Hawaii and Oahu Real Estate & News

I did my first "unfriend" yesterday. I only did it as a response to a competitor that obviously doesn't get social media "business" etiquette. I have social media pages that are for friends or family (including other real estate company agents who arefriends or family) for purely social interact...

The Addenda - What are They Saying and What’s the Difference? Have you read these things?! – they’re much worse than stereo instructions!  The forms currently in use are forms approved by the National Board and Honolulu Board of Realtors and vetted by their lawyers.  And as they are legally vette...

SEARCH SITES THAT UNDERSTAND HOW TO SEARCH FOR A HOME IN HAWAII Those Mainland Web Sites just don’t get Hawaii or how to find your Home here.  What’s the difference from looking on websites for properties for sale in California or New York and looking for a home in Hawaii?  Number one – we have v...

Part 1: Qualifying – the First Step in Home Buying in Hawai’i The first step in buying a home in Honolulu or anywhere in Hawaii is always to find out what you have to work with.  Your Realtor can recommend several lenders to help you assess your mortgage needs.  In this step a lender will help th...

Congratulations, homeownership can be the most rewarding financial decision you will ever make. Not only will your home provide you with a sense of identity; it will build your personal wealth, offer tax advantages, and after time, can be a valuable source of equity from which you can borrow from...