September 2009 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – Harbor Court

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 30, 2009

Summary Just one Harbor Court apartment sold in the last year, however the two-bedroom 41st floor penthouse is in escrow for the third time.  What I and no doubt others find disturbing is the dollar amount of the most recent sale.  Apartment 2701 sold for $550,000 after 261 days on the market.  To put that amount in perspective, apartment 1602 … Continue reading September 2009 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – Harbor Court

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Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 27, 2009

The mark of any good leader is the ability to surround oneself with a highly competent team of professionals who know what they’re doing.  No one, not even this President, can be all-knowing.  So, when seven past CIA Directors all speak with one voice and provide specific advice about how to preserve the Nation’s security (in … Continue reading Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tort Reform Must be Part of Health Care Reform

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 24, 2009

In 2004, Mississippi Governor, Haley Barbour, signed a wide-ranging tort reform bill.  It included a $500,000 limit on pain-and-suffering awards in medical malpractice cases and $1 million in other cases, punitive damage caps, venue reform, joint and several liability limitation, relief of premises owners from liability to contractors’ employees for hazards known to the contractor … Continue reading Tort Reform Must be Part of Health Care Reform

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Theme – The Power of 15

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 21, 2009

The Susan G. Komen 2009 Race for the Cure’s theme is “The Power of 15.” This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure in Hawaii.  Your fundraising can make a significant impact when you ask 15 friends to each donate $15, for a total of $225, which is the average … Continue reading Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Theme – The Power of 15

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What Should You Do if You’re Stranded on the Tarmac? Part 1

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 18, 2009

In part 1, we’ll cover your airline passenger rights.  In part 2 of this series, we’ll learn a few things we can do to prepare before we fly. In August, Continental Airlines flight 2816 stranded passengers on the tarmac for 6 hours.  A couple weeks after that, passengers on Sun Country flight 242 also sat … Continue reading What Should You Do if You’re Stranded on the Tarmac? Part 1

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