LAURENE H. YOUNG, (B) MPM, RMP, REALTOR Young Hawaii Homes, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I signed a lease 2 months ago with a friend, but now want him out. He is messy, does drugs and is always late with his portion of the rent. I cover his […]

The southeastern coast of Oahu, bracketed by Koko Head in the east and Diamond Head the west, claims some of Hawaii’s most desirable and valuable real estate. Development along this approximately 10 mile stretch of scenic coastline, almost exclusively residential, includes primarily single family homes, a few townhome communities, and a cluster of highrise condominiums […]

Median home prices can be a deterrent for many would-be homebuyers as they think they are priced out of Hawaii’s real estate market. Most do not realize that the median home price represents the middle price of all the homes sold; therefore, half of the buyers purchased homes below the median price. This misunderstanding can […]

When moving to a senior living community, many people contemplate what to do with their home. Should you rent or sell? There are several factors to consider when you are making this decision. Rent: Shari S. Motooka Higa, is an instructor for the National Association of REALTORS® Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation credit courses. According […]

In the late 1950s a unique new neighborhood was in the early stages of development at the eastern end of Waikiki. By the end of the 1960s, the half-mile of prime real estate between the ocean and Kapiolani Park was occupied by high rise condominium and co-op apartment buildings and the Gold Coast had acquired […]