Blog posts by Dan Harrington - Research Analyst

Statewide, Hawaii had 706 foreclosures filed in June 2009, which was a decrease from the 816 foreclosures in May, but …

Planning Ahead for the Home Buying Process. Various mortgage qualification criteria will determine if you can get the home loan …

Peak Season vs. Low Season – The Pros and Cons When is a good time to visit Hawaii? That depends on …

An Overview of Hawaii’s Climate Hawaii basically has just two seasons, winter and summer. The weather is slightly cooler during …

1) The Appraiser formulates an objective, independent opinion about the value of a piece of real estate. Appraisers work either …

Top 10 reasons why representation by A real estate agent is in your best interest. A real estate agent can: …

An overview and some helpful tips for traveling between the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii Inter-Island Airline Transportation Hawaiian Airlines Flies to: …

Ten things parents of prospective students should know about Hawaii Private Schools. More than 125 Primary and Secondary Private Schools …

Understanding the relationship between you and real estate agents can be confusing. Here are 6 things every home buyer or …

An Overview of the Home Building Permit Process File An Application and Contractor’s Statement The first step in getting a …

A loan transaction typically takes about two or three weeks from the time the application is submitted until approval. This …

Tightened Lending Standards Make Pre-Qualification Imperative. The recent sharp drop in median home prices on all of the Hawaiian Islands …