Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union continues to celebrate its 85th anniversary with more special offers for members who have Aloha Rewards Checking accounts. • 2.75% APY* for a 13-month certificate • 2.00% APY* for a 6-month certificate Each requires a minimum $1,000 and is available for a limited time. IRA, Roth and Coverdell Educational certificates […]

At a recent roofing estimate, a West Oahu Roofing Inc. estimator was asked, “What are the other costs included in the re-roofing estimate besides material and labor, and why are those costs necessary?” This week, West Oahu Roofing Inc. will focus on three of those associated costs: roofing contractor licensing, insurance and safety. In the […]

Compass, Inc., the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States, is excited to announce that swiftly following the two year anniversary of expanding to Hawai‘i, the company plans to open a permanent office space at the Lahaina Gateway, located at 325 Keawe Street, Suite B109, in Lahaina. Compass expanded to Hawai‘i in October […]

By Elima Pangorang Have you done your window research lately? Did you know that while triple-pane windows can be beneficial for homes, they have a double seal that makes a window more prone to failure? This is because of its extra bulkiness that causes an uneven weight ratio — distributing more stress on the frame […]

By Trevor Fraser Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel Mortgage interest rates have climbed to their highest levels in two decades, which means higher payments for less home. So an older loan known as an adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM, is making a comeback. “If you think rates are going to settle down or even go down, then […]