Misa Kataoka

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Company:	Del Osman Realty, Inc.
Location:	Honolulu
Web sites:	My Website
	My Blog (English)
	My Japanese Blog ハワイ不動産日記
Phone:	(808) 927-2000

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About Me

Realtor Associate with Del Osman Realty, Inc.
Member of National, State and Honolulu Board of Realtor Association.
Resident of Honolulu, Hawaii since 1990.
English/Japanese speaking.

My philosophy in business is establishing the trusted relationship.
I learned through my previous career in insurance business how important it is to earn the trust
and putting the client's best interest as a top priority.

I respect your privacy and confidentiality, and I strongly believe in disclosure, transparency and code of ethics in every aspect of the real estate transaction.

I do work hard so that my clients will have a smooth sailing,
I do research so that my clients will be well-informed and any and all questions are answered, and
I do advise pros and cons so that my clients will make the informed decision.

After all, I would love to meet people, and this is a people business.
There is always another day to meet new people that I can be inspired.

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Buyer... What are you waiting for?

Asked Thu May 24 2007, 15:01 by Joseph Hogin… - 96753 - Foreclosure - 20 answers

Misa Kataoka answered:

When you know you are ready, you would jump. It's never be a good idea that you jump because someone told you so. Waiting is one of the decision not to make decision (for now) and it's neutral than yes or no answer. Warren Buffet's word of wisdom, one says,"Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful", and another says, "Avoid the costly mistakes of others".

Any buyer today need to think independently. Only those who clearly examined the timeline, finance and plan of action should and will move, while "dependent" thinkers will rely on media and go along with what others think. Anyone who buy home today have to think long-term with solid finance to support their decision. - Sat Aug 16 2008, 20:49

What has happened to Iggy's House? Does anyone know? Their web-site has been down for days, and no response

Asked Sun Jun 29 2008, 19:28 by Janice Dowden - All locations - Home Selling - 29 answers

Misa Kataoka answered:

Todfay's article from Inman News:
http://www.inman.com/news/2008/07/23/iggys-house-site-returns-web - Wed Jul 23 2008, 10:59

IS THERE ANY LOAN A FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER CAN TAKE ADAVANTAGE OF FOR RENOVATION?

Asked Sat Jun 14 2008, 15:43 by Tupulua - Waianae - Financing - 5 answers

Misa Kataoka answered:

Hi Tupulua,
Congratulations on your new home! If your backyard need the work for safety reason, you may want to check with C&C for rehab loan. I attached the link for you. Good luck and enjoy your home for many years to come! - Tue Jul 8 2008, 16:13

Does Hawaii have good school district?

Asked Wed Jun 27 2007, 14:18 by BayAreaResid… - Hawaii - Home Buying - 17 answers

Misa Kataoka answered:

Many families on Oahu found their homes on Leeward area, particularly in or near Oahu's second city of Kapolei. Island Pacific Academy (found 2004) is the answer to those parents who wants college preparatory, private education without daily commute.
Summer is a great time to check out the facility and programs. For those visiting Oahu with future scientists, John Hopkins has Summer Programs for oceanography and Hawaiian volcanoes with boarding program site at HPU (Hawaii Pacific University) campus in Kaneohe. - Thu May 22 2008, 14:14

I live in Oahu, and my child went through Public, Private, Public Charter, E-school & private (Summer) and back to Public, and I learn its pros and cons first hand. Often, statistics doesn't tell the whole story, as your son or daughter is a unique individual, not "median" statistics, and parents have to see what type of education best suited your child's personality. There are some E-school program (mostly middle/high shcool level electives) by DOE, long-distance course (i.e. John Hopkins for Gifted and Talented), and home-schooling maybe your option from any Hawaiian Islands.

I'm attaching the link to Myron Thompson Academy for anytime, anywhere education as one alternative.

Oahu has most selections (with various price range for private education included), but doesn't mean that's better. There are many things parents can do to fill in the void public education doesn't provide, or further reach out the resource to the world. - Fri Feb 29 2008, 13:28

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