Jen’s Blog

While attending a CBIP monthly meeting, I heard something that hit me like a tidal wave......the fact that many buyers can secure that super cheap interest rate that seems to be a thing of the past,...

Two amazing properties, just listed and already in escrow! Both homes are in spectacular Laupahoehoe

Welcome to Orchards at Pepeekeo, a stunning subdivision of large parcels with spectacular ocean views…almost bluff

In the course of conversations with both buyers and sellers, the terms “assessed value” and “appraised value” often come up. And they are often mis-understood. In very basic terms, the assessed...

Last month I attended a Zoom call for Coldwell Banker Island Properties hosted by Todd Conklin, Principle Broker for Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, located in Grand Junction, CO. Todd...

MLS 665533 | $749,000 | 3bd | 2ba | Laupahoehoe Here is a great opportunity to own a nice home on a beautiful 1/2+ acre lot in the highly desirable community of Laupahoehoe, Hamakua Coast, Big...

MLS 664504 | $960,000 | 7.18 Ac | Hamakua Coast Congratulations to my sellers and buyer! The 30-day escrow was a whirlwind, yet we got the job done. This was a real test of my SRES Senior Real...

When signing the standard Hawaii Assn. Of Realtors HAR Exclusive Right To Sell Contract, Section A-1 allows the seller to either accept or reject Dual Agency. If a seller agrees to Dual Agency, it...

WHAT A BLAST! On September 14th, a Realtor® collegue and I flew to Oahu to attend the Hawaii Assn. Of Realtors® Annual Convention. Actually, it wasn’t really “Annual” because they hadn’t had one in...

Last year I received my Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. I went to the time, effort and expense of getting this designation to be properly equiped to assist my buyer and seller...

In the State of Hawaii, the TMK (Tax Map Key) identifies the location of a property, whether vacant land, condo or home. It is found on the owner’s property tax bill, TMK Report...