Archive for October, 2007

Hawaii Real Estate Likely to be Hit Hard by Foreclosures

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Nationwide, 2 million foreclosures are expected by 2009, and Hawaii real estate is expected to get at least its fair share. With real estate prices already dropping on Oahu’s western ... Read more..

Ko Olina Resort Has Big Impact

Monday, October 29th, 2007 Posted in KO OLINA RESORT | Comments Off

When Ko Olina Resort was conceptualized as a Kapolei real estate development, the developer, Jeff Stone, estimated that it would take 10 years to generate a $750 million dollar economic ... Read more..

Kapolei Real Estate News: Disney to Build Hotel at Ko Olina Resort

Friday, October 26th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Normally, when Disney builds a themed hotel, it does so in its own resorts. Now, however, the company wants to spread its brand. And the Disney hotel at Ko Olina ... Read more..

Kapolei Mortgage Loans and the Predatory Lending Bill

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Predatory is such a concern today that Congress is stepping in. Inman News reports on the predatory lending bill: The product of months of hearings, "The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory ... Read more..

Nov. 8 Is World Town Planning Day

Monday, October 22nd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hawaii real estate is no stranger to planning. When one lives on an island, with limited growth opportunities, urban planning is essential. The University of Hawaii-Manoa will be participating in ... Read more..

Simultaneous Closing: Seller Financing on a Kapolei Home

Friday, October 19th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Right now, it can be difficult to get a home loan. This affects both buyers and sellers, since a seller may not be able to find a bank-approved buyer for ... Read more..

What Will Your Kapolei Mortgage Interest Rate Be?

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

While a good credit score can be a great help in getting a good Kapolei mortgage interest rate, there is more to it than just what is on your credit ... Read more..

Is Your Kapolei Home Green?

Monday, October 15th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Today is Blog Action Day, and the subject is the environment. In light of this, we are sharing tips on how to make your Kapolei home more green. Green real ... Read more..

Some Hawaii Home Prices Drop

Friday, October 12th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Some Hawaii home prices are dropping. While some Hawaii real estate in areas near Kapolei are experiencing a drop, Kapolei home values have remained relatively stable. These prices, however, represent ... Read more..

Increased Affordability Lowers Risk of Depreciation in Kapolei Homes

Thursday, October 11th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Even though Kapolei homes have experienced a price decline, the risk that Kapolei real estate will decline further is becoming less. This is because a price decline leads to better ... Read more..