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Rising home prices are good news if you are planning to sell your home this year. Understanding why they are rising may help you realize the full benefit of this trend, including the increased equity in your home right now.When there are more buyers for a product than supply available, prices will increase because buyers are willing to pay more for the item. Right now, there are fewer homes available than buyers wanting to invest in this commodity. In fact, recent pricing tre

When selling your home, you can expect the buyer to request a home inspection. It’s to the buyer’s benefit to identify any potential problems that owners have not already disclosed.

Are you looking to ramp up the curb appeal when selling your home, or just dreaming of dining beneath the stars this summer? Here are some affordable tips for sprucing up outdoor spaces to help you meet your end goal, and get some extra enjoyment out the summer before moving. The project doesn’t have to be big or expensive to be full of appeal.

Members of the real estate industry are vigorous advocates for creating and maintaining the tax benefits of homeownership. When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the standard deduction for taxpayers a few years ago, far fewer people itemized their expenses, missing out on deductions. However, even if you don’t itemize, there are tax benefits you’re entitled to as a homeowner.

The benefits of gardening are many. Getting out in the sunshine and doing a healthy activity. Growing your own nutritious foods. Being healthier overall. Your garden could also be a part of the climate solution by sequestering carbon — or pulling carbon from the air and storing it underground. This also helps offset emissions from other parts of the food system. Climate Victory Gardening is one way to make healthy decisions to accomplish that.

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low.

Just as historic shortages of properties for sale in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic drove housing prices soaring, rental prices have risen too. And even though renters are feeling it hard on Maui, this is a growing nationwide issue. Below, we outline the market conditions that brought us to this point, and tips to help in your rental search. How the Rental Market Got to Be So Challenging

If the love for your home has faded, you may need a shot from Cupid’s arrow. You can fall in love with your spaces again by making some simple, trendy updates sure to ignite your passion. Having been forced to spend more time in our homes, these trends are driving a desire to create both a visual and affectionate feeling that generates new energy.

Would you like to buy a new home, or first home, this year? Getting your finances into shape and a couple other key strategies will help you improve your home-buying odds. It’s a competitive market, so do everything you can to come out on top.

Last year was a robust for real estate sales for homes and condominiums. The number of single-family homes sold on Maui increased 30.1% in 2021 compared to the prior year, according to a recent report from the Realtors Association of Maui.

When the home buying process gets to the point of a serious offer, it is kind of an exciting thrill ride of ups and downs until closing. One of the big variables that can throw a monkey wrench in the works is when the appraisal comes in lower than the accepted offer. This can leave a seller feeling like they paid more for a home than it’s worth, or they must scramble to make up the difference with extra funds or the deal may fall through.

Traditionally in real estate, spring and summer are the best months to buy or sell a home, with May starting the peak of the selling season. Factors affecting the May boom include warmer temperatures, kids being out of school, and the longer days. But there are other considerations to think about, such as finances, moving costs or life changes. You should also take into account where we are in the real estate market.

Rising mortgage interest rates could be a curse or a blessing for prospective homebuyers, depending on a host of factors. With a housing shortage, builders unable to meet demand, and millennials wanting to become homeowners, rising interest rates are a new wrinkle in the home buying challenge.

Baby boomers are seeking a simpler life and an easier to take care of home. However, this means moving into a lower priced housing market traditionally sought by young families. In an already fiercely competitive market, this makes home buying difficult for everyone—boomers, and younger buyers alike.

It’s okay to begin shopping for a new home online, but at a certain point you will need to take that search into real life. Online searches can simplify some tasks but be aware of some downfalls to spending too much time internet shopping, especially in today’s market.

Whether you are selling or just curious about its value, it’s crucial to know your property’s worth—and if your real estate investment has improved during your tenure. You can get some basic information online. Drilling down that magic number can help you decide if you should sell and what you might gain from doing so.

When discussing a rental with an agent, you may be interested in the features like parking and whether it has a washer/dryer.  Here are a few other key items to ask the leasing agent to determine if the unit fits your needs and budget

Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should really ask is: will this price appreciation last?

In the current sellers’ market, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be remodeled before they list their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. We can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – renovate before selling.

Still on the fence about whether to sell your home or condo now? Properties on Maui are selling quickly at premium prices. Knowing what to expect will help you decide if this is the right time capitalize on your sale during this seller’s market.