By Lisa Scontras There comes a point in life when the idea of a vacation or retirement home sounds really appealing — umbrella drinks, floppy hats, golf, spa treatments. But what if you could combine your vacation and retirement home into one — and live full-time at a resort? You might be thinking that living […]

Located in Makaha Valley at the foot of the Waianae Mountains is the Leeward Coast’s newest residential subdivision, the Cottages at Mauna Olu. The 26-acre development is a singlefamily condominium community located within the 170-acre gated community of Maunaolu Estates. Unlike Maunaolu Estates, which was initially marketed as country-zoned vacant lots in the 1980s, the […]

When moving to a senior living community, many people contemplate what to do with their home. Should you rent or sell? There are several factors to consider when you are making this decision. RENT: Shari S. Motooka- Higa, is an instructor for the National Association of REALTORS® Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation credit courses. According […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS With no maintenance worries or lawns to mow, condo living offers an unfettered lifestyle that is tough to pass up. And when you add upscale amenities and other cool perks, like a clubhouse or concierge service, what’s not to like? But while you’re falling in love with that super-convenient exercise room, or […]

Overall, sales volume in the luxury estate segment — properties selling for $1.5 million or more — on Oahu dropped 6 percent in 2019. According to Patti Nakagawa, Global Luxury® director for Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, single-family home sales in 2019 decreased 5 percent — from 381 sales in 2018 to 362 sales last year. […]