Home Exemption Deadline and Upside to Downsizing | September 2024
Save Money by Filing an Exemption If you are an owner-occupant in the City and County of Honolulu, you can get a break on your property taxes, but you must file by September 30, 2024. If have done this already and you already have your $120,000 or $160,000 (ages 65+) reduction in your assessed value […]
Eco-Friendly Home Tips and Save Money on Your Hawaiian Electric Company Bill! | April 2024
Save Money on your HECO Bill w/ Time of Use Time of Use (TOU), a Hawaiian Electric Co (HECO) program that saves you money when you use more of your electricity during the day and after 9 pm at night. To be eligible for lower rates, you must enroll at hawaiianelectric.com/shiftandsave. It is simple. I […]
Thinking of Downsizing or Upsizing – Contingency might be right for you! | February 2024
It is tricky. It is challenging. It can be nerve-racking – Buying and Selling on contingency How does contingency work in selling and purchasing a property? There are two possibilities. First, a property could go on market on the contingency that a replacement property is secured by the Seller prior to the execution of the […]
As-Is Sale, 2024 Real Estate, and life changes | January 2024
Is An As-Is Sale Right for You? Many factors can influence your decision to sell including downsizing, moving closer to family, or seeking a more manageable living situation. Have you considered selling the home as-is? Selling as-is means putting the property on the market without making any major repairs or improvements—even when they are needed. […]
Kokua for Maui, Aging-ready homes, and My Fair Lady | November 2023
Kokua For Maui Kokua for Maui: Shop & Show Aloha is an effort dedicated to recognizing the resiliency of Maui’s residents and local businesses by showcasing their products across the State. November will be the launch month for “Kokua for Maui”. Together, all four counties are hosting a series of events and programs across our […]
October 2023 | Energy Tax Rebates, Lower retirement debt
Tax Breaks Many Americans will save thousands of dollars on home renovations when new rebates for a range of energy-efficient upgrades kick in later this year. Buyers will receive the rebates as part of a $9 billion federal program passed by Congress in last summer’s Inflation Reduction Act. Household savings can range from hundreds of […]
July 2023 | Millennials vs Boomers in real estate, also ways to save money and energy
What’s in Store for 2023 Real Estate? The tight U.S. housing market is creating competition between millennials and baby boomers. Millennials have hit their peak home-buying age later in life, while many boomers live longer and move later, leading to the two generations vying for the same properties. Boomers often have a leg-up because of […]
April 2023 | Predictions for 2023 Real Estate
What’s in Store for 2023 Real Estate? There’s lots of nervous hand-wringing from folks worried about inflation, mortgage rates, and a possible recession. To put things in perspective, in 1981, inflation was double the current rate and 30-year mortgages were at 18%! At that time, the Fed decided to increase rates, just like they have […]
Sept 2022 | Multigenerational living and Green Designation
Learn 3 ways to prepare for multi-generational living and learn about NAR’s Green award 3 Ways To Prepare for Multigenerational Living In Hawaii, we often share our homes. Many of us are committed to taking care of family members who need physical assistance, those who are trying to save money to purchase their own home […]
June 2022 | Going Green in Real Estate at the start of summer
Let a newly certified Green Real Estate Specialist help you navigate selling your home Going Green May Help Sell Your House Faster Before selling, most sellers opt for a fresh coat of paint, new appliances, or a refresh of their landscaping to entice buyers hoping for a quicker sale at a better price. But a […]