This was an interview I did on KITV news regarding the current state of the Real Estate market. https://www.kitv.com/news/local/honolulu-home-sales-down-low-inventory-means-few-days-on-market/article_cfce555c-ee3b-11ed-aec7-bf1eedec86e0.html
Oahu is home to many beautiful golf courses that offer breathtaking views and challenging courses for golf enthusiasts. Here are some of the nicest golf courses on Oahu: These are just a few of the many beautiful golf courses on Oahu. Each course offers its own unique challenges and stunning views, making it a golfer’s … Read more
Oahu has many beautiful beaches to offer, each with its own unique charm. However, the nicest beach on Oahu will largely depend on personal preferences, as well as the type of beach experience you are looking for. That being said, some of the most popular and highly-rated beaches on Oahu include: 1. Waikiki Beach: This … Read more
WRITTEN BY OSCAR LIBED of Inspect Hawaii From last month’s article, Are Home Inspectors Deal Makers or Deal Breakers?, we continue the discussion on the “Good Home Inspector”. A 2015 survey of 160 Realtors was conducted by a vendor of Home Inspection software services to determine the criteria in selecting a Home Inspector. Here are the … Read more
Should you decide to pay a fixed, non-negotiable buyer’s agent commission, we recommend either 2% or 2.5%. The first chart shows the buyer’s agent commission paid on Active listings. Here you can see the most popular option is a 2.5% commission to the buyer’s agent. The second chart below shows the percentage of listings that … Read more
If you include a commission for the buyer’s agent in the MLS, such as 2.5% or 3%, you must pay that amount when you receive an offer. The MLS has a rule that all aspects of your offer are negotiable except for the buyer’s agent commission. This means that you cannot ask to lower the … Read more
“We continue to see the market settle following the spike in interest rates and rising inflation,” said Fran Villarmia-Kahawai, president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Compared to the frenetic real estate market we saw the last two years, sales momentum is sluggish, but median prices are holding steady due to low inventory.”