Hawaii Randy's Blog

I have promoted the idea of using a local funding lender with my real estate clients for years and have saved my clients a lot of stress, time and money. We hear so many stories of bad experiences from other real estate agents and members of the public that my clients are simply not running into....

 June 2015 - Oahu (Honolulu County) Residential Real Estate Sales Activity Below is the sales activity for the month of June 2015 compared to the same month last year.  This covers resale homes for Honolulu County (Oahu) and does not include new construction homes. Single Family Home sales volume...

Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity January 2015 to April 2015 This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers the planned community of Mililani (Mililani Town and Mililani Mauka) and the Valleys outside the planned community (which includes Launani Valley and Waipio Acres...

For Sale: $750,000 High Floor Luxury Unit For Sale - The Windsor 343 Hobron Lane #3302 - Honolulu, HI  96815 Great upgraded unit with million dollar views. One of the best buildings with too many amenities to list.  Here is your chance to purchase a piece of paradise.  Don't hesitate, it will not...

Below is the sales activity for the month of September 2014 compared to the same month last year.  This covers resale homes for Honolulu County (Oahu) and does not include new construction homes.                                                        Single Family Home sales volume is still stron...

Real estate investors make their money in Honolulu differently than someone in the Midwest.        In most parts of the country, investors have one thing on their mind, CASH FLOW.  Will the property rent for more money than the carrying costs.  The amount of positive cash it has, determines the d...

In the world of real estate you see terms used with various meanings.    One that I come across regularly is what agents consider a full service listing.   Here is a comparison of a couple of listings, yet both claim to be full service.   Example #1 (one of ours)  Pre listing consultation with li...

Asking $410,000 Beautiful 2 bed/ 2 bath Kuulako Townhouse Nicely Landscaped fenced in yard.   Next to park and playground. Close to nature trail. Laminate floors and new carpet. Recently replaced roof and exterior paint. Ready to move in, easy to show.     First Open House Sunday 4/13/14, 2-5pm

Asking $449,000 Rarely available 3 bed Kuulako Townhouse corner unit, with fenced yard and covered lanai.  It is next to park and playground. Close to nature trail. New Koa laminate floors Stainless appliances. Recent new roof and exterior paint. Ready to move in and easy to show.    

It has been announced that the 2014 VA loan limit for 100% financing for Honolulu County (Oahu) has been increased to $721,050.   This raises it from the earlier announced $625,500 which was a decrease from 2013.  A online news article this morning on Hawaii Reporter with a statement from Senator...