Hawaii Real Estate News
Is Real Estate Good for My IRA?
If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio and want a more stable asset class with monthly earnings it may surprise you to know that real estate could be one of your best options. There are few people who consider real …
Should I Refinance?
Interest rates are very low right now. Unless you bought or refinanced in 2012 or 2013, odds are your rate is higher than what you could get today, assuming no changes to your credit or income that might negatively impact …
May 2020 Oahu Real Estate Market Update
O‘ahu Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Improvement Sales for single-family homes and condos are still down, but new listings and new escrow volume see month-over-month growth. According to resales figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, the …
Should I Sell My Oahu Property this Summer...or Wait?
There are a number of reasons why you’ve considered holding off on selling your property this summer. You might think that because of the coronavirus concerns, maybe you should just put things on pause until next year. This article can …
What is Mortgage Forbearance?
If you are experiencing difficulty making mortgage payments due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are mortgage relief options available to you. Many people have fallen on hard times, and for some, the right solution may be to temporarily suspend their …
April 2020 Oahu Real Estate Market Update
COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on O‘ahu’s Housing Market is Widespread Closed sales, new listings mark double-digit decreases for both single-family homes and condos in April. According to resales figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, closed sales for single-family …
Is Oahu Real Estate a Good Investment During this Market Downturn?
The S&P 500 has lost 13% of it’s value since January 2020, and some investors may be questioning whether or not right now is the time to diversify their holding of assets to include real estate. Having a conversation with …
Maintain a COVID-Free Home
With more confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) here in Hawaii and across the globe, stay-at-home orders and social distancing practices have taken hold. This is imperative to containing further spread of the virus. However, some of us must …
CBCA is COVID-19 Ready
Is your office open? Yes, our office at the Pacific Guardian Tower, 1440 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1015, is open for meetings and back-office work. The staff of the office are working virtually from home which minimizes their exposure to the virus …
March 2020 Oahu Real Estate Market Update
Single-family home sales up, condo sales and new listings down in March REALTORS® take businesses virtual, continue to provide essential housing services and resources to clients. According to resales figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, single-family home …