Author: michaelborger

6 Reasons Your Hawaii House Isn’t Selling

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“Why isn’t my house selling?” is something we hear often when people reach out to us about their house or condo in Hawaii. Waiting for a buyer can be stressful when you’re selling your home, especially in a hot Hawaii real estate market when you thought homes last for hours, not days. Emotionally, the constant … Continued

5 Things to do Immediately After Inheriting a House in Hawaii

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Dealing with the loss of a family member or dear friend is usually a very stressful and painful time that can become even more complicated by suddenly finding yourself dealing with an inheritance – a house, condo, car, art, family heirlooms, or even a garage full of knick-knacks. It may be challenging to know where … Continued

Costs to Expect With an FSBO Listing in Hawaii

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While selling your Hawaii house on your own will save you in real estate commissions or agent fees, much of the costs you will have to absorb, costs like marketing, which are otherwise generally included in the commission. These savings sometimes come at a high price for many sellers. We’ll discuss the costs you can … Continued

6 Tips to Help You Downsize Your House in Hawaii

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Downsizing homes can be a daunting task. Sometimes you find yourself staring at all of the belongings you’ve accumulated over the years, wondering how you’re going to get from Point A (your current house, say a 2500 sqft home in Honolulu’s Manoa neighborhood) to Point B (the smaller house, perhaps a 1500 sqft townhouse in … Continued

How to Sell a House With Unpermitted Work in Hawaii

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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

5 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your House in Hawaii

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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

6 Signs You Need to Downsize Your House in Hawaii

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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

5 Ways to Use Your Proceeds When Selling Your Land in Hawaii

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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

5 Reasons Why You Should Sell Your Vacant Land in Hawaii

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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