Hawaii Real Estate News
Got a Small Apartment or Studio?
Got a small apartment or studio? Organizing a small apartment or studio for both living and sleeping can be challenging. The key is to carefully plan where things will go and how it will be used.Multipurpose FurnitureConsider buying furniture that…
Do This if Your Mortgage Gets Sold
If you were paying your mortgage via automatic bank withdrawal, do this:Pay with paper checks for a few months until the transfer is complete.If you unknowingly send payment to the wrong lender, you have 60 days to redirect without a…
Recycle Those Old CD's
Here are some great ideas for recycling stuff thats been lying around your house. It will help you declutter your home and keep your junk from ending up in a landfill:Turnold CDs into scarecrowsHas your music collection has gone all-digital…
How Can I Make my Home Appear Larger
There are many tricks to fool the eye and make each room in your home to appear larger than its actual dimensions. Try a few of these tips:Use mirrors to reflect the focal point of your room. The mirror will…
How to Spot a Fake Check
Did you know if you deposit a check that is found to be fake, youre responsible for the funds and could face criminal charges? You may find fake checks in the mail from unknown sources (probably a scam artist). Heres…
Make Your Small Bathroom Feel Larger
Most homes in Hawaii have at least one small bathroom. Here are a few ideas to make your small bathroom feel bigger.Choose a light color or a simple pattern for the walls. If using a pattern, keep the background light…
Habits for a High FICO Score
FICO, the developer of the most popular credit risk score today, recently revealed some habits and behaviors of "high achievers" with FICO scores above 785:They keep low revolving balances relative to their available creditThey don't max out their credit cards,…
Kitchen Sink Quick Cleaning Tips
We all agree that the kitchen sink should be one of the cleanest surfaces in our home. We do so much in the kitchen sink. We rinse fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, poultry, perhaps a pet and/or their toys and dishes,…
Today's Mortgage Interest Rates
The current interest rates shown below are based on a purchase of a single-family, primary residence. For current refinance rates, contact us.as of 10/15/2012 09:25 AM CentralProductInterest RateAPR15-Year Fixed2.750%2.916%30-Year Fixed3.625%3.720%30-Year Fixed FHA3.250%4.188%5-Year ARM2.375%2.958%5-Year ARM FHA2.375%2.900%Contact us at www.choicehomeshawaii.com | 888-988-6248…
Thinking About Buying a Larger Home?
Having to move from your current home to a larger one can be a difficult decision to make. Some good reasons for upsizing could be when you're expecting another child, when you need to care for an aging parent, or…