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About CENTURY 21 All Islands

Hawaii Moves with CENTURY 21 All Islands. We have 10 offices state wide and our professional agents in all of the major islands are ready to help sell your property or buy your dream home in paradise. Feel free to contact us for any inquiries you may have: 877-409-2100 or c21allislands@hawaiimoves.com

Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High

Posted on May 16, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29.

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged HMI, Homebuilder Confidence, NAHB | Leave a comment

Home Affordability Getting A Springtime Boost From Greece

Posted on May 15, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Home affordability is receiving a boost from across the Atlantic Ocean this spring.

Posted in Mortgage Rates | Tagged Austerity, Eurozone, Greece | Leave a comment

How To Seal A Granite Countertop

Posted on May 14, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

To protect the granite in your home, be sure to seal your countertops at least once annually.

Posted in Around The Home, DIY | Tagged Granite, Kitchen, Seal | Leave a comment

Mortgage Rates Make New All-Time Lows (Again)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Conforming mortgage rates continue to drop.

Posted in Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates | Tagged Discount Points, Freddie Mac, PMMS | Leave a comment

8-Fold Increase In “Improving Markets” Since September

Posted on May 10, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

The economic and housing recovery continues nationwide, but the recovery remains an uneven one.

Posted in Housing Analysis | Tagged IMI, Improving Market Index, NAHB | Leave a comment

With LIBOR Low, Don’t Rush To Refinance Your ARM

Posted on May 9, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Is your mortgage scheduled to adjust this season? You may want to let it.

Posted in Mortgage Rates | Tagged Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, ARM, LIBOR | Leave a comment

Reverse Mortgages : Pros And Cons

Posted on May 8, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

A reverse mortgage is exactly what it sounds like — a mortgage in reverse. Here’s some analysis on the program and how it could work for you.

Posted in Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage News | Tagged HUD, NBC, Reverse Mortgage | Leave a comment

Small Repairs That Can Raise Your Sales Price

Posted on May 7, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

5 simple projects you can tackle in a weekend, and that will help your home show better.

Posted in Around The Home | Tagged DIY, Home Repair, Remodeling Magazine | Leave a comment

Planning For A Memorial Day Closing

Posted on May 4, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Planning to close on your home at the end of May? Plan ahead. Memorial Day is coming and the holiday may delay your closing.

Posted in Personal Finance | Tagged Holiday, Memorial Day, Title Company | Leave a comment

Make A Mortgage Rate Plan Ahead Of The Jobs Report

Posted on May 3, 2012 by CENTURY 21 All Islands

Been shopping for a mortgage rate? You may want to lock something down. Tomorrow morning, mortgage rates are expected to change. Unfortunately, we don’t know in which direction they’ll move.

Posted in The Economy | Tagged Home Affordability, Jobs Report, Non-Farm Payrolls | Leave a comment