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Why Buyers Choose Us - compare our services to other agents.

Why Sellers Choose Us - Understand the advantages OahuRE offers sellers.

Purchase Contract - Understand the most important points on the Purchase Contract. Includes a sample escrow timeline.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the Purchase Process

Service Providers - Our recommended vendors including Inspectors, Lenders, Insurance Agent, Contractors, Attorney, and City numbers.

Honolulu Board of Realtor's Monthly Statistics - Comprehensive Oahu Real Estate Market stats going back all the way to 2001.

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualified - understand why a Pre-Approval is better when making an offer.

Types of Tenancy - helps you decide what type of tenancy works best for you.

Fidelity 1031 Exchange, Old Republic 1031 Exchange, First American 1031 Exchange - recommended 1031 companies.

How to setup a CPR - Information on what a CPR is and how to go about setting one up.

List of VA Approved Condos - see if the Condos that interest you are VA Approved. Links to the VA Website for the latest updated info.

Fidelity Escrow Fees - shows what Fidelity charges you in escrow fees based on the price of the home.

Fidelity Title Insurance Fees - shows what the buyer and sellers pay in Title Insurance based on the price of a home.

Fidelity Alta Policy - are you buying a Short Sale or Foreclosure? You might want to think about an Alta policy.

First American Title Insurance and Escrow Fees - show what buyers and sellers pay during the escrow process.

First American Eagle Policy - similar to Fidelity Alta Policy above. Offers more protection against title issues.

Order Building Permit Package - if you want a building permit package you can order one from this company.

Home Exemption Details - how the home exemption work on Oahu.

Home Owners Exemption Forms - download the forms you need to file for your home exemption.

Conveyance Tax - see what the conveyance tax rate will be on your sale.

Moving

Rentals - browse Craigslist to see rentals on Oahu. Careful, there are a lot of scams on Craigslist so visit the property in person first.

Shipping your Auto & Household Goods - Matson is one of the largest carries for shipping good to the islands.

Animal Quarantine Information - get the latest information about bringing your pet here.

Top Rated Schools

Elementary, Middle, and High - browse school ratings on Oahu from GreatSchools.org

Google Map of 25 Top Elementary Schools - get an idea of where the best schools are located.

All Public Schools - links to the Hawaii Department of Education Website

All Private Schools - links to a list compiled by Honolulu Magazine of all private schools.

Elementary Schools & High Schools - Thousands of public schools and private schools throughout America are listed for your review.

Government Resources

eHawaii.gov - links to the official Website of the State of Hawaii

Chamber of Commerce - links to The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Honolulu City & County - links to the official Website for the City and County of Honolulu

Tax Tips

Year End Tax Tips - 10 year end tax tips to save a little extra on your taxes.

Top 10 Tax Tips - 10 tax tips you can use year round to save taxes through home ownership.

Zoning Codes

Land Use Codes - details on what the land use codes mean such as R-10, R-20, A-1, AMX-1, AG-1, P-1, etc.

Flood Zone Codes - definition of what the flood code means direct from FEMA.

Brochures

A Brief Guide to Mold - understand more about how mold and moisture in your home.

Protect Your Family From Lead Hazards - important to read for all homes built prior to 1978. Brochure put out by the EPA.

Asbestos Information - Asbestos was banned in 1977. Learn where it might be in homes built prior.

American Home Shield Warranty - brochure on what you get by adding a Home Warranty.

Energy Savers Booklet -The U.S. Department of Energy put together this booklet on how to save energy and money in your home.

Green Home Guide - ideas to save the planet, money, and our health.

How to prevent a Foreclosure - if you are at risk of Foreclosure please read this to understand your rights and what you can do.

Articles and FAQs

Mortgage FAQ - 26 questions and answers to help you better understand mortgages.

1031 Exchange FAQ - 22 questions and answers so you can understand how to use a 1031 Exchange to save on taxes.

Leasehold Information - Bryn Kaufman's opinion on Leasehold including a guide to learn more about it.

HARTP & FIRPTA Information - how these two rules hold back part of the sellers proceeds for non-residents and non US citizens.