BY LISA LEE Nestled into the gentle slopes of the Waianae mountains, overlooking Kapolei, lies the cool and breezy neighborhood of Makakilo. In Hawaiian, maka kilo means “observing eyes” and indeed, from many streets and homes in Makakilo you can enjoy beautiful, expansive views of the Ewa Plain and Honolulu all the way to Diamond […]

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. Can you give some advice on the best way to avoid lawsuits as a landlord? A. The best way to avoid a lawsuit is to sell your property and get […]

Part Two Kuliouou, as a Hawaiian ahupuaa, was a contiguous community extending from the mountains to the sea. Today, Kuliouou Valley and Kuliouou Makai, with its unique oceanfront comprising Paiko Lagoon, differ not only geographically but also demographically. The makai sector of the Kuliouou neighborhood, known as Paiko Lagoon, lies between Kalanianaole Highway and Maunalua […]

In 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that over 22 million veterans, ranging from World War II to the most recent conflicts, were alive and eligible for VA Benefits. The discrepancy between the number of veterans eligible for VA mortgage loans and those who actually claimed this benefit is staggering. The VA Loan is […]

Whether it’s the spectacular views, beach strolls or ocean sports, sunrises or sunsets, owning a home on the beach is the holy grail of Hawaii’s real estate – and something most people dream of. Not surprisingly, the oceanfront homes on Oahu are just as unique as the people who dream about them. “When buyers look […]