Quote: George Will

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 28, 2011

“In the lexicon of the political class, the word ‘sacrifice’ means that the citizens are supposed to mail even more of their income to Washington so that the political class will not have to sacrifice the pleasure of spending it.” – George Will Share this:ShareEmailPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit

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November 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Moana Pacific

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 24, 2011

Summary What a difference a few months can make!  When I wrote my last Moana Pacific report in June, very few apartments were for sale.  As I write, the number of apartments listed has doubled.  This is due in part to the developer selling units held since the building was constructed and these apartments have been selling at higher … Continue reading November 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Moana Pacific

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Appraisals May Derail Your Home Sale

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 20, 2011

I read an article about how home appraisals are causing more and more home sales to fail.  Here are the high points: In the past, appraisals rarely disrupted a home sale, but housing experts say new requirements and a difficult housing market are doing just that.  In 2011, 33% of realtors reported appraisals resulted in buyers … Continue reading Appraisals May Derail Your Home Sale

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November 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Koolani

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 16, 2011

Summary Since the June 2011 market report, Koolani completed installation of copper water piping (replaces PEX) in all 370 apartments.  This is a significant milestone for the community and the number of sales and slightly higher sales prices reflect that.  There is a nice variety to choose from in the 14 apartments for sale and penthouse 10, in my opinion, has … Continue reading November 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Koolani

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Who Says You Shouldn’t Sell Your Home During The Holidays?

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 12, 2011

You’ve probably heard someone say it’s hard to sell your home during the holidays, right?  After all, who wants to move their household as we ring in the New Year?  Let’s examine some facts. The Honolulu Board of Realtors statistics show the number of homes originally listed for sale in December is often distinctly lower than … Continue reading Who Says You Shouldn’t Sell Your Home During The Holidays?

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