Q. If a landlord receives an application for an otherwise qualified family of 9 related people, are there city, state or federal limits as to the extent to which the landlord can legally reject the prospective tenant based on the number of people in the family in relation to the size of the rental unit? […]

Everywhere you look, “green” is the new black: Sustainable, environmentally friendly behavior – epitomized by the Three Rs of recycling, reusing and reducing – is not just in vogue, it can leave more money in your pocket. With record high gas and electricity prices, upgrading to “green” technologies makes sense and could save you hundreds […]

Unique market forces that affect Hawaii BY LISA LEE As we continue to hear about record low interest rates and whether or not there’s recovery on the Mainland, the big question in Hawaii these days is, “What’s happening in our housing market?” Something very exciting, if you ask Carl Worthy, a sales coach and trainer […]

Highrise apartment development in Lower Nuuanu began with Queen Emma Gardens, completed in 1964 and still one of Downtown Honolulu’s most desirable residences. Its three towers – the 12 story Prince and 23 story King and Queen – comprise a total of 587 units, originally developed as rentals and converted to fee simple condominiums by […]

RICHARD VIERRA (B), RMP Principal Broker & Director of Property Management Hawaii Reserves, Inc. National Association of Residential Property Managers Regional Vice President / Past President, Oahu Chapter Q. I signed a lease with the owner of a home in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago to move myself and my family there. Along with […]