Posted on December 31, 2017by Shannon Severance in Tips and Tricks
We’ve all done it – made a new year’s resolution we can’t keep. There’s nothing more discouraging than failing at reaching a goal or completing a project. Notice the word choice of “can’t”, however. Sometimes our resolutions are impossible to…
“Love all you see, including yourself.” — Kahuna Nui Hale Kealohalani Makua According to Kahuna Hale Makua, there are three Ihi Kapu Sacred Laws of Aloha and an Abundant Flow of Life: 1. Love All that You See with Humility. 2. Live All…
Posted on December 26, 2017by Shannon Severance in Buying Your Home
In Hawaii’s hot housing market, including a letter with your formal offer to buy a home is all but required. It’s important to remember that the seller may have an emotional attachment to their home and what you say in…
Posted on December 22, 2017by Shannon Severance in Tips and Tricks
What in the world made you invite your new workmates over for a little “whine” time tonight? You never dreamed they’d actually say yes, but they did. Gah! While your place isn’t a total mess, it’s not exactly guest-ready. You’ll have…
Posted on December 18, 2017by Shannon Severance in Buying Your Home
Tired of working so hard just to build your landlord’s equity instead of your own? Been dreaming about paint swatches and obsessing over Pinterest projects? Making that leap from renting to owning a home comes with many perks — both…
Rev. Abraham Akaka – A Brief Summary of His Life From Rev. Abraham Kahihina Akaka Ministries Foundation The Rev. Dr. Abraham Kahihina Akaka, B.A., DD, LHD (born February 21, 1917 in Pauoa Valley, Oahu) stands as one of the foremost leaders…
Posted on December 11, 2017by Shannon Severance in Just for Fun
Give or take a Scrooge or two, everybody loves the holidays: Decorating the tree, hanging lights, hanging holly … all those things! But you know what nobody loves? Taking all those things down. Because, wow, what an unorganized mess. Before you go all…
Posted on December 07, 2017by Shannon Severance in Preferred Vendors
Sean Ryan Refinancing, purchasing, or investing? I can help! My focus is on helping each of my clients achieve their financial goals. Market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently and I’m passionate and dedicated to providing you with quick and…
Posted on December 06, 2017by Shannon Severance in Buying Your Home
Ah, house hunting. It may technically be shopping, but it can feel more like breaking and entering. Even though you know the seller wants you there, does anyone really want you traipsing through their bedroom? Or looking through their closet? Or digging…
Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy in 1863. Excerpt from Wikipedia Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and…