Sixteenth in a series Buyers in the market for a “piece of paradise” are often surprised to find that vacant land – even very large “pieces” – is available and at prices that look like a bargain in comparison to what similar offerings would command elsewhere. In this “Buying to Build” series, Realtors will comment […]

Michelle Luxton Loan Officer NMLS #363495 Mann Mortgage, LLC As our Nation sees economic improvement across the board, the housing market has seen a brightening outlook on increasing home affordability for those currently in homes and those looking to purchase homes. Together with low interest rates and lower home prices, mortgage payments nationally are 18% […]

By Lisa Lee As prices rise and inventory shrinks, attention has focused on buyers’ and sellers’ options, but what does today’s market mean for investors? Rising values and increased buyer demand make it a good time to sell, while low interest rates stretch the dollar for anyone financing a mortgage. With concerns about what lies […]

LURLINE R. JOHNSON (R), ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, RMP Property Manager Property Profiles, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I have a tenant who lives in a highrise condominium unit that I own. I got a call from the resident manager who said my tenant plays music too loudly […]

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has your all-in-one financial solution. It’s a Home Equity Line of Credit offer: 3.5 percent annual percentage rate for 59 months. After the 59 months, the rate is variable, currently 5 percent APR. A HELOC makes your home’s equity work for you to finance all the big and not-so-big things […]