In Hawaii, where news headlines feature high median home prices and how difficult it is to buy a piece of paradise, first-time homebuyers can think that homeownership is an impossible dream. Although it can be a competitive market for buyers, purchasing a home – even for those considered low or moderate income – can be […]

Ken Gines (R) Broker-In-Charge (RB-20540) (808) 836-5000 www.flatfee5000hawaii.com “Semper Paratus” is the U.S. Coast Guard’s mottoalways ready! Realtor Ken Gines proudly served in the Coast Guard and is always ready to help Hawaii’s home sellers and buyers. As a former Coastie life saver, he is now on a mission to save home sellers from high […]

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 […]

LURLINE R. JOHNSON (R), ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, RMP Property Manager Property Profi les, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I have a tenant that wants to break his lease after only 4 months – he signed a one year contract. I think that I have underpriced my rental […]

Summer is the perfect time to complete all the projects you’ve been thinking about. Kitchen and bathroom renovations? Landscaping upgrade? That vacation you’ve been putting off? All things big and small can be accomplished with the help of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union’s Home Equity Line of Credit: • 0.50% APR* for one year OR […]