The Hawaii Team Real Estate Blog
Senior Housing Can Be A Tough Sell
Developments limited to buyers who are 55 and older are becoming a hard sell in many parts of the country because baby boomers and those who are older aren’t able to sell their current homes and, therefore, aren’t moving. Many developers built...
The Low Down on Low Balling
I picked up the phone, said “hello,†and the first words out of my fellow realtor’s mouth were, “Wow, that’s a low offer!†She was referring to the contract I sent over on behalf of a client earlier in the day. She genuinely seemed surprised,...
Choosing Kitchen Appliances
Whether you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen in order to put your home on the market or you’re buying a new home and need appliances, the decision for what to buy is a big one. With so many choices available and much money involved, you...
Expect Good Things
It’s been a full year since the credit crisis began, and what a painful time for everyone associated with the real estate industry. But I think it’s time for all of us – sellers, buyers, real estate agents and lenders – to take a deep breath and...
The End of Down Payment Assistance
On July 30 President Bush signed into law the sweeping Housing Rescue Plan which won final approval in Congress on July 26. This measure aims to help up to 400,000 families avoid foreclosure by allowing them to refinance into more affordable mortgages. While the...
Thank You Trump
Looks like it's "The Donald" to the rescue again. Check out the news from the Associated Press below: Donald Trump says he will bail out Ed McMahon by buying his foreclosed home and leasing it back to the show host. The 85-year-old McMahon was Johnny Carson’s...
Selller Funded Down Payment Assistance Going Bye-Bye
I have been telling buyers now is the time to buy particularly if you were looking for help from sellers in the form of seller-funded down payment assistance. Read below from the Poughkeepsie Journal: Housing industry observers expect that prospective buyers will...
Foreign Buyers Are Begining To Own the USA
This is not good news for the good ole US of A. Our landmarks are no longer are ours. See the story below from Time Magazine. Foreign buyers are snapping up U.S. real estate at bargain prices. Dubai investors bought the General Motors Building in New York City for...
Is The Suburban Sprawl Over
There’s no question that this summer’s gas prices have taken a chunk out of everyone’s wallet. We’re no different. This is the first time I can remember that our family has made a concerted effort not to use the car. We’ve...
The Mortgage Crisis Is Not Over Yet
The Mortgage Crisis is not over yet. Read the news from this week's Wall Street Journal: Fannie Mae announced Friday that it is cutting back on its purchase of mortgage securities, focusing instead on buying jumbo loans. Freddie Mac announced a similar decision last...
Magnificent House in Castle Rock Colorado
This beautiful, 5 bedroom, 8 bath custom home in Castle Pines boats expansive views of Daniel's Park with a full walkout and 6800 finished sq/ft. Call Dan Polimino at 808-913-0899 for a showing.
Now That’s Reality TV
This Courtesy of Michelle Kung at the Wall Street Journal: TLC’s newest real estate reality show, “Hope for Your Home,†which debuted Saturday at 8:30 p.m., gives financially strained home owners $10,000 to make practical improvements that could help make...