On August 6, the VA Loan limit in Honolulu County was raised to $756,250. What does this mean exactly? It means VA has increased its guarantee to lenders in Honolulu County. This now allows us to offer high balance VA loans up to the county limit of $756,250 with NO down payment. In addition, this […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I have a tenant who has lived in my property for several years. They have a long term lease that has another 8 months remaining. The tenant was recently in a car accident and […]

The diversity of the Punchbowl neighborhood is evident in the range of properties currently on the market. Punchbowl is actually a dual neighborhood with Upper and Lower sectors, the latter characterized by extensive highrise and midrise condominium development that began spreading through the area in the 1960s. Punchbowl is both a natural landmark and a […]

By Lisa Lee “Successful real estate investors don’t wait for the market to change, they jump on opportunities that the current market brings,” says Dan Tabori, executive vice president of business operations at Prudential Locations. “Today’s market is primed to benefit investors looking to reposition their properties. Record-low interest rates combined with low prices and […]

Is it too early to think about the holidays? No! Are you planning to spruce up your home to accommodate visitors from the Mainland? Hmmm, good idea! Does Las Vegas beckon, and you’d love to have a second home there? Yes, yes, yes! Lucky you! Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has loan programs to suit […]