honolulu real estate: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard By HARPTA! - 04/21/10 07:44 AM
April 21st, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers For non-resident owners of Honolulu homes and condos, if you are not aware there could be a surprise lurking around the corner when you sell your property.  HARPTA is a law that requires the withholding of 5% of the sales price for sellers that are not residents of Hawaii. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG
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honolulu real estate: Is Number One, Really Number One? - 04/20/10 08:34 AM
April 19th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Video For Buyers, Video For Sellers Even though I sell real estate in Honolulu, no matter where I am (Oahu included), it always seems that there is more than one agent that claims to be the “number 1” agent or top producer in a given market. So how can this be?  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: Betting On Lower Foreclosures For Honolulu - 04/16/10 07:14 AM
April 16th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, The Market Pacific Business News is reporting an increase in the number of foreclosures in Hawaii.
“That was 111 percent higher than the first quarter of 2009, but just 1.42 percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2009. CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: Short Sale Letters - 04/15/10 07:00 AM
April 15th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Mortgages & Financing
Over the last few years I have seen an increase in the number of people having difficulties making their monthly mortgage payment on their Honolulu condo or house.  Though it is not a good situation once it becomes clear that something needs to be done most people begin by investigating refinancing and/or mortgage modification.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE POST.
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honolulu real estate: Maui Home Sales Good Sign For Honolulu Real Estate - 04/14/10 10:21 AM
April 14th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, The Market The Honolulu Advertiser is reporting strong house and condominium sales for the island of Maui.
“Home sales on Maui last month rose strongly, though median prices were mixed, according to the Realtors Association of Maui.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE HONOLULU ADVERTISER ARTICLE.
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honolulu real estate: Spy Vs. Spy? Broker Vs. Agent? - 04/13/10 08:16 AM
April 13th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Video For Buyers, Video For Sellers In Honolulu, what is the difference between a real estate broker (I am one) and a real estate agent?  Both can help you buy or sell a home, and theoretically, one has more experience.  Check it out.
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honolulu real estate: When Does The Negotiation For The Price Of Your Home Begin? - 04/09/10 08:11 AM
April 9th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Negotiating Contracts, Video For Sellers In this video blog, I discuss when the negotiation for the price of your Honolulu home or condo really begins. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG
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honolulu real estate: Terrific Mililani House! Just Listed For Sale! - 04/08/10 09:41 AM
April 8th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, Neighborhoods, Video For Buyers If you have been looking for a like new home this is the one for you.  The owner has been very particular about maintaining all of the details of the 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathroom home and you can just show up and move right in.  At a price of $675,000 this house should sell very quickly.
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honolulu real estate: 1031: What Is A Qualified Intermediary? - 04/07/10 02:08 PM
April 7th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers Qualified intermediary, accommodator, Starker or exchange company? In today’s video blog, I give you an overview of how this third party fits into your Honolulu 1031 tax deferred exchange.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: If It Doesn’t Kill You, Time Is Your Friend! - 04/06/10 08:01 AM
April 6th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers Today I talk about when and whether or not you should sell.  As I have said before, time can cure many problems with your Honolulu real estate.  The question is can you survive to get to the promised land?  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: 1031 Exchange: Should You Close At All Costs? - 04/05/10 07:27 AM
April 5th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers When doing a 1031 tax deferred exchange in Honolulu or anywhere else, you need to ask yourself should I close this exchange at any cost?  In other words, is the potential tax deferral worth making a decision that might be hard to live with over the long haul?  A great deal of thought and information would go into this decision and my video blog today sheds some light on the process.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG
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honolulu real estate: More On The 1031 Identification Process - 04/02/10 07:31 AM
April 2nd, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers
In today’s video blog, I add a few thoughts to keep in mind when identifying a replacement property.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: 1031 Exchange Time Issues - 04/01/10 08:24 AM
April 1st, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers A 1031 Exchange is a terrific way to defer your long-term capital gains tax on highly appreciated real estate.  In today’s video blog, I discuss 3 of the relevant time issues you have to be aware of if you want to complete an exchange.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: BAH Great Tool For Building A Financial Empire - 03/31/10 07:45 AM
March 31st, 2010 categories: Military, Video For Buyers The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is housing allowance extended to military personnel to help cover the costs of their off-base housing while they are stationed away from home.  Used wisely, it can help those who serve our Country build a sizable real estate portfolio over their years in the armed forces.  In today’s video blog, I discuss using the BAH to your financial advantage. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: Deposit? How Much Should It Be? - 03/19/10 08:19 AM
March 19th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Video For Buyers, Video For Sellers
In today’s video blog, I discuss how much deposit should be made with an offer on a Honolulu home or condominium.  I talk about ways a buyer or seller can use the deposit made with the offer to their advantage in the negotiating process.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: Why Worry About An Exit Strategy From Your Honolulu Home? - 03/17/10 09:30 AM
March 17th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, Video For Buyers In today’s video blog, I discuss the importance of determining your exit strategy BEFORE making an offer on a Honolulu home or condo.
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honolulu real estate: Avoid Problems By Getting Surveyed In Advance - 03/16/10 10:37 AM
March 16th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Negotiating Contracts, Video For Sellers In today’s video blog, I discuss getting your Honolulu home surveyed before you put your home on the market for sale.  This may help you to avoid a large number of potential problems that could cost you money or lose you a sale. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: Sellers Beware Of Addenda To Standard Purchase Contract - 03/15/10 08:32 AM
March 15th, 2010 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers In today’s video blog, I discuss how many of Honolulu’s real estate companies attach a 2 to 4 page addendum to the Hawaii Association of Realtors Purchase Contract.  Many of them contain language that modifies the termite language that could lead to a negative impact on sellers.
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honolulu real estate: Lenders Are An Even More Important First Step For Buyers - 03/12/10 06:00 AM
March 12th, 2010 categories: For Buyers In today’s video blog, I discuss how lending guidelines have changed and how it is even more important to meet with a lender before you start searching for you Honolulu home or condo. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE VIDEO BLOG.
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honolulu real estate: Buy Now of Save More Money For A Bigger Down Payment? - 03/11/10 05:49 AM
March 11th, 2010 categories: For Buyers In today’s video blog, I discuss whether you should buy a Honolulu condo or home now, or wait a few years to save more money for a bigger down payment.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE BLOG
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