Hawaii Real Estate News
How to Get the Most out of Refinancing a Mortgage
Refinancing is not only about reducing your monthly payments. There are other benefits that may apply to your situation, especially with the low interest rates we are experiencing in this current economy. Here are five other ways you can benefit…
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing
Kitchen cabinets looking old and worn? Think you need to replace them but don't have the money to spend on new ones? Maybe there's a way to get the look of brand new cabinets without dishing out the dough. Follow…
Smart Shopping for Investment Properties
With the interest rates at an all-time low, now is a good time to purchase an investment property or second home. Homeowners purchase a second home for one of two reasons - as a vacation home or as an investment.…
No Plumber Necessary
We've all had those annoying toilet issues/noises that won't seem to go away. The toilet still works so we hold off on calling in a professional until it's too late. Some of these toilet problems will not necessarily get worse…
Tips on Removing Wallpaper
Wallpaper can add a nice touch to a room or, if you're a person who likes clean-looking walls, it can be a sight for sore eyes. If you've recently purchased a home or maybe your wallpaper is old and peeling…
Update or Credit?
When planning to sell your home, one thing people consider is if you should update the interior (flooring, appliances, etc) or be ready to provide a credit to a potential buyer. Each situation is different so you have to decide…
DIY Landscaping
Need to remodel your front yard but don't have the funds to do it? Although it may not be "as easy as pie", here are some ways you can have a beautifully landscaped yard without spending your hard-earned money and…
FHA Steamlines Refinance Process
If you have an FHA loan and are looking to refinance you'll be interested in the upcoming streamlined process. This will be effective June 11th, 2012Qualifying homeowners must be current on their paymentThe new lender is not required to verify…
Q. When I put my home on the market in a few months, how will market value be established?
A.Market value is simply what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to accept. This answer assumes that both parties are well informed about closed home sales that are comparable based on four important factors:Location. Even…
A Short Sale That Might Actually Be Short
Many of those who have attempted to purchase short sales understand that the name is not indicative of a quick sale. In fact, short sales have been known to take 3-6 months while the lien holder(s) attempt to funnel through…