BY LISA SCONTRAS How important is it to you for your keiki to get a great education? According to Derek Wong, vice president of credit products at First Hawaiian Bank, paying private school tuition is one of the top three reasons Hawaii homeowners are tapping into their home equity. “Hawaii continues to be a place […]

A neighborhood of exceptional natural beauty, upper Nuuanu is the setting of numerous distinguished homes designed by prominent architects for kamaaina families. It was also the summer retreat of Hawaiian royalty. The area was favored not only for the dramatic views of lush vegetation and forested hillsides, but also for its cool upland climate. Additionally, […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS It goes without saying: First impressions count. And in this market, when homebuyers are focused on value, a well-maintained, eye-catching home is going to show better, demand a higher price and likely sell more quickly than one that is not. But beyond making sure a listing is clean and in good repair, […]

Tony Dias Branch Manager, Veterans United NMLS #222836 It comes as a surprise to some, but one of the myriad benefits the VA Loan program offers qualified veterans is the option of refinancing from a non-VA home mortgage into a VA loan. And Veterans United Home Loans is one of only a few VA lenders […]

Michelle Luxton Loan Officer NMLS ID #363495 Mann Mortgage We are in a buyer’s market. You hear it from family, friends, and coworkers: “Now is the time to buy. Interest rates are low and so are home prices.” But what is the true advantage of buying a home today? The combination of low interest rates, […]