Archive for September, 2009

September 2009 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – Harbor Court

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Harbor Court, Market Reports | Comments Off

Summary Just one Harbor Court apartment sold in the last year, however the two-bedroom 41st floor penthouse is in escrow for the third time.  What I and no doubt others find disturbing is the ... Read more..

Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

The mark of any good leader is the ability to surround oneself with a highly competent team of professionals who know what they're doing.  No one, not even this President, ... Read more..

Tort Reform Must be Part of Health Care Reform

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

In 2004, Mississippi Governor, Haley Barbour, signed a wide-ranging tort reform bill.  It included a $500,000 limit on pain-and-suffering awards in medical malpractice cases and $1 million in other cases, ... Read more..

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Theme – The Power of 15

Monday, September 21st, 2009 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

The Susan G. Komen 2009 Race for the Cure's theme is "The Power of 15." This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure in Hawaii.  Your ... Read more..

What Should You Do if You’re Stranded on the Tarmac? Part 1

Friday, September 18th, 2009 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

In part 1, we'll cover your airline passenger rights.  In part 2 of this series, we'll learn a few things we can do to prepare before we fly. In August, Continental ... Read more..

Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Forecast

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Market Reports, Real Estate | Comments Off

There is always one question on my clients' minds; what's next for the Honolulu, Hawaii real estate market?  I always begin my answer with, "I don't have a crystal ball.  ... Read more..

September 2009 One Waterfront Towers Condominium Market Report Honolulu

Saturday, September 12th, 2009 Posted in Market Reports, One Waterfront Towers | Comments Off

Summary During the last four months, there has been a bit of a sales drought at One Waterfront Towers.  Just one apartment sold during that time.  Based on conversations I've had with owners and potential ... Read more..

Betraying Our Dead

Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in General Interest | Comments Off

This New York Post article by Ralph Peters titled, "Forgetting the vows we made", is very appropriate for today, September 11. Read more..

Quote – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 Posted in Quotes | Comments Off

"The timid civilized world has found nothing with which to oppose the onslaught of a sudden revival of barefaced barbarity, other than concessions and smiles." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Read more..

New Flood Insurance Rate Maps May Affect Your Home in Honolulu, Hawaii

Monday, September 7th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | Comments Off

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) presented Hawaii's four counties with Hurricane Study analyses last year and is updating the Flood Insurance Rate Maps to reflect the study's results.  You ... Read more..

REO Property in Honolulu, HI Part 2

Friday, September 4th, 2009 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate | Comments Off

In the first part of this series, we defined what a basic REO is.  In part 2, we'll discuss some of the nuances you may encounter during an REO purchase. Cash offer vs. ... Read more..