Protect Your Honolulu Home From Burglary While on Vacation

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 14, 2009

Since the children are out of school and many families are going on vacation, homeowners should consider alternatives to protect their home from a burglary while away.  The most obvious things to do are stop the mail and newspaper delivery, lock the house up tight and leave a light on.  The following ideas take things … Continue reading Protect Your Honolulu Home From Burglary While on Vacation

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Honolulu Foreclosure Options Part 2

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 11, 2009

First, a disclaimer.  Foreclosure is a very complicated process with far-reaching results.  I cannot stress this enough:  consult your lenders, your attorney, your CPA and your real estate professional to ensure you fully understand all ramifications of the options discussed below. In the first part of this post, I wrote that some homeowners have faced difficult … Continue reading Honolulu Foreclosure Options Part 2

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June 2009 Koolani Condominium Market Report Honolulu

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 8, 2009

Summary I am very encouraged by the recent sales taking place at Ko’olani.  Take a look at the graph below and you’ll see two very positive things:  inventory is falling while sales have been very solid.  In fact, the number of Ko’olani sales has exceeded sales in all other Kakaako condos.  Ko’olani had more sales than Moana Pacific, yet … Continue reading June 2009 Koolani Condominium Market Report Honolulu

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Have You Thought About “Going Solar”?

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 5, 2009

For many, especially those who live in sunny Honolulu, the concept of “going solar” is incredibly inviting.  However, we need to thoroughly understand the technology before we entirely cast off the powerlines.  A few interesting things about “going solar” are below: You can calculate how much solar energy capability your home will need by reviewing your … Continue reading Have You Thought About “Going Solar”?

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Huge Rise in Hawaii Property Conveyance Taxes Approved

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 2, 2009

Hawaii taxes conveyances or transfers of real property and interests in real property unless an exemption applies.  The tax is applied to the actual consideration paid or to be paid by assumption of loans (typically the sales price).  Given the state’s large budget shortfalls, the legislature recently overrode Governor Lingle’s veto of a conveyance tax hike.  The July … Continue reading Huge Rise in Hawaii Property Conveyance Taxes Approved

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