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• Friday, December 23rd, 2011
What is a Short Sale?
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| This short video explains a brief overview of a Short Sale. It’s really, really short!
Aloha, Biz
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Category: Short Sales
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• Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Not Home for the Holidays? Follow these security tips!
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Do you know what to do to protect your home from the bad guys? Even if you are not traveling this Holiday Season, here are some tips to make you home less attractive to thieves.
 Keep the baddies away fom your stuff!
Infographic courtesy of ProtectYourHome.com Check their great site out for more valuable info, and have a safe home! Aloha, Biz
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Category: Be prepared!
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• Tuesday, November 08th, 2011
Asian Pacific Economic Conference snarls Honolulu Roadways
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| Road closures, rerouted traffic and restricted parking are going to plague Oahu until the Dog and Pony Show disbands on November 13th. And parks and beaches will also be closed, find out where and when here! Oh, and here too…I’ll keep y’all updated as to any thing else around town you might need to know. All of Oahu will be under lock down when Michell takes the First Wives Club on a tour of the Island…
APEC Hawaii Travel Lanes affected And try to figure this mess out: APEC Hawaii Recommended Travel Routes Parking? What parking? APEC Hawaii Parking Restricitions Wake me up when it’s over… |
Category: APEC 2011, Traffic
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• Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Spooktacular stuff to do on Oahu! |
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| Yikes! It’s the end of October already. I have been experiencing serious writer’s block and remiss in keeping up on posting here… Or maybe I’ve just been lazy?
But since it’s nearing Halloween in Honolulu, I’m going to fill you in on some scary treats that are happening around the Island this time of year. Back in the ‘90’s I went on a “Honolulu Ghost Walk” hosted by Glen Grant, a local master of the Hawaiian myths and legends surrounding Oahu’s spookiest places. My personal experience was very creepy; Chinatown under a full moon is scary enough without hearing tales of murder and mayhem as you stroll through the streets. |
 Vampire Bagel is watching you... |
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 Pumpkin Pics Courtesy of Aloun Farms
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More keiki friendly is the Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch in Kapolei where kids of all ages can tour the pumpkin patch and pick out their own Great Pumpkin to take home and carve into a jack ‘o lantern!  BLEH! I don't want to leave the farm! |
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| If you want to take the kids trick or treating, all the major malls on Oahu are hosting events on Halloween. Check out Kahala Mall, Ala Moana Center, Pearlridge, and Windward Mall for spooktacular trick or treating! Raising the Scary O’ Meter up a notch requires visiting the Dole Plantation Haunted Maze which helps raise money for some of the local schools, as well as raising goosebumps… Redlining the Scary O’ Meter in my book is the Haunted Lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Hop on a frightening canoe ride and see the Laie Lady. The first time I did it was scarier than me looking in the mirror first thing in the morning… and that is truly terrifying! And speaking of looking terrifying the morning after the night before, there are plenty of adult parties going on around town as well. Pretty much every bar in Waikiki has some sort of costume contest, and the people watching is as much fun as it gets! Check it out here for more info.
Aloha,
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Category: Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Holidays
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• Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Aiea Heights, it’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! |
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| Beautiful Views, Good schools. Close to town, shopping, medical facilities and many Military Bases. Welcome Home! Want more info? Check it out here!
Aies Heights Hawaii home price reduced from $600,000 to $560,000! |
Category: Real Estate for Sale
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• Friday, July 29th, 2011
You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to Be Prepared… |
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| It’s that time of year in Hawaii; time to make sure you have a Hurricane Survival Kit. Of course this is assuming you are in an area where you won’t have to evacuate and can stay put. We’ll talk about putting together a “Bug Out Bag” in another post.
This batch of goodies is a great way to not only be prepared for a major catastrophe, but also helps during those longer than expected power outages. |
 Why do they name us after women? Does this wind make my butt look big? |
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 I don't know what it is, but it's got Bacon. So all is well!
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AC-DC Converter Portable Television and Radio |
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| Corded Phone This is one of those things you really need. And I do pay for a landline, even though I use my cell 99.999% of the time. But cells go down in big storms, and I want my family to know I’m ok. Cash Rechargeable Fan Coffee Maker Portable DVD Player No DVD Player? Aloha,
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Category: Be prepared!
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• Friday, July 29th, 2011
Landlords need to read this. Tenants need to read this. |
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| Hawaii has very specific guidelines for Residential Landlords and Tenants. Read it before you enter in a Residential lease, no matter which side of the deal you are on! |
Category: Landlord Tenant Code
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• Monday, July 25th, 2011
Getting your home ready to sell? |
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| Here are some guidelines for getting the exterior of your home in market-ready condition. Potential buyers are going to see the exterior of your home before they even consider going inside. I have actually driven up to homes listed For Sale with buyers and turned around without even getting out of the car.
Some of these tips are geared for Hawaii Homeowners, but they are appropriate for almost all areas. I didn’t include winterizing for cold weather for obvious reasons. And it’s 90 degrees in the shade today and I’m sweating like a horse. |
 A Gardeners Delight! |
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 Which one would you like buyers to see? You have three guesses and the first two don't count...
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7. Inspect windows and screens.
You want to make sure these are in good shape and your windows are sparkling clean for showing. I’ve heard some agents say remove screens so windows shine even more, but I would want to know if I was buying a house the screens are intact. Hawaii mosquitoes are the size of Labrador Retrievers… 8. Consider adding more insulation. Even if your home is properly insulated, it’s not a bad idea to take a peak in the attic and other visible locations to make sure cellulose or fiberglass insulation isn’t smashed down or blown away in any places-this significantly reduces its efficiency. Good insulation will help your AC system run more efficiently and save on the electricity bills.
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9. Paint unfinished exterior surfaces. A fresh coat of paint will help your home sell. But don’t use it to hide termite or structural damage; you need to disclose this. Or the Lawyers will come back and bite you… 10. Waterproof decking surfaces. Exterior wooden decks especially should be treated with a water sealant or seal & stain product at least every couple of years or so. Check into how to properly maintain non-wooden surfaces as well, they can sometimes require treatment too. 11. Lawn care and landscaping tune up. Remember, a lawn that’s well maintained will help your home sell. Plant new landscaping features and trim back the gnarly ones. 12. Pool cues. If you have a pool or fountain make sure the lining is not cracked, tiles are not missing and the water is sparkling clean. Nothing says, “Don’t Buy Me” faster than a dirty pool. 13. Repair and seal cracked or loose concrete. A common problem on driveways, garage floors, and on patios; chipped or cracked concrete should be repaired and sealed before putting your home on the market.Potential buyers are going to notice a driveway that is in disrepair and assume the rest of your home is as well. Remember those first 90 seconds and a good first impression? I could probably think of a few more but like I said, it’s 90 degrees in the shade today and I am going to go wallow in my pool with just my eyes above water to cool down.
 Does this suit make my butt look big? Aloha,
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Category: Buyers & Sellers Tips
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• Sunday, July 24th, 2011
Why I won’t list your House. |
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| On average, buyers make a decision about your home within the first 90 seconds – that first impression is critical to selling your home. How’s your home’s first impression?
You won’t clean up the yard. The inside is cluttered, smells like wet dog and stale greasy food. You will only allow the home to be shown on Sundays from 2PM-5PM. You won’t let me put my Sentrilock Lockbox on the door so we can keep track of who is showing the property. Oh, and that wet dog smell? You insist on leaving the dogs in the house when it is being shown. |
 Agents Advertising: "Needs TLC!" |
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Aloha,
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Category: Buyers & Sellers Tips
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