Archive for November, 2011
Why The Holidays Are A Great Time To Sell!
November 10th, 2011 categories: For Sellers, Video For Sellers
Today’s video discusses the advantages of selling Honolulu real estate during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season.
http://www.vimeo.com/31638638
Feel free to email me at keahi@lava.ent or call me at 808-398-3220.
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Obama-The Scrooge That Taxed Christmas!
November 9th, 2011 categories: Rants & Riffs
One of my favorite morning radio programs is hosted by the comedian Dennis Miller. When he proposed the headline that leads this blog, I laughed out-loud, listened and giggled much more. Once I gained my senses, I didn’t think it was possible, but a Google search confirmed that Dennis was not joking. It was posted at Foxnews.com.
“One of Christmas’ most recognizable symbols apparently needs a PR campaign — and a new tax to pay for it. The Obama administration has imposed a 15-cent tax on Christmas trees in order to pay for a new board tasked with promoting the Christmas tree industry.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE POST.
To be fair, the purpose of the 15 cent tax is to set up a “Christmas Tree Promotion Board”, but let’s be honest do the Christmas tree growers really need the Federal Government doing this for them? Secondly, if the Christmas tree growers wanted a “Christmas Tree Promotion Board” why not just set one up (in America they are free to do so)? Thirdly, this is evidence that the current presidential administration just doesn’t get it. I can’t wait to vote in 2012.
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FSBO What You Don’t Know Can Cost You BIG!
November 7th, 2011 categories: For Sellers, Mortgages & Financing
If you are selling your house yourself, you may want to consider that what you don’t know may cost you significantly more than the money you save by not having a broker involved. Watch today’s video and get a fine example of what you might not know.
http://www.vimeo.com/31639581Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net if you would like to discuss your situation.
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Good News! Evidence Of Possible National Market Bottom!
November 3rd, 2011 categories: The Market
The Wall Street Journal reported a statistic that might be pointing to a bottom in the national real estate market. Here is what they had to say.
“The nation’s homeownership rate ticked up in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, suggesting that the three-year decline in home ownership may be starting to bottom out.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE
In general, the Honolulu real estate market bottomed last year. Most sellers are getting higher prices today than they were a year ago. Feel free to email at keahi@lava.net or call me 808-398-3220 if you would like to discuss your situation.
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1031’s and TIC’s…No Not The Bugs!
November 2nd, 2011 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers
The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Zweig gives a great history and the down falls of investing in institutional Tenant-In-Common interests in commercial real estate.
“In the cycle of investment life—boom, bust and aftermath—the lessons only become clear after it’s too late.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE.
Email me or call me if you would like to discuss a more practical 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.
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