Think it’s only the buyer and seller who need to agree on a purchase price in a real estate transaction? Not so fast. If the buyer applies for a mortgage, the bank will need to assess the property’s market value before making a loan. Let’s say an offer is made on a property for $600,000 […]

Eighteenth in a series Buyers in the market for a remote Neighbor Island condo getaway that offers oceanfront living, privacy, and affordable prices will find this and more at East Molokai’s Wavecrest. The surrounding countryside is pristine and unspoiled with opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and hunting in season. Local guides familiar with the lore […]

Do you want to own your home, but the home loan process has you spooked? Qualifying for a mortgage doesn’t have to be a monster. With a little homework, the right partners and a plan of action, you can do it. The first step is to sit down with a loan officer to get pre-qualified […]

Dennis Oshiro Executive Director Hawaii HomeOwnership Center When the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 24, the occasion was also an opportunity to recognize their 1,000th client, a couple who became “successful homeowners” after completing the HHOC program. HHOC Executive Director Dennis Oshiro said the couple had attended classes and participated in […]

RICHARD VIERRA (B), RMP Principal Broker & Director of Property Management Hawaii Reserves, Inc. National Association of Residential Property Managers Regional Vice President / Past President, Oahu Chapter Q. My son, a student at the University, has been renting a studio in Waikiki for a year for $600 per month. He never signed anything, it […]