Shaila CampbellJan 231 min2020 Client Benefit ListAs a Realtor®, I’ve been able to pass on some valuable discounts to my clients by partnering with some of the furniture stores around tow...
Shaila CampbellDec 9, 20192 minReal Estate Scams in Hawaii Wire Fraud is Now Common. Buyers and Sellers need to exercise extreme caution when wiring funds in real estate transactions. How it works...
Shaila CampbellNov 22, 20192 minWhat to Look for at ShowingsMost home buyers will examine a home's floor plan, upgrades, and location as part of their search process. But here's a few red flags to ...
Shaila CampbellOct 2, 20192 min5 Things Every Local Should Know About Flood Risk In HawaiiDon’t let water damage rain on your parade. If you own or rent a home, here’s what the Hawai’i DCCA Insurance Division says you need to k...
Shaila CampbellJul 13, 20191 minHandyman Exemption Increases to $1,500After 27 years, legislation was passed increasing the handyman exemption from $1,000 to $1,500. The handyman exemption enables persons o...
Shaila CampbellJul 9, 20192 min10 Questions to Ask the HOABefore you purchase, here are a few things to know or ask about the Homeowners Association. In the process, you'll learn how responsive a...
Shaila CampbellJun 18, 20191 minReal Property Tax Rates in HawaiiChanges to Real Property Tax Rates in Hawaii
Shaila CampbellMay 1, 20192 minHow to Rate ShopEveryone wants the best rates, but knowing how to rate shop properly takes a little knowhow. Here are a few things to consider: 1.) Shop ...
Shaila CampbellApr 16, 20192 minInspection Period: What to expect So you just got your contract accepted, yay! Now what happens? Your Inspection Period is your time to learn about the home and to make su...
Shaila CampbellMar 28, 20191 minPet-Friendly Housing in HawaiiTrying to find a home for your furry friend too? House rules may specify how many pets you may have, 1 cat or 1 dog, or there maybe a wei...
Shaila CampbellMar 22, 20191 minClosing Costs: Who Pays for What?Understanding your closing costs is an important step before you decide to buy or sell property. While every contract has it's own nuance...
Shaila CampbellMar 12, 20192 minHow to Navigate the Loan ProcessThe best time to start navigating the loan process is before you start your home search. Waiting until your contract is accepted can leav...
Shaila CampbellFeb 13, 20192 minThinking of Buying in Hawaii?5 Things all Out-of-State Buyers need to know before purchasing a home in Hawaii 1.) Fee Simple VS. Leasehold Fee Simple Ownership: Fee s...
Shaila CampbellJan 28, 20192 minFree Money for First Time HomebuyersThe City & County of Honolulu offers a Down Payment Loan Program at 0% interest loan for all income-eligible borrowers up to a loan limi...
Shaila CampbellJan 22, 20191 minCrime MappingI often get asked if this neighborhood is "safe". As Realtors(R) we need to be careful in how we answer this as it can violate the Federa...
Shaila CampbellJan 21, 20191 minFirst Time Homebuyer Program: MCCMortgage Credit Certificate The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program was authorized by Congress in the 1984 Tax Reform Act as a means of p...
