Most people think that the lower the selling price of a house, the lower the monthly payment. Borrow less, pay less. It’s common sense, right? But what many people fail to realize is the cost of money – the mortgage interest rate – can be far more important than the cost of the home. “Buyers […]

It has been a difficult year for everyone.Coping with volatile markets and soaring unemployment,credit card balances have risen to uncomfortable levels for far too many.So how can you dig out from under all that debt to a better financial future? “The trick is to manage our debt so that it doesn’t manage us,”says Gayle Pingree,vice […]

Cool breezes offer relief from the summer swelter. It’s where young families are able to enjoy affordable homes and roomy lots. Folks in Makakilo are happy with their choice of homes, and for good reason.The schools are great and the outlook of new job opportunities make it easy to see why Makakilo is rising to […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS Make your next move to Nohona II at Kapolei. A continuation of our multi award-winning Nohona at Kapolei, this neighborhood is shaped by a loving respect for families, friends, and neighbors. Designed with an Island lifestyle in mind, these 2 and 3 bedroom brand new townhomes feature 4 distinctive floor plans that […]

Despite the wise saying about not judging a book by it’s cover, when it comes to selling real estate, it’s often love at first sight … or not. The truth is, market research shows it is often the packaging that initially attracts the buyer’s attention. Book publishers select cover designs specifically to survive “the glance […]