Category Archives: Homebuyer Tips

Looking For a Home on Kauai? You’re Not Alone.

by Susan Higgins R(S) on November 15, 2012

Ask anyone involved in real estate on Kauai, and they’ll tell you they are busier this year than last. This includes agents, brokers, appraisers, loan originators and escrow officers. The only people I’ve spoken to who feel differently are agents … Continue reading →

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Listing your home- 3 tips to a successful sale

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on October 10, 2012

1. Find a licensed Hawaii agent you like and trust.  Make sure you are both on the same page as far as what’s expected in marketing your home.  Many Sellers feel they need a very lengthy and expensive marketing program.  … Continue reading →

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Understanding Foreclosures, Short Sales and REO’s

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on June 21, 2012

The simplest way to understand foreclosures, short sales and REO’s, is to think of a foreclosure as a 3 step process: 1) Short Sale, 2) Foreclosure, 3) REO (Real Estate Owned). A short sale happens when the owner of a … Continue reading →

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Good News for Hawaii Homebuyers – You Can Afford to Buy a Home!

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on April 26, 2012

Over the last few years, banks have become the enemy of most home buyers because of the stringent qualifying parameters that have made it all but impossible to obtain financing since the mortgage crisis began. The only people who could … Continue reading →

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