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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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Debunking The Mortgage Myths #2

Debunking The Mortgage Myths #2

While Emil and I have handled many transactions involving financing, we admit there are lots we do not know about financing. That is why we rely on experts like Todd Parsons and Origin Point to guide our clients to successful closing. Here i...

July 6, 2024

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Big Island Market Update

Big Island Market Update

Aloha, At KE Team, we strive to keep our clients and friends informed about the Big Island market. Each month, we publish our data flipbook, featuring valuable insights such as Historical Median Price, Activity by Price Ranges, Active/Pending ...

June 18, 2024

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Kona Joe Coffee Farm

Kona Joe Coffee Farm

If you're looking to experience a unique slice of Big Island life, a visit to Kona Joe Coffee Farm is a must. Located in the heart of Kona, this family-owned farm offers an exceptional coffee experience unlike any other. Owners Dr. Joe a...

June 17, 2024

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Kilauea Volcano 101: Location and Safety

Kilauea Volcano 101: Location and Safety

The latest eruption that began on Monday, June 3, 2024, southwest of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has ended. This short-lived eruption, lasting just a few days, raised many questions about safety. Rest ass...

June 14, 2024

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Bon Dance Information

Bon Dance Information

Bon Dance (Odori) is a traditional dance that honors ancestors and is cherished as a regional summer festival across Japan. Its origins lie in Buddhism, but today, it continues as an important cultural event that transcends religious boundaries...

May 26, 2024

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Debunking the Mortgage Myths

Debunking the Mortgage Myths

Compass recently announced to have Compass's own mortgage origination company. Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), the nation's largest independent brokerage and a leading real estate technology company, and Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate")...

May 24, 2024

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