Category: Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong

Selling Hawaii property may require some pre-planning. For example, packing away objects that are no longer in use, creating spacious, neutral, yet inviting environment. Be alert about smell – if a carpet, drape are soaked with pet or human scent, please go and get them professionally cleaned before having the property marketed for sale. First…

Buying Hawaii real estate can be quite different purchasing experience. The State of Hawaii is an escrow State, meaning, both buyer and seller must choose only 1 escrow officer to handle the escrow and closing. In comparison to Vancouver Canada Real Estate, where buyer and seller will appoint their own attorney or notary public to…

While there are many great Hawaii State programs and local lenders that provide education to first time home buyers on various aspects of buying the very first home in Hawaii, yet, first time home buyers should understand that, the very first home probably will not have all the features that one desires, but treat your…

There are many business decisions for anyone who is new to real estate business. First and foremost, what type of brokerage should one hang the license with. Global and national franchise offices command lion shares of your earned out commission split, in addition, there may be additional monthly technology, desk, admin fees etc. On the…

Are you in a cross road to decide whether you should buy an existing property in the resale market or a pre-construction unit that may not be completed until 2-3 years later. There are plenty pros and cons between these options. Presales (Pros) – Brand new, never live-in condition upon completion of the project –…

There are some rigid definitions among scholars when to call a property “fee simple” or “freehold”. But in modern usage, both terms mean almost the same concept in sellers and buyers mind – the only difference is geographic region of using such term. In USA, we refer “fee simple” property also known as “freehold” property…

Do you know what is a co-op property? In most cases, buyer who purchases the shares of a corporation that owns the co-op building will allow such buyer to occupy the subject unit indefinitely given the financial account is current with the co-op board/corporation; however, not all co-op corporations are incorporated the same. There are…

TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC!! The most strategic location with great cash-flow mixed use commercial property is being offered in the major traffic artery in Pepeekeo – 12 miles from Hilo. 2 free-standing buildings are totally gutted-out and re-done inside-out. Main house (2500 sf approx) offers 3 beds up, 3 beds down with huge deck (144 sf)…

Amazing 2019 renovated oceanfront family house in beautiful Hauula on a flag lot where privacy and quietness are your neighbors. Living and dining rooms with open kitchen and built-in pantry on main. Family room on main can be converted into another master bedroom. 2nd floor features bedrooms/dens/study and master quarter. 1 separate entry guest suite…