Save Money In Your Honolulu Home: Install a Drain-Water Heat-Recovery System

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 28, 2009

Did you know it’s possible to recover heat from waste water as it goes down your drain?  You can by installing a drain-water heat-recovery system in your home.  The system saves energy costs by warming water for your shower by using recovered heat.  These systems are available for other appliances such as dishwashers. According to experts, if … Continue reading Save Money In Your Honolulu Home: Install a Drain-Water Heat-Recovery System

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Government Loan Highlights for Honolulu Part 1

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 25, 2009

The Nation’s financial crisis caused several liberal sources of home financing to disappear in a very short time.  Those sources may return some day, but they’re gone, at least for the near future.  Loan qualification guidelines are more difficult and complex than ever and down payments required to get the best interest rates on conventional … Continue reading Government Loan Highlights for Honolulu Part 1

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Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 22, 2009

In the past, other countries around the world have issued huge sums of debt or merely printed money to finance government spending deficits just as we are doing now.  This often leads to inflation, which ultimately erodes the value of the currency.  Are you old enough to remember the double digit inflation the U.S. experienced in the … Continue reading Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

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April 2009 One Waterfront Towers Condominium Market Report Honolulu

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 19, 2009

Summary The number of apartments for sale at One Waterfront Towers jumped 40% from 10 to 14 since my November Market Report.  New listings have come on the market including a couple of short sales for buyers willing to take their chances on what will probably be very long escrows.  Additionally, a 1-bedroom leasehold apartment is for sale … Continue reading April 2009 One Waterfront Towers Condominium Market Report Honolulu

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Quote – Andrew J. Bacevich

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 16, 2009

“Concepts like parliaments or women’s rights may strike Saudi princes as alien. On the other hand, they have no difficulty grasping the significance of a B-2 bomber or a carrier battle group.” – Andrew J. Bacevich Share this:ShareEmailPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit

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