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Transforming Homeownership on Hawaii’s Big Island

Hawaii County faces a persistent housing shortage, influenced by limited land, high construction costs, and zoning restrictions, making affordable homes harder to secure. The Big Island, like much of Hawaii, has felt the impact, with many resid...

November 5, 2024

New Listing – Ke Alohi Kai

Aloha and welcome to your new tropical sanctuary listed by KE Team! Nestled in the prestigious Ke Alohi Kai, an exclusive oceanfront gated community in Kailua Kona, this custom-built 4-bedroom, 7-bathroom home is the epitome of luxury island...

October 18, 2024

Another Successful Closing!

"I can not thank both Kai and Emil enough for such a positive experience during my condo sale. They reassured me every step of the way in selling my condo during a stressful time in my life. They made my sales transaction run very smoothly. Whi...

October 4, 2024

NAR’s Clear Cooperation violates Code of Ethics & State Law

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) introduced the Clear Cooperation Policy to foster transparency in real estate transactions in 2019. The policy requires agents to submit listings to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within one busine...

October 3, 2024

Successful Closing in Keauhou Estates: A Smooth Journey for All!

We are thrilled to share the news of a successful closing on a beautiful home in the gated Keauhou Estates community. KE TEAM had the privilege of representing both the buyers and the sellers in this wonderful transaction, ensuring a seamles...

September 5, 2024

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

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

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