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Condo Insurance Crisis in Hawaii

Condo Insurance Crisis in Hawaii

Understanding the Hawaii Condo Insurance Crisis In recent months, condo projects in Hawaii have faced skyrocketing insurance premiums, with some seeing increases of up to 400%. These hikes can lead to special assessments and significant increa...

August 24, 2024

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The Shaka Gesture Now Official in Hawaii

The Shaka Gesture Now Official in Hawaii

The Hawaiian islands are known for their unique blend of culture, natural beauty, and the spirit of Aloha. This spirit has a new symbol recently recognized officially: the Shaka gesture. This simple hand signal, made by extending the thumb and ...

August 21, 2024

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Kona Real Estate Market Update

Kona Real Estate Market Update

Aloha, I have safely returned to the Big Island. Japan was quite hot! Before diving into the market trends... here is a brief overview of last weekend's U.S. economic activities. Economic Activities At the Federal Open Market Committee ...

August 5, 2024

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What Determines Mortgage Rates?

What Determines Mortgage Rates?

What are the determining factors of mortgage interest rate? We often hear that the mortgage rate is linked to yields of long term bonds and inflation. Here is the basics. Federal Reserve (FED) Rate: The FED sets the short-term interes...

August 5, 2024

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