Honolulu Interest Rates – Should I Refinance Now?

I called a client two weeks ago to suggest she consider refinancing her mortgage.  Rates are 1.5% lower than when she bought her single family home a few years ago. At first, she was ecstatic and thanked me for the information.  She called last week and said she thought she should wait to refinance.  I asked why.  She … Continue reading Honolulu Interest Rates – Should I Refinance Now?

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Quote – Thomas Sowell

“People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.” - Thomas Sowell Share this:ShareEmailPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit

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It’s Time to Reorganize the U.S. Auto Industry

The Detroit Big Three (GM, Ford and Chrysler) were in Washington again this week asking for an additional $34 billion.  That’s over and above the $25 billion that Congress appropriated just a few months ago. What makes our elected officials think that this will be the last auto subsidy?  Well, it will be, until the … Continue reading It’s Time to Reorganize the U.S. Auto Industry

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December 2008 Harbor Court Condominium Market Report Honolulu

Summary Just one Harbor Court apartment has been sold thus far in 2008.  One.  And that was back in July.  As I stated in the July 2008 Market Report, the price asked by some sellers is just too high.  A high maintenance fee (when compared with similar luxury condos) doesn’t help either.  At the current sales pace, … Continue reading December 2008 Harbor Court Condominium Market Report Honolulu

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