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 […]
If you are in the market for any type of wood—from plywood or sheeting to standard 2x4s, be prepared for a massive sticker shock. U.S. lumber futures contracts for May 2021 delivery were priced at $1,645 per 1,000 board feet, about 60% higher than they […]
The global pandemic caught many of us unprepared, especially financially. If you are still struggling with job loss, business reduction or other financial impacts, your mind may not be on how you can […]
Instead of just relying a crystal ball, there are some facts that help predict what will happen to home buying and selling in the coming year.
Throughout the pandemic, residential real estate markets across the country have remained steady, and most have even seen growth. […]
Financial issues are a great concern to many people right now. Whether you have concerns about losing a job or other source of income, or just want to plan for the future in uncertain times, these money management tips can help.
The first thing to embrace is […]
When you move into a rental, you want it to be very clean. When you are moving on to the next place, the last thing you want to do is clean. But this work doesn’t happen by magic, and it must be done, so just throw […]
We were not quite certain how COVID-19 was going to affect the rental market on Maui. Now that we are months into it, there are a lot of people on the move. We have some tips for home seekers in this surprisingly active rental market, as […]
Life flows a little easier with good tenants. Those that pay rent on time, are easy to deal with and are consistent and dependable. Keeping a tenant long-term can help avoid the cost of rental turnover. Especially during these challenging economic times, keeping a good tenant […]
