Archive for June, 2009

Identity Theft Prevention Part 1

Monday, June 29th, 2009 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

Identity theft is a growing problem in Honolulu and the rest of the United States.  Thieves steal personal information; many use it for their personal gain and others simply sell it to other ... Read more..

Ways To Increase Your Honolulu Home Value

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in Home Care, Real Estate | Comments Off

At certain times, your home is expensive to maintain.  With this in mind, ideas designed to increase your home's value--without breaking the bank--are listed below. Hiring a professional home inspector may be ... Read more..

June 2009 Moana Pacific Condominium Market Report Honolulu

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Market Reports, Moana Pacific | Comments Off

Summary It's sad to say, but the Moana Pacific Association of Apartment Owners has entered into some form of litigation with the developer.  While this is relatively common in new buildings, it ... Read more..

Quote – Calvin Coolidge

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 Posted in Quotes | Comments Off

"If all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves."   - ... Read more..

Honolulu First Time Home Buyers: Don’t Miss Your Big Chance!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate | Comments Off

The U.S. Government is doing all it can to make the dream of homeownership a reality for many first time home buyers.  For those of you sitting on the fence, the 2009 ... Read more..

Protect Your Honolulu Home From Burglary While on Vacation

Sunday, June 14th, 2009 Posted in Home Care | Comments Off

Since the children are out of school and many families are going on vacation, homeowners should consider alternatives to protect their home from a burglary while away.  The most obvious ... Read more..

Honolulu Foreclosure Options Part 2

Thursday, June 11th, 2009 Posted in Mortgage Issues | Comments Off

First, a disclaimer.  Foreclosure is a very complicated process with far-reaching results.  I cannot stress this enough:  consult your lenders, your attorney, your CPA and your real estate professional to ... Read more..

June 2009 Ko’olani Condominium Market Report Honolulu

Monday, June 8th, 2009 Posted in Ko'olani, Market Reports | Comments Off

Summary I am very encouraged by the recent sales taking place at Ko'olani.  Take a look at the graph below and you'll see two very positive things:  inventory is falling while sales have ... Read more..

Have You Thought About “Going Solar”?

Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Home Care | Comments Off

For many, especially those who live in sunny Honolulu, the concept of "going solar" is incredibly inviting.  However, we need to thoroughly understand the technology before we entirely cast off ... Read more..

Huge Rise in Hawaii Property Conveyance Taxes Approved

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | Comments Off

Hawaii taxes conveyances or transfers of real property and interests in real property unless an exemption applies.  The tax is applied to the actual consideration paid or to be paid by ... Read more..