Get help filing your income tax return

Tax season is in full swing, and many people are concerned about how they can get help filing an income tax return. The good news is that there is free tax help available in Kapolei, especially for those with lower to middle class incomes. College accounting programs and non-profit organizations often offer free tax help.

For more information on Kapolei community resources and real estate, contact John Riggins.

Kapolei water park part of real estate plans by Australian company

The Australian company Village Roadshow Ltd. has announced plans to buy Kapolei real estate. The real estate in question is the popular Kapolei water park Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. Pacific Business News reports on the Kapolei real estate transaction:

Village Roadshow plans to build a family-oriented resort around the Kapolei water park, hoping to attract more tourists to the area.

For more Kapolei real estate news and information, contact John Riggins.

Incentives can help you sell your Kapolei home faster

When it comes to selling Kapolei real estate, one of the things that can help is to offer incentives. Some incentives include:

1. Kapolei home warranty on new homes.
2. Pay closing costs for the buyer of your Kapolei home.
3. Carpet and/or paint allowance.
4. Pay for the home inspection.

Be careful, though. You don’t want to seem overly desperate to seel your Kapolei real estate. But with the right incentives, you can make the process a little bit faster.

For more tips on selling Kapolei real estate, or help buying a Kapolei home, contact John Riggins.

Kapolei real estate to benefit from decreased traffic on roads

In addition to a new road system in the Kapolei area, a commuter rail system is coming to Kapolei real estate. The Honolulu Advertiser reports on the first phase of this Hawaii commuter rail system:

However, those that need to commuter further from Kapolei real estate, to downtown Honolulu, will hae to wait until 2017, when the commuter rail system is expected to be included. However, the system will provide reliable transportation for those whose commuting needs are a little closer to Kapolei real estate.

For more on Kapolei community growth and real estate development, contact John Riggins.

Groundbreaking on latest addition to the Kapolei Business Park

The Kapolei Business Park continues to expand with the groundbreaking of a training center being built by the Hawaii Carpenters Union. The building is expected to perform a variety of functions for the carpenters. The Honolulu Advertiser reports on the new addition to Kapolei real estate:

For more Kapolei real estate news and information, contact John Riggins.

"Cram down" bill could be voted on tomorrow in the Senate

One of the ways that some leaders are trying to reduce the number of foreclosures expected in the coming months is through a "cram down" bill. The bill is designed to allow bankruptcy judges the power to change loan terms. Advocates of the bill believe it will do more than such programs as Project Lifeline could accomplish on their own. Inman News reports on the possible benefits of the "cram down" bill:

Others, however, counter that such a measure would increase the costs of borrowing money for a mortgage, making it difficult for first-time borrowers.

For more on the latest in efforts to save the mortgage industry, as well as effects on the Kapolei real estate market, contact John Riggins.

Oahu home prices remain stable, sales drop

Even though Kapolei real estate is seeing growth, it appears to be slowing a bit. And the rest of Oahu is seeing slowing in home sales as well. Pacific Business News reports on the Oahu real estate market:

It is worth noting that with Oahu home sales slowing, a price drop might be likely to follow soon. And, with mortgage rates still at fairly low rates, now is not a bad time to buy. Indeed, with home prices remaining somewhat stable, instead of rising, this is a good indication that if you plan to stay in your Oahu home for a while, you are likely to see an increase when the current housing market downcycle ends.

For more on the Oahu real estate market, contact John Riggins.

See a partial lunar eclipse from Kapolei

Tonight marks a lunar eclipse. You will be able to see some of it in Kapolei, but not the whole event. However, it is still an interesting phenomenon. Hawaii’s Sky Today reports on tonight’s lunar eclipse:

Last August, a rather spectacular lunar eclipse could be seen from Kapolei. You can watch a time lapse video of this Hawaii lunar eclipse on YouTube.

For more on Kapolei events and real estate, contact John Riggins.

Hawaii credit scores beat the national average

When buying Kapolei real estate, your credit score is an important part of whether you get a mortgage loan, and what terms you receive. And the good news for Hawaii residents is that their credit scores beat the national average. Pacific Business News reports on Hawaii credit scores:

For more on credit scores and buying Kapolei real estate, contact John Riggins.

A presidential quote regarding property

At this time, with the housing market as it is, you might consider Kapolei real estate. Interest rates are low, and Kapolei home prices are coming down a bit. Something to think about today.

For more on the Kapolei real estate market, and the terms you could get on a Kapolei mortgage, contact John Riggins.