Category: Selling on Oahu
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Thinking About an ADU on Oahu? What Actually Makes One Legal, and How Long It Really Takes
A legal ADU on Oahu needs its own driveway, entrance, and systems, not just a permit application. Here’s what separates a fully permitted ADU from a…
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The Real Property Tax Credit for Homeowners: The Other September 30 Filing Most Oahu Owners Miss
Honolulu’s Real Property Tax Credit caps an eligible owner’s tax bill using household income, but it must be refiled every year by September 30. Here’s how…
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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…