Judy Meredith Branch Manager Direct: (808) 222-7903 NMLS ID: 716323 Each time I meet with a potential Homeowner, I am asked the question “Do you think it’s a good time to buy?” Although the saying goes, “Lucky Live Hawaii,” I prefer to expand this by saying “Lucky Live and Buy Hawaii” because Hawaii is extremely […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I am considering moving. I have looked at several rental units, and a few of the landlords have said that I have to get renter’s insurance in order to rent. What if I don’t […]

BY LISA SCONTRAS According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors® recently released monthly neighborhood sales update, while home sales for October were largely on the rise island wide, some neighborhoods posted significant activity levels. SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES The Makaha-Nanakuli single-family home market saw a 52 percent increase in sales activity with 35 closed sales, as compared […]

Ariel Wong Mortgage Loan Originator Direct: (808) 783-5036 NMLS ID: 1828040 Let’s admit it. Technology is taking over our lives. From the way we bank to how we purchase a home – no matter where you look people are being replaced by technology. As an “Elder Millennial,” I understand the appeal of removing the middleman […]

Oahu’s North Shore – the epicenter of the sport of surfing – is transformed during late fall and winter months by the north swell and big waves that set the stage for surfing competitions held there annually. These events, as well as the scenic attractions of the North Shore, are widely covered by international news […]