The good folks over at SmartAsset have recently posted interesting infographics regarding the most & least expensive cities to retire in. Not surprisingly, high-end metropolis’ dominate the expensive list, while more urban cities dominate the least expensive list. Where does Honolulu rank? [Read more…] about How Much Will You Need To Retire?
Hawaii History: Special WWII Bank Notes
Did you know, during World War II and the conflict with Japan, the US treasury issued special currency to the islands? [Read more…] about Hawaii History: Special WWII Bank Notes
Old Homes vs. Development
It’s the age-old argument: preservation or development? Is “sustainable development” possible on an island, with limited space? I came face-to-face with that problem once again, as I toured yet another historic Honolulu home destined for development. [Read more…] about Old Homes vs. Development
What if you had an Agent for all of life’s choices?
It’s frustrating when people call me a salesman, because the connotation that emerges is usually negative. “Swindler,” “crafty,” “sneaky,” “selfish;” these terms synonymous with salespeople, especially those who call at 6:00 pm to sell you the latest insurance over the phone. And while Realtors are not salespeople, I wondered why salesman is associated like this. Why do we all put up barriers and feel this way when we walk onto a car lot or shop for appliances? [Read more…] about What if you had an Agent for all of life’s choices?
How Much Does “Town” Affect the Market? – July 2015 Market Update
As is the standard for summer months, July saw another strong residential market. For today’s analysis, I take a look at the numbers overall for the island of O’ahu and answer the age-old question of “how much does being ‘in town’ matter for inventory?” [Read more…] about How Much Does “Town” Affect the Market? – July 2015 Market Update
Walkabout: 1307 Waiau Place
That smell. That glorious mixture of brass, pine, paint, glass, and history. It’s a smell that instantly triggers comfort for me. It’s a smell that you can only find in old plantation homes, and it’s a smell that says, “Welcome Home.”
Walkabout: July 2015 Edition
I have been squeezing in random walkabouts for the past couple of weeks, but I have been too busy to post! The good news is, that means I get to make an über-walkabout post for your enjoyment! [Read more…] about Walkabout: July 2015 Edition
What is the Housing Ladder?
This week’s question comes from one of my friends who received my newsletter yesterday. He asks, “Why the increase in demand for condos but the decrease in median sales price?” [Read more…] about What is the Housing Ladder?