There hasn’t been a lot of new project sales worth mentioning in the past year, but I have to say, this Realtor believes this is the project to buy. The last project in the prestigious “Nauru” development area of Kakaako, Waihonua (which literally means “waters of the earth”) has all the makings and potential to become [...]
I came across an excellent article from Forbes filled with advice on vacation homes; it covers property management fees, property tax rates, and tax tips, too. Second-home buyers are taking advantage of good deals available, purchasing now and renting out until retirement time. Buy now, retire later—smart strategy! Forbes recommends buying properties on the beach [...]
The first property auction sponsored by Hawaii Life is less than a week away. In between showing my auction listing and answering questions about it and other auctions properties for prospective buyers, I seem to find myself spending a lot of time explaining how the auction works. An auction is not the most familiar purchase [...]
Shortly after writing that both REO (foreclosure) homes at beachfront Kolea were in escrow, I had a conversation with an agent looking for an oceanfront foreclosure situation at Hali’i Kai, the other luxury condo complex at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Her buyers were hungry for oceanfront and she was insisting she had on good authority that [...]
To File or Not to File For Bankruptcy? That is the excruciating question many homeowners ask themselves these days as they struggle to fight against shooting adjustable arm mortgages borrowed during the sub-prime era. When I was growing up, the “B” word was taboo and people who filed bankruptcy were looked down upon. How about [...]
Recently, I was thinking… “Why did I overprice my house back in 2006 when the comps said it might sell for $1,125,000?” The area was desirable and the sales depicted the possibility of great rewards for the hard work I put into designing a custom home. The context of “location, location, location,” the three reliable [...]
Purchasing real estate is a fun adventure and, when done right, can be a very rewarding experience on many levels. So, before you make an offer, follow these 3 important steps to help make your property buying experience a positive one: 1. Determine How Much You Can Afford To Spend: Searching for a property can be [...]
Relocating to beautiful Kauai is both exciting and challenging! One question I’m always asked is, “what do I need to bring that I can’t buy on Kauai?” There is only one answer that I give and that is, “if you can’t buy it on Kauai, you don’t need it.” Life is much simpler here and you [...]
Are you a buyer looking for a great deal on a house? Do you want to buy a house at a pre-foreclosure savings sale price? If so, buying a home that is a short sale might be the ticket, but know first, that short sales ARE NOT for all buyers. Not all short sales close, and the ones that [...]
Hawaii Real Estate Buyer Tips—Part 3. This is a continuation on my blog series on selecting a buyer’s agent and purchasing Hawaii real estate. Many times, people start their search for a home before they know if they can buy a home, or how much house they can afford. It is important to know what [...]
Hawaii Real Estate Buyer Tips—Part 2. This is a continuation on my blog series on selecting a buyer’s agent and purchasing Hawaii real estate. Many times, people start their search for a home before they know if they can buy a home, or how much house they can afford. It is important to know what [...]
There are so many questions for people who are thinking of buying a house and it really can help to have some knowledge before embarking on such a huge endeavor. Most people have careers and families already taking up a majority of their time and attention. Adding the task of buying a home can seem like [...]
I love the Maui lifestyle—I am a bit of a throwback from the old Maui days. I have always had a little of the farmer in me, which I get from my mom’s side of the family. I use to raise my own chickens, love fresh eggs. These days, in my spare time I am into [...]
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Isn’t that the burning question? That and…“Have we hit the bottom?” No one, and I mean no living person, has THE crystal ball that can predict the future, but we can track the cycles of the Oahu luxury real estate market with some idea of what comes next. One thing we know is that when [...]
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