Seventeenth in a series Since condominium development began at Makaha in the late 1960s, buyers interested in resort/residential properties have been finding some of Hawaii’s “best buys” in second homes, vacation retreats, and investment rentals in this scenic Leeward community extending from the coast to the valley. Following development of the Makaha Inn and Country […]

Tony Dias Branch Manager Veterans United Home Loans of Hawaii NMLS #222836 First, if you buy property with VA financing, no down payment is required up to the loan limit, which is $750,000 for Honolulu County, $625,500 for the Neighbor Islands. The FHA program requires borrowers to put down at least 3.5 percent of the […]

Nestled below the iconic peaks of Diamond Head and hidden from the eyes of passers-by lies Black Point, an exclusive, lushly landscaped niche community. “Black Point Road is the best of all worlds, close to everything in Honolulu yet removed from busy Kahala Avenue and Diamond Head Road,” says Jo Frasier, partner and REALTOR at […]

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 been living in a home for a little over two years. I really like it and have been very happy. I recently had a baby and could now […]

BY LISA LEE Many people are unaware of a federal program that helps would-be homeowners save money and qualify for a loan. The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program was created by Congress to help families with low and moderate incomes own their homes. The program lowers the amount of federal income tax you pay, so that […]