Demand is Up For Second Homes in Hawaii

In the final analysis, it’s what it always boils down to…supply vs. demand. The second-home market in Hawaii is seeing a healthy rebound in the past two years due to a number of factors, including: A rising economy A recovering housing market Increasing demand from foreign markets Baby boomers coming into retirement Idyllic living environment [...]

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Hawaii Fixed-Rate Mortgages at an All Time Low – When Opportunity Knocks, Answer

A quick sketch of the past 30 years of average FHLMC Rates on 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages (FRM) shows the following: A pool with a view, well worth the investment (MLS# 255554) Based on the existing currents of the economy, what remains pure speculation is just how quickly these FRM rates will rise over the coming [...]

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Is Kauai, Hawaii the Most Beautiful Island in the World?

ISLANDS magazine just posed the question, and then they backed up the premise with photos to prove it. Hanalei Bay You won’t get any argument from me – I surfed Hanalei Bay this morning. The air was crisp, the sun lined the top of Na Molokama in dazzling gold, and the ocean was my favorite [...]

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