Ever considered living in a tiny house? That is 500 sq ft or less! My hubby and I did it for 14 months and it was amazing! When I went to Texas to visit Magnolia Silos, my sis and I stayed in a...
Go Tiny, or Go Home?
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5 Attributes of This Realtor®
PASSION FOR THE POSITIONIf I don’t love, love, love what I am doing, why would I do it? INTEGRITY IN EVERYTHINGThe Code of Ethics is the Bible for Realtors®. But, my heart is an even better guide to...
5 Ways to Successfully Purchase Property on the Big Island of Hawaii
Educate yourself on the 9 districts, 11 micro-climates, current market pricing, and area amenities. Check out the Your Journey section of my site for helpful information, as well as past posts under...
What’s Up With The Market?
Hawai'i Tribune Herald Interview On Monday, April 17th, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald ran a lead story titled, Big Island Home Sales Down 40%. That type of announcement can be very disconcerting for...
You Gotta Love a Yurt!
Every once in a while I discover a MLS listing that really grabs my heart. It happened again last week! Two yurts and one studio decorated in Fixer Upper vibe, a greenhouse, and one of only a...
How to Buy in a High Interest Rate Market
The Big Island of Hawaii is still a seller’s market. But, there are wayyy fewer buyers due to the higher interest rates. How can a buyer still buy, yet skip what feels like a high interest rate?...
2022 International President’s Circle Award
When I am in the midst of listings, showings and escrows, I am NOT thinking about how the year will end, and whether or not I will be awarded for my efforts. My reward comes in the form of happy...
The Benefits of Purchase Money Mortgages (PMM)
Understanding the benefits of a Purchase Money Mortgage (PMM) A Purchase Money Mortgage means that the seller steps into the role of the bank by holding the deed to a property after it is sold. The...
Off-Grid Living & Cesspools
.. and my most unusual Christmas gift! If the end of your journey finds you owning or renting a property that is off grid, you may be interested in the most unusual gift I received this Christmas!...
SOLD to the Couple From Honomu!
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home was only on the market a few days before it was snatched up…
Surfing for the Epic Assumable Loan to Save Big!
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,...
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...
