Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2023 – Have Mortgage Rates Peaked?
Higher mortgage rates make for a slower market with slower demand and limited supply. Despite doomsday predictions, real estate prices remain robust due to continuing supply shortages....
View ArticleHawaii Conveyance Tax Peculiarities – Save $Thousands In Taxes
The seller’s conveyance tax depends on the buyer’s intent to buy the property as their principal residence.Sellers save money on the conveyance tax by adjusting their sales price below certain...
View ArticleNew Honolulu Condos: Recently Built & Coming Soon!
This is an overview of all Honolulu’s new condos, that fall into one of these categories:1) Built over the past decade (since 2014), or2) Selling pre-construction / currently under construction, or3)...
View ArticleMarket Update – Summer 2024 – The Fed Pivot?
If you are waiting for a market crash, you missed it. “Higher rates for longer” is ending – The Fed pivot. – Are we there yet? ________________________________ Congratulations! – You survived...
View ArticleBuyer’s Remorse! – Random Thoughts About Overwhelm, Bad Advice, Or… Not The...
Differentiate between ‘must be fixed now’ versus ‘monitor and fix later as needed.’ Everyone knows something and is generally eager to help from their perspective. Consider the context to determine if...
View ArticleTop 10 Oceanfront Condos On Maui
Maui is a beach lover’s paradise. As the second-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, the Valley Isle has no shortage of gorgeous beaches, many of which are consistently voted the best in the...
View ArticleTop 10 Oceanfront Condos in Kona
Stretching nearly 60 miles along the west side of Hawaii Island, Kona offers endless opportunities to enjoy the coast under nearly year-round sunshine. From the popular Kailua Pier in the north to the...
View ArticleOahu Real Estate Market Update – Spring 2025 – Stable Prices, But…
Just when you thought the US election results would reduce uncertainty… Higher interest rates, …now still for longer! Oahu Real Estate Median Sales Prices Are Channeling Sideways. Price Pressure...
View ArticleTop 10 Oceanfront Condos On Kauai
Kauai, the “Garden Isle,” is Hawaii’s oldest island, forged by volcanic activity over 5 million years ago. Its rugged cliffs, lush waterfalls, and pristine beaches have enchanted visitors since...
View Article90-Day Minimum Rental Terms? – CO-25-02 (Bill 62) – New 2025 Honolulu Rental...
New city ordinance restricts property rights by changing the 30-day minimum rental term to 90 days! How will this affect my residential Oahu property? ——————————– Look out! – Do you own Oahu...
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