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How to Protect your Real Estate Transactions from Escrow Fraud in Hawaii

Recent Trends in Real Estate Escrow Fraud Real estate transactions have always been a prime target for fraudsters, but the sophistication of their schemes has reached alarming levels. Earlier this year, we encountered a fraudulent seller situa...

December 19, 2024

How Should You Hold Title to Your Property in Hawaii?

The question about how to hold title comes up often when purchasing property in Hawaii. It's essential to understand the various ways to hold title, as this decision affects ownership rights, transferability, and estate planning. Here are the c...

November 14, 2024

Understanding the Real Estate Practice Changes Effective August 17th, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a settlement agreement with plaintiffs that could potentially end ongoing litigation regarding broker commissions. The $418M antitrust settlement took effect on August 17, ...

August 16, 2024

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

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

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

Top 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying a Mauna Lani Resort Property

Located on the Kohala Coast of the island of Hawaii, the Mauna Lani Resort is one of the most popular resorts in Hawaii. The resort itself has been around since 1961 and offers an array of activities for guests, including golfing, swimming pool...

June 24, 2022

9 Reasons to Invest in a Kona Vacation Home

Investing in a vacation home allows you to explore new places while helping develop yourself as a real estate investor. The vacation home landscape has seen significant growth since the advent of online rental platforms, such as Airbnb, in the ...

June 23, 2022

What You Need to Know about Relocating to Kailua-Kona

The Big Island's verdant tropical woodlands, endless volcanic sands, and inspiring historical drama leave an indelible mark on all who experience it firsthand — and Kailua-Kona, in particular, has the most tastefully lavish real estate offeri...

June 23, 2022