Category: Selling on Oahu
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HO-6 Insurance vs. the Building’s Master Policy: What Oahu Condo Buyers Need to Know
The master policy covers your condo building’s structure and common areas. Your HO-6 policy covers everything inside your unit. Here’s where the gap is.
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Hurricane Season on Oahu: Why You Can’t Add Insurance Coverage Once a Watch Is Issued
Hawaii’s 72-hour clause means you can’t add hurricane coverage once a watch is issued. Here’s how homeowners, hurricane, and flood policies actually differ.
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FEMA Redrew Oahu’s Flood Zones in 2026. Is Your Property Now in a High-Risk Area?
FEMA’s 2026 remap moved 8,000+ Oahu parcels from low-risk into high-risk flood zones along about 100 miles of streams. A newly-mapped parcel with a mortgage may…
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Why Your Oahu Home’s Zillow Estimate Is Probably Wrong
Zillow can’t see seller credits, and that’s the real gap. Real July 2026 Oahu closings show the true numbers behind the recorded sale prices.
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What Is a Short Sale on Oahu, and Why Do They Take So Long?
A short sale takes about 120 days total: roughly 90 for the lender’s approval, then 30 to close, versus 30-45 days for a traditional escrow. Here’s…
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Staging an Oahu Home You Can’t See in Person: What Remote Sellers Should Know
Staging can be coordinated fully remotely through video walkthroughs and a local team. Staged homes see a 5-15% ROI over asking price, per the Real Estate…
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Should You Let a Non-Veteran Buyer Assume Your VA Loan on Oahu?
A non-veteran buyer can assume your VA loan, but your entitlement stays tied up until it’s paid off. Here’s how to weigh that trade-off as a…
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Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Kailua Home?
A confirmed MLS sale shows one Enchanted Lake home gain $750,000 (about 60%) after renovation. Here’s what that closed sale, and a second still-active listing testing…
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What Is a CPR Property on Oahu, and Why Do Some Sell Better Than Others?
CPR properties split one Oahu lot into separately owned homes. Here’s what a CPR actually is and why some pairs sell faster than others.
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How Much Will You Net Selling Your Home in Kailua?
Closing costs, commissions, conveyance tax, and HARPTA withholding can reduce your Kailua sale proceeds by 8-15%. Here’s exactly how to calculate your net.