Condo Insider
As an attorney, Kapono Kiakona is invited to Condo Insider to discuss the recent class action lawsuits alleging foreclosure flaws. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great […]
Aging in Place – The Highs and Lows of Association Living
Can participating in a condominium association increase your chances of aging in place? Is it possible to lower your life expectancy in a condo? Cameron DeCosta of C4 Management joins Jane Sugimura to highlight some of the highs and lows of association living. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]
Condo Dispute Resolution – Why Can’t We Resolve This?
Why can’t we resolve every dispute? Richard Port, a long-time board member of the Yacht Harbor Towers AOAO and an advocate of owners’ rights, joins Jane Sugimura to discuss the nuances of Board and Owner relations. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
How the Legislature Works – Lobbyist Rules and Roles
Alicia Maluafiti outlines the roles, rules and registration that lobbyists must adhere to. Learn more about the legislative process, including hearings, deadlines, cross over and how the public can and should get involved. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
Problems that Boards Can Create
Jane Sugimura is accompanied by a 20 year industry veteran, Richard Emery, to explore a few ways that condominium association boards can get into trouble. We’ll learn about issues including disrespect of Homeowners, not understanding owners’ rights, assuming a primary role to not raise maintenance fees and the Traffic Cop mentality. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
Construction Litigation in Hawaii
Is there much construction litigation in Hawaii? Charles “Dee” Hopper, Esq. of LYNCH HOPPER SMITH, LLP explains the Statute of Limitations, mandatory mediation and process of the construction litigation his firm specializes in. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
Biggest Board Member Mistakes – Seven Deadly Sins by a Board of Directors
Condominium Association Boards are comprised of volunteers and can make mistakes. Tune in as Richard Ekimoto shares some of the biggest mistakes Board of Directors may make. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out […]
The Condo Mortgage Market – Insights from Guild Mortgage
What is the general mortgage market like right now? Laura Merrifield of Guild Mortgage explains the role of a mortgage broker, the qualifications a lender looking for, and where she thinks the market is going in the future. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]
Should Condo Managers Be Licensed?
Join Jane and Richard in a discussion of the existing condominium manager licensing system, fidelity bonds, community managers, and proposed legislation that included real estate broker licensing and ombudsman requirements for condominium and community management. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming […]
Making Sense of Solar for Condos – Karim Allana
Karim Allana appears on Condo Insider to discuss the energy opportunities including lighting retrofit and mechanical retrofit for condominium associations. We’ll hear about the pros and cons as well as some budgeting recommendations for condominium association boards. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]