Foreclosures don’t happen out of the Hawaiian blue sky; the lender or AOAO (many of Hawaii’s condo buildings are aggressive in pursuing foreclosures) has to jump through a lot of legal and notification hoops before finally taking the house back or putting it up for auction. Putting your head in the sand like an ostrich … Continued
Inheriting a property in Hawaii after losing a family member or close friend can be an overwhelming experience, both emotionally and mentally – possibly even financially (keep reading). With or without a will, estates must go through the process of probate (unless there’s a trust or similar document dictating otherwise). As you can imagine, this … Continued
The real estate industry is always changing and evolving, from Hawaii to Chattanooga. Technology has significantly influenced the operations and standards in the day-to-day practice of the real estate business and continues to shape it today. More sophisticated, user-friendly software and ways of doing business have also grown out of the changes to serve sellers’ … Continued
The journey from the initial decision to sell your home to the closing table can follow many different paths. To choose the appropriate path for your home sale, you should explore all of your different selling options before signing an agent’s listing agreement in Hawaii for the best possible outcome. Let’s dive in… FSBO (For … Continued
While you likely never thought it would happen to you, anyone can find themselves in a pickle when it comes to making a mortgage payment on time (or at all). You may even have a grace period from your lender, but don’t get in the bad habit of relying on those. At the very least, … Continued
Aloha, friends. Are you a bit unsure of how your home might sell in today’s Hawaii real estate market? Or have you already put it on your island’s MLS and aren’t getting the results you had hoped for, either low offers or none at all to even consider? With no feasible traction at all, it … Continued
Not every home is a perfect fit for the traditional listing process with an agent to sell on the local Hawaii MLS. It can be disappointing when day in day out, the home doesn’t get offers, especially if you have a significant financial need depending on the sale. Personal circumstances, too, can make working with … Continued
Aloha, friends. Listing a home for sale on the market in Hawaii often requires a fair amount of money to do it right. Even if you skip the services of a local real estate agent to save on the fees, it can be expensive to effectively prepare your property to attract buyers who today mostly … Continued
Homeowners often look to save time or money when trying to sell their house, and understandably so. After all, selling your house in Hawaii can often be an expensive endeavor – we don’t live in a cheap real estate market! So whether you choose to list your house with a local real estate agent or … Continued
If only it was as simple as putting a ‘Home For Sale’ sign in the front yard of your Hawaii house for sale and letting the process run on autopilot from there. Once you’ve gone through listing your home on the market in the traditional manner, you quickly understand that the reality can often be … Continued
