September Updates
Stocks vs. Real Estate is a never-ending debate. Both are great financial vehicles and you should probably own both. There are two unique...
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Aug 25, 20211 min
Land Use Ordinance Amendment
The Honolulu Department of Permitting and Planning has updated a draft bill. Here is one major a takeaway: 180 Days Rentals The bill...
Ryan O.
Jul 1, 20214 min
July Updates
Oahu's housing market is still on fire. Many homes are selling for top dollar and there is still a lack of inventory. I know I must sound...
Ryan O.
Apr 2, 20212 min
April Updates
During a recent conversation, a person mentioned that Oahu's housing market is stable. I would have to disagree. Greg, Robin, and I have...
Ryan O.
Mar 14, 20211 min
Tax It
Honolulu Civil Beat recently reported on two property tax bills that would target non-resident owners. Due to our economic crisis, many...
Ryan O.
Mar 1, 20214 min
March Updates
February was a hectic month! There was a period when I had two closings, three new escrows, I drove 100 miles in one day to show...
Ryan O.
Jan 25, 20212 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...
Ryan O.
Jan 18, 20212 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...
Ryan O.
Jan 11, 20213 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, 20213 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...
Ryan O.
Dec 28, 20202 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...
Ryan O.
Dec 21, 20202 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...
Ryan O.
Dec 14, 20201 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...
Ryan O.
Dec 7, 20203 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, 20201 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, 20201 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,...
Ryan O.
Nov 16, 20202 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...
Ryan O.
Nov 10, 20202 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...
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