Q. My tenant planned a move out while I was off-island so I had to do my inspection when I returned home. I found that there was some additional cleaning that needed to be done so I called a cleaning company to give me a price. They scheduled the job and sent over an invoice […]

From miles of pristine sandy beaches to the ranches, farmlands, and forests that blanket the foothills of the Waianae mountains, Mokuleia is both scenically spectacular and geographically diverse. Residential development has remained minimal over the years, which is one of the area’s attractions. Kamaaina families established ranches and estates along the coast and inland from […]

Sheri Kagimoto Branch Home Loan Consultant Veterans United Home Loans of Hawaii NMLS #885025 The credit score is a crucial factor in qualifying for a loan. In most cases, life-changing purchases such as a home or car involve applying for a loan. What do lenders look at to determine loan eligibility? One huge marker is […]

Q. I was inquiring with my property manager about buying another investment home and renovating the kitchen and bathrooms in the rental house after the current tenant moved out, but she told me to be aware of my flood insurance requirements and the value of my improvements since the house was built in 1965. She […]

The way North Shore communities have developed, or not developed, has largely been a function of their geography, zoning, cultural background, and lifestyle of the residents. In some areas, infrastructures are not adequate to support new subdivision and commercial development. Much of the undeveloped land consists of farms, parks, ranches, and protected shoreline. Dating back […]