First Time Homebuyers
Honolulu Advertiser January 20, 2008
The second half of 2007 showed clear signs that the Hawaii real estate market will slow further in 2008...(more)
Top Realtors Share Their Best Advice
Honolulu Advertiser October 14, 2007
Whether you're buying or selling, you need a strategy..for good sound real estate success strategies, it pays to go straight to the professionals.... (more)
Echo boomers: a new breed of buyer
Honolulu Advertiser September 30, 2007
Boomer children contribute to surge in condo sales.... (more)
Buying Foreclosures? Do your homework
Honolulu Advertiser June 10, 2007
Problems with the property condition can eat up profits.... (more)
First timers see opportunity in condos
Honolulu Advertiser April 22, 2007
Despite half-million-dollar home prices, first-time homebuyers are not letting supersonic price growth keep them.... (more)
Five simple steps to home ownership
Honolulu Advertiser April 15, 2007
Kicking yourself for not buying that 3-bedroom house five years ago? The one that has doubled in price since you first looked at it? .... (more)
What stops renters from taking the leap?
Honolulu Advertiser April 8, 2007
What stops renters from taking the leap? Average rents in Hawaii double every 20 years.... (more)
First-time homebuying myths disputed.
Honolulu Advertiser October 29, 2006
Experts say buying as soon as possible is the best strategy. You're not really into speculation, day trading condo flipping or get-rich... (more)
First-time homebuyers devise a plan.
Honolulu Advertiser October 22, 2006
Two-'gappers' tell their incredible success stories. Sound familiar? A hardworking family makes a decent income - too much money... (more)
Young buyers influence market trends
Honolulu Advertiser October 15, 2006
Twenty-somethings motivated by a sense of independence. Renters come up with all kinds of reasons why they can't buy a home... (more)
Home-price increases slow to normal
Honolulu Advertiser, June 18 2006
The housing boom may have ended, but sales at historically healthy levels will continue and price appreciation will return to more ... (more)
Virtual house hunt goes mainstream
Honolulu Advertiser, June 11 2006
Shopping online has become a popular way to look for the cheapest airline tickets, to find a popular book or to surf real estate ... (more)
Condos allow first timers to start small Part 3
Honolulu Advertiser, January 29 2006
Half-million-dollar-plus home prices and random triple-digit growth across the Island since 2000 have intimidated even seasoned investors ... (more)
Alternative down payment options Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser, January 22 2006
Kicking yourself for not buying that 3-bedroom house five years ago? That one that has appreciated 100 percent? And now you are ... (more)
‘Think you can’t qualify? Think again Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser, January 15 2006
Since the average Oahu home’s median sales price has doubled in the past five years, many would-be first-time homebuyers feel ... (more)
‘Sound advice for terminal renters Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser August 28, 2005
Ten years ago, today’s median priced house of $599,000 on Oahu would have cost around $349,000. And 10 years before that, it ... (more)
Offset college expense buy buying the ‘dorm’ Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser August 28, 2005
Housing for students, on and off campus, can get expensive — especially when multiplied by four years. With today’s continued low ... (more)
‘First-time’ success story Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser June 26, 2005
Faced with the realization there is no end in sight to the real estate boom and escalating prices, many twenty something ... (more)
Top factors buyers use to determine home value Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser June 26, 2005
Want to make your home more attractive to buyers? When putting your home on the market, it is important to know what attracts ... (more)
Three myths of first-time home buying
Honolulu Advertiser June 19, 2005
OK, so you’re not into speculation, day trading, condo flipping or get-rich-quick schemes — you just want to buy a house, establish... (more)
Investment Opportunities
Tips for Building Wealth with Real Estate
Honolulu Advertiser December 9, 2007
Have you ever wondered how some people are ale to create wealth by making great real estate investments?.... (more)
Five Mistakes Made by Novice Investors
Honolulu Advertiser October 28, 2007
Green investors get a crash course on what not to do. Housing market woes-even the possibility of lower prices.... (more)
Top Realtors Share Their Best Advice
Honolulu Advertiser October 14, 2007
Whether you're buying or selling, you need a strategy..for good sound real estate success strategies, it pays to go straight to the professionals.... (more)
Echo boomers: a new breed of buyer
Honolulu Advertiser September 30, 2007
Boomer children contribute to surge in condo sales.... (more)
Insider investor information from a pro
Honolulu Advertiser May 20, 2007
See how one local investor ignores negativity to win.... (more)
Boomers to drive second-home market
Honolulu Advertiser April 29, 2007
Retirement planning has investing in real estate topping the list. Priorities change. Your weekends are now spent with grandkids instead of doing touch-up painting and home repair.... (more)
Investors use market to upgrade portfolio(Real Estate Investing Part 3of3)
Honolulu Advertiser March 25, 2007
Trading investment properties makes dollars and sense. While sellers are hoping for the market to rebound and buyers are waiting for prices to drop... (more)
A guide to selecting rental property (Real Estate Investing Part 2 of 3)
Honolulu Advertiser March 18, 2007
Investor ownership: Nearly 40 percent of single family homes and more than 60 percent of the condos on Oahu are investor owned .... (more)
Buy, Sell, or Hold? A Guide to Investing (Real Estate Investing Part 1 of 3)
Honolulu Advertiser March 11, 2007
Hawaii's boomers find today's market ripe for investment. Think the real estate investment market is over? .... (more)
Avoid capital gains by trading properties
Honolulu Advertiser August 20, 2006
