D. J. Dole Vice President Branch Manager Honolulu HomeLoans Loan Originator ID 716937 Summer is officially over, the keiki are back in school, and the holidays are fast approaching. And you want me to think about my mortgage? Actually, I do. With 30-year fixed mortgage rates once again below 4 percent, it’s a good time […]

Seventeenth in a series Diamond Head is not only Hawaii’s most famous landmark…it is also its most prestigious neighborhood. Since the 1930s, upscale homes have been built, torn down, and built again on residential lots on either side of Diamond Head Road, which essentially connects Waikiki and Kahala. Clusters of homes extending up the eastern […]

Searching for your dream home, but having no luck? In today’s real estate market, the demand for a single family home exceeds the supply available. Single family homes are often sold very quickly and for more than the list price. So, what should you do? If you buy a home now, you may be paying […]

Oahu is one of the most expensive and unique real estate markets in the U.S. Population growth has been outpacing the construction of new housing options on Oahu for years now, increasing competition and pushing median prices upward. Combine the growth of the state with the shortfall of construction permits and you have a highly […]

Q. I’m a landlord and a dog lover, so I always advertise my rentals as “dog friendly” when I have a vacancy. So far I have had no bad experiences…I’m very careful about interviewing both the dog owner and their dog(s) before making a commitment and I collect a pet deposit. However, I recently rented […]