Hawaii Real Estate News
ADU’S And YOU!
Amid this weeks declared state of emergency by Hawaii Governor, David Ige, it isclearer now more than ever that there is a dire need for affordable housing in thestate of Hawaii. In an effort to remedy Oahus housing shortages, the…
Lower Your Property Taxes In 2018
If you currently own and reside in your property you may be eligible for home-exemption, which would subsequently lower your property taxes. Persons who qualify for home exemption can receive up to $120,000 deducted from their property taxes.Home-exemption was introduced…
40 Year Lows
Its a hotly debated question among economists and analysts right now: What will the recent spike in mortgage rates do to the housing market? The housing market could be in for a bumpy ride as mortgage rates climb. Mortgage interest…
Financing Changes With TRID
There are changes taking place within the financing industry which are designed to increase clarity to consumers but may also create additional steps in the loan process. By October 2015 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is a Federal Agency…
Is Inventory Really at an All-time Low?
Original blog post and information found at Locations LLCIf you listen to the word on the street, housing options on Oahu seem to be getting farther and farther out of reach. The Honolulu Star Advertiser described the situation last week…
Investment Property Types On Oahu
Investment Property OptionsThe Oahu real estate market is experiencing a broad move upwards across all sectors of both residential and commercial real estate. The median single family price has recently reached a new high of $700,000 and retail rents rose…
What to Look for in a Multi-family Property?
A multi-family property can be a place to live as well as a great investment, but how do you find the right one? One of the smartest ways to build wealth is by buying real estate (particularly rental properties). Investors…
Easy Gardening Tips
Lucky we live in Hawaii! We always have sunny days all year around without drought, the perfect place to start planting vegetables, flowers, and more! Are you brand new to gardening? Dont worry! Are you a passionate gardener already? That…
Strong Demand Pushes Median Prices up
Strong demand has pushed median prices up for single-family home and condominiums across Oahu in June. The median prices for single family home and condominiums were $706,500 and $375,000.They were up 6.1% and 5.6% compared to May. We already saw…
How to Invest in Hawaii- Buyer Demographics
Though the principles of real estate investing are common throughout much of the world, there are differences in the areas of buyer demographics, property type, financing and tax law which affect where a person may choose to invest. Hawaii is…