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We all know that short sale homes are in the news.  Every one is talking about it at work.  But really, honestly...what does that mean to me?  I don't see that many foreclosures or short sales in Hawaii compared to the national news which covers mainland states such as Florida, Nevada, California...

While we have been seeing the news media throw around credit and financing terms at us, it still is confusing to know what our options are.  Many people know people at work or around their sphere of influence who are upside down or worried about job loss.  They, like me, have been asked what shou...

Are you or your client moving to Hawaii with an important family member that may need quarantine?  Hawaii is rabies-free.  This means that all dogs and cats must comply with Hawaii's animal quarantine laws.  There are some restrictions on certain breeds.  However, you should go online (go to the ...

If you're visiting the Hawaii and are staying or visiting a home that has a tree with green or golden to crimson colored, plum-like fruit (although a little larger and some varieties are elongated heart shaped), it may be a mango tree.  Don't eat the fruit that has fallen to the ground.  Those ar...

What to eat after sunning at the beach? Need a snack after surfing? Willing to give your taste buds a test?  Stop by Hank's Haute Dogs across from the Volvo car dealership and behind the Sprint office on Ala Moana, that is, at 324 Coral Street...(between Officemax and the former Comp USA site) in...

One of Honolulu's superblock of retail, dining and new residences is located between Ala Moana Shopping Center (between Ala Moana and Kapiolani Boulevards), Walmart/Sam's Club (on Keeaumoku Street) and the Ward Shopping Compex.  Over the last fifteen years and more recently, within the last two, ...

Should we wait to purchase or sell my home in Hawaii? Occasionally I hear that people are asking themselves whether they should wait to purchase or sell their home now.  With the media focusing on the U.S. mainland's subprime fallout, distressed properties (pre-foreclosure, short sale, foreclosur...

Travellers tip for newcomers driving around Oahu:  If you forget to pick up a handy pidgin english dictionary (the local dialect that is grammatically patterned after several Asian languages), remember at least these four words to get around the island:  Mauka, Makai, Ewa and Diamond Head.  With ...

I have a listing on the Big Island: a luxury townhome for sale at the Waikoloa Beach Villas…a perfect respite for vacations, retirement or a second home. The Waikoloa Beach Villas is conveniently located on the Kohala Coast approximately 20 minutes (by drive) from the Kona Airport. This gated res...

Subject: Hawaii Real Estate Market ConditionsLocal Neighborhood Real Estate:  Kapolei Knolls Ronda Ching Day continuously monitors local Hawaii real estate statistics to keep her clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find real estate statistic regarding a sought af...