Did you know it's already spring? The equinox was about a week ago which means winter (as we know it in Hawaii) is behind us and the new season is here. Growing up outside Philadelphia, spring always meant a couple things to me. One, my mom made me try on all the clothes in my closet (all of them) to see what we could keep and what we could donate. Two, I could start playing some more outdoor … [Read more...]
Check out our sister site, HawaiiHousingNews.com
I want to introduce you to our sister site, HawaiiHousingNews.com. This is a Hawaii community real estate site that covers a variety of topics for everyone with an eye on real estate. This includes investors as well as homeowners and prospective homebuyers. You'll find topics on rehabs, financing, selling tips and more. We'll also cover news specific to Hawaii's real estate industry, such as the … [Read more...]
Would You Buy Hawaii Beachfront Property?
As a former coastal geography student (yes, you read that right), I've long been intrigued by the unique interface of social presence, livelihood and physical coastal processes. We're now two months into 2011 and global climate change is at the forefront of many scientific circles with coastal hazards and threats to coastal populations being one of the most discussed topics. Of course, that hits … [Read more...]
Hawaii Foreclosure Moratorium Coming?
By now many people in Hawaii have heard of the upcoming 5-month foreclosure moratorium that passed the House and is headed for the Senate. The basic gist of it is that it will prevent illegal foreclosures from being processed. However, what many are failing to realize is that only a tiny fraction of the foreclosures that are hitting Hawaii (recently ranked #11 nationwide in foreclosure filings per … [Read more...]
Divorce and Real Estate
The current economy and housing market in Hawaii and the mainland U.S. have placed unusual stress on families of late. This stress is proving to be the straw that broke the camel’s back for some, resulting in divorce when the pressure gets too be too much. Divorces can go either way. While some splits are amicable, there are always a percentage of divorces that prove to be…difficult. Splitting … [Read more...]
6 Biggest Homeowner Challenges for 2011
Aloha everyone. Quick post here for homeowners or those in the market. I'm curious what everyone feels is their biggest real estate challenge for 2011. There's certainly no shortage to choose from. Here's a list of the most common concerns I've heard lately from friends and acquaintances: Underwater or upside-down mortgages. Facing a foreclosure or afraid one's not too far down the road. Lots … [Read more...]