Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

With all the fees and expenses involved in purchasing a home, it may be tempting to skip the  home inspection to avoid spending the money.  But in the long run, it may cost you more to skip it. Home inspections sometimes reveal things that ultimately could have cost you way more than the fee invo...

I remember watching The Jetsons when I was a kid and being fascinated by the idea of being able to actually see somebody when talking to them on the phone. And a robot maid? Who wouldn’t want one of those?!  I had no idea that in my lifetime, the things I saw on that cartoon fantasy would become ...

1809 Winona Avenue, Montgomery, AL  36109MLS# 5500383 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,665 Square Feet | Capitol Heights Welcome to Capitol Heights! This move in ready home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths has just been updated for its new owner. Walk in to find beautifully refinished hard wood floors, fresh pa...

Self-Portrait Workshop with Kira Nam GreeneJanuary 6, 2024 – 10:30 am to 2:00 pmMontgomery Museum of Fine Arts1 Museum DriveMontgomery, ALDesigned for adultsTake a closer look at yourself with Kira Nam Green, featured Present Tense artist, in this conceptual self-portrait class that encourages pa...

As a Realtor, I love helping people purchase their first home. However, there are two major challenges that I see time and time again with first time home buyers: They often carry too much debt. They don’t have enough cash for a down payment. These two issues are strongly related in that people n...

With the many expenses of being a homeowner, we all want to cut back where we can to lower costs. There are several ways to save on your electric bill. Try these tips to lower your bill:Get an Energy AuditCheck and see if your utility company offers a free home energy audit. If so, it’s well wort...

Ahh…Christmas. A time for happiness and good cheer. And shopping. And cooking. And wrapping. And decorating. And baking. Are you tired yet? I am…just from typing this list of things we all do during the holiday season. Don’t despair! It doesn’t have to be this way. You can experience the magic of...

2444 Winchester Road, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5495944 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,511 Square Feet | Vaughn Meadows Welcome to 2444 Winchester Road in Vaughn Meadows, conveniently located in Midtown Montgomery! You will love the spacious layout this well maintained one owner home offers! Upon entering...

‘Tis the season to be jolly…and that means enjoying the plethora of festive holiday events that can be found in Montgomery and surrounding areas.Here is a handy list of special events going on this holiday season:________________________________________________________Capital City Christmas Parad...

116 Brantwood Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109MLS# 5495353 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,618 Square Feet | Morningview This one-owner Morningview home is ready to move into! Classic 1950's design boasts large living room, dining room, and updated kitchen with sunny breakfast room. Knotty pine 3rd bedroom off...