Nancy Hankin's Blog

While most of us are celebrating Independence Day on July 4th, there are still a few that have no idea of the IMPORTANCE of WHY THIS DAY IS SO SPECIAL. On July 4, 1776, ThomasJefferson, at the age of 33, laid the cornerstone of the United States of America through the Declaration of Independence ...

Summer is here and so are the openings of many swimming pools, both public and private. Kids will be donning their swimming suits and water wings and rushing out to the pool…which is exactly what they should NOT be doing. “Walk, don’t RUN” rules need to be told to each child using the pool. Many ...

I saw this article the other day and I wanted to pass this on. There seems to be a rise of con artists sending letters telling borrowers they should begin sending their mortgage payments to a fictitious company that has begun servicing their loans. By the time borrowers find out they've been had,...

Insuring Your Home Loan I was reading an article in RISMedia, and thought it would be a good idea to “pass this on” for better understanding. RISMedia, June 3, 2011—When it comes to private mortgage insurance (MI), there are several myths that exist that make buyers reluctant to consider a conven...

Families across America can now get advice every week from a different elder care expert — FREE of Charge As many of you know, I was one of the first Realtors to take additional courses on how real estate relates to the elderly and their family members. I became a SRES (Senior Real estate Special...

As many of you know, the world was supposed to come to a screeching halt on May 21st, and end with earthquakes shaking the daylights out of each and every corner of the universe by 6:00 pm, their time. I know this for a fact because Christian radio broadcaster and president of Family Radio Harold...

As a real estate professional, I receive information that would be helpful to my clients. I came across an article in RisMedia and wanted to “pass it along” to you. Here are just 12 ideas, along with some online resources, that you could try if you are trying to “Go Green.”. If you work in an off...

For much of the country, and areas in California, home sales and prices have not risen, however, that is not the case in our beautiful Palm Springs Desert, where home prices and sales are RISING! According to the local newspaper, which obtains their figures from Data Quick, sales are 23% more tha...

Building Safety Month was formed in response to a series of tragedies that could have been prevented through the existence and enforcement of safety codes. Because of these tragedies, each May we now celebrate Building Safety Month. Most of us never think of the safety codes builders must follow ...

Buyers want to make sure your home is able to accommodate their furniture and their activities. You can make the smaller rooms in your home look more spacious and increase their appeal with a few minor changes. Here are 5 tips to get you started. 1) Neutralize. A soft, neutral palette is pleasing...