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Cory Beadle, R(S)

Search Hawaii MLS Listings

Posted by Cory Beadle, R(S) on January 26th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Finding Hawaii Realty has the most up to date and easy to search MLS Listings for Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the rest of the Hawaiian islands. For the most up to date Hawaii MLS listings, simply choose one of the Hawaii MLS listing search links from the island list below. Once you choose the Hawaii MLS [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

Obtain facts & representation without pressure.

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 24th, 2012 | Tags: ,

The last thing you need when trying to make big decisions is pressure. What you’ll need is wise prudent counsel and nothing less. Treating clients like our close friends involves the removal of pressure and the inclusion of complete transparency and honesty within every interaction. Finding Hawaii Realty has a strict no pressure policy. It’s our goal to [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

VA Loans Hawaii

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 24th, 2012 | Tags: , ,

Attention veterans and active duty personnel! Did you know that you can have more than VA loan at once? One of the best home loans on the planet is available to YOU! We encourage you to explore some of the incredible benefits the VA loan program offers. • No down payment! 100% financing up to $625,500 on [...]

Natasha Shumate, R(S)

Mililani home for sale on one acre

Posted by Natasha Shumate, R(S) on January 15th, 2012 | Tags: , , ,

This lovely home in Mililani is located in the private gated community of Melemanu Woodlands on a full acre of land. The gardens are beautifully kept and the home itself is charming with the feel of a vintage cabin. 3 bdrms, 1 bath and over 1200sqft of living space, this is one special property! Close [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

Tantalus lot for sale above Oahu metro area

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 15th, 2012 | Tags: , ,

Here is an eye catching lot for sale in an area called Tantalus on Oahu. It’s located at 4007 Round Top Dr. Honolulu, Oahu 96822 and is 25,254 sqft (over half an acre). There are once approved house plans for a nice home which go with the sale. The lot is currently for sale at $680,000, any offers [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

Hawaii Kai home with amazing views

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 15th, 2012 | Tags: , , ,

This Hawaii Kai home stands out to me as having one of the best east facing views in the Hawaii Kai area of Oahu. The home was designed to make use of the awesome views all around. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 3,705 square feet of living area, and is on 0.3 acres of [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

8.5 acres, 2 homes and a barn $525,000

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 14th, 2012 | Tags: , , ,

This former banana plantation may be the property you’ve been waiting for. You heard right, 8.5 acres, 2 homes and a barn currently for sale for $525,000. The property is located at 41 Kaulukanu St. Waimanalo, Oahu 96795. You can view all the details currently available online here: http://findinghawaii.com/Oahu/Kailua/WAIMANALO/mls-number/1111371 If you would like additional information [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

Oahu ocean front steps from Banzai Pipeline

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 14th, 2012 | Tags: , , ,

59 Ke Nui Rd is not your typical Hawaii ocean front home. This home is at the epicenter of winter surf season action, nail-biting entertainment and the ultimate laid back white sand beach lifestyle in Hawaii. Homes fronting Pipeline (the wolds most famous wave) are in extremely high demand in both the vacation rental realm and real [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

Information that could save you money now!

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 12th, 2012 | Tags: ,

Below please find a summary of the new policy changes that will be implemented by FNMA and FHLMC and was announced by President Obama. “On Dec. 23, 2011, President Obama signed into law the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Among its provisions, this new law directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to increase guarantee fees charged by [...]

Branden Shumate, R(B)

Escrow and Hawaii Real Estate Transactions

Posted by Branden Shumate, R(B) on January 11th, 2012 | Tags: , , ,

Escrow service fees, and the choice of an escrow company are negotiated during the offer and counter-offer stages of a purchase. This is usually how a forthcoming escrow is determined in Hawaii. The concept of escrow is to place a disinterested third party between a Buyer and a Seller (who are both responsible to the terms of [...]