Bounded by Kamakee, Waimanu, Piikoi and Ala Moana, the highrise neighborhood now commonly known as the “Superblock” consists of seven residential condominium towers developed over a period of 46 years. The most recent addition to the 17.25 acre parcel is Waihonua, completed in 2014. Hawaii Realtor Jack Tyrell (R), CRS, CPA has a history of […]

With the median price of single-family homes on Oahu hitting a record high of $719,500 and a decreasing inventory of lower-priced homes, how can anyone afford a home in their price range? While it seems that old homes in poor condition or development homes that aren’t in your ideal neighborhood are your only options, there […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS If you’re undecided as to whether now is the right time to buy your dream home, consider today’s low interest rate environment and the potential risks of waiting. Low mortgage interest rates typically mean lower monthly payments and more buying power. The possibility that rates are going to rise may tip the […]

McKinley Jones (RA) ABR, AHWD, BPOR, CRS, GRI, SFR Vice President SRE Matrix, Inc. SRE Matrix Inc., launched in Hawaii on June 1, 2014, stands for “Smart Real Estate” and also represents a unique concept in the sale and marketing of real property, a concept with relevance for both the industry and the consumer. Buyers […]

Fifteenth in a series From the deck this remote Big Island fishing cottage, looking northeast, the view is endless ocean and an occasional luxury liner cruising by, reminding you that there is another world beyond the solitude of Maulua Valley. The cottage is only 484 square feet, but the land that comes with it is […]