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Honolulu’s CO 19-18 (Bill 89) – Economic Impact And The Path Forward – North...
— Last week, a reporter from KITV Channel 4 News called to get some information for a story she was working on about homeowners that are economically impacted because they could no longer do...
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Offer Strategies When Buying Your Dream Home
— How do you know what to offer once you find the home that you like? Buyers often wonder: “Should we offer full price or more? Or can we offer less? How much you want to offer for a property is...
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How To Scale Your Real Estate Investments – Simplify, Standardize & Automate...
— Last week I received an email from a real estate investor that just now (?) discovered that her “property tax for a 392 sqft studio went from $1,200yr to over $6k per year for 2018 & 2019.” She...
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Random Thoughts on Real Estate Risks, Rewards & Responsibilities – (RERRR)
— Currently editing.. –Our specialty is assisting buyers and sellers of real estate. We strive for excellence, including writing useful articles on our blog. We freely share stuff with one blatant...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – January 2020
— Two decades or 20% of the 21st century has passed. Whether buying your first home, growing your investment portfolio, or selling a property that no longer meets your needs, ..have you reached all...
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How To Zero In On The Right Property (The PDE Method)
— Sand in an hourglass will flow evenly through a narrow opening into the chamber below. Based on the laws of gravity, the flow will always take the same amount of time. But how would the sand reach...
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COVID-19 – Hawaii Real Estate
Rule #1: Nobody knows what the future will bring.Rule #2: Knowing what you now know, determine the single best immediate step forward for this moment. Don’t worry about two weeks, two months, or six...
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Post COVID-19 – How We Sell Your Property
— There has never been a better time to be alive! Our ancestors survived the Bubonic Plague and the Spanish Flu without ever finding a vaccine. Today, we are vastly better prepared to handle COVID-19....
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‘Dual Agency’– Who Is Representing You?
— Two Recent Real-Life Stories: 1) A seller listed their property with a real estate agent who claimed to have the right buyer for the seller’s property. Sounds alluring. It’s also the oldest trick in...
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New Hawaii Property Tax Rates 2020 – 2021
— The tax rate for Oahu’s new ‘Bed & Breakfast Home’ category is $6.50 per $1,000 assessed value. This new ‘B&B Home’ property tax rate will apply to properties obtaining new permits under CO...
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How Will This Story End?
— In a couple of years, you might reflect and say: “I wasted a lot of time during this recession playing the victim.” Or you might say:“I took a leap of faith, changed my narrative, and seized a...
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Market Update – Mid-Year 2020
— An epic battle is raging between massive unemployment and Q-Infinity while the sneaky coronavirus is still trying to do us in. – Are we doomed? Six months ago, the economy looked fabulous and real...
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Real Estate Versus The Stock Market
— Last week media outlets circulated a story with headlines like this: “Real estate is no longer Americans’ favorite long-term investment.” Over the years we’ve seen similar headlines when the stock...
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Confessions Of A Real Estate Investor
— Collecting rental income from investment properties can be fun and lucrative, …until it no longer is. COVID-19 temporarily changed the prospects of rent collection for two reasons: 1) Eviction...
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COVID Split The Market: Homes Are Hot – Condos Are Not
— A lot has changed since COVID took center stage. Here are some stats on how we are adjusting. Consumer Behavior Courtesy of Paul Brewbaker, the following two graphs are from Paul’s 8.19.2020...
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Define The Purpose Of Your Purchase
— Our brain’s ‘executive functions’ include the ability to evaluate, decide, and plan. To accomplish tasks we use our cognitive control abilities including focused attention to stay on track with...
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Climbing The Wealth Ladder With A 1031 Exchange
— We are blatant proponents for you designing and living your life on your terms. That includes choosing where and how you live. We are strong advocates of homeownership and property rights. We...
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Condotel Opportunities – COVID And The K-Shaped Recovery
Every week we receive dozens of inquiries about Waikiki condotels. Including a 9:46 pm phone call last week from China by a gentleman who “wants to buy about ten condotel units and is starting his...
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HARPTA & FIRPTA Tax Withholdings – Avoid The Pitfalls
If you are already familiar with HARPTA & FIRPTA and just want to avoid the pitfalls, then scroll down to the bottom to ‘The Tax Office Claims That The Withholding Is Delinquent!’ Check the real...
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Looking For Foreclosures In Hawaii?
Whether you are an aggressive vulture investor looking for deep-discount distressed properties, or you are just curious about what the market might bring, either way, the ‘expected’ tsunami of...
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