If you’re going to buy a home in Hawaii then you will need to determine whether any person other than the seller has any right, lien, claim or encumbrance on that property so that you can be sure you are buying the home free and clear. This is where a Title Company comes in. A [...]
The onslaught of REO (bank-owned) listings in Hawaii comes with some challenges. If Realtors aren’t properly prepared to package their buyers’ offer, and aware of banks require, then what should be a relatively straight-forward process can be really challenging. Fortunately REO Agents and Certified Distressed Property Consultants at Hawaii Life are available and well-versed in [...]
When I first moved to the Big Island from Oahu I truly thought things would be the same with the exception of lava – lava everywhere. But I was wrong. Life on the Big Island happens a little slower than on Oahu (although to outsiders, even Oahu moves slow)… for which I am grateful. When [...]
I am working with a couple from California who wanted a vacation getaway. The congested resorts and condos are not for them. I suggested a small Kona coffee farm. Coffee farms here in Kona can often sell for the price of a condo or small home elsewhere. For this couple a small coffee farm sounded [...]
Looks like more change is afoot at one of Kauai’s east side luxury resorts and condo-tel properties, the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort. Aqua Hotels and Resorts took over management of the property a couple of months ago and was negotiating with the Hilton franchise for the continuation of using the Hilton moniker. According to the [...]
When Hawaii’s real estate market started booming in the late 90′s, national real estate brands popped up everywhere. First, the little boutique company where I started my career became an ERA franchise (which was a fascinating transition), and then within a few short months, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Remax, and Sotheby’s all showed up at [...]
Last week Friday, I loaded a new REO listing in MLS & by mid Saturday, we had 3 calls for showings! Since then, we’ve had multiple offers, several above asking price! REO or lender owned property can be a great source for purchasing a home. We at Hawaii Life represent lenders to help them sell [...]
Are  you looking for a home that is modern, hip and all together different in Hawaii?  This modern plantation-inspired home on the North Shore of Kauai may very well be where your diligent quest will find its end…  Designed to connect the indoor living environment with an expansive back yard- – the central living area [...]
The first foreclosure listing at Waipouli Beach Resort was released to the Kauai MLS yesterday. Unit A304, a 2 bedroom, 3 bath condo owned by US Bank National Association is listed at $1,060,900. It was originally purchased in September, 2006 for $1,750,000. The condo resides in the coveted “A†building which is the closest building [...]
Hawaii Life Real Estate Services has perfected its statewide REO Department, headed by Rod Easterly, BIC, to handle the multi-faceted business of securing, maintaining, marketing, and selling bank-owned real estate assets. Hawaii Life has handled REO transactions and asset management for a number of local and national banks, but with foreclosures up 63% in Hawaii [...]
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