Nancy Hankin's Blog

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Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants - CA DRE #01147426

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2010 

Lenders' underwriters are scrutinizing all aspects of the mortgage process, not just the borrower's creditworthiness. Even a borrower with a high credit score, a cash down payment and verifiable income can run into snags in the mortgage approval process today if the lender's underwriters are con...
08/31/2010
This August has; • 5 Sundays • 5 Mondays •5 Tuesdays all in one month! This happens once in 823 years.  I wanted to let you know now, because I will probably miss it the next time!  What Goes Around Comes Around Brought to You By Your Favorite Realtor,Nancy Hankinwww.PalmSpringsHomesAndEstates.c...
08/29/2010
We tend to buy the most expensive home we can afford, and most of us opt for a 30-year mortgage. Most people can't afford to choose a shorter term. Over time, the mortgage payment stays the same, and hopefully, your income will increase. If your house payment has gotten easier to pay, it might b...
08/24/2010
Shabby or Junk decorating has moved from the domain of newlyweds and first time apartment dwellers to main stream and uptown. It is now considered very chic to include items that your Grandmother might have thrown out in the trash. What is this new decorating style and how do you get it? Window T...
08/17/2010
Most home buyers think about painting or installing new window coverings as a high priority. You might also consider installing or updating a home security system. The latest technology lets you use your fingerprint as the 'entry code.' Most home security systems in place today require a PIN each...
08/10/2010
"If your home isn't priced right, then the people won't see it; it will be invisible to them. And the people who can afford it, won't want it because they're going to perceive the home as lesser value." Pricing your home to "SELL" is critical in today's market. The longer your home is listed, th...
08/03/2010