Second in a series The appeal of Maunalani Heights — one of the first of the East Oahu ridges to be developed with homes and infrastructure — is much more than just the panoramic views of ocean and coastline with Diamond Head just below. The distinctive homes, many designed by prominent architects of the past […]

“We’re here for our veterans in every way…not just as a lender,” said Veterans United Home Loans of Hawaii Branch Manager Tony Dias. “Although getting our veterans into homes of their own is our principal goal as mortgage lenders, we’ve also expanded our role as advocates for veterans dealing with a wide range of social […]

First in a series Homes at the highest elevations of the Tantalus neighborhood look down on the city of Honolulu from an altitude of nearly 1,600 feet. Although the drive down the hill to town takes only about 20 minutes, this “Community in the Clouds” has retained its rural ambiance over the century since the […]

LURLINE R. JOHNSON (R), ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI RMP Property Manager Property Profiles, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. We received a notice on our door saying that our rental property is going into foreclosure. We just renewed our lease and have another 11 months left to go. What […]

By Lisa Scontras Purchasing a first home can be an exciting and rewarding milestone in one’s life. A well-prepared buyer understands the terminology, financial options and complexities of the homebuying process, which can seem daunting without the right information. At First Hawaiian Bank, first-time homebuyers can feel right at home with the First Step Home […]