As a relatively new real estate agent, I've spent a lot of time observing the good, the bad and the ugly. As a professional in any field, you're always looking to learn from the best and adopt their example. There are many good agents out there and you deserve to find a great one. There are … [Read more...]
Caravan: A Look At 3/2′s In $500-$600K Range
April 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Last week at an Open House someone asked what a 3/2 meant. This is just common terminology for 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Although a 3/2 is the most common type of home, there are lots of variations.This week, I hit my own neighborhood of Ka'ono'ulu and Kenolio Estates in North Kihei. It is a very nice … [Read more...]
Intro to Weekly Caravan
April 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This is the first of what I hope is a weekly blog highlighting some of the houses and condominiums that I see on caravan. A caravan or a broker's tour is a weekly event where agents are invited to go from house to house in a certain area. It is a great way to see a lot of properties in a short … [Read more...]
Options In Paradise (Part 4)
April 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment
In this installment of our series, I offer some miscellaneous thoughts for your consideration:Many second-home buyers think that a vacation rental unit is the best way to go because they can make lots of income on nightly or weekly rents. The reality in the numbers is that it is often more cost … [Read more...]
Options In Paradise (Part 3)
April 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Timeshare, Fractional, Fee Simple or LeaseholdIn this third segment, we'll look at some concepts that are more unique to Hawaii than most other places in the country.TimesharesWith timeshares, you own 1-6 weeks per year in a particular unit, and have a right to use the property for that period of … [Read more...]
Options In Paradise (Part 2)
April 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Condominiums - Short Term Rentals, Condo-telsFor the second installment in this series, we will explore the possibility of having short term rentals in a condo unit.If you want to be able to rent your condo legally for a period less than 6 months, the property must allow for short-term or vacation … [Read more...]
Options In Paradise (Part 1)
April 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I haven't met a single visitor to Maui who doesn't dream of owning a home here at some point. Who can blame them? Our lovely beaches, lush flora, cool trade winds and abundant sunshine are enough to make anyone want a vacation to last forever.There are ways this dream can become a reality. This … [Read more...]
Short Sales vs. Foreclosures
March 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
There's a lot of buzz going around these days where the words "short sale" and "foreclosure" are being tossed around, but I've noticed a disturbing trend in some of the people I talk to who are confused about these terms. Many don't really know what they mean, or worse, they think they're the same … [Read more...]
