BY LISA SCONTRAS It’s can be discouraging to read about how much it costs to buy a home on Oahu. But while the Honolulu Board of Realtors® reported the median sales price of a single-family home here in November was $794,750, it’s important to remember that the “median” means half the homes sold for more, […]

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 […]

LAURENE H. YOUNG, (B) MPM, RMP, REALTOR Young Hawaii Homes, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. My tenants have 7 months left on their lease. Now, the female tenant wants to leave, claiming domestic abuse. The male tenant also wants to leave though he might be able to afford […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS For buyers looking for a less-expensive starter home, or empty nest ers looking to downsize, condos offer a certain appeal. No lawns to mow. No-fuss maintenance. Great amenities. A carefree lifestyle. Yet the perfect condo is more than simply whether a unit comes with assigned parking or allows pets. Indeed, finding the […]

Waialua After a long history as a sugar plantation community, Waialua has become the North Shore’s most diverse neighborhood with residential development ranging from oceanfront condominiums to farms and ranches inland. The Waialua Sugar Mill has been closed since 1996, but the community that grew up around it has retained its rural ambiance and friendly […]