As Bank of Hawaii senior vice president/residential sales manager Carol Marx explained, “Interest rates are still great despite uncertainty with future rate increases, global and political changes. “Recently, we are seeing rates trickle down and the purchase market picking up again. Buyers are taking advantage of the current favorable rates to boost their purchasing power […]

DARLENE HIGA (RA), MPM, RMP Property Manager, Property Profi les, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I have been hearing about Congress working on tax reform and the possibility of losing some of the tax deductions that go along with owning real estate. How will this affect my rental […]

Condos offer an attractive lifestyle at a great price, which is why they’re perfect for starter homes or if you’re looking to downsize. In order to be prepared before buying a condo, be sure to consider these important questions: WHAT ARE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION FEES AND WHAT DO THEY INCLUDE? Condo residents are required to pay […]

Darnell K. Souza Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #275748 Compass Home Loans, LLC When the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was created by Congress in 1934, its primary purpose was to stimulate economic growth during the Great Depression by helping people through affordable homeownership. During this time, the U.S. was primarily a nation of renters. Only about […]

Na Pali Haweo, the neighborhood sometimes described as “East Oahu’s best kept secret,” uniquely overlooks a dramatic panorama dominated by majestic Koko Crater peaking at nearly 1,200 feet. Topping Kamehame Ridge, the subdivision of approximately 190 lots extends up the ridgeline to reach the highest point at approximately 700 feet. The view embraces ocean and […]