Condominium residences at 400 Keawe, the new mixed-use development in Kakaako from Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc., are now 70 percent sold and the ground floor commercial space is currently under contract. A few of the 20 reserved housing units are still available, and more than 90 percent of all sales have been made […]

BRADLEY ISA (RA) 2015 NARPM Oahu Chapter President Director, Affordable Housing, Property Management Division Locations, LLC Q. What are some tips for dealing with a death in your rental property on a personal level? I have an older tenant that I adore and I am trying to prepare for the possibility. A. As someone who […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I just bought two rental properties: a small single family home and a condominium. I want to be sure I get the right type of insurance coverage. Do you have any suggestions? A. All […]

Ninth in a series Peaking at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, Puu Makakilo was once the site of a school for kahuna kilokilo, Hawaiian astronomers. The word “makakilo” translates from the Hawaiian as ‘watchful eye.’” Today, the hill provides residents with sweeping views that from some sites extend from Diamond Head to Barber’s Point. […]

When a couple who had lived in a two-story home for 35 years began to face mobility challenges, their solution was to purchase a one-level home where they successfully incorporated many Universal Design features without creating an institutional atmosphere. Richard and Jean Higa enjoy entertaining family and friends and wanted their new home to be […]