We Buy Houses, Sell Houses and Invest in Hawaii Real Estate
Michael Borger is the owner of Big Rock Investments, a top Hawaii real estate investment company. Originally from Philly, Michael now enjoys life in Honolulu. When not working on BRI, he can be found hiking local mountain trails or surfing near Diamond Head. He still follows the Philadelphia Flyers.
Are you feeling the warm Hawaiian weather lately? Ok, we always have warm weather in Hawaii but the days are getting hotter, not just longer. The southern swells are hitting the islands, surfers are out at play and it’s a great time for the annual springtime home maintenance checkup. If you’re a homeowner in Hawaii, [Continue Reading …]
It’s a frequently asked question in today’s hot Hawaii real estate market. Most people, especially today’s actively shopping homebuyers, are aware of the massive amounts of foreclosed homes in Hawaii and every other state that have been the bane of the housing market for a few years now. But should today’s homebuyers be looking at [Continue Reading …]
Life takes some crazy turns sometimes. I just spent a week in Queens Hospital for a burst appendix. Yes — ouch. What I originally thought was just a persistent stomach bug turned out to be a rather unpleasant week up there on the 9th floor of Queen Emma Tower. However, things could definitely have been [Continue Reading …]
If you’re like many homeowners in Hawaii the past few years, you may have explored the idea of selling your house as a short sale. For the sake of discussion, a short sale is where your lender allows you sell your house for less than what you owe them (the bank takes a ‘short’ position [Continue Reading …]
Whenever I speak with some of my real estate investor colleagues beyond Hawaii, the conversation inevitably comes back to what it’s like to work in the Hawaii real estate scene. Of course, they get jealous of our consistently beautiful weather, high housing market value and in-demand inventory, not to mention the freedom to wear t-shirts [Continue Reading …]
If you’ve been keeping up with the Hawaii real estate market these past couple months, you’ve noticed that inventory is super low. There just aren’t that many available homes on the market. That means, all things being equal, that home sellers are in a position of relative power. It’s no secret that it’s a seller’s [Continue Reading …]
Valentine’s Day is upon us yet again, when everything around us turns red and pink, couples go out for nice dinners, singles lament (or celebrate) their singledom and greeting card companies and chocolatiers rake in the cash (guilty). It’s a time to appreciation the love in our lives and hopefully you’ve plenty to love these [Continue Reading …]
It’s no secret that investing in real estate can be a fantastic way to build your wealth portfolio, and we have some tips for finding real estate deals here. However, there’s been this giant dark, grey cloud hanging over the national housing market since the mid 2000s that understandably has made everyone extremely cautious. With [Continue Reading …]
Thinking of selling your house? Inventory is shrinking in Hawaii and you may do well from the sale, depending on your circumstances and needs. Whether you’re listing your house with a licensed agent or attempting to sell your house yourself, there are some things you must do to make the sale as efficient and effective [Continue Reading …]
This real estate blog attracts quite a few different types of readers. There are those who are looking to sell their house fast and easy, those looking to buy a house in Hawaii at discount, and those looking for smarter ways to invest their capital, like private lending. But there are also those who want [Continue Reading …]
