A few months back a friend of the family who I was considering hiring as my assistant, made reference to the amount of time I spend on community boards and volunteering with different groups. He told me he thought it was not a wise idea for someone as busy as I am to give that much time to my co
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08/30/2007
Donna Shefcheck officially is on board. Donna got her Hawaii real estate license and is now a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Hawaii Association of REALTORS® and the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®.Donna will be the energy to help drive the new team I am forming. She will be my ass
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08/25/2007
A few members messaged me to see if something a wrong. The last couple of weeks I have been so busy with work that I haven't had much time to write on Active Rain. My schedule looks to be getting even busier. Th
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08/25/2007
Many of you know I have been on a strict diet for the last year. The last three or four months I have been hitting the gym in the mornings before going to work. I am starting to finally get back in shape. It took losing over 170 lbs.Last weekend I took a little time off for the first time in se
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08/25/2007
When we look at what is happening the last few weeks in our industry, what is the number one concern? If you were going to make an offer on a home to purchase it, what would be the one thing you would focus on?The financingIn the last three weeks I have received four of the worst contracts I hav
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08/20/2007
Ocean Pointe a planned community in Ewa Beach, Hawaii (makes up part of tax map key 191).Single Family homes: Although year to date average sales prices of single family homes arte down a little from 2006, we saw a little bit of a rebound in June and July. Sales volume is still down from 2006 le
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08/10/2007
Las Brisas is a development within the planned community of Ewa Gentry in Ewa Beach, Hawaii (makes up part of tax map key 191).Single Family homes: The numbers in Las Brisas. Sales activity ion Las Brisas has softened from 2006. There is a lot of new home developments in the area competing with
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08/10/2007
If you are thinking about getting in the market to buyer or sell a home, DON'T WAIT! The mortgage side of the business is going through some major changes and it is already becoming harder to buy or sell real estate. Mortgage money is drying up in several segments of the industry.If your credit
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08/09/2007
You read and followed the best advice for getting your home prepared for sale. You removed negatives by painting, upgrading flooring and counter tops. You have wonderful curb appeal, you had a landscaper come in and make yours the nicest looking yard on the block. After reading and watching ca
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08/06/2007
Royal Kunia is a planned community in Waipahu, Hawaii (makes up part of tax map key 194).Single Family homes average prices have softened. Sales volume of single family homes has begun to show increases over 2007 levels. Average sales are still a little soft over the 2006 prices. Inventory lev
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08/03/2007