Archive for December, 2008

Honolulu Interest Rates – Should I Refinance Now?

Monday, December 29th, 2008 Posted in Mortgage Issues, Real Estate | Comments Off

I called a client two weeks ago to suggest she consider refinancing her mortgage.  Rates are 1.5% lower than when she bought her single family home a few years ago. At first, she ... Read more..

Quote – Thomas Sowell

Thursday, December 11th, 2008 Posted in Quotes | Comments Off

"People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything." - Thomas Sowell Read more..

It’s Time to Reorganize the U.S. Auto Industry

Sunday, December 7th, 2008 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

The Detroit Big Three (GM, Ford and Chrysler) were in Washington again this week asking for an additional $34 billion.  That's over and above the $25 billion that Congress appropriated ... Read more..

December 2008 Harbor Court Condominium Market Report Honolulu

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 Posted in Harbor Court, Market Reports | Comments Off

Summary Just one Harbor Court apartment has been sold thus far in 2008.  One.  And that was back in July.  As I stated in the July 2008 Market Report, the price asked by ... Read more..