Shaila Campbell
Termite Inspections & FAQ
In Hawaii, its customary for a termite inspection to be completed as part of the transaction process. Below is a helpful FAQ for what to...
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Shaila Campbell
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
July 2021: Market Update
Single-family homes and condos set new record-high median prices in July at $992,500 and $475,000, respectively. Summer sales continue at...
Shaila Campbell
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
Home Staging: Is it Worth It?
One of the biggest questions I get from my Sellers, is if they should consider professional staging for their home. According to the...
Shaila Campbell
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
Things to Do Before You List
Looking to spruce up your home before you sell? Here's a few items to consider doing--it's little things can make all the difference! *...
Shaila Campbell
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
How Covid-19 is Changing our Industry
This has been a year of quick adjustments to a new way of doing business. For those thinking of entering the buying or selling process,...
Shaila Campbell
- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
2020 Client Benefit List
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...
Shaila Campbell
- Dec 9, 2019
- 3 min
Real Estate Scams in Hawaii
Wire Fraud is Becoming Common. Buyers and Sellers need to exercise extreme caution when wiring funds in real estate transactions. How it...
Shaila Campbell
- Sep 3, 2019
- 2 min
What Stays With The House?
Ultimately what stays with the house depends on the contract that's negotiated between Buyer and Seller, but generally speaking, if it's...
Shaila Campbell
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min
Home Maintenance: Forgotten Chores
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...
Shaila Campbell
- Jul 13, 2019
- 1 min
Handyman Exemption Increases to $1,500
After 27 years, legislation was passed increasing the handyman exemption from $1,000 to $1,500. The handyman exemption enables persons...
Shaila Campbell
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
Tips & Tricks When Paying off Your Mortgage
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...
Shaila Campbell
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
Real Property Tax Rates in Hawaii
Changes to Real Property Tax Rates in Hawaii
Shaila Campbell
- Mar 22, 2019
- 1 min
Closing 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...
Shaila Campbell
- Mar 11, 2019
- 2 min
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
A 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange is a way to defer paying capital gains tax on the sale of investment property by purchasing another...
Shaila Campbell
- Jan 28, 2019
- 2 min
5 Things Every Seller Should do Before they List
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...
Shaila Campbell
- Jan 22, 2019
- 1 min
Crime Mapping
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...