You, too, can find financial freedom through debt restructuring BY LISA SCONTRAS Jim Johnson had a pile of bills, two auto loans and a mortgage to pay every month. The payments were eating up such a large chunk of his monthly income and no matter how much he and his family scrimped, he was rarely […]

Tony Dias Branch Manager, VA Mortgage Center of Hawaii President, VA Loans Hawaii NMLS #222836 More than 18 million veterans have used their VA home loan benefits to become home owners since 1944. In today’s tight lending environment, this low-cost home loan program is more important than ever before. VA loans continue to be the […]

LURLINE R. JOHNSON (R), ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, RMP Property Manager Property Profiles, Inc. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. Pets in rentals is a subject we are frequently asked to comment on as property managers. Questions about renting to pet owners come to us both from tenants and owners […]

Every upscale neighborhood in Hawaii has its own unique combination of features and advantages that attract high-end buyers, developers, and investors, all of whom have varying priorities. Although most buyers are influenced by financial considerations, such as price and potential for appreciation, lifestyle and personal preferences ultimately affect most decisions. Choi International Realtor Julianna Garris, […]

Fifteenth in a series The newest of the single family home subdivisions in Kalama Valley, Koko Villas spreads across approximately 14 acres between the base of Koko Crater and the Hawaii Kai Golf Course. Its 70 upscale homes were developed in three increments. The 21 homes in Phase One were first offered in 2003. Developer […]