DARLENE HIGA (RA), RMP Property Manager, The Realty Company, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I checked my tenant out of the property and after the inspection I noticed that the 18 month old draperies were taped together, they had obviously ripped them. Can I still charge them for […]

Moiliili Part 1 Although Moiliili’s cultural identity has been diminished by decades of redevelopment, remnants and reminders of its colorful, multi-ethnic history can be found throughout the large urban neighborhood. Organizations such as the Moiliili Community Center, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and the Japanese Cultural Center, as well as urban historians, have perpetuated the […]

By Lisa Lee If you’re looking for proof that the housing market has taken off, look no further than Pearlridge-Aiea, an area that has something for everyone, from condos and townhomes to luxury-view homes. Realtor Associate® Maria Cristina White marvels at the current real estate activity in the area. “We are seeing shorter days on […]

Military borrowers have access to the most powerful home purchasing program on the market. So it stands to reason that the same would hold true when it comes to a refinance loan. A mortgage refinance allows borrowers to capitalize on historically low interest rates and carve out some financial breathing room. There are two major […]

The five and a half mile coastline of Waimanalo extending from Makapuu Point to the Olo-mana Golf Links includes the three-mile sandy crescent considered one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Waimanalo Beach is the name generally used to identify the entire sandy shore of Waimanalo Bay, although the northernmost section is also known as […]