In the shifting real estate market we find ourselves in today, if you live in Hawaii and are renting, now might be the best time to take that leap and become a homeowner. I can assure you, it is possible. It starts with a belief, and then actionable plans to pursue it into reality. Reach out to a loan officer to have a budget in mind, and then contact your realtor to see what properties you can achieve with that budget. You might have to take a step back, cut out some expenses, and make some sacrifices. But in the end, I promise it’ll all be worth it.

Introducing Ālia, a new condo project by the Kobayashi Group coming to the heart of Kaka’ako. 483 beautiful units, mostly market with a few reserved. Location, views, and amenities can’t be beat. This developer has had many home runs such as Hokua, Capitol Place, One Ala Moana, and most recently Park Lane. Sales will launch very soon by the end of the year, construction anticipated to start in 2023, with a projected completion in 2026. We really believe in this project so if you are interested in learning more, contact us today!

Sometimes in life you have to take 1 step back in order to move 2 steps forward. This is especially true with real estate in Hawaii. Your first property probably won’t be your dream home, but if you can make it work and start building equity it will open up so many more opportunities in the future!

1, 2 punch.

Want to sell your home but don’t know where to go? Ask us about our sell, stay, buy program! We sell your home with friendly terms including a free 60 day rent back so you can have the proceeds in your bank account and take your time on finding a new home that works better for you, all while only having to move once! We make it simple for you, because that’s the way it should be. 

Interest rates have gone up, competition has gone down. It’s easier to get a better deal on the market now. If you’re buying for yourself, getting a loan, and planning to stay in the home for a while, there’s no need to delay. Buy now, start building equity, and the market will eventually improve. 

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It’s impossible to time the market and when there is a crash, there’s factors that make it very scary to move forward. If you’re buying for yourself, planning to hold onto the property for a while, and getting a mortgage, there’s no reason to time the market. Prices and interest rates work hand in hand so you’ll likely end up in the same spot in terms of your monthly payment. It’s more important to find the right property and a motivated seller that’s easy to work with.

September 2022 Oahu real estate market update: I like to use the analogy of how the pandemic affected the Oahu real estate market to flying down the H-1 freeway at 80 mph. Every property was flying off the shelves with multiple offers. Now the Oahu real estate market is going the speed limit of 55 mph. It's more normalized, buyers are not having to waive every contingency, and less transactions are taking place. Condos went down slightly in price, something we haven’t see in a long time. Low inventory is stabilizing the market although it is growing. Stay tuned for more updates and message or comment with your email address to be subscribed to my monthly market update emails to get more valuable information.

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