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HARPTA & FIRPTA Tax Withholdings – Avoid The Pitfalls
If you are already familiar with HARPTA & FIRPTA and just want to avoid the pitfalls, then scroll down to the bottom for real life stories starting with ‘The Tax Office Claims That The Withholding...
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Looking For Foreclosures In Hawaii?
Whether you are an aggressive vulture investor looking for deep-discount distressed properties, or you are just curious about what the market might bring, either way, the ‘expected’ tsunami of...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – January 2021
One year ago, I reported here how a home buyer was disappointed that 2019 did not deliver him the buying opportunity he was hoping for. His plans for 2020 were: “I will wait until after the election...
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Blocked views? The Fear Of Future Developments – FOFD
Here is a bold and broad-sweeping statement: The fear of a perceived imminent threat is far greater than the threat itself. This applies to many areas in life, including real estate. Specifically,...
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How To Improve Your Condotel Rental Income
Summary: Income statements are meaningless without proper context.Some rentals perform better than others. Implement what needs to be done to optimize performance and join the ranks of the highest...
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Vacation Homes As Part Of A 1031 Exchange?
Summary: A 1031 exchange is a terrific tool to defer capital gains taxes and build wealth with real estate.Personal residence? Investment property? – Vacation homes can be hybrids. Know how you can...
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New Hawaii Property Tax Rates 2021 – 2022
— Hawaii’s new property tax rates effective July 1st, 2021 through June 30th, 2022. (Fiscal 2021) See related article: Guide To Honolulu Property Taxes Maui County introduced several changes over...
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Oahu Real Estate Market Update – Mid-Year 2021
— If you have been waiting for the most affordable time to buy Hawaii real estate in decades, we just passed it during the last 6 to 12 months. Still, Honolulu appears undervalued relative to...
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When Does Buying A Hawaii Home Make More Sense Than Renting?
Here is a broad sweeping statement lacking analytical detail: Buying your Hawaii home makes more sense than renting when you are committed to living in the same home for a minimum of 5+ years, unless...
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Short-Term Rental Rule Amendment – “Policy Pivot”?
On August 20, 2021, the DPP advertised this Memorandum and DRAFT Bill to amend existing short-term rental rules. A public hearing is on 9.1.2021. The Bill is described as a “policy pivot” and states...
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