Fifteenth in a series The home of general contractor and master craftsman Arthur R. Hansen at 444 Portlock Road has been described as a “masterpiece” by listing Realtor Mary LaVoie of Elite Pacific Properties. Hansen himself refers to it as a “labor of love.” The architectural plan for the luxurious, one-of-a-kind home evolved from a […]

It’s a brand new year, and the best time for a brand new action plan. So if you’ve been putting off buying a home or refinancing your mortgage, don’t wait any longer. Interest rates are inching up, and home prices are rising, too. Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union is ready to help you make that […]

Fourteenth in a series Architect Jeffrey Long AIA drew inspiration for the design of the Mediterranean style villa he created at 3603 Diamond Head Road while on a trip to Italy’s Amalfi coast. “The volcanic coastline and the view out over the Mediterranean are reminiscent of the Diamond Head area, particularly the site of the […]

Five of the Kahala properties formerly owned by Japanese investor Genshiro Kawamoto have been listed by Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties and assigned to a blue ribbon sales team. Realtors Tracy P. Allen, Beth Chang and Anne Hogan Perry are jointly marketing the five properties, all located on Kahala Avenue. Last September, Alexander & Baldwin Inc. […]

Tony Dias Branch Manager Veterans United Home Loans of Hawaii NMLS #222836 “Where do we want to live?” “When should we start looking for a home?” “Will we be able to afford the home that fills our needs?” These are questions typically asked by first time homebuyers when they make the decision to start the […]