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2 days ago
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
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
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
2 min

October Updates

Here are October's housing updates.

Ryan O.

Sep 28
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
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
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...

Ryan O.

Sep 7
2 min

September Updates

Here are September housing updates.

Ryan O.

Aug 31
2 min

Publicly Traded

I am constantly trying to get a better pulse on our housing market. Despite the unknowns that our COVID-economy has presented us, I have ...

Another One Bites The Dust? But Not Really

Ryan O.

Aug 24
1 min

Another One Bites The Dust? But Not Really

COVID-19 has changed the way we lived. Some people are financially struggling and many businesses are closing. With increased COVID cases...

Ryan O.

Aug 17
1 min

0% Mortgage Rates?

The COVID-economy has contributed to our low mortgage rates. I had a client who just got prequalified for a sub 3% rate. We are actively ...

Ryan O.

Aug 10
2 min

Why Full Service Matters

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

Ryan O.

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...

How Fatherhood Completely Changed What I Wanted In A Home

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 ...

Ryan O.

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...

Ryan O.

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 ...

Ryan O.

Jun 15
2 min

The New Home

How has the pandemic shifted your perspective on homeownership?

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