Q. I rent out a small house to a couple who like to do a lot of Christmas decorating. They string lights around the perimeter of the roof and in outdoor trees that are close to the house. Inside they light the Christmas tree, wreathes, and garlands. They leave the lights on all day and […]

Hawaii real estate organizations, companies, and individual Realtors extend their support to a wide range of charities and community programs throughout the year. Following are just a few examples of how members of Hawaii’s real estate industry are “giving back” during this holiday season. HONOLULU BOARD OF REALTORS At its December General Membership Meeting, the […]

With new construction financing in place, Mark Development is moving forward with sales of homes in Phase Five of its Ke Ola O Pokai Bay single family home community. According to Mark Development president Craig Watase, a total of 46 families have moved into new homes in Phases One, Two, Three, and the first increment […]

Q. I am a single person with a good job but limited income which does not always put me in a position to rent the type of apartment I would like to have. The lease on my current rental, which is small and not convenient to either my workplace or shopping, will expire at the […]

Based on data from the Multiple Listing Service, the Honolulu Board of Realtors reports 249 single family home and 407 condominium resales on Oahu during November. This represents an increase of 46.5 percent for single family homes and 102.5 percent for condominiums compared to November 2008, when the figures were 170 and 201, respectively. The […]