Nancy Hankin's Blog

This may seem like a very unlikely Thanksgiving Day message, but after you read this article written by Katharine Herrup, Opinion Editor or Reuters and WATCH this Heartfelt Video, you will be Proud to be an American, and you will feel truly blessed to see how a group of folks (like you and me), p...

I recently decided it would be a good idea for me to add Dave Sawyer from Publishers Clearing House to my "Permanent Guest List" at our gate so he wouldn't have any trouble trying to gain entrance when he arrived to present me with the $1,000,000 checkhe keeps telling me about through emails and ...

I used to spend a lot of time syncing Contacts, Emails and Calendars back n forth between my IPhone, IPad and (3) Computers. I also spent sleepless nights imagining I would be out of business in a flash if my computers crashed. Everything I have done, or will be doing, is dependent on those devic...

A few weeks ago I wrote about conforming loan limits which would end September 30, 2011 unless CONGRESS either extended the date, or passed a bill making our current loan limits permanent. I just received a memo from the California Association of Realtors stating CONGRESS REFUSED both measures. D...

Thousands of little children have been spending hours agonizing over what scary outfit to wear for this year’s Halloween Celebrations! Goblins of all sizes will soon be running from house-to-house yelling “Trick or Treat.” Halloween traditionally falls on October 31st, but is often celebrated the...

  Each year the Palm Desert California Desert sponsors their annual Golf Cart Parade. This year’s theme is “Carnival Style” for a fun circus along the shops on El Paseo. Experience the spectacular color, pageantry and fun as scores of whimsically decorated golf carts and bands march down Palm De...

I think the most challenging part of writing “Helpful Hints” each week is coming up with topics I feel YOU might be interested in. I’ve now written over 200 articles, and “writer’s block” is not uncommon. ……..so I am asking for your help. What topics of interest would you like to see me write abo...

Buyers across California May already be feeling the effect of pricier mortgages as the current loan limit expiration date of September 30, 2011, fast approaches and lenders prepare for the reduced loan limits! That is when the maximum FHA,FannieMaeandFreddieMacconforming loan limits are scheduled...

The heart that gives………..gathers -Marrianne Moore Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life -Norman Vincent Peale If You Don’t Stand for Something, You’ll Fall for Anything.- Anonymous It is One of the Most Beautiful Compensations in Life…..That No Man Can Sincerely Help Another Without Helping H...

In today's world, most people move every few years. If you are among the majority, you will probably purchase a different home every seven years. If you are looking for a retirement home, vacation home or relocating to a warmer, sunnier climate, you may start out with a smaller condo at first, th...