Second of two articles With surfing now elevated to the status of an Olympic sport, media attention focused on Oahu’s North Shore – site of the World Surfing League’s Triple Crown competition – continues to expand, reaching new audiences in all parts of the globe. The setting is an integral feature in the coverage of […]

Q. I rented an apartment with two friends. The lease was for one year, and we all signed it. Everything worked out well at first, but then one roommate caused noise violations on several occasions, and now isn’t paying her share of the rent. The landlord is trying to get me and the other roommate […]

Mark James Sales Manager NMLS 247356 Guild Mortgage Company (808) 744-6420 Medical doctors and dentists can now take advantage of a new Guild Mortgage loan program that may make it possible to qualify for the purchase of a home despite a high debt to income ratio due to student loans. The new program also applies […]

Townhomes are an enduringly popular home style in Hawaii, blending many of the advantages and conveniences of single-family homes and condominiums. Haseko Development Inc. has recently begun marketing the second townhome neighborhood in Hoakalei, its “family friendly” resort community at Ewa Beach. Executive vice president Richard Dunn noted, “These are beautifully crafted townhomes that will […]

First of two articles Lined up along Oahu’s north coast between Kahuku and Kaena Point is a series of communities, each defined by distinctive geographical features and residential components. Sunset Beach, Waimea, Kawailoa, Haleiwa, Waialua, and Mokuleia are essentially composites of diverse neighborhoods where real estate options may include upscale estates, island-style beach houses, agricultural […]