CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. Can you make some suggestions on preparing an Inventory and Condition form? Can I substitute pictures in place of a form if the tenant agrees? A. Inventory and Condition forms are very important in […]

CARL L. FRAZIER (R), PB Owner, Principal Broker Cornerstone Properties Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers and National Conference Speaker Q. I have a house that I rented to several single roommates. Their lease is coming up for renewal and I would like some advice. I currently have them all on […]

Once more, mortgage rates have fallen to historic lows and, for those home owners who refinanced not too long ago, the question is: does it make sense to refinance yet again? While you may think it does not make sense for you to refinance so soon, you may find yourself missing out on monthly savings […]

Pacific Heights, one of Honolulu’s oldest hillside neighborhoods, continues to offer buyers a selection of vintage homes, some built nearly a century ago but well maintained and sensitively remodeled by dedicated owners over the years. Many of the large estates were the residences of families whose histories were linked to the economic and political history […]

Even with several months remaining in 2011, sales volume in the Salt Lake community has already exceeded last year’s totals. As of Sept. 30, 24 singlefamily homes have closed in the neighborhood, surpassing the total of 11 sold in all of 2010, and on the way to outperforming annual sales of 22 in 2009, 17 […]