Shaila CampbellAug 24, 20217 minTermite Inspections & FAQIn Hawaii, its customary for a termite inspection to be completed as part of the transaction process. Below is a helpful FAQ for what to...
Shaila CampbellAug 10, 20212 minJuly 2021: Market UpdateSingle-family homes and condos set new record-high median prices in July at $992,500 and $475,000, respectively. Summer sales continue at...
Shaila CampbellApr 6, 20211 minHome 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 CampbellFeb 23, 20212 minThings to Do Before You ListLooking 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 CampbellOct 19, 20202 minHow Covid-19 is Changing our IndustryThis 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 CampbellJan 23, 20201 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...
Shaila CampbellDec 9, 20193 minReal 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 CampbellSep 3, 20192 minWhat 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 CampbellJul 24, 20192 minHome Maintenance: Forgotten ChoresA 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 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...
Shaila CampbellJul 10, 20192 minTips & Tricks When Paying off Your MortgageYou'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 CampbellJun 18, 20191 minReal Property Tax Rates in HawaiiChanges to Real Property Tax Rates in Hawaii
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...
Shaila CampbellMar 11, 20192 min1031 Tax Deferred ExchangeA 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange is a way to defer paying capital gains tax on the sale of investment property by purchasing another...
Shaila CampbellJan 28, 20192 min5 Things Every Seller Should do Before they List1. 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 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...