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NAR’s Clear Cooperation violates Code of Ethics & State Law

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) introduced the Clear Cooperation Policy to foster transparency in real estate transactions in 2019. The policy requires agents to submit listings to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within one busine...

October 3, 2024

Successful Closing in Keauhou Estates: A Smooth Journey for All!

We are thrilled to share the news of a successful closing on a beautiful home in the gated Keauhou Estates community. KE TEAM had the privilege of representing both the buyers and the sellers in this wonderful transaction, ensuring a seamles...

September 5, 2024

Condo Insurance Crisis in Hawaii

Understanding the Hawaii Condo Insurance Crisis In recent months, condo projects in Hawaii have faced skyrocketing insurance premiums, with some seeing increases of up to 400%. These hikes can lead to special assessments and significant increa...

August 24, 2024

Understanding the Real Estate Practice Changes Effective August 17th, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a settlement agreement with plaintiffs that could potentially end ongoing litigation regarding broker commissions. The $418M antitrust settlement took effect on August 17, ...

August 16, 2024

What Determines Mortgage Rates?

What are the determining factors of mortgage interest rate? We often hear that the mortgage rate is linked to yields of long term bonds and inflation. Here is the basics. Federal Reserve (FED) Rate: The FED sets the short-term interes...

August 5, 2024

Debunking The Mortgage Myths #2

While Emil and I have handled many transactions involving financing, we admit there are lots we do not know about financing. That is why we rely on experts like Todd Parsons and Origin Point to guide our clients to successful closing. Here i...

July 6, 2024

Debunking the Mortgage Myths

Compass recently announced to have Compass's own mortgage origination company. Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), the nation's largest independent brokerage and a leading real estate technology company, and Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate")...

May 24, 2024

How to Get Your Home Ready for Professional Photographers

You’ve met with KE Team Hawaii, and they’ve assessed the quality and characteristics of your property. You can feel confident knowing that Daisuke 'Kai' Ioh and Emil Knysh are experts in the Hawaii real estate market and will guide you thro...

October 23, 2022

How to Maximize Your Profit When Selling Your Kailua-Kona Real Estate

Every real estate owner wants to maximize their profits when selling their property, and in Kailua-Kona, this is no exception. However, the problem is that selling Kailua-Kona homes for top dollar can be challenging, especially if you're a firs...

August 10, 2022

Top 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying a Mauna Lani Resort Property

Located on the Kohala Coast of the island of Hawaii, the Mauna Lani Resort is one of the most popular resorts in Hawaii. The resort itself has been around since 1961 and offers an array of activities for guests, including golfing, swimming pool...

June 24, 2022

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