By Lisa Lee The recent turnaround in the real estate market is providing a great opportunity for sellers. Many neighborhoods are seeing increased buyer demand, multiple-offer situations and bids-over-asking price. If you are selling your home in today’s competitive market, simply listing your house may sell it — but it won’t get you the best […]

LIZ ISHIMITSU (RA) Property Manager Marie Hansen Properties, Inc. 2012 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I have a military tenant who called to give me notice to vacate because of orders off island. He said the orders haven’t been cut yet but he wanted to put in his notice. Do […]

Moiliili Part 2 Although a Hawaiian legend establishes the general location of Moiliili, it provides no clues to the scope of the neighborhood. Where Moiliili begins and ends remains disputable although the Ala Wai Canal and H-1 Freeway are generally accepted as the neighborhood’s makai and mauka boundaries. To the east, Old Waialae Road serves […]

By Lisa Lee For those who love the sand and surf but can’t imagine life without the energy and conveniences of city living, Honolulu’s luxury condos offer the perfect solution. Floating above Waikiki and Ala Moana, they offer serene views of the ocean, the valleys, Diamond Head and the Waianae Mountains. Walk out their doors […]

Duane Wong Senior Loan Manager Renovation & Construction Specialist Honolulu HomeLoans, Inc. NMLS #321115 The State of Hawaii’s Hula Mae loan program continues to be an attractive option for many first-time home buyers. If you are a Hawaii resident who is a U.S. citizen over the age of 18 and have not owned any property in […]