LAURENE H. YOUNG, (B) MPM, RMP, REALTOR Young Hawaii Homes, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I own a multi-unit apartment building and have problems with the trash. Some of the tenants do not bag the trash correctly and there are problems with rats. Bulky items are left out […]

Located in the Kona coffee district above the Big Island’s east coast, a new residential-ag project recently placed on the market is experiencing a flurry of sales activity. Kona Uplands, a 225-acre development consisting of five-acre parcels, is attracting local and Mainland U.S. buyers, as well as generating steady interest among Big Island real estate […]

As prices in today’s housing market continue to soar, finding inexpensive ways to build a custom home is appealing for potential owner-builders exploring this option. Building your dream home on your own land is a lifelong ambition for many, and understanding the construction process along with the risks and responsibilities it entails will help those […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. My tenant is in the military and is currently deployed. She will not be back until this October. We are on a month-to-month arrangement, and she has no family member or friend staying with […]

Situated near the top of the Hawaii Loa Ridge development on Ikena Circle is a home that served as the residence of the architect who designed it, as well as several other custom homes in the neighborhood. Tony Ngai, principal of A.K. Ngai, Inc./Architect-Contractor, created a unique indoor-outdoor home that wraps around a private landscaped […]