Ronnie's Blog

Today's Garden Island has an interesting article about the modernization of our Bureau of Conveyances. The Bureau of Conveyances is where property that is in the Regular system of Hawaii is recorded. It's an archaic system where each property is manual recorded. When you purchase a home here, som...

When the top research scientists get together and discuss the serious issues of our environment,more and more people become aware. Here in Hawaii big issues include sea-level rise and the destruction of ecosystems like our coral reefs. Watch KGMB Channel 9's report on coral reefs in danger.Check ...

First Hawaiian Bank, Central Pacific Bank and Bank of Hawaii lowered their base rates the week before last , following in the Federal Reserve’s footsteps. Hawai‘i banks’ prime lending rates went from 6 percent to 5.25 percent, effective Wednesday March 19th.The prime rate is a benchmark for inter...

Community groups rally 'round Beach Access Rachel Gehrlein reported in the Garden Island paper earlier last month about a protest held on Feb. 2, to raise awareness about the loss of beach and shoreline access throughout the state. In 1995, The Hawai`i Supreme Court decided that all beaches in Ha...

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Last Monday I saw a report on a website with an article about Lenders pulling the plug on their HELOCs ( Home Equity Loans). One of my friends panicked and pulled a quick 100k out of his credit line in case he needed the cash. Today, there is an article in the Broker Agent news detailing more of ...

Hawai`i benefits from increased lending limits. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 is a $168 billion plan intended to jumpstart the sliding U.S. economy. While a lot of media attention has been focused on the $600-$1,200 rebate checks that millions of taxpayers will begin receiving this Spring, th...

Great values! Their loss may be your gain The Kauai real estate market is holding its own and yet, there continue to be an evolving selection of motivated, even distressed sellers, who over-extended in Kauai. Whether it's a condo or a new home, there are some great values being offered by sellers...

Princeville Hotel to close for 7 months After several years of rumors, press releases, and delays, the Princeville Resort announced this week that beginning Sept. 19, 2008, they will be closing during renovations to re-brand the hotel as The St. Regis Resort, part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts...