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2 days ago
2 min

Should We Build It?

COVID-19 decimated Hawaii's economy. Since people are fearful of traveling, tourism slowed down. Since tourism slowed down, there was a l...

Ryan O.

Jan 18
2 min

The Great Migration

One question often being posed is, "Are foreigners and out of state buyers purchasing real estate on Oahu?" This is a totally fair and le...

Ryan O.

Jan 11
3 min

Savvy

As a child, I would sit at my Great Grandma Tom's kitchen table. "Taipo," as we affectionately called her, lived next door to me. Since I...

Ryan O.

Jan 4
3 min

January Updates

Aloha family and friends. I hope you are doing well. Wow, 2020 was a year to remember! I am happy we all can turn the page and move forwa...

Ryan O.

Dec 28, 2020
2 min

Reflecting Back On 2020

2020 was a year of learning and growth. Even though COVID numbers still remain high, there is light at the end of the tunnel since the va...

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Dec 21, 2020
2 min

Looking Forward

As the year comes to an end, I wonder what 2021 will bring us. Here are three things that I could influence our local economy and real es...

Ryan O.

Dec 14, 2020
1 min

Lease

Robin and I are helping an international non-profit negotiate a lease. Here are some of things I have learned during this process. Deal O...

Ryan O.

Dec 7, 2020
3 min

December Updates

When I was growing up, I would help out at my Uncle's real estate company. Uncle Sonny's speciality was association property management. ...

Ryan O.

Nov 30, 2020
1 min

Let’s Do An Exchange

Did you know you can defer capital gains tax on the sale of your investment property? It’s called a 1031 Exchange. When used properly, a ...

Ryan O.

Nov 23, 2020
1 min

The Block Is Hot

Does anyone have a Dolorean? I would like to go back in time and buy single-family homes in Ewa Beach. Despite our COVID economy, single-...

Ryan O.

Nov 16, 2020
2 min

Close The Deal

If you are a seller, the goal is to sell. If you are a buyer, the goal is to buy. Being in escrow can be an emotional process. Sellers wa...

Ryan O.

Nov 10, 2020
2 min

Being A Homeowner

Facebook recently reminded me that I have been a homeowner for two years. It seemed like yesterday when my wife and I were signing our cl...

Ryan O.

Nov 2, 2020
2 min

November Updates

Here is November's housing updates.

Ryan O.

Oct 26, 2020
1 min

Go!

Greg, Robin, and I closed three buyer transactions last week. One was an off market, new development, single family home in Windward Oahu...

Ryan O.

Oct 19, 2020
1 min

Struggling

Tenants in Hawaii are struggling to pay their rent. A recent UHERO report surveyed 271 landlords. The survey provided UHERO with data on ...

Ryan O.

Oct 12, 2020
1 min

Iwilei

COVID-19 hits hard again. Last week, Regal Cinemas announced they will close all 536 movie theaters in the United States. There are eigh...

Ryan O.

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

October Updates

Here are October's housing updates.

Ryan O.

Sep 28, 2020
2 min

Archimedes

Archimedes of Syracuse, the famous Greek mathematician, once said, "Give me a place to stand and I will move the Earth." The use of lever...

Ryan O.

Sep 21, 2020
1 min

iBuying

Open Door is a private company that specializes in iBuying. If you are a homeowner, companies like Open Door will purchase your home and ...

Ryan O.

Sep 14, 2020
2 min

Why We Are Recovering

Our housing market is usually one of the shining stars in our local economy. Despite COVID-19, Oahu's housing prices have remained steady...

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