George Thoma's Kamaaina Mortgage Group, Blogs

No one rings a bell when the market turns.  You don't hear the clang like on Wall Street when it's time to stop trading. However, I'm hearing some chimes in the distance. Crash?  Probably not.  Why? Because everyone needs a place to live. However, I am seeing more price reductions than before.  ...

Hawaii Life joins forces with Wailea Realty - January 2022 Did you hear the latest news about Maui real estate companies? It's no secret, Hawaii Life is growing and taking over some more real estate offices on Maui.  Wailea Realty will now be rebranded under the Hawaii Life brand, but still offe...

If you are Planning on making your way back to the Hawaiian Islands or planning a visit in the near future, here are some updates on the Hawaii travel restrictions and protocol for all Islands like Maui, Oahu, Hawaii, and Kauai. Beginning August 1st, Governor David Ige announced that travelers wh...

The most expensive condominium located for sale on the beautiful island of Maui Hawaii August, 2019. This luxury condo is located on the South Shore of Maui in Wailea at the Wailea Point development. The amazing oceanfront condo is currently listed at $19,995,000 and features 3 bedrooms and 3 ba...

May 2020 blogroll about Maui and Maui real estate This is a collection of blog posts from different sources, all written by me and compiled in one place for your convenience. May 1, 2020 - Aloha Friday - staying home on Maui with the chickens and cows, video May 2, 2020 -  April 2020 blogroll ab...

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5443578022207099152 Register Here  During this session, we will discuss the fundamental differences between accumulating assets based on the rate of return and distributing assets to produce cash flow in retirement. All too often, the planning we come acr...

 If you are not solid on the ins and outs of down payment, don't worry, you are truly not alone, There is so much misinformation floating around about down payments. Have you noticed on many payment calculators on like Zillow or Real-Estate Websites, the calculator is set at a 20% Down Payment, w...

Buyers moving into new homes right now may be understandably concerned about health and safety with regards to their new property. To help settle their fears, many in the industry are offering their clients advice on properly cleaning and sanitizing their new space. The CDC recommends cleaning an...

Fall is upon us and Christmas is right around the corner. It always seems like this time of the year just flies by, and so it’s important to slow down and take some time to plan out your goals before the new year hits us. Speaking of goals, if one of your goals is to become a homeowner on Maui, ...

Grateful to be mortgage free after so many years on Maui! Yes, it really can happen - that mortgage can be paid off and you can own your home completely.  While it seems like 30 years, or even 15 years is such a long time, sooner or later the time passes.  If you've behaved, and not pulled all t...