Does this sound familiar? You walk into a major retailer, and while you’re paying for your purchase, they ask, “Would you like an extended warranty?” You say, “No, thank you,” to which they respond, “You sure? It covers anything that happens to your product for an extended period past the manufacturer’s warranty…” That happened to me, about four years ago when I purchased my washer & dryer from a major retailer. For a few extra dollars, you are told your mind will be at ease, and your problems taken care of, should they arise. I’m here, with personal experience, to warn you AGAINST extended warranties… [Read more…] about 5 Reasons To Avoid Extended Warranties
Real Estate
Monthly Market Statistics for March 2015
Woohoo! The year is flying by, and it’s already April! Happy Easter! Tax Season! And of course, the heating up of a busy summer real estate market! Included this month are market statistics for March (which hit some rare high points), news from around the market, and I answer a reader question! Hope you enjoy it, and have a great month of April!
Monthly Market Statistics for February 2015
I can’t believe it’s March already! Punahou Carnival…Chinese New Year…Time flies when you’re having fun!! Here are your real estate statistics and news from February. I am also planning on including some other sections, so let me know what would be useful to you! [Read more…] about Monthly Market Statistics for February 2015
Open House: 1114 Wilder Ave. #403
This Sunday, I will be sitting at the Wilder House condo in Makiki from 2-5pm! Come down Wilder Ave., pull into the guest parking on the Ewa side of the building and check it out! 1114 Wilder Ave. Honolulu, HI 96822 [Read more…] about Open House: 1114 Wilder Ave. #403
Open House: 1080 S. Beretania St. #1003
This Sunday, I will be sitting with my fellow Marcus-er, Jason Nishikawa, at his 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom listing in the Queen Victoria Residences. Come visit us, 2:00pm-5:00pm this Sunday, March 1st! [Read more…] about Open House: 1080 S. Beretania St. #1003
Open House: 1074 Lunalilo St. #403
This Sunday, February 22nd, I will be sitting at Lorraine Fukumae’s listing at the Prince Lunalilo Condominium. Unit #403 is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located in town, and I will be there from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. If you would like more information about this unit, please contact me and I will happy to help you! [Read more…] about Open House: 1074 Lunalilo St. #403
Shooting 1074 Lunalilo St. #403
A couple weeks ago, Lorraine Fukumae approached me to shoot some photos of her listing at the Price Lunalilo condominium. Located at 1074 Lunalilo St., this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit was pretty straight forward. I rented a tilt-shift lens and a flash for this one, and headed over. Here are a couple of the shots I got… [Read more…] about Shooting 1074 Lunalilo St. #403