BY LISA LEE On the eastern shores of Oahu, beneath the majestic Ko’olau range lies the quiet, relaxed beach town of Kailua. Conveniently located just 20 minutes or so from Honolulu, Kailua often serves as an escape for both tourists and locals seeking reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life. Driving through Kailua, […]

Kathy Takayama NMLS #316764 Senior Loan Officer Honolulu HomeLoans NMLS #314918 A question people often ask is “how are you doing?” One answer to describe it all is “unbelievable.” Whether you’re having a great day or a bad one, this one word can go either way…positive or negative… and the person I’m speaking with will […]

BY LISA LEE Tour the beautiful homes and estates that surround Diamond Head, and you can catch glimpses of the people who helped to shape the cultural history of the island. Originally settled by Hawaii’s elite, the slopes of Diamond Head today reflect both their interests and their legacy. Today, Diamond Head is one of […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I want to buy a condominium to rent out right now but would like to live in it in the future. I have a dog and cannot imagine my life without one. I have […]

Foster Enterprises, a major player in residential and commercial real estate development and investment nationwide, undertook its first Hawaii developments in the early 1950s in the Moanalua district of Oahu. Then under the direction of founder T. Jack Foster, the company, in the late 1950s, started the process of formulating and implementing plans for its […]