When an 11.78-acre oceanfront parcel at Kapaa is auctioned March 19, it will be one of only a few live auctions of real property held in Hawaii in recent years. National Auction Group president William R. Bone said that while large parcels of vacant land, condominiums and estates are routinely sold at auction throughout the […]

Eighth in a series A classic, “Old Hawaii”-style beach-front estate with 96 linear feet of frontage on one of the most desirable sections of Kailua Beach has been placed on the market by LIST Sotheby’s International Realty. The property consists of two homes on two separate lots which are being sold together for $12,500,000. The […]

Brad Hennington Assistant Vice President Loan Manager Honolulu HomeLoans Loan Originator ID 644301 Hawaii’s incomparable beauty, weather and lifestyle make it a highly desirable place to live. However, due to our limited space, the local housing market differs from the Mainland in many respects. And, when buying a property here, obtaining a mortgage can be […]

LAURENE H. YOUNG, (B), MPM, RMP, REALTOR Young Hawaii Homes, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. A couple with two young children inquired about a one bedroom unit that I had for rent. They said that several people told them they couldn’t rent to them because they only allow […]

Why buy rather than rent? Simply being able to decorate a home and have it exactly the way you want it isn’t really the best reason for buying. Owning a home has significant financial and long-term benefits. Here are five good reasons to buy a home in Hawaii: Appreciation In Hawaii, real estate has consistently […]