by Dan Polimino | Apr 2, 2009 | Hawaii Real Estate
Quick Answer: Rising pending home sales, as reported by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), generally signal increased buyer confidence and market activity. For your luxury condo on the Kona-Kohala Coast, this trend suggests a more robust market with...
by Dan Polimino | Apr 1, 2009 | Hawaii Real Estate
Quick Answer: Top economists present a divided outlook, with some forecasting a fragile recovery and others predicting a prolonged recession. For the Kona-Kohala Coast luxury market, this means potential buyers could see stable values due to limited inventory, while...
by Dan Polimino | Mar 25, 2009 | Hawaii Real Estate
Quick Answer: For those considering luxury real estate investments, towns like Atherton, California, with an average net worth of $1,648,161, and Brookville, New York, with an average net worth of $1,670,075, stand out as strong contenders based on 2008 data. These...
by Dan Polimino | Mar 23, 2009 | Hawaii Real Estate
Quick Answer: Facebook can be a surprisingly effective tool for finding luxury properties such as vacation rentals in Mauna Kea or second homes in Hualalai by leveraging its vast social network, targeted search capabilities, and specialized real estate groups. While...
by Dan Polimino | Mar 14, 2009 | Hawaii Real Estate
Quick Answer: The 2007 Omnibus Appropriations Bill permanently prohibits banks from entering the real estate brokerage business. This separation helps protect real estate buyers and sellers by preventing potential conflicts of interest that could arise if banks...
by Dan Polimino | Mar 6, 2009 | Hawaii Real Estate
Quick Answer: The “cramdown” bill, officially the “Helping Families Save Their Home Act,” aimed to allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages, potentially reducing principal, lowering interest rates, and extending loan terms. For luxury second homeowners on the...
