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...]
Should You Liquidate an Inherited House?
If you've inherited a house in Hawaii through probate or other means, then you may have a big decision to make. The big question most homeowners in this situation ask is... Should you liquidate an inherited house? There are certainly pros and cons to selling the house versus keeping it for the long haul. Let's look at both... Reasons to Keep an Inherited House There are both financial and … [Read more...]
How Does Owner Financing Work?
If you're trying to buy a house in Hawaii, then you're probably aware of the buzz surrounding about every new house that hits the market. We put a house in Honolulu on the market just yesterday and there were already agents showing up after dark to get in before this morning's broker open! Today's home buyers need to do what they can to get the dream home or investment property they want. But … [Read more...]
Are You Committed to Hawaii Real Estate?
Are you committed to Hawaii real estate? I mean really committed? What does that even mean and why would I even ask? Well, the word "commitment" has special meaning for me lately as I just got married last week to the most wonderful woman. To be committed to anything -- or anyone -- means to pursue, devote and persevere toward a worthy goal. Well, that may not be the Webster's definition but it … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Rising – Still Time to Buy a House?
Aloha, friend. The latest news in the world of real estate is that suddenly mortgage rates are rising. Well, at least they've risen in the past month, now creeping over 4%-4.25% on average. Mortgages rates nationwide have been at historic lows for quite some time and even now, interest rates are still extremely attractive. Many home shoppers in Hawaii have taken advantage of these low rates to … [Read more...]
Summer Real Estate Season
It's widely known that in most areas in the country, the peak of home buying season is in the summer months. It's not just the temperature that's hot in June through August months. While the Hawaii real estate scene does not suffer from winter storms and subzero temperatures that plague open houses, and home sellers, in much of the mainland, even Hawaii's market picks up in these times as well. If … [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...]
Should You Wait to Buy a Short Sale?
It's a frequently asked question in today's hot Hawaii real estate market. Most people, especially today's actively shopping homebuyers, are aware of the massive amounts of foreclosed homes in Hawaii and every other state that have been the bane of the housing market for a few years now. But should today's homebuyers be looking at short sales for their next home or should they be running for … [Read more...]
Creating Wealth with Hawaii Real Estate – Part 2
In the previous post, we talked about why people may not get started yet investing in real estate even with all the amazing opportunities in today's market, especially the Hawaii real estate market. After all, real estate has one heck of a track record, especially when compared to other investment options like risky stocks and bonds. But many people think that jumping into real estate is beyond … [Read more...]
Creating Wealth with Hawaii Real Estate – Part 1
In these current times of economic and financial uncertainty, many people find themselves wondering how to best invest their money going forward. We're constantly barraged by pitches left and right, from those pushing gold and silver and other precious metals to those saying that the stock market can only continue to climb. With the stock market going up and down like a rollercoaster at … [Read more...]
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