Rent to Own: 1) First Right of Refusal: For a nominal deposit a few grand, the tenant can have the first right to purchase the building. Deposit is given to owner land lord, with an expiration date. If an offer or the date come to fruition, then the deposit would be used toward the purchase. If the tenant cannot buy or does not meet or beat the current offer then the deposit is surrendered to the owner. 2) Rent Portions toward Purchase: Monthly Payments are given as rent and a portion of that amount is given toward the purchase and the down payment, with in a set amount of time. If tenant does not purchase then all money is belonging to the owner landlord. 3) Seller Financing: from you to the buyers for said time, said rate and amortization. Balloon due upon said date. All tax deductibl... 11/14/2007

I got an email from my cousin in England, with this poem attached.  I don't know who the author is, or I would certainly mention that.  Maybe someone here will recognize it and let me know.  It was quite touching, so just wanted to share with everyone on this Memorial Day.  Aloha! He knows he may not see some of his buddies again. You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow. You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today. Your wife makes your bed and washes your clothes. He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean. ... 11/12/2007

The historic Wailuku Courthouse is celebrating its 100 years of service. The centennial celebration will begin November 14 at 4:45 p.m. at the courthouse on High Street. The event will feature a program, light refreshments and music by Kahala Greig. On November 15 at 11 a.m., a lighthearted birthday commemoration will be held at the Kaahumanu Church across from the courthouse. The public is invited to enjoy complimentary cake and Hawaiian music. The old Wailuku Courthouse was built in 1907. A $1.8 million restoration and renovation project was completed in 1993, adding central air conditioning and an elevator. Through the years, the building was occupied by a number of judges, including the Honorable George Fukuoka, Kase Higa and Arthur Ueoka. The courthouse now houses the County's Depa... 11/10/2007

Things are Happening again. The Iao Parksides are selling and starting to open new escrows. There are some real nice units that have sold or went pending. It's nice to see starter level homes continue to close. Central Maui is starting to see a realization of right pricing and appropriate listing prices. I have seen less over priced homesand more evenly priced homes in Wailuku and Kahului. Nice to see that folks are accepting the change of this market. Mahalo 10/31/2007

Gather around for storytellersJeff Gere will share "Haunted Hawai'i Tales" at 6:30 p.m. at the Wailuku Public Library. He is the founder of the Talk Story Festival and "Talk Story Radio," which airs Sunday nights on Mana'o Radio. Lyn Ford will appear at 3:30 p.m. at the Kihei Library. She tells Brer Rabbit folktales and traditional and original ghost lore. Alton Chung will share Asian folklore and obake ghost stories at 2:30 p.m. at the Kahului Library and at 7 p.m. at Lahaina Jodo Mission as part of Family Aloha Night, which starts at 5 p.m., hosted by the West Maui Domestic Violence Task Force. 10/18/2007

I am getting two different listing in Kahului, Maui Hawaii. Both will be priced bellow market prices @ $399,000 Both of them are fixer uppers. One is a 8000 square foot lot 3 bedroom 1 bathroom. The other is a 11500 square foot lot 3 bedroom 1 bath. Both need some TLC. Yet the price and location are very good. 10/18/2007

WAILUKU – The state Real Estate Commission will present a free seminar on new condominium laws from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Cameron Center. Condominium specialists also will be present for consultations. The seminar will review owners’ rights and responsibilities; duties and responsibilities of boards, managing agents and resident managers; prospective purchasers; real estate licensees; developers and their attorneys; other professionals; and the general public. For more information, call (808) 586-2643 in Honolulu or visit www.hawaii.gov/hirec 10/15/2007

Maui is having first Fridays like Oahu now. The (1st) First Friday was a huge success. My band played at Gallerie Ha and the Maui News gave us front page coverage on October 6th 2007 Saturday morning news. How cool is that? Looks like there will be more first Fridays coming up. Mahalo for your support.Jeffery http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/1518417542_d64a499526_m.jpg 10/09/2007

New Iao Parkside Listing #3 204 2b/2b 800 sqf condo $307000 Fee Simple Now Taking reservations now for showings. Mahalo :-) Jeffery B. Griffin Realtor® ABR GRI e-Pro eCertified® Lucky We Live Hawaii 808-280-3442 cell 888-248-4015 toll free/information/message/fax Hawaii MLS Jeff’s E-mail Century 21 all islands 7 E. Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, HI 96732 08/24/2007

All so quite on the Pacific Front! I worked the phones in the office three days in row we have 100 agents and 64 listings. Not One phone call about a purchase. Very quiet these days. I will be working open house in Wailuku and Lahaina this weekend. Now is a great time to just enjoy life and do what makes you happy, more then ever. I have band practice tonight that is something I have loved since I was a child. My first band was with my two brothers I was 6 years old. Besides all this I just keep working and making the best out of real estate work. I did close 538 Kamehameha Ave yesterday. Sold at $510,00 more about that later. Mahalo and AloHa-Ha-Ha  08/23/2007

Open House Open House Iao Parkside II 20-201 8/23/2007 and 8/25/2007 1pm to 4pm Open House Iao Parkside II 19-203 8/23/2007 and 8/25/2007 1pm to 4pm Jeffery B. Griffin Realtor® ABR GRI e-Pro eCertified® Lucky We Live Hawaii 808-280-3442 cell 888-248-4015 toll free/information/message/fax Hawaii MLS LuckyComeHawaii@yahoo.com Century 21 all islands 7 E. Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, HI 96732 08/22/2007

Sellers! Yeah I know, I know their Motivations. I have been studying the market in Wailuku Central and Upcountry for the past three months. I have results. I have been to all the caravans, I have been in all the F.S.B.O., REO, and Fee Services homes, I know our product Inside and Out I have met a lot of the sellers and sellers agents. I have asked questions and gotten answers. Bottom Line I understand the Sellers Motivations. Accredited Buyers Representations. Buyers do you want Value? 1. 322604 ACT RS Haiku 55 E Waipio Rd. $895,000 2. 222348 ACT LD Haiku 000 PEAHI & KAPAKALUA RD $1,350,000 9.890000 3. 323535 ACT RS Haiku 1324 West Kuiaha $985,000 5 5.00 2960 1.0000 4. 320674 ACT RS Haiku 2191 Kokomo Road $1,100,000 3 1.50 720 5.0500 5. 300048 ACT LD Haiku 000 Peahi Rd $3,500,000 32.710... 08/19/2007