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Home Sale Price Boosters: 10 Free or Cheap Tips
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If you need to sell, now could be your best time. No market goes up forever, so this is a part of the natural cycle of supply and demand. Don't wait for an unknown future market unless you can hold on for 5+ years, the minimum it has taken past cycles to swing back the other way. The past "good market" for sellers has been devastating for most buyers, so try to understand that this change is an essential part of the economic cycles. You can and will survive it if you make smart choices. More »

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The Tip Off For Kakaako Luxury Condos
It all started almost a year ago when my phone rang. An Investment Banker was on the other end of the line. After a short introduction I asked what I could do for him. He of course is representing a Consortium who wanted to examine 'opportunities' in the Waikiki and more specifically Kakaako Luxury Condo Markets. The information needed by this gentleman included any 'distressed' property sales, Days On Market (D.O.M.), Price / Square Foot, amenities, Sold data, location within Honolulu, etc. More »

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What Is Really Happening In the Hawaii Real Estate Market - April 2007
There is one significant difference in all the stats this year compared to any other time I can remember. If there is going to be a 'constant' in the years to come it's going to be about Condos and Town Homes. There is a dramatic shift of sales occurring from SFH's to Condos and Town Homes. More »

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2005 Real Estate Facts; Thomas Jefferson and a Crystal Ball
It's a great time to review the statistics for real estate sales as of the beginning of December 2005. It's been another astounding year by almost any measure - sales prices, number of homes sold, and time on the market. Here is a 2005 summary for the 5 major Oahu districts. Note that these numbers reflect the first eleven months of the year, and cover resale properties entered into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
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How To Avoid Foreclosure: Fast Facts on Short Sales
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I owe more than my home is worth and I can't make the payment. How do I know if I qualify for a short sale? If you can't make your payment and your total debts are greater than your assets you may qualify for a short sale. However if you have other assets to cover the mortgage, you might not fit their requirements. Your mortgage lender will make a final decision after receiving our Short Sale package. More »

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Truths and Myths About Zoning Rules
The zoning rules in the city and county of Honolulu is regulated by the "Land Use Ordinance" otherwise known as the LUO. The LUO is the bible of zoning for Oahu residents. The LUO is written in English but you almost need a translator to explain the details in the LUO. The LUO is available online or you can purchase the hard copy at the City and County City Hall bookstore. More »

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What's Really Happening in the Oahu Real Estate Market
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What Is Really Happening In the Hawaii Real Estate Market - January 2007
If your Neighborhood is not here, don't worry. For those of you who would like a Monthly, Customized, What's Really Happening in The Hawaii Real Estate Market Report for YOUR Neighborhood send me an email with your Address. It is Free... for now! More »

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Eight Home Buying Myths
Unfortunately, buyers are more likely to shop for homes rather than shop for an agent who will represent them in their purchase. But Realtors who represent buyers have a wide range of skills and experience, or lack thereof. Did you know that 40% of all Realtors are relatively new in the business, and in this slow market, over half of all agents have not had a single sale this year? Think about it - would you like to be operated on by an inexperienced surgeon? More »

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Are You a Real Estate Whiz?
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So you think you know a lot about real estate? Maybe you own multiple properties, and have done a lot of buying and selling. Still, intelligent people often have dangerous misconceptions about a subject that can really hit them in the wallet. Here's your chance to see if you can make the grade - or will you flunk out of class? More »

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How to Successfully Purchase a Home In Hawaii
The Loan is the very first priority in your endeavor to secure your investment property. In Today's very fast moving market where often, a property will receive 5 or more offers, all over asking, within 24hrs. your Prequalification Letter from a lender is crucial to have prior to viewing property or making an offer.


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Staging Your Home to Sell: How to Add the WOW Factor
When you are selling your home, buyers decide within the first 30 seconds whether they are interested or not. What could they possibly be looking for that can be revealed in so short a time? Clearly they have not had the chance to test the plumbing or measure the size of the bedrooms.
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