Glorious views, luxurious private retreats make life atop Hawaii Loa Ridge truly beautiful Known for incredible ocean views, custom-made homes and exclusive access, Hawaii Loa Ridge offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the pace of city life. Tucked into two exclusive communities overlooking Oahu’s South Shore, the homes of Hawaii Loa Ridge […]

Colleen Westervelt SVP, Loan Manager NMLS #316771 Honolulu HomeLoans, Inc. There are many good reasons why Honolulu HomeLoans has reached the pinnacle of Hawaii’s mortgage lending industry in only two years. One is the extensive experience and expertise of the team that came together to establish the only locally owned Mortgage Bank. As such, Honolulu […]

“Although Dowsett is part of Upper Nuuanu, it’s actually a distinct neighborhood with its own special ambiance,” said Realtor Nancy Metcalf, a vice president of Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties and Dowsett resident. “When clients tell us they are looking for a home in the Dowsett neighborhood, we know they will not settle for a property […]

Gentry Homes’ latest ‘living green’ initiative is a tree planting program to be implemented in partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods. Established through the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, Gentry’s innovative new program calls for planting a native koa or sandalwood tree for new home purchases at the Trades and Sandalwood neighborhoods. Gentry Homes Vice President/Sales and […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS Whether you’re selling a multimillion-dollar oceanfront mega mansion or a 500-square-foot studio, the National Association of Realtors says that curb appeal may very well make a home sell faster and for more money. Homebuilders know this, and put a lot of effort into creating a model home to appeal to the target […]