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Dealing with the death of a loved one is always difficult. I recently met with a friend who had a meeting with her Uncle. Her Uncle, who...
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Ryan O.
Jul 17, 20171 min
Having A Plan
I'm at a loss for words after seeing the devastating fire that took place at Marco Polo. It gives me the chills to think that people died...
Ryan O.
Jul 15, 20172 min
Mortgage vs. Cash
When you are purchasing a home, you have two main financing options: (1) leverage; (2) purchasing with all cash. Is one better than the...
Ryan O.
Jul 8, 20172 min
$1 Million Median Price?!
The Honolulu Board of Realtors recently released June 2017's housing statistics. Once again, low inventory and high demand has driven up...
Ryan O.
Jul 2, 20171 min
A'ali'i
Our company, Forward Realty, recently attended a broker's presentation for A'ali'i. A’ali’i is Howard Hughes’ latest condo project....
Ryan O.
Jun 26, 20172 min
How Can We Create A Real Estate Blockchain
Our company recently had a field trip to Old Republic’s downtown office. As we toured the title department, our guide informed us that...
Ryan O.
Jun 12, 20172 min
Opening Escrow
We recently opened escrow on a single-family home. Our Buyers were thrilled to hear their offer was selected. According to the Listing...
Ryan O.
Jun 2, 20172 min
Read Your Condo Docs!
Real estate is purchased backwards. That is, a prospective Buyer tours the home for 15-30 minutes, and he or she submits an offer. If...
Ryan O.
May 25, 20172 min
What's Going On In West Marina?
Something is going on in West Marina Hawaii Kai. The Honolulu Board of Realtors recently released April 2017’s Local Market Update....
Ryan O.
May 20, 20172 min
Would You Live In Kaneohe?
If I didn't live in town, I probably would live in Kaneohe. Like metro Honolulu, Kaneohe has an array of housing options. There are...
Ryan O.
May 10, 20171 min
April 2017 Condo Stats
The Honolulu Board of REALTORS recently released April 2017's market press release. The report stated that 44% of April's condo sales...
Ryan O.
May 2, 20171 min
Respect
A former Hawaii politician once compared politics to boxing. You're throwing haymakers and you're constantly dodging your opponents...
Ryan O.
Apr 23, 20171 min
Kahala vs. Kaka'ako
Is the luxury housing marketing cooling down? The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® recently released March’s Local Market Update. Within the...
Ryan O.
Apr 16, 20172 min
Giving Back
Prior to getting into real estate, I was pursuing a career in teaching and coaching. I just received my undergraduate degree from the...
Ryan O.
Apr 4, 20172 min
What's The Worst Thing That Can Happen?
I recently purchased Col. Chris Hadfield's book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity,...
Ryan O.
Mar 25, 20172 min
You Can't Turn Chicken...
You can't turn chicken shit into chicken soup. When things are bad, it can be bad. When I privately train quarterbacks, one of the things...
Ryan O.
Mar 19, 20171 min
Selling For A Discount
I was recently contacted by my friend, Courtney. Courtney informed me that she was purchasing her first home directly from her landlord....
Ryan O.
Mar 6, 20172 min
Nosy Neighbor
When you are looking to buy your first home, price and location are usually the two most important factors. Obviously, you can only...
Ryan O.
Feb 23, 20171 min
Farrington: The Heart Of A Community
If you’re driving on the H1, you’ve probably noticed Farrington’s new football field. A handful of years ago, I had the opportunity to...
Ryan O.
Feb 17, 20172 min
Luxury Status
Is the luxury housing market slowing down? The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® recently released January’s Local Market Update. As I was...
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