By Lisa Scontras Like urban legends, misconceptions about real estate often take on a life of their own. Many widely held beliefs have little to do with actual facts. So what are the answers? Should you avoid leasehold like the plague? Price your property with a cushion so you have room to negotiate? Zero in […]

LAURENE H. YOUNG, RMP, REALTOR Lui & Young Realty, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I think I found bedbugs in the property I am renting. Who is responsible for treating this? I don’t know how I got them…I keep the unit neat and clean. A. What a nightmare! […]

Tony Dias Branch Manager, VA Mortgage Center of Hawaii President, VA Loans Hawaii NMLS #222836 A transition that will help more veterans take advantage of their home loan benefits is finally complete. After five great years, our homegrown VA Loans Hawaii has teamed with VA Mortgage Center.com to create VA Mortgage Center of Hawaii. Partnering […]

Pamela Barros Loan Officer Mann Mortgage, LLC NMLS #363919 It is an interesting time in the mortgage business. There have been many changes in our industry, but change can be good…it often leads to growth and innovation. New regulations are constantly appearing in lending, as in other industries today, but when you look at the […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Mangers Q. I recently went to check on a tenant because their rent was late and they weren’t returning my telephone calls. I sent them a letter and additionally posted a copy on the front door […]