Relocating 2 Oahu

10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

Recipe for the Week of 5/22/06

Fried Shrimp Po'Boy (Local Style!)

Hidden Home Defects to Watch For

No home is flawless, but certain physical problems can be expensive.  Watch for:

Recipe for the Week of 5/15/06

Haupia ("how-pee-ah") Squares

This is a delicious coconut dessert commonly found at luau's.

10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying

1. Find a real estate professional who's simpatico.  Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one.  It's critical that the practitioner you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality.
2. Remember, there's no "right" time to buy, anymore than there's a right time to sell.  If you find a home now, don't try to second-guess the interest rates or the housing market by waiting.  Changes don't usually occur fast enough to make that much difference in price, and a good home won't stay onthe market long.
3. Don't ask for too many opinions.  It's natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas will make it much harder to make a decision.
4. Accept that no house is ever perfect.  Focus in on the things that are most important to you and let the minor ones go.
5. Don't try to be a killer negotiator.  Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to "win" by gettin an extra-low price may lose you the home you love.

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2006 Hawaii Public School Article & Ranking

Have Hawaii's Public Schools improved from 5 years ago?  Find out here.

Who's #1? Click here to find out!

Weekly Recipe

This week's recipe is Shoyu ("show-you"; soy sauce) Chicken.

This is definitely a local favorite!

April 2006 Graphs are here!

Check them out under "Housing Statistical Graphs."

If you have any questions, call us 800.922.6811 or e-mail us and we'll be happy to explain them or answer your questions!

10 Questions to Ask Your Lender

Be sure you find a loan that fits your needs with these comprehensive questions.

It's Kau Kau Time!

(pronounced cow-cow; "time to eat")

If you've never tasted local food, but have always wanted to, or you're just longing for a taste of the islands, then you're in for a treat!

If you suscribe, you'll receive a free update alert on Tuesdays, with a link to free local (delicious!) recipes.

Please note that majority of the ingredients may be found at your local grocery store in the Asian food section, or at an Asian grocery.

Read on for the first weekly recipe!