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View RSS feed close For the ninth month in a row, the number of pending sales nationwide is up. In fact, there were 66% more residential sales on our island this November over last. Even vacant land sales were up last month. While the median price island-wide ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
While listing your home during the holidays can result in serious showings there may be a few extra things to consider. The commercialization of Christmas has moved the seasonal calendar back each year. Homes are decked out even before Thanksgiving. The ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Hawaii (the Big Island), United States Few tourist destinations in the United States have been hurt during the current recession as badly as Hawaii. As hotels and resorts struggle to come up with smart deals, we're looking beyond the lei-wrapped packages ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
It’s not a stretch to understand that the term “high touch” can have a double meaning when it comes to real estate. Attorneys, accountants, escrow people, title folks, architects, pest control people, home inspectors, insurance agents, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
My Pops was a vertically challenged football player. Grandma usually tipped the scale at over 300. I don’t have many skinny genes. I can gain weight looking at a bowl of steam. I know all there is to know about gaining and losing. Specifically, I ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
You’ve heard it time and again; two things cause property to sell, marketing and price. With about 541 homes to choose from in Puna and another 195 in Hilo, sellers are scrambling to find ways to make their homes rise above the crowd. Truth is, with ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
If you own a home, considering buying or just want great information go to http://www.houselogic.com/ This is a new site recently launched by the National Association of Realtors. It applies everywhere, so it doesn't matter in you live on the Big Island ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Mildred Wilkins contributes to Broker-Agent Professional. I find this professional publication a good resource for practical solutions and advice. Ms. Wilkins asked REALTORS® to pass along her thoughts to those facing foreclosure. Sadly, most facing ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
The “pencil man” used to buy pencils from me at the dime store for two cents then sit by the front door and sell them for a nickel. He knew that a certain segment of the pencil buying public would feel sorry enough for him to buy at an inflated ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
Time was, water catchment was an immediate disqualifier for many buyers. Of equal concern was lava zones 1 and 2. Today’s buyers are still very focused on privacy and ambiance... and price! In East Hawaii, what they seek is often found in Puna where ...  [Read More]
Posted:byReal Support
Howard Dinits
• 10,818 sq. ft. lot / land - MLS® $49,900 USD - Pahoa Prize Pahoa Village Lots, Pahoa Property information  [Read More]
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Howard Dinits
Sweet 16th: Peaceful Plantation Home • 1,394 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $175,000 USD - Short Sale Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i - Peaceful Plantation Home on Sweet 16th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park. This 3 bedroom 2 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Howard Dinits
• 958 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $199,999 USD - New Black Sand Beach, Pahoa - Custom Primo Place is this new home with an Ocean view in desirable Black Sands subdivision. Superior location is on pavement, convenient to highway ...  [Read More]
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Howard Dinits
Quiet, Has Ocean View • 700 sq. ft. single story - MLS® $228,888 USD - Choice Unit Royal Sea Cliff, Kailua Kona - Stylish condo is move in ready. Score this beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath unit in the oceanfront wing of the desirable Royal Sea Cliff ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Puna CDP application process reopened The County of Hawai‘i Planning Department has reopened the application acceptance period for the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. The deadline to submit an application is 4:30 p.m., September ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Mayor is briefed on Hurricane Felicia Mayor Billy Kenoi was briefed on Hurricane Felicia at the Hawai’i County Civil Defense headquarters and reminded County of Hawai’i residents to always be vigilant and prepared in hurricane season. Hurricane ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Howard Dinits
Unspoiled Hawaii • 12,040 sq. ft. fourplex - MLS® $14,999 USD - Perfect Parcel Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i - Your perfect parcel in paradise awaits on Oio Street in Hawaiian Beaches. Property is 12,040 sq ft (70 ft wide X 172 ft deep) on a dead ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
When you listed your home, you were surprised at the projected costs. The agent’s commission, of course, was the largest expense. A close look may help explain, in part, what you are paying for. Competent agents do extensive research prior to meeting ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBreeana Minion
If you happen to fly out of Hilo any time soon, you may get the impression that real estate sales must have really tanked because low and behold, from time-to-time, you’ll see me manning the register at Uncle Miles Laniakea Express . Truth is, I’m ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBreeana Minion
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Breaking News: Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs. Call Me For Details! FHA-approved lenders were recently given the green light to develop bridge-loan products that would allow first-time buyers (anyone who has not owned a home in the last three ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Howard Dinits
How To Do a Short Sale? Having a hard time making you mortgage payments? These days, you hear plenty of stories about families thatare losing their homes. Most people don’t want to face up to the reality, untilforeclosure sets in, and that can harm ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
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

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