Oahu’s Windward Coast is 34 scenic miles extending from Kahuku Point in the north to Makapuu Point in the south. The Windward Oahu region itself is unrivaled in its natural beauty and dramatic contrasts – from its pristine white-sand beaches washed by turquoise waters to the verdant vertical cliffs of the Koolau Mountain Range. In […]

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 […]

DARLENE HIGA (RA), MPM, RMP Property Manager, Property Profi les, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. My tenant’s lease ends in two weeks and he hasn’t given me a definite decision as to whether he will renew his lease or move out. I don’t want to be stuck with […]

For many, home buying can be discouraging, and attaining homeownership sometimes feels out of reach. With the news of record home and condo prices month after month reported by the Honolulu Board of Realtors, it’s no wonder that some families and individuals keep renting, with aspirations to buy. That’s why on Aug. 19, the Honolulu […]

Tim Bui Home Loan Originator NMLS 776658 Compass Home Loans MLOC # 1194719 With the median price of homes in Hawaii hitting an all-time high, attaining the dream of homeownership may feel impossible to some. Reaching that goal could be especially daunting if you are a first time homebuyer. A common question that I receive […]