As 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...

Wire Fraud is Now Common. Buyers and Sellers need to exercise extreme caution when wiring funds in real estate transactions. How it works...

Ultimately what stays with the house depends on the contract that's negotiated between Buyer and Seller, but generally speaking, if it's ...

A lot of work goes into owning a home, and while you’re busy maintaining the obvious, you may be missing smaller, hidden tasks that could...

After 27 years, legislation was passed increasing the handyman exemption from $1,000 to $1,500. The handyman exemption enables persons o...

You've reached a point in life where you're able to pay off your mortgage--Congrats! Here's a few tips and ticks to consider when doing s...

Changes to Real Property Tax Rates in Hawaii

Understanding your closing costs is an important step before you decide to buy or sell property. While every contract has it's own nuance...

A 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange is a way to defer paying capital gains tax on the sale of investment property by purchasing another investme...

1. Contact your CPA It's always a good idea to understand your tax consequences before you decide to sell. Seems self-explanatory, but a ...

I 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...