What's Really Happening in the Oahu Real Estate Market July '09

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My overall take for Hawaii Real Estate has not changed. Due to increased taxes by our State and City & County of Honolulu in their mindless and uncaring manner toward their constituents, coupled with the National Obama Mantra of more Government in our lives is better... along with absolutely ridiculous new Federal Real Estate related regulation and reckless Government spending... we have NOT seen the worst. More »

Internet Real Estate Sites

The Internet is a great source for real estate information. In fact, it has become so popular that over 80% of all home buyers shop online for homes, before they contact an agent. Hawaii is no exception, and our home shoppers will find a wealth of available information. Online shopping saves a lot of time, of course it is not a substitute for local knowledge. More »

Demystifying the Process of Closing Your Home Purchase

Finding the right home can be a huge project. Many buyers look at homes for months or even years -waiting for just the right property or maybe just the right price. Then suddenly when you least expect it - you find your home!
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Hawaii Homes - Buy Yours Now!

Anyone can buy real estate in Hawaii! If you are one of the many would-be buyers who have been sitting on the fence for months or years, your day is here! Now is a great time to finally take the leap! More »

Understanding Hawaii's Short Sale

The short sale is now causing a lot of anxiety in the Hawaii Real Estate Market. Most of the anxiety is a result of the Buyer's, Seller's and Real Estate Agent's expectations versus the reality of the process. More »

So You Want to Buy a Short Sale Now?

This house sold last year for $529K. The same house is for sale right now for $569K as a Short Sale! That's right! This is a real live example of what you can come across on Oahu... More »

The Oahu Real Estate Market - A Year of Change and Opportunity

The Oahu Real Estate Market - A Year of Change and Opportunity More »

New Hawaii Homes - Are They For You?

Hawaii homebuyers face so many challenges. One of them is finding a home that is not a major project. After looking at existing "used" homes for months or even years, are you worn out in advance by all the repairs and maintenance that are needed in most of them?
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Oahu Real Estate - Business as Usual?

It's a bright and sunny day here in Kailua for a change. A little windy but I am enjoying the sunshine! I am sitting here at an Open House in Aikahi Gardens Town Homes for a unit that has been on the market for 202 days. Wow. The last time I was here I think I had all of one person come to the Town Home and she was an owner worried about her falling equity. It was pretty slow back then in November. It got even worse in December. The sales reports for December of '08 looked like the script of a Horror Movie. More »

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 »

Down Payment and Other Real Estate Facts & Myths

Mortgage rates remain at record low rates making home ownership an attractive but sometimes stressful choice for first timers.  Over the past 6 or so years, rising prices have added to the intensity. If you have tried unsuccessfully to buy in the past, you probably experienced some frustrations. It was like jumping onto a moving vehicle – it’s great once you get on, but until then you’re chasing a speeding target! More »

Abe Lee Interview

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Online Editor Edward Sugimoto interviews "Hawaii Real Estate Coach" columnist Abe Lee. More »