Save Money on Your Honolulu Home While Being Friendly to the Environment

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 13, 2009

Given our challenging economy, saving money is more important than ever.  Most money saving ideas require an investment up front, so it’s wise to implement ideas where the initial cost can be recovered very quickly.  This leaves little room for excuses not to implement cost saving projects. A fairly inexpensive suggestion is to install programmable thermostats.  … Continue reading Save Money on Your Honolulu Home While Being Friendly to the Environment

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Honolulu Short Sale Myths

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 10, 2009

First, a disclaimer.  I cannot stress this point enough:  consult your attorney, your CPA and your real estate professional to ensure you fully understand all ramifications of a short sale. If you must sell your home and owe more than it is worth to sell, a short sale may be an alternative.  Several myths have evolved … Continue reading Honolulu Short Sale Myths

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April 2008 Nauru Tower Condominium Market Report Honolulu

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 7, 2009

Summary The sales pace at Nauru Tower has slowed in conjunction with the overall economy.  The number of apartments for sale is at its highest point in a year, so there is a nice mix of apartments to choose from.  Two of these apartments have been on the market over 300 days; neither is priced to … Continue reading April 2008 Nauru Tower Condominium Market Report Honolulu

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Ensure You Have the Right Kind and Amount of Insurance for Your Honolulu Home

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 4, 2009

For most people, their home is almost always their largest investment, so it is incredibly important to protect your home with the appropriate insurance coverage.  Here are some things every Honolulu homeowner should consider: Insure your home for 100% of the cost to rebuild.  Your insurance agent can help you determine that amount. Consider buying “riders” … Continue reading Ensure You Have the Right Kind and Amount of Insurance for Your Honolulu Home

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Does a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense for You?

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 1, 2009

For those who’ve owned their home on Oahu for at least six years, chances are, you have built up a large amount of home equity.  If you’re retired, you may be considering a reverse mortgage given the equity market’s slide over the last year.  Reverse mortgages allow owners to swap their home equity for cash, while still … Continue reading Does a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense for You?

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