MLS# 5683384 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,906 Square Feet | South Hull District This adorable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near Cloverdale is ready for its new owner! Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room with beautiful hardwood floors. The dinin...

Investing in real estate is a time-tested way to successfully build wealth. While there are many ways to invest your savings, investing in real estate is unique in that it offers cash-flow, liquidity, profitability, and tax and diversification benefits that other investments do not.  If you’ve be...

Sometimes we try so hard to achieve holiday perfection that by the time New Year’s Eve rolls around we are exhausted. Then comes the added pressure of finding something fun to do for New Year’s Eve. It’s the last night of the year and we feel we must celebrate in some big, memorable way.  Because...

Whether you are looking to purchase a home or getting ready to sell one, the process of doing so will go much more smoothly if you have an experienced Realtor to represent your interests. You might be thinking that you can save money by trying to do it on your own, but the truth is that the time,...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And if you have your house on the market, you might be packing up everything you own very soon. The last thing you want to do is unpack all your Christmas decorations only to have to pack them back up again. In addition, if you are showing your home to...