Homeowner Tips

Home Buyer Tips The Big Benefits of Downsizing Your Home If you’re considering downsizing, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are embracing the advantages of living in smaller spaces. Living smaller can offer a range of benefits, from cost savings to a better quality of life. Let’s explore the advantages of downsizing and why it’s becoming an increasingly popular option. Financial Considerations One of the main […]
Homeowner Tips Homeowner alert: Property insurers rethink coverage in Hawaii If you are a property owner, there’s a good chance that your insurance premiums have increased, or will increase, perhaps significantly. After several unprecedented natural disasters on the mainland, states like Texas, Florida, and California have seen insurance carriers massively raise rates or leave these markets entirely. Now Hawaii has come into the spotlight with […]
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 […]
Homeowner Tips ADUs seemed liked a simple solution to Hawaii’s housing crisis An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a second dwelling on a single-family lot that includes its own kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area. It may be attached or detached from the primary dwelling, but is intended to be “accessory” to the primary dwelling and is typically much smaller in size. The ADU Ordinance was signed into […]
Homeowner Tips Why Staging Matters Even in a Seller’s Market Homes may be selling faster in this brisk market, however staging a property to showcase it in its best light can benefits both buyers and sellers. Staging helps buyers to see the full potential of a given space or property and leave a memorable impression. Staging a property can also help sellers get the best ROI on their […]
Homeowner Tips Tips for gardens great and small Like the fabled “Victory Gardens” of WWII before them, urban and backyard vegetable gardens became a vital source of food and purpose for many people last year when world events threw supply chains into disarray. A year has passed, but interest in do-it-yourself food production has remained, and more and more DIYer’s are getting into […]
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