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Soaking Up The Shows, Spirits
T he entertainment an- nouncements contin- ue. Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is welcom- ing back Frederic Da Silva’s Paranormal: Mind Reading Magic on select dates. Also at Bally’s is the return of Pot- ted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience, which has shows every day except Wednesdays. Visit caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas
their own wine over a nine- month process.
with some big earnings: The Cal was kind to Waipahu’s Jean M., who won $10,867 on 8 Spot Keno Progres- sive; Kahului’s Jose G., who won $10,432 on the Blazing Triple Wheel Grand Pro- gressive; and Waimānalo’s Honey O., who won $6,608 on keno.
Catch Sebastian and Ninth Island Connection at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on K5 and 2 p.m. Sundays on KGMB.
info@ninthislandconnection.com
for more.
While Jeff Civillico’s
For those hardcore wine enthusiasts, Grape Expec- tations is located next door, providing education and guidance for groups to make
All five of these establish- ments work together to sup- port one another and even support local food trucks, which can often be found selling their delicious dish- es to Artisan Booze District patrons. This area is approx- imately 12 miles from The Strip and worth the trip, as all five establishments are just steps from one another.
show has not returned yet to Vegas, the comedic entertain- er is scheduled to cover for Mac King at Excalibur Aug. 3-7.
(Above) Waimānalo’s Honey O. (right) returned to the islands a little richer after winning $6,608 playing keno. Jose G. of Kahului (right) was also a big winner during his recent trips to Las Vegas. He netted $10,432.
PHOTOS COURTESY VACATIONS HAWAI‘I/BOYD GAMING
Finally, congratulations to the following lucky Hawai‘i residents who left Las Vegas
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Music is everywhere on the Ninth Island, including the day/night pool clubs like Drai’s at The Cromwell. The venue will be featuring top rap and hip-hop artists throughout the month, in- cluding French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and 50 Cent.
Mandalay Bay Beach Aug. 7. After missing three events due to the pandemic, the Pure Aloha Festival is back — the 15th annual production re- turns to the Ninth Island Sept.
craft breweries: CraftHaus Brewery, Astronomy Ale Works and Bad Beat Brew- ing.
Hawai‘i’s own Kolohe Kai will be joining Califor- nia-based band Iration at
most unique areas that we have discovered is known as the Henderson Artisan Booze District. What may appear as a typical corporate business park is actually home to three
30-Oct. 3.
Off The Strip, one of the
In addition, the first and only distillery in Vegas, ap- propriately named the Las Vegas Distillery, offers spir- its and moonshine. Another first and only establishment in the district is Vegas Valley Winery, which offers wine tastings in addition to events and entertainment.
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Whether buying or selling in today’s busy market, there are a few “tricks and tips” you may want
to consider. A professional inspection is part of almost every residential sale. While we want buyers to inspect away, sellers should know that buyers sometimes make higher offers than they normally would have in hopes that they can renegotiate
a lower price based on (sometimes subjective) deficiencies found in an inspection. While the same strategy is sometimes used with an appraisal, we
have less control over the appraisal than the inspection. How so, you ask? All inspections are not created equal and
while no house is perfect, each
inspector will likely find something but when it comes to major issues, inspectors normally find the same
things. Addressing the major issues upfront and reminding the buyer that major repairs were already addressed should mitigate this. Remember, either buyer or seller can walk-away when repairs (or price concessions) fail. In today’s rising market (yes, it’s
still rising), low appraisals still happen. Remember, appraisers look back in time while pricing these days normally takes future appreciation into account. Make sense? So, what’s a buyer to do? Generally, in a rising market, sellers don’t need to renegotiate price. With aggressive pricing, a seller’s agent will likely recommend the seller consider a buyer with the highest down payment or best cash reserves. This makes it more likely that a buyer can restructure their purchase to cover any deficiency. Buyers looking to buy today should come in strong. Don’t make willy-nilly offers and hope the seller
will counter. Well priced properties are receiving multiple offers. Many are cash. Buyers should
use a local lender. Not only are off-island lenders often unaware of Big Island issues such as lava and catchment, chances are also they are an unknown quantity. I have been watching an ad on one of our local stations from a lender promising the world. Chances they can perform are slim. I don’t want
to wait 45-60 days to find out. As a seller’s agent, I’m more inclined to trust local knowledge. Next
nugget to buyer is to put your best foot forward! Earnest money shows the seller you are serious. Even a zero down loan product requires buyer paid loan fees. Use those fees to bolster the earnest money. While I always recommend that sellers do a survey, waiving this along with a termite inspection (yes, they are negotiable) may help. An escalation clause which states a buyer is willing to pay “up to” a certain amount over the highest offer sometimes helps. However, a cap on the price often triggers
a counter at that stated price. A buyer benefiting from an escalation clause must often be prepared to pay over appraised value. We were all new agents at one time, but experience does count. New agents tend to be timid and are sometimes defensive. Those agents working under the watchful eye of a mentor have great success as they learn to be firm with their buyers and cooperative with the seller’s agent. So, there you have it. May all your negotiations be happy, healthy and hugely successful!
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