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 […]

LAURENE H. YOUNG, (B) MPM, RMP, REALTOR Young Hawaii Homes, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. My tenant wants to have a pet but I’m not sure whether I should allow it. What if it causes damage to my unit? What is the difference if they have a service […]

Now is a great time to be a homeowner in Mililani. With top-rated schools, enviable recreation centers and wide, tree-lined streets, it’s easy to see why Mililani is a perennially popular choice for Oahu families. Hawaii’s first master-planned community, Castle & Cooke began selling its Mililani homes, built on former pineapple fields, in the summer […]

The unique Honolulu neighbor-hood known as “The Gold Coast” is essentially a half mile strip of oceanfront properties, primarily highrise residences, between Waikiki and Diamond Head. The sixteen condominium and co-op apartment buildings, several sin-gle family homes, two hotels, and two private clubs with Kalakaua Avenue addresses constitute a distinctive and exclusive enclave of some […]

Darlene Higa (RA), MPM, RMP Property Manager, Property Profi les, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I own a single family home that I inherited when my parents passed away. I didn’t want to sell it because it was too emotional for me to deal with so I just […]