Q. My tenant wants to do the yard work in exchange for a decrease in his rent. I’m afraid the tenant won’t do a good job and don’t know if this is a good idea or not. What do I need to consider before letting the tenant do the yard work? A. Many tenants enjoy […]

Twentieth in a series Every comfort, convenience, and amenity that defines luxury living has been incorporated into this custom home in the heart of Kahala. The 4,660 square foot, two story home embraces an interior courtyard, a large, tiled swimming pool with a decorative hibiscus mosaic at the bottom, and several covered and uncovered areas […]

Buying a home is most likely the largest investment you’ll make in your lifetime, and selling your home is most likely the largest transaction you’ll ever make. The real estate agent that you depend on to shepherd you through the process can have a significant impact on the amount of money that you spend or […]

CARL L. FRAZIER, B, (R), PB, RMP Owner, Principal Broker Cornerstone Properties Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers and National Conference Speaker Q. I have a tenant who is just plain messy. The house is always dirty and cluttered whenever I come over. He’s a borderline hoarder. I’ve asked him time […]

With the inventory of Oahu’s single family homes for sale at one of its lowest, the competition among buyers is high. This is causing buyers to put in multiple offers with many of today’s single family homes selling for prices above the list price and much faster. While this can be discouraging for homebuyers, there […]