Question: I have heard that the Federal Housing Administration loans offer the best terms for mortgage financing. Is this still the case? If so, what are those terms…are the interest rates lower than those of conventional mortgages? Can any financial institution provide FHA financing? Are there income restrictions on the borrower and the type of […]

First in a series Located in the heart of Kaimuki in the area referred to as Kaimuki Hill is Ocean View Estates, a unique enclave of large vintage homes built in the 1930s. Most of these homes share a similar architectural style characterized by steeply sloping roofs, clapboard siding, and extensive use of lava rock […]

Q. I lived in several different apartment complexes on the Mainland. When I wanted a rental, the building superintendent could give me a list of everything available in the building. When I had a problem, even a minor one like changing burned out light bulbs, I’d call the building superintendent and he would do it […]

By Lisa Scontras Wall Street’s volatility coupled with uneven economic growth have many investors scrambling for the best way to recoup their losses, re-balance their portfolios and reduce any risks. While there is no secret formula that guarantees your investments will flourish, portfolio diversification – the practice of reducing risk by investing in a variety […]

By Lisa Scontras How is it that some sellers receive four or five offers within the first four or five days of listing their home while other listings languish for months on the market with no offers and very few showings? In a word it’s about being competitive, according to Russell Nishimoto, Realtor and partner […]