Buying a home

Nov. 11, 2019

OK Millennials! The New Generation of Homebuyers

 

As the largest adult population group in the US, millennials wield $1.4 trillion in purchasing power, and more of them are aging and earning their way into the real estate market.

 

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If you explored Twitter recently, you’d get the feeling …

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Oct. 31, 2019

Buying Oahu Real Estate: Which Loan is Right for You?

 

Interest rates are low, low, low, and that means it’s a great time to be a home buyer! While median home prices haven’t dropped much nationwide, the costs you save with a low rate over the course of your loan more than make up for any monthly …

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Sept. 16, 2019

The Importance of Interest or: How I Learned to Love the Fed

 

 

 

The year is 1984, and despite Orwellian predictions to the contrary, nothing seems to be going poorly at all as you amble down your tree-lined street. A neighbor cheerfully hollers across the road, but with Purple Rain cranking through your Walkman, you can’t …

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Aug. 20, 2019

The Best Oahu Communities: A Look at Kailua Town

 

Welcome to the next edition of our Neighborhood Spotlight Series, where we will continue to provide a little insight into some of the best towns Oahu has to offer, so you can feel more comfortable in the purchase of your new home in Hawaii.

 

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Aug. 5, 2019

How to Improve Your Credit Score for an Oahu Home Purchase

 

 

When you are looking to buy a home in Oahu, the first step in the process should be evaluating your finances to determine just how much house can I afford? If you haven’t always had a clean payment history or have significant debt, you …

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July 16, 2019

A Glossary of Oahu Real Estate Terms You Should Know

 

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Buying or selling your Oahu home can be an extremely exciting time in your life, however, it can also be incredibly confusing and stressful if not equipped with the right tools to navigate this momentous life decision. Dealing with terms like Adjustable-Rate Mortgage vs. Fixed-Rate …

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July 8, 2019

Do I Need a Realtor When Buying a New Construction Home on Oahu?

Buying a home is a big decision with a lot of money on the line so it’s important to make sure that you are always protecting your own interests throughout the process. While most house hunters make use of a realtor when browsing Honolulu, Kailua or Kapolei homes …

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June 24, 2019

The Best Oahu Communities: A Look at Kapolei

 

Welcome to the next edition of our Neighborhood Spotlight Series, where we will continue to provide a little insight into some of the best towns Oahu has to offer, so you can feel more comfortable in the purchase of your new home in Hawaii.

 

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June 3, 2019

The Best Apps to Make Your Oahu Home Search Easier

 

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With almost 1,000,000 people living on the island of Oahu, the competition for Honolulu homes and surrounding communities is high. This constant struggle for housing means that the old ways of looking for properties are out. Looking for signs in the yard or …

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May 27, 2019

The Best Oahu Communities: A Look at Ala Moana-Kakaako

 

Welcome to the second edition of our Neighborhood Spotlight Series, where we will continue to provide a little insight into some of the best neighborhoods Oahu has to offer, so you can feel more comfortable in the purchase of your new home in Hawaii.

 

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