Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

Perhaps you have been thinking about purchasing a home, but you are not sure how much you need for a down payment. Many people will tell you that you need to have 20% to secure a mortgage. Thanks to various programs available to buyers, the truth is that’s not always the case. In fact, if you are...

Thanks to rising housing and healthcare costs, many families have begun sharing multigenerational homes over the past few years. A multigenerational home is one where grandparents, parents, and children all live under the same roof.  According to Pew Research, 59.7 million Americans were living t...

When you are searching for a new home, location is one of the most important factors to consider. You might love a house, but if it’s not in the right community, it may not be the right house regardless of how much it appeals to you.  So, before you start scrolling through home listings online, i...

It’s that time of year again. Back to school. With your children headed back to their classrooms, it is important to maintain a routine. And that includes preparing healthy, nutritious lunches. Curb chaotic mornings by organizing your kitchen in a way that makes lunch prep a breeze! The following...

1596 Cobblestone Court, Montgomery, AL 36117MLS# 5598912 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 1,364 Square Feet | Woodmere Townhouse  This end-unit Woodmere townhouse is perfect for first time homebuyer and would make a GREAT addition to any investor's rental portfolio. Spacious living and dining ...

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...