Besides being the right thing to do, an environmentally friendly lifestyle can save you money. Eco-friendly options, such as hybrid/electric vehicles, solar water heating, energy-saving appliances and photovoltaic electricity generation are gaining widespread popularity. This is especially true in Hawaii, where energy costs are at a premium, but our great weather and year-round sunshine provide […]

Eighth in a series The masterplanned Hawaii Kai community fulfills the vision of developer Henry J. Kaiser for a neighborhood with a residential mix that would comprise every basic home style in a wide price range, from affordable to upscale. Today, with the masterplan essentially built out, Hawaii Kai consists of single family homes throughout […]

Pricing and preparing your home for sale requires research, hard work and a local agent with market expertise. Selling your home quickly is key to getting the price you want. Statistically, the longer it stays on the market the more likely your final sale price may drop below your original list price. Your greatest ally […]

Seventh in a series Extending up a ridge above the shores of Pearl Harbor, Aiea Heights is one of the oldest and most diverse neighborhoods in the Aiea / Pearl City district. Accessed by Aiea Heights Drive, the residential subdivisions flank the winding road, many developed on loops and cul de sacs that provide both […]

VA Streamline or VA Cash-Out Military borrowers have access to the most powerful home purchasing program on the market. So it stands to reason that the same would hold true when it comes to a refinance loan. A mortgage refinance allows borrowers to capitalize on historically low interest rates and carve out some financial breathing […]