Everybody agrees: Solar is good. There are different options for solar and they have unique implications when you’re buying or selling a house. Should I lease or buy a solar photovoltaic (PV) system? When you own, you buy the system outright with cash or a loan and are responsible for maintenance and repairs. You still […]

Sixth in a series Dramatically situated on a cliff above Puakea Bay, Hale O Kohola (house of the whale) is named for the seasonal spectacle created by the humpback whales who migrate to Hawaiian waters in late December. This luxurious indoor-outdoor home provides a “ringside seat” to observe whale activity just off the coast until […]

Jeff Howard Loan Officer NMLS 470411 Mann Mortgage, LLC There are about 46,000 active duty and reserve/guard personnel in Hawaii today and an estimated 140,000 veterans, yet per Jennifer Thomas of Title Guaranty Hawaii, only 2,932 VA home loans were done in Hawaii in 2013. Why is that? Lack of financial literacy and lack of […]

Haseko Development announces grand opening of two new home series in Hoakalei There’s a new opportunity for homeownership in the family-friendly resort community of Hoakalei. Actually, there are two. Designed by Oahu developer Haseko, two new home collections are coming to Hoakalei’s newest neighborhood, Kua-papa, meaning “at peace” and “at ease.” The Kuapapa neighborhood takes […]

Fifth in a series For North Shore buyers seeking a peaceful country-style retreat close to sandy swimming beaches and the best surf spots, there’s Pupukea. Among the North Shore’s diverse neighborhoods, Pupukea has succeeded in retaining its rural atmosphere within the framework of a large, primarily Country Zoned subdivision. Its approximately 500 properties have minimum […]