1031 Exchanges in Honolulu Part 1

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 31, 2008

A tax-deferred exchange enables real estate investors to preserve wealth by re-investing in “like-kind” assets.  When real property is sold, an investor may incur federal capital gains tax and, in some states, state tax as well.  A tax-deferred exchange allows investors to sell investment properties and acquire “like-kind” properties while deferring federal capital gains tax.  Many … Continue reading 1031 Exchanges in Honolulu Part 1

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Honolulu Mortgage Guidelines are Getting More Strict

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 27, 2008

Are you planning on buying a new home and retaining your old residence as a second home or investment property?  If so, Fannie Mae’s new lending guidelines** may complicate or entirely derail your plans. Borrowers who currently own their home typically have three options when they decide to purchase a new principal residence. They can: … Continue reading Honolulu Mortgage Guidelines are Getting More Strict

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Honolulu 4th Annual Survivors’ Conference

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 23, 2008

The Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure presents Celebrating Life:  Honolulu 4th Annual Survivors’ Conference Date:  Saturday, September 27, 2008 Time:  8:00am – 2:00pm Location:  Dole Cannery Iwilei Ballroom Cost:  Complimentary to Breast Cancer Survivors; Co-Survivor cost is $30 This conference aims to celebrate breast cancer survivorship in Hawaii through education and … Continue reading Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Honolulu 4th Annual Survivors’ Conference

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Honolulu Residential Resale Market Report – Second Quarter 2008

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 19, 2008

The number of Honolulu single family home and condominium sales continues to fall.  As I noted in my March 2008 Oahu Condo Outlook, the number of sales peaked in 2005 and fell in both 2006 and 2007, but this isn’t necessarily bad news.  The good news is, that second quarter sales prices are slightly higher … Continue reading Honolulu Residential Resale Market Report – Second Quarter 2008

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Hawaii Oceanfront Property Boundaries Part II

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 15, 2008

Property boundary questions often arise when selling or buying oceanfront property.  Julia Jones, Account Manager at First American Title, has prepared two short papers explaining the basics of shoreline setbacks and shoreline property boundaries.  The first paragraph of the shoreline property boundaries paper and a link to the complete paper is below. Shoreline Property Boundaries "Shoreline property in Hawaii can decrease or increase … Continue reading Hawaii Oceanfront Property Boundaries Part II

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