Archive for September, 2008

The Most Important Honolulu Home Selling Decision

Saturday, September 27th, 2008 Posted in Real Estate, Sellers | Comments Off

Once you've chosen to sell your Honolulu home, setting the price is the most important decision you'll make.  No question about it.  What I wrote over six months ago in Price Your Home ... Read more..

Susan G. Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure Registration Deadline Extended

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

The registration deadline for the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure has been extended to September 27, 2008!! Visit the Registration Website Date:  October 19, 2008 Time:  7:00 a.m. - 5K Run            7:15 a.m. ... Read more..

A Spectacular View of Honolulu: High Floor Ko’olani Condo Just Sold

Friday, September 19th, 2008 Posted in Buyers, Ko'olani, Real Estate, Sellers | Comments Off

Michael Zimmerman just sold the Ko'olani condominium with this breathtaking view.  It was the first high floor two bedroom sale in nearly two months.  Ko'olani is conveniently located, just minutes away from ... Read more..

September 2008 Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana Condominium Market Report Honolulu

Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in Hokua At 1288 Ala Moana, Market Reports | Comments Off

Summary The number of Hokua condo sales have fallen dramatically since my May Market Report.  Consequently, if the sales rate doesn't change, it will take over 25 months to sell all units offered for sale.  12 ... Read more..

2008 Honolulu Condominium Maintenance Fee Comparison

Thursday, September 11th, 2008 Posted in Condo Living | Comments Off

Condominium residents wonder why their maintenance fees are high.  I am no exception.  Nearly every condo association is raising maintenance fees to keep up with inflation, so most of us can ... Read more..

Susan G. Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure

Monday, September 8th, 2008 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

The Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure presents The 14th Annual Susan G. Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure Visit the Registration Website Date:  October 19, 2008 Time:  7:00 a.m. - 5K ... Read more..

1031 Exchanges in Honolulu Part 4

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers | Comments Off

This is the final post of this four-part series on 1031 exchanges.  Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 provides a great chance to deferring taxes and build wealth.  The Internal Revenue Code rules are ... Read more..