Tenth in a series Within the original gated community of Hawaii Loa Ridge, where development began in the late 1970s, is a second gated enclave of approximately 44 luxury homes called The Pointe at Hawaii Loa Ridge. Construction at The Pointe got under way around 1990; all lots were sold but a few remain undeveloped. […]

By Lisa Scontras If you’re like many Americans, you have a large percentage of your net worth tied up in your home equity. That’s a great situation to be in until someone in your family wants to go to college, or you’re faced with unexpected medical bills, or you suddenly need a major home repair […]

By Lisa Scontras Lookie-loos often get a bad rap for going to open houses with no real intention of buying. But some Realtors are encouraging their clients to snoop away on Sunday afternoons all in the name of research. Knowing what your neighbor’s price tag is, if the kitchen or bathroom has been renovated, or […]

Ninth in a series Among the series of residential enclaves located between Kalanianaole Highway and Maunalua Bay, Niu Peninsula is favored for its privacy, family neighborhood ambiance, convenience, and deep water frontage. Due to the configuration of the subdivision, which is accessed from the highway by Niu Iki Circle, homes along the rim of the […]

CARL L. FRAZIER (R), PB Owner, Principal Broker Cornerstone Properties Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Mangers and National Conference Speaker Q. A rental unit that I own has often been maintained in a careless manner by tenants. I want to make visits to the property more regularly to encourage my future […]