Financing for First Time Homebuyers
Condos allow first timers to start small Part 3
Honolulu Advertiser, January 29 2005
Half-million-dollar-plus home prices and random triple-digit growth across the Island since 2000 have intimidated even seasoned investors ... (more)
‘Think you can’t qualify? Think again Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser, January 15 2005
Since the average Oahu home’s median sales price has doubled in the past five years, many would-be first-time homebuyers feel ... (more)
Mortgage Options
Subprime struggles fewer in Hawaii
Honolulu Advertiser September 16, 2007
Foreclosures still low, prices still high, says Chee. Despite the instability that is dragging down Mainland real estate ... (more)
Interest rates impact buyers, sellers
Honolulu Advertiser May 21, 2006
If you’re one of those people waiting for the right time to buy or sell real estate, be forewarned that the right time is now... (more)
Tenants wanted to help pay mortgage
Honolulu Advertiser November 20, 2005
Investors are not the only people buying rental properties anymore. Low interest rates, creative financing and raw desire have ... (more)
Movin’ on up to bigger, better homes Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser August 21, 2005
In the past five years, property values have gone up an average of 88 percent on Oahu. In 12 neighborhoods, appreciation was more ... (more)
Money talks: Make your deposit a selling point Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser August 21, 2005
It’s common practice to include an earnest money deposit with an offer to purchase real estate in Hawaii. Usually in the form of ... (more)
Real estate the new pension plan Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser September 14, 2005
With one American turning 50 every seven seconds, retirement planning is as hot a topic as the Hawaii real estate market. Pre-seniors ... (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)
Closing Costs
Empty nesters move out of suburbs Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser July 17, 2005
They invented tie-dye shirts, in vitro, SUVs and fitness. So it should be no surprise aging members of the twentysomething generation of ... (more)
Know your mortgage closing costs Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser July 17, 2005
Closing costs can add up quickly, with each line item ranging anywhere from $15 to hundreds, even thousands of dollars. These fees ... (more)
Condo Market affordable Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser July 10, 2005
According to June sales statistics released by the Honolulu Board of Realtors this week, condominium sales prices are stilll ... (more)
A closing-costs checklist saves money and headaches Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser July 10, 2005
According to June sales statistics released by the Honolulu Board of Realtors this week, condominium sales prices are stilll ... (more)
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