By Lisa Scontras It’s a common HGTV storyline: a frustrated home seller calls in the experts for advice to determine why they can’t seem to attract a buyer. Smiling television personalities then transform uninteresting living rooms and chaotic bedrooms into trend-setting showcases. And after 30 minutes of airtime, the show ends with smiling sellers having […]

Five years ago we created VA Loans Hawaii, Inc. to educate veterans, Realtors, and even other lenders about the VA home loan guaranty and changes to the program as they occur. VA loans offer some of the best terms for home financing available today. First, let me state that veterans are members of our community […]

By Lisa Scontras Analyzing real estate prices from month-to-month and year-to-year commonly means comparing the all-Oahu median sales price. And while the overall median price of a home does illustrate big-picture trends, it may not tell you anything about what is happening in your neighborhood, on your street or in your building. When making real […]

The 55th Annual BIA Parade of Homes will be presented by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii October 8, 9, 15, and 16 with open houses Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge and free Parade of Homes Guidebooks, which include locations, maps, and details on the entries, […]

Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (HCFCU), parent company of CU Network Services (CUNS), has been in business in Hawaii since 1937. The mortgage lending arm of HCFCU, CU Network Services has a staff with over 20 years experience in the mortgage industry and the flexibility a n d resources to offer a wide variety of […]