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   WOW REO ASSET MANAGER COMES THROUGH   Recently I was working with a lovely young couple for a first home purchase.  After many offers and being the bridesmaid we finally got an acceptance and were the bride on a cute house and cottage fixer. It was apparent the home needed some work, but my bu...
10/01/2010
July is coming to an end and I am very curious as to what the story will be for statistics.  I am seeing more properties close and go under contract in July over June so it will be interesting to see if the stats bear that out. Our website: www.FineIslandProperties.com has Maui Real Estate statis...
07/31/2010
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Recently our Board put on a seminar by Terry Watson.  Terry was a very engaging speaker and 2 main points I took away from his seminar and still incorporate were to engage more online especially with Realtor.org's tremendous educational opportunities and marketing opportunities and to remember t...
06/07/2010
  SHORT SALES NEW RULES FOR INVESTOR OWNERS We are seeing banks now wanting sellers who are investor owners to contribute either by way of cash at closing or to sign a promissory note and sometimes both.  I have had my last two Bank of America short sales and my last two Wells Fargo short sale ne...
05/17/2010
The 10 Most Likely Features builders will include in 2010 according to the National Assoc of Home Builders Jan 2010 survey are:1. Walk in Closet in the Master Bedroom 2. Laundry Room 3. Insulated Floor 4. Great Room 5. Low-e Windows 6. Linen Closet 7. Programmable Thermostat 8. Energy Efficient 9...
05/11/2010
EVER DREAM OF THAT GREAT CONDO DEAL ON MAUI.  BOTH WITHIN BLOCKS OF THE SANDY BEACHES AND HAVING THE GENTLE SOUND OF THE WAVES SO CLOSE AND SMELLING THE SEA AIR.  WAIT NO MORE...... We just received 2 bank short sale approvals and the buyers have moved on.  Contact Gina Duncan at Fine Island Prop...
04/26/2010
I received a call the other morning and about fell out of my chair.  I had a short sale that had been in with Chase for a YEAR and fell out due to lack of lender response and buyers falling by the wayside.  Chase negotiator called me, introduced himself.  Said he is part of new program (I think p...
02/27/2010
We are seeing signs of this on Maui.  Luxury home owners need to reach out to a qualified short sale expert and at least have a discussion of their options. Great and timely post Wendy! Aloha, Gina Duncan  I received two phone calls this week that made me realize there is silent suffering in the ...
02/27/2010
In Hawaii it is mandatory (unless REO, estate property) that a Seller provide a disclosure form (HAR) to the Buyer.  On our forms it lists many questions about the property from the roof, to the fencing, sewer system and more.  In July 2009 Sellers that owner occupy will now have to include the p...
06/22/2009
I am seeing this happening on Maui. NEVER pay money to anyone other than your Lender and the best person to assist you is your Lender if you are in thinking you will be behind in your payment or are currently behind in your payment.  The next best person is a good Bankruptcy Attorney and don't fo...
06/22/2009
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