Contingencies to Terminate Contract for Hawaii Real Estate Buyers
Realtors in Hawaii use a standard 14 page Purchase Contract when preparing an offer, on behalf of a client, to purchase real estate in Hawaii – see the contract right here. The Purchase Contract...
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North Shore Oahu Top 10
The North Shore of Oahu is an undeniably beautiful, special place. Oahu residents and visitors alike make trips to the North Shore to enjoy the beaches and scenery, unwind, and escape the faster pace...
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New Listing: Kainalu Penthouse 8B-C
This property – Kainalu PH 8B-C – was just listed by Marcel Chan (R) for $5,295,000 and is arguably the most spectacular and private condo located along Diamond Head’s famed Gold Coast. Kainalu is the...
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New Listing – Kuilima East #102 at Turtle Bay Resort
This property – Kuilima East #102 – located on Oahu’s North Shore was recently listed by Marcel Chan (R) for $650,000. Kuilima East is part of Kuilima Estates located inside Turtle Bay Resort. Turtle...
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New Listing, Waihonua #809
This property – Waihonua #809 – was just listed by Marcel Chan (R) for $958,000. Waihonua is one of the most desirable and popular luxury condos in Kakaako, and the newest condo (late 2014) within...
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Hawaii Living – Condo Or Single-Family Home?
Did you know that 50% more Oahu residents live in condos instead of single-family homes? Last year, 5,824 condos sold versus 3,908 single family homes. Condo living on Oahu is a popular and often more...
View ArticleNuts & Bolts of Hawaii’s Real Estate Purchase Contract
This overview of the Hawaii Real Estate Purchase Contract covers major parts of the contract in an easy to understand format with simple explanations. I will review highlights of the contract and...
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The Market Is Up! Should I sell My Hawaii Investment Property?
A client recently asked me if they should sell their Honolulu properties since values have increased significantly. Oahu’s single-family home and condo median sales prices have been increasing by 4.84%...
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Bikinis to Board Shorts – Kailua is Suiting Up!
The beach is beckoning. The pool is inviting. Leave everything behind and suit up. Of course, the only suit you need when living in Kailua on the windward side of Oahu, is a swimsuit. Whether you’re an...
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Central vs West Oahu Living – The Differences in Lifestyle
Comparing Central and West Oahu is a big job. Those 2 areas take in a lot, especially Central Oahu, which claims everything from the teeming activity of Pearl City and Waipahu, all the way up to the...
View ArticleHow Is Assessed Value Determined for New Condo Developments in Honolulu?
An appraiser from Honolulu’s Real Property Assessment Division will determine the assessed value of a property on October 1st of any given year. The appraiser will look at 5 comparable sales (ideally...
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WHEN YOUR HOME IS INVOLVED IN A DIVORCE
Divorcing Your Home Whether your divorce is friendly and just the best thing to do for both of you – or it is a contentious situation and neither of you can talk without your attorneys present – or you...
View ArticleThe Central Ala Moana
The Central Ala Moana is a planned new condo project in Honolulu. Sales expected to begin late 2018. This post will be updated as we learn more about the project. What We Know So Far Location: 1391...
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Great Honolulu Condos Under $1,000,000
It is becoming increasingly difficult to purchase a high-end condo in Honolulu under $1,000,000 – depending on how one defines high-end, obviously! We decided to take a closer look at 5 popular condo...
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Hawaii Real Estate – The Sellers’ Obligation To Disclose
Hawaii Real Estate – The Sellers’ Obligation To Disclose – Sellers of Hawaii real estate are obligated to disclose any “fact, condition or defect, past or present, that could measurably affect the...
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Should I pay down or pay off my mortgage? Or should I buy more investment...
The overriding question is: “What else could I do with my time and my money?” The answer to this question depends on the current state of your financial affairs. Financial health requires a balance of:...
View ArticleJapanese Bank Lending for Overseas Purchases
Saikyo Bank – headquartered in Yamaguchi-ken with main loan center in Tokyo – began overseas lending to Japanese nationals who live in Japan since November 2017. When this program launched there was a...
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Hawaii Real Estate And The Power of Staging
Hawaii Real Estate and The Power of Staging – Neuroscience has proven that people buy on emotion and justify with logic afterward. This holds true even for Hawaii real estate. 95% of the time this...
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Kailua’s Fashion Collaborators Have You Covered
Lifestyle, environment and fashion come together in Kailua creating an exciting trend of boutiques that provide unique experiences beyond typical shopping. Living in Hawaii and particularly in Kailua...
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New Listing: Colony Beach #4 (Diamond Head)
Colony Beach #4 was just listed by Marcel Chan for $3,500,000. Address: 2893 Kalakaua Ave. The Colony Beach is arguably the most exclusive condo building on Diamond Head’s Gold Coast and one of the...
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