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 market right now. So if you're looking to buy a house in Hawaii, you need to … [Read more...]
Love and Real Estate
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 days. In fact, love and real estate go hand in hand. Putting aside our … [Read more...]
A Cold and Deadly Winter?
I sit here writing this post in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, about an hour west of Philadelphia. I'm from here originally and I'm visiting my parents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The air is brisk, typical for this time of year, and while most of the fall colors are gone from the trees, there are still a few holding on to their reds and yellows while the brown of already-fallen leaves gently blanket … [Read more...]
Reading the Tea Leaves
Aloha, friends. It sure is an interesting time for the economy and real estate, both in Hawaii and across the nation. If you're a news junkie, then you no doubt are aware of the see-saw performance of the stock market. Today it's up, tomorrow it's down. It's basically dependent on two key items: HOUSING and JOBS, the two of which are themselves intrinsically linked together. But how reliable … [Read more...]
“I Sold My House!”
The four greatest words you sometimes hear in this business are "I sold my house." For many people affected by the crash and doldrums of the Hawaii housing market (and nationally as well, of course), selling your house isn't nearly as easy or painless as it used to be. Let's look at some of the most obvious reasons why: 1. Loss of Home Equity. Probably the most common reason today for not being … [Read more...]
Chinese Interest in Hawaii Market Growing
Aloha, friends! I just got back from a super fun week in San Diego and Los Angeles. While I was mostly there on a vacation break with my lovely lady, I did sneak in a bit of business here and there. Part of that was catching up with my friends JD Esajian of "Flip This House" and his wife Debora. Both are not just friends and great people, but also incredibly motivated "achievers" who target goals … [Read more...]