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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 easy ways to Improve your Mood
If you can’t get a hug, here are three other ways to improve your mood! 1. Take a walk outside / Exercise outdoors A simple walk can provide a pleasant change of scenery while also stretching your muscles and improving your circulation. Brisk walking can make you feel better by releasing endorphins (the feel-good hormone) […]
April 2022 | Heated Housing War, Traveling again
Housing has created a stiff competition for Baby Boomers and Millennials Baby Boomers and Millennials Are in a Heated Housing War Baby boomers and millennials are in a housing war, says a Zillow report. For one, Americans 60 years old and older have been more active in the housing market in the past decade than […]
July 2021 | Pandemic changes retirement planning and even our backyards
Homes have become offices and we are now planning for the future more than ever before Backyards Have Become an additional Room During the pandemic, our homes underwent some remarkable transformations—office, school, gym, asylum. The backyard’s status became more exalted, a safe space where we could gather with a little more peace of mind. Folks […]
Senior Co-living | A New Trend in Hawaii?
Co-living is a unique experience that can benefit both Homeowner and Renter Maybe it’s the high cost of living in many places — especially in Hawaii. Or maybe it’s also a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe it’s both! But either way, a new trend is clear: seniors who live alone are considering roommates. Co-Living […]