Facing foreclosure in Hawaii? Want to understand your options to better prepare how to move forward? Let us discuss your possibilities for stopping foreclosure. Continue reading...
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It’s 2012 already – let’s cut to the chase and see what the next 12 months have in store for those of us in Hawaii real estate and the market. Get ready! Continue reading...
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On this windy but still sunny and beautiful Hawaiian December 25th, I want to wish everyone a very Mele Kalikimaka! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus or anything in between, I truly hope it’s a joyous day and season for you and your family as we all head into the 2012 New Year.
What Rebound??
Hopefully 2011 was a great year as you reflect on all that’s transpired the past 12 months. From a Hawaii housing and real estate perspective, two stories come to my mind that pretty much sum up the past year… Continue reading...
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Brooklyn housing activists recently took over a foreclosed home on behalf of a homeless family. Would that form of “occupation” work in Hawaii? Continue reading...
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Walkability – how important is this to the vitality of your Hawaii community? How does your neighborhood rate? Continue reading...
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I just want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Always one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving brings friends and family together perhaps like no other. Let’s all remember to be thankful for what we have. Even in these tough economic times of bailouts, market volatility and stagnant housing, there’s a lot to appreciate about living here in beautiful Hawaii.
I especially want to thank everyone who takes a few moments out of their day to visit hawaiihousingnews.com. I’m extremely grateful for your support and hope that I can deliver even more useful content for everyone as we head… Continue reading...
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Aloha, friends. Getting ready for Thanksgiving? More on that below! Let’s get right to it…
APEC is done and many are more than a bit ‘thankful’ for traffic to return to its normally sticky state. Driving 10mph through Honolulu is better than standing still, right? I was conveniently in San Diego (and Idyllwild – great mountain town!) last week, so I luckily missed all the craziness. Still, in hindsight it’s always nice to put our state on the world map. As a vacation hotspot, we can never have enough press.
2012 Economic Thoughts
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Aloha, friends! As we head into the last couple months of 2011 (can you believe it??), it’s an opportune time to look back and think about how our investments have fared in the past year. I know for many, it was a rocky year, especially if you were invested heavily in the market. But while it’s important to assess your performance to date, it’s even more important to decide how to invest for the future as we head into 2012. And unless you’re a Mayan doomsdayer, 2012 could present you with some fantastic ways to rebound from a rough year… Continue reading...
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Hawaii was just reported to have the 3rd lowest rate of home ownership in America. That may not be a surprise for some, but what has to happen for home ownership to increase as we head into 2012? Continue reading...
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Everyone knows it’s a buyer’s market today. Low prices and interest rates, while not stimulating the housing market as much as expected, have created a glut of home deals out there. This naturally means that active buyers have their pick of the litter when shopping for a home. The flip side is that sellers not only have to go over the top in attracting those buyers, but they also need to view all the other active homes that compare to theirs as the competition. Market efficiency will ultimately determine the value of your home… Continue reading...
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