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Assessed Value vs Appraised Value

Assessed Value vs Appraised Value

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...

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Focus Friday in Colorado

Focus Friday in Colorado

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...

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Just Listed!

Just Listed!

SOLD on 12/02/2022 for $725,000 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...

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Sold!

Sold!

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...

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The Benefits of Dual Agency

The Benefits of Dual Agency

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...

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Seniors … You Can Do It!

Seniors … You Can Do It!

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...

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What is a TMK?

What is a TMK?

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...

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