Mihe Muraoka Operations Manager (NMLS# 315371) With so many home buyers looking to take advantage of the current low interest rates, it is no surprise that Hawaii’s inventory of homes for sale remains relatively low. As a consequence, some buyers in a rush to take advantage of favorable mortgage rates may settle for a home […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS Wondering where you’ll find the money to pay for college tuition? Want to build that addition on to the house to accommodate Tutu? Do you have enough savings set aside for emergencies? A healthy financial future can be yours if you do what many financially savvy people do: talk to a personal […]

Fifth in a series Although their “dream home” may be a house with a garden, many first-time buyers with limited financial resources are taking a realistic look at the market and opting to make their debut as homeowners with the purchase of a condominium apartment or townhome. They’ve decided not to wait for single family […]

Tony Dias Branch Manager Veterans United Home Loans of Hawaii NMLS #222836 At Veterans United Home Loans of Hawaii, VA Loans are only part of our story. We take a three-part approach to serving those who have served – through education, giving back, and VA Loans. Like many veterans, Tony Dias, Veterans United of Hawaii […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS AND LISA LEE Lined with sidewalk cafes, charming store-fronts and small businesses, Kaimuki’s Waialae Avenue feels friendly. Its Main Street-like appearance and small-town quality has a 1950s-era wholesomeness that is attracting homebuyers to the area. So it’s fitting that this family-friendly neighborhood is also known for its large number of multi-generational homes. […]