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Howard Dinits
Royal Sea Cliff, Kailua Kona - Announcing a price reduction on 75-6040 Alii DR; APT #527, a 700 sq. ft. single story. Now MLS® $289,289 USD - Choice Unit. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Howard Dinits
Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i - Announcing a price reduction on 15-2691 Hinalea ST, a 1,056 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Remodeled Ranch". Now MLS® $139,000 USD - READY TO BUY. Property information  [Read More]
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Howard Dinits
Unspoiled Hawaii • lot / land - MLS® $35,327 USD - Lush and Green Fern Forest Vacation Estates, Puna - Now is your chance to own a verdant 3 acre parcel of unspoiled Hawaii in Fern Forest Vacation Estates. Incredible location is not far off the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Denise Nakanishi
Try as I might to closely edit this information, not a week goes by that I don’t find errors even after publication. I’m the first to admit to taking editorial liberties but even so, my schedule doesn’t always permit me to proof as completely ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Howard Dinits
Popaa Beach House Take the Virtual Tour • 1,890 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $288,888 USD - 2 Blocks from Ocean Hawaiian Parks Subdivision, Pahoa - Custom Popaa Street Beach House has 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a 1,890 sq ft interior, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Howard Dinits
• 1,952 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $235,235 USD Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i - Looking for an investment or a big home with lots of bedrooms? This like-new home boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 baths and a separate two-car garage. House ...  [Read More]
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Howard Dinits
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i - Announcing a price reduction on 15-2010 15th AVE, a 1,310 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $178,888 USD - Great Price. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Howard Dinits
• 1,952 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - ARCHIVED $235,000 USD Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i - Looking for an investment or a big home with lots of bedrooms? This like-new home boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 baths and a separate two-car garage. The ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Howard Dinits
2 Story Glenwood Lodge • 1,344 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $145,678 USD - Short Sale Glenwood, Hawai'i - Looking to live in comfort in paradise? This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Glenwood maybe just what you are looking for. Home ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Howard Dinits
The Nenue Entertainer • 1,325 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $178,888 USD - Built 2007 Hawaii Beaches Estates, Hawaiian Beaches - New home in Hawaiian Beaches has a custom floor plan that is spacious and roomy, perfect for family ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Denise Nakanishi
"The property is so cherry. The sellers used it as vacation rental so it’s totally tricked out and ready to go. My wife is ready to move-in. It’s great, the sellers want to leave all the furniture... the 50" flat screen is too good ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Howard Dinits
Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i - Announcing a price reduction on 15-2691 Hinalea ST, a 1,056 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Remodeled Ranch". Now MLS® $139,931 USD - READY TO BUY. Property information go to BigIslandRealEstate.com for ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Denise Nakanishi
Remember Y2K??? It certainly doesn’t seem long ago that we were facing the notion that a computer programming error would leave us cut off from the rest of the world. In hindsight, it all seems wacky. Strange as it may seem now, I recall a handful ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Denise Nakanishi
Are your credit cards tired, overworked and underpaid? Do you suffer from extreme mailbox avoidance syndrome? Indeed, it sounds like a typical case of holiday hangover! It’s a common malady associated with the reality of “shop ‘til you ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Denise Nakanishi
The Federal government requires a withholding of 10% of the gross proceeds any time a foreign seller conveys a property. Escrow will also withhold an additional 5% because the foreigner is not a Hawaii resident. The 5% withholding applies to all out-of-state ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Denise Nakanishi
Can’t blame it on the New Year because changes to established real estate practices have been happening at warp speed for some time now. Rules for just about anyone who touches a real estate transaction have changed or will change. Locally, mortgages ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Denise Nakanishi
Even in today’s buyer’s market, finding a buyer is the easy part. While this is basically true, the steps involved in getting to that point can be critical. Establishing the proper price point, investigating permits, providing disclosure guidance, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Denise Nakanishi
Much like real estate, the spotlight during today’s game will be squarely on the guy smack dab in the thick of the activity. The “quarterback” is by every account, the person who will ultimately be credited with engineering the victory. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Mike Drutar R(S) ABR, e-PRO
2008 was one of the most challenging years on record for the real estate industry. As you might imagine, the Hawaii market has suffered along with the rest of the nation. While we look forward to 2009 with hopeful optimism, now is a good time to reflect ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMike Drutar R(S) ABR, e-PRO
Howard Dinits
2 homes on 1 lot • 2,148 sq. ft., 4 bath, 6 bdrm single story "single and 1 two story" - MLS® $329,943 USD - Must See! Mountain View, Hawai'i - Rare opportunity: 2 homes on a large 20,501 sq ft parcel on county water. Live in one ...  [Read More]
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Howard Dinits
Best priced in Neighborhood • 15,288 sq. ft. lot / land - MLS® $178,888 USD - Oceanviews Hakalau Plantation Village, Hawai'i - Spectacular ocean view parcel on the Hamakua Coast, in desirable Hakalau just 15 miles north of Hilo, with county ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Denise Nakanishi
Imagine driving by $165million dollars every day and never noticing! Hard to imagine, right? I have to admit that I’d never thought of UH-Hilo and HawCC in those terms until a recent extended conversation with my friend, Harvey Tajiri. In fact, Harvey ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Denise Nakanishi
This confusing topic generates numerous inquiries, especially now when looking for ways to be creative can make all the difference. The common rent-to-own concept is that a tenant can increase their rental payment and have a portion applied toward the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi
Susan McGeachy
The Feds have just lowered the interest rate and the prices are way down. Now is the time to buy Real Estate. Stocks used to be a good investment but now many are just worthless paper. Trillions have been lost in the stock market over the past month. Take ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySusan McGeachy
Denise Nakanishi
Imagine driving by $165million dollars every day and never noticing! Hard to imagine, right? I have to admit that I’d never thought of UH-Hilo and HCC in those terms until a recent extended conversation with my friend, Harvey Tajiri. In fact, Harvey ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDenise Nakanishi

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