Archive for April, 2008

April 2008 Sale at Yacht Harbor Towers

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 Posted in Don't Make These Mistakes | No Comments »

Here is the latest example where a seller did not listen to the market.  Once you've decided to sell your home, don’t make the same mistake. Property:  Yacht Harbor Towers 1600 Ala Moana Blvd. #802, Honolulu, ... Read more..

Oahu Rail System

Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Posted in General Interest | No Comments »

This post is based on articles that have appeared in the Honolulu Advertiser. According to a February article , "It's unlikely Honolulu's planned $3.7 billion transit system will affect deteriorating peak-hour traffic ... Read more..

Quote - Theodore Roosevelt

Monday, April 21st, 2008 Posted in General Interest | No Comments »

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.  The ... Read more..

April 2008 Ko’olani Condominium Market Report

Friday, April 18th, 2008 Posted in Ko'olani, Market Reports | No Comments »

Summary Ko’olani sales are still strong despite the fact that several units are listed significantly above market price.  11 units sold in the first quarter of 2008, but three of those sales ... Read more..

Now is the Time to Invest in Oahu Real Estate

Monday, April 14th, 2008 Posted in Mortgage Issues, Real Estate | No Comments »

Have you been thinking about buying investment property on Oahu?  I know several people who have been waiting for prices to drop since 2003, only to watch Oahu single family residence ... Read more..

Random Thoughts

Friday, April 11th, 2008 Posted in General Interest | No Comments »

Have you ever wondered what the Presidential candidates' speeches would be like if they weren't allowed to use the word, "change"? In 2006, the FAA was concerned that electrical shorts and ... Read more..

Ten Reasons To Attend Association Board Meetings

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 Posted in General Interest, Real Estate | No Comments »

1.  Ensure the Board represents the owners.  Are they responsive to the owners they were elected to represent or serving their own narrow interests?  Board meetings may be an opportunity for ... Read more..

Buying Foreclosures is Risky Business

Saturday, April 5th, 2008 Posted in General Interest, Real Estate | No Comments »

You've heard and read the national media hype about foreclosures and they sound like a great opportunity, don't they?  Maybe you'll change your mind after reading this post. What Causes a Foreclosure ... Read more..

Aloha Airlines Bailout

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in General Interest | No Comments »

My thoughts on the state of Hawaii's proposed bailout of Aloha Airlines are below. Hawaii's House Speaker and Senate Ways and Means Chairwoman pledged to support the airline.  This is the same airline ... Read more..