Homeowner Tips File your Oahu homeowner exemption by September 30 If you own and live in your home, you are eligible to apply for a homeowner exemption to save on your real property taxes. Starting with the upcoming 2024-2025 tax year, this home exemption increases from $100,000 to $120,000 for homeowners under the age of 65. This means that $120,000 is deducted from the assessed […]
Community Emergency preparedness starts with you     The wildfires on Maui was a harsh reminder that everyone should be prepared for a natural disaster. We are still in the hurricane season which began June 1 and runs through November 30. Taking the time to gather supplies and having a plan for your family in place is critical.   BUILD AT […]
Market News July 2023 Market Update In July 2023, the real estate landscape on Oahu experienced some noteworthy shifts. Let’s dive into the key highlights to keep you updated about the current trends of this dynamic market. Despite rising interest rates and economic challenges, Oahu’s housing market’s value remains strong. Buyers are resolute in their desire to own property on Oahu […]
Community Holiday Food Drive Copy   Did you know that the Hawaii Food Bank has been serving 50% more residents since the pandemic started in 2020? One in 6 of our ‘ohana struggle with food insecurity, with 1 in 4 of them being our keiki. With food supply running low at this time, we are collecting donations to help keiki, […]
Inspiration Sweet Home for this Sweet Family CONGRATULATIONS to this sweet family who purchased their new home in Kahala! They moved here from the East Coast because their jobs enabled them to work remotely. So, why not work and live in Paradise? I helped them explore the various neighborhoods and get familiar with the island and their new lifestyle. We put in […]
Selling Your Home Just Sold in Kalama Valley:  $1,365,000 ($70,000 above list price)  
Market News Oahu Market Update: Home prices vibrant, despite rising interest rates It’s true that the latest statistics compared to last year show a decline in activity. It was May 2022 when the Federal Reserve announced its plan to raise the federal funds rate to curb inflation. That was the impetus in the slowing of the market which is what the Fed intended. Yet, despite interest rate hikes and […]
Market News Kuilei Place: New 43-story development moves forward Just a few days ago, the Honolulu City Council unanimously approved permit fees exemptions for a high-rise condominium project that will add 1,005 new housing units on Kapiolani Boulevard in Moiliili. Of these units, approximately 60% will be affordable housing with the remaining 40% priced at market rates. Developed by the Kobayashi Group, sales will […]
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Market News Oahu market update Higher-end homes and condos continue to sell, inventory up in 2023 Even with mortgage interest rates being twice what they were a year ago, according to a CNN report, our local real estate market is off to a strong 2023. The 2022 annual stats from the Honolulu Board of Realtors reveal that while sales have […]
Selling Your Home Latest listing “Before + After” This one bedroom condo in the University area served as a rental property for my client’s family for years. It hadn’t been updated since the tenants first moved in. Before listing it on the market, the home was fully renovated to include new flooring, quartz kitchen and bathroom countertops, fixtures, cabinets, lighting, stainless steel appliances, […]
Inspiration Happy New Year of the Rabbit! Happy New Year of the Rabbit! I hope this new year is off to a great start for you and your family! What are your goals and aspirations this year? One of mine is to learn a new activity that will help me stay active. I recently started canoe paddling and, wow, it’s such a […]
Market News Oahu Market Update Higher-end homes and condos continue to sell, inventory up in 2023​​​​​​​ Even with mortgage interest rates being twice what they were a year ago, according to a CNN report, our local real estate market is off to a strong 2023. The 2022 annual stats from the Honolulu Board of Realtors reveal that while sales have […]
New Project KUILEI PLACE: Honolulu’s newest development accepting applications   Kuilei Place is the newest residential condominium coming to Honolulu featuring affordable (starting at $370,600) and market price (starting at $685,500) units. Located at 2599 Kapiolani Boulevard in Moiliili near the University area and Kapahulu, this is the first new development in the community in decades. Lottery applications are now being accepted from Hawaii […]
Market News Oahu Market Update Single-family home median sales price falls below $1 million   It’s the first time in nearly a year and a half that the median single family home price has dropped below the $1M mark on Oahu. Condo prices have also decreased. Sales volume have dropped 54% for single family homes and 50% for condos. This […]
Market News Oahu market update Oahu market update Sales slow in October as prices hang tough Normally, as the summer selling frenzy has calmed and we approach Thanksgiving, inventory goes up some, and sales slow. Closed sales ebb and flow with the market — peaking in the summer months when school’s out and then slowing in the fall and into […]
Market News Highest Property Sale in October Highest Property Sale in October 59-389 Ke Nui Road, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (off-market) • List Price: $$6,500,000 • Days on Market: 23 • 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths • 8,140 sq. ft. land • Sold Price: $6,500,000 • Built: 1971 • 1,378 sq. ft. living –> $4,717/sq. ft.    
Community Thankful for good neighbors Thankful for good neighbors With Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to bring some joy and food to the tummies of those struggling to feed their families. We were blessed with rain, wind, and wonderfully generous neighbors, family and friends as we walked the neighborhood to collect donations for the Hawaii Food Bank. Just in […]
Market News NAR Chief Economist’s outlook on the U.S. housing market     Greetings! I hope this finds you in good health and good spirits as we enter the season of gratitude and giving. Did the holiday sneak up on you like it did for me? It’s my favorite time of year and I do have much to be thankful for. Thank you for your continued […]
Market News September 2022 Market Update There’s no question that rising interest rates are weighing down home sales. Year-to-date, the shift in affordability has had a greater impact on the single-family home market, with sales down 34.4% from a year ago. Condo market sales are down 19.3%.​​​​​​​ With new listing inventory still low, the median sales price has remained relatively flat over […]
Community July 2023 Market Update Test In July 2023, the real estate landscape on Oahu experienced some noteworthy shifts. Let’s dive into the key highlights to keep you updated about the current trends of this dynamic market. Despite rising interest rates and economic challenges, Oahu’s housing market’s value remains strong. Buyers are resolute in their desire to own property on Oahu […]