When you are considering the purchase of a new home, one of the first things to think about is if you will be able to get a mortgage loan. At the start of the home buying process, you will hear terms like “pre-qualification”, “pre-approval”, and “conditional approval”. If you are not familiar with these terms and their meanings, it can add to the already stressful process of entering the housing market as a buyer. While all these terms may sound similar, they are not the same. Pre-qualification, pre-approval, and the conditional approval letter share common characteristics, but they occur at ..read more

128 High Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 MLS# 554749 5 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 3,980 Square Feet | Downtown Montgomery   Amazing investment opportunity in Montgomery's Downtown District! This stately home built in 1900 is zoned for multi-use and is located within Walking Distance to the Equal Justice Initiative and Montgomery's Downtown Entertainment District. Recently renovated for an Airbnb. Professionally Designed Floor Plan (including furnishing ideas/suggestions) and a List of Improvements can be found in Supplements. Special features include soaring ceilings, original archi ..read more

Spring has arrived and with the weather warming up, now is the time to start sprucing up your yard for curb appeal. Here are some tips for how to rid your yard of that wild, unattended winter look and replace it with a space that is sure to impress! Send Winter Packing Pull out your rake and remove all the debris of winter. Leaves, pinecones, sticks etc. are not appealing and ridden your yard of all that mess will have it look tidy in no time. Declare War on the Weeds Weeding is no fun, but it’s a necessary part of maintaining your lawn and garden. Taking the time to clear your yard of wee ..read more

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner and many people enjoy spending time outdoors to savor the warmer weather. Unfortunately, there are some not-so-pleasant aspects of spending time outside such as bugs, rain, and hot, humid days. Whether you have a deck, patio or simply a great yard, the following tips will help make the time you spend outside more comfortable in any situation: BUGS Yuck. Whether you are hosting an alfresco dinner party or simply trying to relax with a good book on your deck, nothing will send you running back inside faster than nasty, annoying bugs.  If ..read more

728 E Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106 MLS# 553557 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,880 Square Feet | Cloverdale This pristine Cloverdale Idlewild beauty has only had 2 owners! The large front porch welcomes you and your guests inside where you are greeted with hardwood floors, high ceilings and arched doorways, and original sconces. Living area with ventless fireplace and a gorgeous limestone mantle, large formal dining room, sunroom with wall-to-wall windows and brick floors and open eat-in kitchen with vintage built-ins. Master bedroom with private bath. Great attic storage, and ..read more

Deciding whether to buy a home is a big deal, especially for military families who may only live someplace for a short period of time. If you are in the military and are thinking about buying a home, here are some important things to take into consideration: RESEARCH It’s important to start researching the area where you will be moving long before your moving date. Check out real estate listings online. Have a list of wants and needs prepared to help narrow down the types of homes you’re interested in viewing. Pay particular attention to houses in the neighborhoods you’re interested in to see ..read more

3241 Gatsby Lane, Montgomery, AL 36106 MLS# 552544 2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,518 Square Feet | Hillwood West Neat as a pin in Hillwood West! This adorable patio home is the perfect spot to land if you are looking for low maintenance. The open floor plan has a living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar and a family room/den perfect for an office. Two bedrooms are on opposite ends with two full bathrooms in between. Ideal location close to the interstate, restaurants, and shopping. Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!   ..read more

Monster Truck Nitro Tour Saturday, March 23RD, 2024......1:30 pm (Pit Party 12:00 pm–1:00 pm)  Saturday, March 23RD, 2024…..7:30 pm (Pit Party 6:00 pm–7:00 pm)  GARRETT COLISEUM 1555 Federal Dr  Montgomery, AL 36107 MONTGOMERY, AL will be motorsport entertainment’s epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the Garrett Coliseum on March 23RD for TWO MONSTER shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Mon ..read more

Spring is just around the corner, and it is a great time to sell a house! In fact, per a Zillow study, homes listed between May 1 through May 15 sold, on average, around 18.5 days faster than homes not listed during this period. Add this to the fact that the largest number of buyers are actively searching for homes in the months of April, May and June and you will see that getting your property on the market during spring is a must! Here are some tips that will help your house stand out among the plethora of homes that get put on the market in spring: Wash windows inside and out and polish al ..read more

3012 Norman Bridge Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36105 MLS# 553669 8 Bedrooms | 4 Baths | 4-Plex | Southmont Great investment opportunity and prime location in Midtown/Cloverdale area! This brick 4-plex has spacious 2 bedroom /1 bath apartments with hardwood floors and large rooms. 3 of the units have screened porches, and 1 upstairs unit has an enclosed porch/sunroom! Some of the units come with a washer/dryer and dishwasher. Incoming electrical system and meters/breaker boxes updated within the last few years. Exterior has just had fresh paint, rotten wood replacement, and porches refr ..read more