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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Won’t you be my neighbor? Does anyone know who is most often associated with that catchphrase? Yes, it was Mr. Rogers. He was the cardigan-loving, sneaker-wearing guy we all wanted to be our neighbor. He was friendly, funny and a neighborly icon to millions. We may all know Mr. Rogers, the fictional...

Uncover the Hidden Message in QR Codes

Uncover the Hidden Message in QR Codes
You may be asking what is that box of black and white  patterns? Is it abstract art? Perhaps an inkblot test? Or maybe if you stare at it long enough you’ll see a hidden picture? Sorry to tell you the only thing you’ll see after staring at it is a doctor after it makes you dizzy and gives you a...

The ABC’s of Property Management

With record-low home prices, many homeowners are deciding to rent out their property instead of putting it up for sale. This change in strategy for the future of their home may have created an unforeseen issue…property management. You could now face new questions. Are there laws governing rental...

Breaking And Not Entering

Breaking And Not Entering
Image via Wikipedia I have to admit I’m a creature of habit. I have a number of different routines depending on the activity or situation I am in at the time. I follow these routines, not because I’m lazy, but because they work for me. When I break out of these routines, that’s when I make mistakes. This...

Help! My Neighbor’s Mowing My Yard

“That house.” We’ve all seen it. We all know it. We all try to avoid it. It’s that one house that seems to bring everyone else’s property values down due to the owner’s lack of care and maintenance. Are we powerless against it, or is there something we can do about it? When discussing a possibly...

Clearing Up Closing Costs Confusion

You qualify and have been approved for a mortgage and you are excited to be on your way to owning a piece of Kauai real estate. You search the homes for sale and finally find “the one.” You’ve been setting aside money to cover the down payment on the house and feel you are ready to take the plunge...

And the Oscar for Best Real Estate goes to…

The Academy Awards wrapped up last night with much fanfare and celebration to honor Hollywood’s best and brightest. Besides seeing who takes home the Oscar, many people watch to see what people are wearing on the Red Carpet. Hollywood’s elite know that all eyes are on them and it is their time to...

Property Management Benefits

With today’s volatile real estate market, many homeowners on Kauai and across the country are seeking to rent out their homes instead of putting them up for sale as they wait for the economy to recover. One factor they may not have anticipated was the amount of work required going from homeowner...

Prepare to Succeed

Why is buying a home such a nerve-racking experience for many people? Are there ways to cut down on the stress of buying your biggest single investment? Yes there is, as long as you do your homework. A large part of being confident during a house hunt comes with preparing yourself for the adventure....
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