By Lisa Scontras While real estate sales on Oahu continue to experience a scarcity of inventory, affordable rental units are even more difficult to come by. What’s worse, rents have skyrocketed making housing that is both affordable and livable a rare find. The overwhelming demand for such good, affordable housing has led to some creative […]

Imagine stepping through the front door of your home. Not just any home – a home YOU own. And it’s not just a dream; it can be reality, with the help of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union’s team of professionals. A full-service mortgage lender, Aloha Pacific FCU offers local servicing through its affiliate, CUSO of […]

Diamond Head Beachfront Homes fronting Diamond Head Beach enjoy a choice location like no other in Hawaii. This unique residential enclave, accessed from Diamond Head Road, includes properties that have historically commanded record prices and rarely become available. In addition to access to a sandy beach washed by clear, reefprotected waters, the general quality of […]

CATHERINE M. MATTHEWS (R), GRI Broker-In Charge, Callahan Realty, Ltd. Past President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I recently moved to Hawaii and am considering buying a “fixer-upper” as an investment property to rent out and possibly move in years down the road. Can you tell me what things to look […]

WHY KAPOLEI? With 3,000 single-family homes and 1,800 condos — all constructed after 1990 — and more than 3,000 additional housing units planned by 2035, Oahu’s Second City is growing to meet rising demand. “Kapolei is a very attractive neighborhood that appeals to homeowners at all stages of their lives,” said John Connelley, principal broker […]