If it seems like it's been a while since the last real estate post, then you're correct and I apologize. Most of June was spent with family in Japan while the past week has been here in San Diego; in the meantime, the blog somewhat fell by the wayside but is hopefully now right back on track. One of the key forces behind anyone who becomes a truly successful real estate investor is the … [Read more...]
Should You Sell Your House As Is or Renovate First?
It's a standard question once you've decided to sell your house: should you sell your house as is or renovate first? One look on the Oahu MLS shows a mix of properties both renovated and fixer uppers requiring some -- or a lot -- of TLC. What does that mean? It largely means that any house can sell, given the right price. After all, even if your house is a true fixer upper, there's a current … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ways to Find a Good General Contractor
If you've taken on any home repairs or remodeling projects lately, then you're aware that knowing how to find a good general contractor can be the most important step. There's certainly no shortage of people in the home repair industry in Hawaii -- handymen, general contractors, roofers, painters, etc. -- looking for work right now. However, in real estate as with any industry, there are both … [Read more...]
Over 100K in Renovations – Large Home for Sale in Honolulu NOW!
We just finished a long project in Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu. We put over $100,000 into rehabbing this large 2-story, 5-bed 3-bath home at 1720 Ala Amoamo Street behind Fort Shafter. A long journey but well worth it as we turned out a BEAUTY of a house! Kudos to general contractor Sam Kim and KO Builders for all the hard work they did. This stunner just hit the local real estate market on … [Read more...]
Springtime Home Maintenance Check-Up
Are you feeling the warm Hawaiian weather lately? Ok, we always have warm weather in Hawaii but the days are getting hotter, not just longer. The southern swells are hitting the islands, surfers are out at play and it's a great time for the annual springtime home maintenance checkup. If you're a homeowner in Hawaii, then you want to take care of your investment. That means taking a day or two … [Read more...]