Investors defer taxes, shift holdings with 1031 exchange. The downside to the unprecedented appreciation of real estate investments... (more)
Seasoned investors look at big picture
Honolulu Advertiser August 13, 2006
Experts say 'there is really is no bad time to buy real estate.' If you think building wealth by investing in real estate is easier for Realtors... (more)
Rental demand remains strong Part 3
Honolulu Advertiser February 26, 2006
Think the real estate investment boom is over? Not so fast. The National Association of Realtors reports that nearly one in four houses ... (more)
Criteria for selecting a rental property Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser February 19, 2006
You have no trouble saving for a rainy day, figuring out who the best CPA in town is, and even know how to allocate funds in your 401k; ... (more)
How to become a successful investor Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser February 12, 2006
Whether it’s flipping a fixer-upper, finding a foreclosure or buying and renting apartment buildings, the mere possibility of making as ... (more)
Investors rely on number crunching Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser December 11, 2005
Whether 2006 real estate prices continue to rise or level off, savvy investors are using proven fundamental strategies to build ... (more)
Recurring (hidden) fees are easy to overlook Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser December 11, 2005
If you are like most Hawaii residents saving for the purchase of your first home, you might occasionally enjoy in the “how much house ... (more)
Home buyers use equity to upgrade home, lives Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser July 24, 2005
When Leina Keomalu, a single mom in her 30s with three children, went from buying a 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome in 2002 to a ... (more)
Reverse mortgages give options to seniors Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser July 24, 2005
A growing number of Americans are tapping into retirement dollars that may have been previously overlooked. For homeowners 62 ... (more)
Buying Strategies
Do You Know What Your Credit Score Is?
Honolulu Advertiser December 16, 2007
Improving your credit worthiness makes dollars, sense.... (more)
Downsizing Seniors Upgrade Homes
Honolulu Advertiser October 21, 2007
Boomers making their next home their best home. Goodbye yard work; hello luxury. Today's empty nesters are downsizing.... (more)
Top Realtors Share Their Best Advice
Honolulu Advertiser October 14, 2007
Whether you're buying or selling, you need a strategy..for good sound real estate success strategies, it pays to go straight to the professionals.... (more)
Echo boomers: a new breed of buyer
Honolulu Advertiser September 30, 2007
Boomer children contribute to surge in condo sales.... (more)
Ten steps to finding the perfect condo
Honolulu Advertiser September 23, 2007
Check out rules, amenities, parking before you buy. No lawns to mow, great amenities, panoramic views - condos offer an attractive lifestyle... (more)
Buyers taking a more logical approach
Honolulu Advertiser September 09, 2007
Knowledge is power when making an offer. You've looked at so many homes you could write a book... (more)
Fixer-upper properties: A labor of love
Homes of Your Dreams Series (Part 3 of 3)
Honolulu Advertiser August 26, 2007
Outdated, cracked or the wrong color can all be remedied. Shopping for a home... (more)
Tough love: tear it down, build it better
Homes of Your Dreams Series (Part 2 of 3)
Honolulu Advertiser August 19, 2007
For most homebuyers, outdated wiring, a crumbling foundation or extensive termite damage would be deal breakers... (more)
What to know about buying raw land
Homes of Your Dreams Series (Part 1 of 3)
Honolulu Advertiser August 12, 2007
It's at the top of your list of things to do when you win the lottery - building that dream home... (more)
Home inspection checklist for buyers
Honolulu Advertiser May 13, 2007
The right home is more than just a pretty face. With the exception of diamonds, nothing lasts forever. This is especially true when it .. (more)
How to spot a top notch real estate agent
Honolulu Advertiser January 28, 2007
If you're thinking of jumping into the real estate market in 2007, you'll want to find a reputable Realtor who is friendly, professional... (more)
How to spot a top notch real estate agent
Honolulu Advertiser January 28, 2007
If you're thinking of jumping into the real estate market in 2007, you'll want to find a reputable Realtor who is friendly, professional... (more)
Expand home search to strike balance
Honolulu Advertiser January 14, 2007
An open mind can help you to find the perfect home. Finding the right neighborhood — at the right price — can be a real balancing act ..(more)
Ten tips condo buyers should know
Honolulu Advertiser June 25, 2006
Ten tips condo buyers should know. When shopping for a condo, it's wise to ask these questions... (more)
More buyers start house hunt online
Honolulu Advertiser May 28, 2006
Internet shopping — the unique ability of e-commerce users to search the marketplace for virtually anything that can be described in ... (more)
Top Realtors share their best advice
Honolulu Advertiser May 14, 2006
You can feng shui your house, pay off your credit cards and increase your retirement savings for do-it-yourself financial fitness, but... (more)
High-rise living reaches new heights Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser December 18, 2005
Downtown Honolulu’s skyline is changing by the day with construction of six new high-rise condominiums and plans for eight more ... (more)
Interest is growing for green building, designs Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser December 18, 2005
Six out of 10 U.S. homeowners say they would consider integrating sustainable design practices into a future home improvements ... (more)
Low inventory drives real estate market Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser July 31, 2005
Fast-selling homes, record-high prices and a looming rise in interest rates have created a gold-rush-style buying frenzy in the Hawaii real ... (more)
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