Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Forecast

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 15, 2009

There is always one question on my clients’ minds; what’s next for the Honolulu, Hawaii real estate market?  I always begin my answer with, “I don’t have a crystal ball.  No one does.”  Nevertheless, here are some inter-related thoughts.  Consider them and you decide what’s in store for the Honolulu real estate market. Swine Flu. … Continue reading Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Forecast

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September 2009 One Waterfront Towers Condominium Market Report Honolulu

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 12, 2009

Summary During the last four months, there has been a bit of a sales drought at One Waterfront Towers.  Just one apartment sold during that time.  Based on conversations I’ve had with owners and potential buyers, some people are concerned about the possibility of additional maintenance fee increases.    Since my April Report, two short sales have entered escrow (a 1-bedroom and … Continue reading September 2009 One Waterfront Towers Condominium Market Report Honolulu

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Betraying Our Dead

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 11, 2009

This New York Post article by Ralph Peters titled, “Forgetting the vows we made“, is very appropriate for today, September 11. Share this:ShareEmailPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit

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Quote – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 10, 2009

“The timid civilized world has found nothing with which to oppose the onslaught of a sudden revival of barefaced barbarity, other than concessions and smiles.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Share this:ShareEmailPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit

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New Flood Insurance Rate Maps May Affect Your Home in Honolulu, Hawaii

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 7, 2009

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) presented Hawaii’s four counties with Hurricane Study analyses last year and is updating the Flood Insurance Rate Maps to reflect the study’s results.  You may view the preliminary maps now. Owners should be aware that if the new maps change their property’s flood zone designation, their flood insurance requirements … Continue reading New Flood Insurance Rate Maps May Affect Your Home in Honolulu, Hawaii

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