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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – January 2021
One year ago, I reported here how a home buyer was disappointed that 2019 did not deliver him the buying opportunity he was hoping for. His plans for 2020 were: “I will wait until after the election...
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Blocked views? The Fear Of Future Developments – FOFD
Here is a bold and broad-sweeping statement: The fear of a perceived imminent threat is far greater than the threat itself. This applies to many areas in life, including real estate. Specifically,...
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How To Improve Your Condotel Rental Income
Summary: Income statements are meaningless without proper context.Some rentals perform better than others. Implement what needs to be done to optimize performance and join the ranks of the highest...
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Vacation Homes As Part Of A 1031 Exchange?
Summary: A 1031 exchange is a terrific tool to defer capital gains taxes and build wealth with real estate.Personal residence? Investment property? – Vacation homes can be hybrids. Know how you can...
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New Hawaii Property Tax Rates 2021 – 2022
— Hawaii’s new property tax rates effective July 1st, 2021 through June 30th, 2022. (Fiscal 2021) See related article: Guide To Honolulu Property Taxes Maui County introduced several changes over...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Mid-Year 2021
— If you have been waiting for the most affordable time to buy Hawaii real estate in decades, we just passed it during the last 6 to 12 months. Still, Honolulu appears undervalued relative to...
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When Does Buying A Hawaii Home Make More Sense Than Renting?
Here is a broad sweeping statement lacking analytical detail: Buying your Hawaii home makes more sense than renting when you are committed to living in the same home for a minimum of 5+ years, unless...
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Short-Term Rental Rule Amendment – “Policy Pivot”?
On August 20, 2021, the DPP advertised this Memorandum and DRAFT Bill to amend existing short-term rental rules. A public hearing is on 9.1.2021. The Bill is described as a “policy pivot” and states...
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Condotel Financing Options
Condotels do not conform with conventional Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loan guidelines. That‘s why it’s impossible to get a conventional mortgage loan for your condotel purchase. Instead, only a small...
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1031 Exchange – The 180-Day Predicament
Random thoughts in the final quarter of 2021.How to avoid painting yourself into a corner – Exchange tip #1You may replace the value of the debt instead of the debt – Exchange tip #2...
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2022 – Let’s Check The Crystal Ball
Zillow abandoned their iBuying house-flipping programTop Expert Predictions For 2022Real Changes For 2022 ________________________________ Kidding aside. We don’t have a crystal ball. – However, that...
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Nepotism? Hawaii Real Estate 2022 And The Society We Aim To Be
— We sell real estate and stay away from politics. Life is too short for soap operas and counter-productive marry-go-rounds. However, recent disturbing trends require some reflection and intervention....
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Bill 41 (CO 22-7) – Oahu’s New Short-Term Rental Rules 2022 – Legal STR...
— We saw it coming, on April 26, 2022, Mayor Blangiardi signed into law the final version of the controversial Bill 41 (CO 22-7). We documented the audacity of earlier versions of the bill here....
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Mid-Year 2022 – Inflection Point?
Markets are normalizing. – Some metrics are regressing to the mean. The extraordinary fiscal and monetary policy that distorted the supply and demand ratio during the last two years has ended....
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Leasehold Properties – Playing Poker On A Sinking Ship
Leasehold property values gravitate towards $zero. The investment aspect is flawed and speculative at best with many unpredictable variables.Leasehold ownership is more of a lifestyle choice....
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Predictability Fosters Progress – Hawaii Legislative Updates
Beinhocker and Friedman’s view on economic success and the role of government.Legislative updates currently cooking.New Hawaii Property Tax Rates 2022/2023. ________________________________ In his...
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Stunning Hawaii Condo Remodel: Before & After Photos
We took a ‘tired’one bedroom, ground floor condo, in Hawaii, and did a total remodel. The aim was to create a sense of more space, with a luxury feel to it. Most furnishings (in the ‘After’ photos)...
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One of a Kind Waikiki Sunset Remodel
This unit, at Waikiki Sunset, felt dark and lacked a good use of space and didn’t scream ‘happy’. The remodel concept was an attempt to get the unit ‘back to life’ with a neutral and light color...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Spring 2023 – A Tale Of Two Markets
The higher mortgage interest rate ‘shock’ slowed real estate demand. Prices have softened since the peak in June 2022.Some condotels are bucking the trend and are selling at top valuations, reflecting...
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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....
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