Real Estate

New Honolulu Condo Planned: Waihonua at Kewalo

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: December 3, 2011

NOTE:  The Waihonua developer demanded I remove all links to the Waihonua web site.  Apparently they believe the general public is not able to distinguish between the developer’s web site and my blog.  While I don’t share this belief, I have complied with their demand. I read a recent article in the Pacific Business News.  … Continue reading New Honolulu Condo Planned: Waihonua at Kewalo

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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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Home Staging is No Substitute for Intelligent Pricing

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: October 3, 2011

I read what would be an amusing, if it wasn’t so true, article written by Arizona Realtor Paul Pastore.  Times are tough for many home sellers, but the thoughts expressed about pricing and staging, while tongue in cheek, are spot on.  The entire article is below. “Home staging is not a substitute for proper pricing. … Continue reading Home Staging is No Substitute for Intelligent Pricing

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Avoid These Investment Mistakes

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: September 17, 2011

I read a recent article online at the Wall Street Journal.  Here are the highlights: Traditional investments are providing low returns and some real estate prices are at bargain levels.  Real estate investments can be quite profitable if all goes well.  The Obama administration is looking for ways to convert some Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac foreclosed homes … Continue reading Avoid These Investment Mistakes

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Virtual Tours for Real Estate

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 30, 2011

The following article was kindly contributed by Catherine Pitts, Vice President, 360 Island Tours. There is no question the importance of photos for your property listing, people are visual creatures, much of their stimulation comes from non-verbal communication, and businesses of all types rely on visual communication to engage potential consumers.  A great photo garnished … Continue reading Virtual Tours for Real Estate

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