Last year, I tried something very interesting. Instead of relying on one source for my horoscope outlook, I decided to do a Google search and see the common threads between several sources. Thanks to (mostly) good results, I have decided to take to the internet again to see what 2016 has in store for me! [Read more…] about My (Meta) Horoscope for 2016
Neighborhood Update for December 2015
Along with the overall stats released for last month, the Honolulu Board of Realtors also releases a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown. Here’s a few highlights, which may shed some light on the overall market health on O’ahu. [Read more…] about Neighborhood Update for December 2015
Introducing Microblogging, with Microcontent, on a Microplatform. Meta, huh?!
One of my resolutions for 2016 is to enhance my delivery of information. Whether it is person-to-person at an open house, or through social media on the internet, I want to better translate the information in my head. One of the ways I will be practicing is by Microblogging everyday on Facebook. “But Nick, what in nerdy-Napolean-Dynamite are you talking about?” [Read more…] about Introducing Microblogging, with Microcontent, on a Microplatform. Meta, huh?!
What’s The Difference Between Investing in Stocks and Bonds
When choosing investment strategies for your long-term goals, it helps to seek professional advice! However, if you’re curious like me, it helps to go into those meetings with some simple background. The video below helps explain two of the most-fundamental investment terms: stocks & bonds. [Read more…] about What’s The Difference Between Investing in Stocks and Bonds
Condo Sales Help 2015 Finish Strong
2015 finished strong in the local real estate market, with all indicators posting positive gains vs. 2014. [Read more…] about Condo Sales Help 2015 Finish Strong
Introducing Ke Kilohana: Affordable Condos in Kakaako
As a part of the ever-expanding Howard Hughes portfolio, Ke Kilohana answers the call for affordable housing in Kakaako! With 375 reserved housing units for local residents, this building will fulfill the HCDA’s (Hawaii Community Development Authority) requirement for affordable housing in the area. [Read more…] about Introducing Ke Kilohana: Affordable Condos in Kakaako
This is a Permanent Waikiki “Staycation” Spot!
Local people, for the most part, avoid Waikiki like it’s the unpopular girl at the party. No one wants to acknowledge it, and nobody wants to be seen with it! But for the past ten years, I have been performing weekly in Waikiki, and realizing that it’s actually not that bad! Yes, there are a lot of tourists and parking can be fairly expensive, but if you’re like me, it’s a really great place to escape normal island life!
Recently, I took a client around Waikiki to look for inexpensive condos that he could use for investment purposes. The whole experience got me thinking about the feasibility of having a permanent “staycation” spot, so I whipped up a quick search for properties that would fit my criteria. It would need to be affordable, relatively convenient to most of Waikiki, and in good enough shape that I would be able to use it right away! Well, here’s what I found! [Read more…] about This is a Permanent Waikiki “Staycation” Spot!
360º Property Tours Are Coming Soon!
The future is here! As an added value to my clients, I have begun to adopt 360º video for my property tours, and am really excited about this new technology! Below is a test video that I did yesterday, and features a mock house at “1234 Aloha Lane.” Haha! If you are watching on your web browser, use your mouse to click-drag around and explore. For the best experience, use the YouTube app on your mobile device and you can actually look around the rooms as if you are standing in the middle!
Mobile users, click this link and open in the YouTube app for the full interactive experience: https://www.youtube.com/embed/TQ5qtbPtXdI