Tax

About this time of year, most of us are nervously contemplating April 15th. Here are a few reminders courtesy of …

Need Help With Your Property Tax Appeal? I have helped over 20 Hawaii Kai homeowners appeal their property tax assessments, …

Have you ever regretted not listening to your own advice? Lately, I’ve been questioning my decision to buy another property …

Equity and homeownership are closely related concepts in the realm of my industry, real estate, and personal finance. Let’s touch …

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced us to the Opportunity Zones program in late 2017. The program is still …

Are you considering purchasing rental property on Maui? There are two types to consider: Long-Term and Short-Term. Long-Term Rentals Long-Term …

The short-term rental market has exploded in recent years. With Airbnb and VRBO taking off, short-term rentals are more in …

Every state levies a transfer tax when real property (land or homes) sells. Hawaii is no exception. The only difference …

In 2016, the Federal government increased the withholding to 15% of the gross proceeds any time a foreign seller conveys …

What is a Reverse 1031 Exchange? In my previous post, we talked about Regular 1031 Exchange. However, many of us …

One of the biggest misconceptions about selling Maui property as a foreign resident is this: People think that the US …

As real estate agents, we wear many hats. One of those hats is educating our sellers and buyers about how …