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3 days ago
2 min

Why Full Service Matters

Working at Forward Realty taught me the importance of being full service Realtor.

Aug 3
3 min

August Updates

The news can be depressing. COVID-19 cases are on the rise, businesses are suffering, and unemployment is still high. Despite all the cha...

Ryan O.

Jul 27
2 min

How Fatherhood Completely Changed What I Wanted In A Home

Shortly after getting married, my wife and I decided to purchase our first home. Since we were planning to start a family, we decided to ...

Ryan O.

Jul 20
1 min

Attractive

How can you make your offer standout?

Ryan O.

Jul 13
2 min

Where To?

The economy is reopening, but many people are still financially struggling. According to a recent report, the Honolulu Board of Realtors ...

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Jul 6
3 min

July Updates

Here is July's housing updates.

Ryan O.

Jun 29
2 min

Is it a good time to...

Since the start of the pandemic, I have been receiving calls from clients about our real estate market. Recent data has shown that prices...

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Jun 22
2 min

Reflection

In 2008, I was in college during the subprime mortgage crisis. I recall being in class and my professor telling us there might be budget ...

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Jun 15
2 min

The New Home

How has the pandemic shifted your perspective on homeownership?

Ryan O.

Jun 8
2 min

How Big Is Your Moat?

Your financial moat is your competitive advantage.

Ryan O.

Jun 1
3 min

June Updates

Here is June's housing updates.

Ryan O.

May 25
3 min

You Can Buy A Home With Student Loans

You can be homeowner and still have student loans.

Ryan O.

May 18
2 min

The Knowns

This is what we know about the real estate industry.

Ryan O.

May 11
2 min

Macro Trends

Restaurants It might be a while until we return to normalcy. Social distancing could be required everywhere we go. This could be problema...

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May 4
3 min

May Updates

Here is May's housing update.

Ryan O.

Apr 27
2 min

Rezoning

How can we re-zone Waikiki to benefit tourism?

Ryan O.

Apr 20
3 min

The Great Pause

How will The Great Pause affect our housing market?

Ryan O.

Apr 13
2 min

Hedge Your Bet

Here's how you can hedge your bet.

Ryan O.

Apr 6
1 min

Bet On The Market

Know what is important. Our housing market has been resilient.

Ryan O.

Apr 1
3 min

April Updates

Here is April's housing update.

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