The Final Walk-Through

One of the most anticipated days during the home buying process is when you have your walk-through which is usually scheduled sometime right before the closing of escrow.  This step happens when you as the buyer and your agent explore your home-to-be and check to be sure ...

If you are looking to buy a home in Maui or Hawaii and live thousands of miles away, here are a few tips.

Buying a home is always a bit of a daunting process, but it can feel like even more of a challenge when you live hundreds, or even ...

Interest rates continue to stay low (although we are all waiting for that to eventually change) and inventory remains limited here on Maui.  Perfect opportunity to sell your home, right?  Market conditions may be favorable but pricing your property to sell remains the one most important decision a seller needs ...

Homeowner’s Associations - What You Need To Know  

Given the number of condominiums in Hawaii, I thought you would be interested in a quick refresher about HOA’s.

Most people know that a condo will have a homeowner’s association (HOA), but you may be surprised to learn that a home you ...

The Importance of Curb Appeal

When you decide to sell your home, it is important that you prepare to have it look its best before putting it on the market. There are some simple things you can do to increase the interest of potential buyers on your home.  House appraisers ...

A real estate contract is a binding contract.  Purchasing a home is also one, if not the, biggest purchases of your life.  These two facts make it critically important to make sure you are protected when making an offer on a property.  One of the best ways to protect your ...

If you have owned a home and used a contractor, you will appreciate the challenge of coming in on the budget for any renovation. We hope this article (part 1) will be of help in coming in on a budget.

Buying a house that needs some remodeling can be a ...

Renovations can be a great way to improve the value of your home before selling.  We've discussed the benefits of hiring a licensed contractor for the bigger projects but you can also do some things yourself and save money. Here are a few of both that you may want ...