Jonathan Kutsmeda CEO, Hawaii Mortgage Central Have real estate prices peaked or can they climb higher? Will mortgage rates continue an upward trend from the two-year highs of this summer? Or are record lows due for a comeback? This week we look to provide some perspective on what to expect and how to make the […]

BY LISA LEE For those who love the sand and surf but can’t imagine life without the energy and conveniences of city living, Honolulu’s luxury condominiums offer the perfect solution. Floating above Waikiki, Ala Moana and Kakaako, they offer serene views of the ocean, the valleys, Diamond Head and the Waianae Mountains. Walk out their […]

CARL L. FRAZIER (R), PB Owner, Principal Broker Cornerstone Properties Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers and National Conference Speaker Q. I have a military tenant that I just signed a two year lease with two months ago. He just called me on the 20th of this month and he told […]

Final (Twentieth) in a series A condo in a Hawaii beach-front community doesn’t get much more affordable than a studio currently available in the Pokai Bay Marina at $135,000 fee simple. Located on the 2nd floor of the eight story condominium on Pokai Bay Street, the unit overlooks the crescent of golden sand that rims […]

Joe Schmitz Senior Loan Officer NMLS #222839 Mann Mortgage, LLC (808) 783-5815 HECM stands for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, which is an FHA insured reverse mortgage. There are many misconceptions when it comes to reverse mortgages. The most common ones I hear are that the lender actually owns the home and the children are left […]