PRE-TRAVEL COVID-19: TESTING PROGRAM BEGINS OCTOBER 15th   The State of Hawaii’s new online Safe Travels program is mandatory for all travelers. Pre-testing program requires travelers coming to the State of Hawaii to take a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Arriving passengers will be exempt from 14-day quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours in advance of travel. … Read more Hawaii Travel Requirements Updated October 2020

Moving in the summer when a lot of people do can be such a challenge. But if you prepare well, moving will be definitely easier for you. Here are ten tips you can follow for an easier move: Think about this: Can I handle the move alone? or do I need to hire a licensed … Read more 10 Summer Moving Tips

According to HouseMaster, a major home inspection company with offices in more than 390 cities in the United States and Canada, atleast fourty percent of homes in the market have at least one major flaw. Kathleen Kuhn, CEO and president of HouseMaster says, “Virtually every ‘used’ home needs some repair or improvement,” “That’s to be … Read more 12 Red Flags That Should Raise Concern

When you see a house that seems exactly what you’re looking for, you’ll feel the impusle to make an offer right away. A beautiful, airy and relaxing house can make buyers easily fall in love with it. But don’t allow your emotions to make you forget about what’s real.  Leslie Levine, author of “Will This … Read more 14 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

Most first-time home buyers are eager to have their very own home but it has to be at a price they can afford. Smaller homes, fixer-uppers and cheaper commutes to work are the best options to look into. The problem is, most firt-time home buyers expect more than what they can actually afford in a … Read more Affordability Options For First-Time Buyers

Usually, spring and summer is the busiest time in residential real estate. Most families want to take advantage of the good weather and the children’s summer break. However in most regions, spring is also when houses are most expensive. During this time, there are a lot of buyers and competition is tough. Here are some … Read more Buyers, Get an Edge During The Busy Spring Season

Asking for a home loan from a friend or family member is difficult; even if they are people close to you. The money involved is big and you probably see each other frequently or at least once a year. If they turn you down, you might feel uncomfortable with each other. But if you could … Read more Buying a Home With Loans from Family and Friends

When you enter into the buying process, you will be commited despite all the uncertainties involved. By adding contingencies clauses in the contract, the buyer feels a sense of protection from the unknowns. Contingencies clauses state things that need to be met before closing the sale.  The protection buyers get from mortgage contingenciesThis is one … Read more Contingencies Your Home Offer Should Include

Buying a home is expensive. A lot of people want to have a home of their own but do not have enough cash or can’t get enough funding to afford a mortgage. On the other hand some people are looking for ways to be able to take advantage of tax benefits from being a home … Read more Buying a House Together

Finding your perfect home starts with searching for your kind of neighborhood. What is so important with a good neighborhood? The environment you live in affects your lifestyle and quality of life for you and your family. You may want to live near a park so you and your kids can often walk there and … Read more Find the Perfect Neighborhood