Sandra Nickel's (hatteam) Blog

The holiday season is in full swing and for some that brings on a lot of stress. The cooking, the shopping, the hosting…it can all feel like a bit much. The holidays should be peaceful and fun, not stressful! Here are some tips to help you enjoy a calm and bright holiday season:Don’t Strive for P...

The Holiday Season is here and there are lots of festive events going on in and around Montgomery to help you celebrate! Keep this list of Holiday Happenings handy and enjoy all that this great city has to offer during this special time of year._______________________________CHARLES DICKENS’ A CH...

2044 Ridge Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5663623 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 1,646 Square Feet | Cloverdale Best buy in Old Cloverdale! If you have always wanted to live IN the OC, but thought it was too pricey, here is your opportunity. This 1925 cottage is pretty much original and needs some TLC and...

3345 Ridgefield Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106MLS# 5662933 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,100 Square Feet | Ridgefield This Ridgefield "diamond in the rough" oozes potential! With great bones, she just needs some lipstick and rouge (fresh paint and new flooring, maybe some refreshing in the kitchen and bath...

Owning a home is likely the largest financial investment many will make, so whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to think about resale value. With a little research, you will find that there are some things that will get you a great return on investment and there are others t...

Pumpkin is very popular this time of year. It seems “pumpkin spice” is everywhere. But if you’re like most people, you have never ventured beyond the most common way to serve and enjoy pumpkin - in a pie. Don’t get me wrong! Pumpkin pies are great! But if you love pumpkin, you might be surprised ...

House hunting can be overwhelming sometimes, especially when beginning the search for your first home. Chances are you might get caught up in the process and important details might slip by you. While the number of rooms, condition of the kitchen, and size of the yard are important, there are oth...

Halloween is around the corner, so if you are thinking of turning your home into a spooky haunted house, now is the time to start planning!  Here are some tips for creating a frighteningly fun experience for trick or treaters who come to your house this year:Set the MoodYour front yard is the ide...

You may think that the only good debt is NO debt, and that is understandable. But the truth is that if you want to purchase big-ticket items like, for example, a house, you will most likely have to borrow money to do so.  A loan to purchase a home is justifiable; essential even and provides value...

310 Tecumseh Court, Montgomery, AL 36117MLS# 5651703 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Bath | 1,614 Square Feet | Arrowhead Looking for a deal in Arrowhead? Look no further!  Original 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath patio home looking for a new owner to give it some TLC and a spruce up. Great open floor plan, just...