Bathroom remodeling with emphasis on safety and age-friendly features is a specialty of Tropical Plumbing and Bath. Consultations are offered at no charge by appointment and at the client’s convenience. “Whether your project is large or small, we recommend a preliminary meeting in your home with one of our experienced bathroom remodelers,” says company president […]

You’ve probably seen the headlines about higher mortgage rates, low housing inventory, sky-high home prices, and bidding wars. You also may think you still need to put 20% down on a home or can’t qualify for a mortgage if you don’t check the traditional boxes of a conventional 30-year mortgage. Taken together, it may feel […]

The 1 ‘Ohana Foundation recently made a $15,600 donation to Project Hawai‘i Inc., which is dedicated to helping and enhancing the lives of Hawai‘i’s homeless and poverty- stricken keiki. Magin Patrick, co-founder and director of Project Hawai‘i with Cliff Kama, Sr., says, “We are so grateful for the partnership and support from 1 ‘Ohana Foundation. […]

After a frenzied 2021, the Oahu real estate market is moderating as home sales soften and competition eases. However, median prices continue to rise, reaching $1,108,000 for single- family homes and $500,000 for condos in July 2022. The recent shift in market dynamics has many future homebuyers and sellers asking: Will home prices drop, and […]

It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been especially hot for the housing market. With interest rates at an all-time low, Homebuyers were scrabbling over each other to purchase their first or next home. This led to the median single family home prices across the nation rising 25% in 2021 and rose […]