The numbers don’t lie — and they paint a sobering picture for anyone who invested in Chinese real estate over the past two decades. According to the Bank for International Settlements data tracked by FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), China’s real residential property prices (inflation-adjusted, indexed to 2010=100) have collapsed back below their mid-2000s levels. … Read more
For decades, the standard path to building generational wealth in America was straightforward: save up a nest egg, secure a fixed-rate mortgage, and buy a home. It required discipline, but the math worked for most middle-class households. Today, that mathematical equation has completely broken down. A perfect storm of exploding asset prices and aggressive monetary … Read more
For decades, homeowners looking to upgrade or downsize have faced the same stressful dilemma: Do I sell my current home first, or try to buy my next home first? If you sell first, you risk being temporarily homeless or forced into a double move. If you buy first, you might get saddled with two mortgages, … Read more
The latest data shows that existing home sales have plunged to an annualized rate of 4.09 million, nearly matching the lows of February 2009. For those who remember the Great Financial Crisis, that year represents the “bottom” of the most significant housing crash in modern history. Back then, the market was flooded with foreclosures and … Read more
One of the biggest misconceptions keeping buyers on the sidelines — especially here in Hawaii — is the belief that you need 20% down to buy a home. That’s simply not true. According to the National Association of Realtors: 🧠 So how are people buying homes? In short: if you’re financially responsible and ready to … Read more
In recent months, many Hawaii homeowners—especially those in older homes or near the coastline—have been shocked to receive non-renewal notices or see sharp increases in their hurricane insurance premiums. What’s going on? And what can you actually do about it? Let’s break it down. 🌋 What’s Driving the Surge in Insurance Costs? 1. Climate Risk … Read more
If you’re trying to sell your home right now, brace yourself: this is shaping up to be one of the most difficult markets for sellers in U.S. history. A staggering $698 billion worth of home listings are now sitting on the market nationwide — the highest total ever recorded since Redfin began tracking the data … Read more
First, I want to emphasize that we have the expertise to sell homes. Since 2020, we have sold more listings than any other agent on Oahu. We have sold over 100 more home than the third-ranked agent. When it comes to selling your home, there’s no factor more important than price. Pricing your home correctly … Read more
Photo by Joris Visser on Unsplash Aloha from Oahu! As we wrap up Q1 2025, the island’s real estate market is heating up with opportunity and a hint of urgency. Whether you’re a buyer dreaming of a Waimea retreat, a seller in Kakaako, or an investor eyeing the next hot spot, here’s why spring 2025 … Read more
Aloha OahuRE.com Client, As you probably know through the news, the National Association of Realtors has reached a settlement where buyer’s agent commissions will now be negotiated for all offers. As of August 12, 2024, our MLS will remove any offer to the buyer’s agents to pay a commission, and going forward, there will be no … Read more