Should I Sell My Kona-Kohala Coast Luxury Home Now If I Don’t Have To?
Many times, I would go on a listing appointment to talk with a potential seller and they would tell at the end of the presentation, “Well, I really don’t have to sell!”
What Red Flags Should I Look For When Interviewing Hawaii Luxury Realtors?
When I came out of college, I got a job selling cars and some of my fellow car salesmen were involved in the old “bait and switch” tactics of selling.
How can I make my luxury Hawaii mortgage application smoother?
The most dreaded part of applying for a mortgage is all the paperwork. Mortgage documentation requirements are more stringent than ever and every “T” must be crossed and every “I” dotted.
Should I Get a No-Cost Loan for My Hawaii Vacation Rental Purchase?
This is a mortgage without any closing costs added on to the loan or paid by the borrower. Examples of closing costs would be origination fees, discount points, appraisal cost, processing, underwriting fees, title insurance and recording fees. A mortgage where these costs are added in is not a true no cost loan.
How Does the End of Government Tax Credits Impact My Hawaii Second Home Purchase?
As most of you know, the end of the tax credit is just a few short weeks away on April 30, 2010. Under the guidelines, you have to be “under contract” by April 30, and then close the transaction by June 30, 2010 in order to receive the either $8000 First Time Buyer credit or the $6500 Move Up Buyer credit.
What are the best Down Payment Assistance programs for buying a home in Hawaii?
In my previous 2 Blogs on DPA, I discussed and tried to dispel some of the myths surrounding down payment assistance. In addition, I highlighted some of the key factors in determining what it takes to qualify for DPA. Today, I will address who are the agencies out there who offer DPA and how doing a little research can help in deciding which program you should consider and how to find out if your lender works with that agency.