Downsizing homes can be a daunting task. You can feel confident moving forward and avoid the sense of dread that so often overwhelms homeowners by following a few simple tips to help you downsize your house in Hawaii. Allow yourself plenty of time to go through your belongings, taking several weeks instead of trying to … Continued
Let’s say you have been considering making some repair, upgrades, or any kind of alteration to your Hawaii property – either an investment or your principal residence. No matter your reason for the renovations, you want to make sure the work is properly permitted if required by the state and/or county (each island may be … Continued
Starter homes are just that, an excellent place for new homeowners to get a start. These are usually smaller, more affordable homes and may require renovation. Wise real estate investors know that homeownership includes selling and buying multiple homes in a lifetime. Some common triggers usually set the chain of events into motion that propels … Continued
First-time homebuyers don’t often think too far down the road, especially right after your purchase, but downsizing your home is a normal process in the long-term story of homeownership. Understanding this from the beginning can help you better plan for when this time comes. By knowing what signs to look for and seeing them when … Continued
If you’re going sell a piece of Hawaii real estate, you probably have thought of timing the sale perfectly. After all, reinvesting the profit from your sale is fundamental to maintaining a healthy and profitable real estate investment business, therefore you’d like to maximize every angle. Ensuring that all of your investment properties earn the … Continued
Replacing your income through investments and earning passive income for retirement is the ultimate goal for many people, well at least one ultimate goal (life’s not all about money). There are times when holding an investment property may be less beneficial to your financial portfolio than selling — not all investments pan out or keep … Continued
Real estate has not been unaffected by the global Covid-19 pandemic — everyone is making some sort of adjustment to their plans leading to a bit of mad scrabble at times, whether you’re selling or buying a house. With most people’s stress levels already higher than average, selling a house right now can really put … Continued
If you’re considering refinancing your home in Hawaii, you may find that selling is a better option – naturally, this will be a case by case decision. Let’s dig in further and explore 5 reasons why it may be better to sell than refinance your home in Hawaii. Equity Equity is the portion of the … Continued
There are quite a few advantages in owning smaller properties for senior Hawaii homeowners, which shouldn’t come to any surprise. Many find much less space is desirable during their golden years when kids are out of the house. Cleaning and maintaining less home equates to less overall work and lowers expenses, some rather dramatically, in … Continued
Inheriting real estate is rarely as wonderful as it may appear in movies – not everyone wants to be gifted that majestic palace under the swaying palm trees looking out over the Pacific Ocean or even a small condo in Waikiki. The responsibilities that come along with a gift like this can be quite overwhelming, … Continued
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