BY LISA SCONTRAS Even though there are more Oahu homes on the market than we’ve seen in recent years, sales volume continues to be steady and prices are largely holding their own. Spurred by a bumper crop of available listings, and with mortgages at bargain-basement rates, 2019 has precipitated a rebalanced supply and demand dynamic […]

The long, hot summer is coming to a close … but Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union’s Home Equity Line of Credit is still hot, hot hot! It’s the financing solution you’ve been looking for to complete those big and small projects, such as photovoltaic panels, a new bathroom, rejuvenated landscaping, that fabulous vacation you’ve been […]

Kahala Avenue A century of homebuilding on Kahala Avenue has produced an appealing streetscape with virtually every architectural style represented…from Plantation to modern and cutting-edge contemporary, and even a few Tudor-inspired designs. Older homes are typically set in landscaped yards with mature gardens and trees. Newer additions to the mix often feature elaborate entries and […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I’m a landlord and a dog lover, so I always advertise my rentals as “dog friendly” when I have a vacancy. So far I have had no bad experiences…I’m very careful about interviewing both […]

The Gold Coast A relatively small neighborhood in terms of area – approximately two acres – The Gold Coast comprises a concentration of some of Hawaii’s most prized residential real estate. Development of the mile-long oceanfront strip between San Souci Beach and Makalei Beach Park that became known as The Gold Coast began in the […]