Waialae Nui, located between Maunalani Heights to the west and Waialae Iki to the east, extends from the 1430 block of Halekoa Drive just above Kalanianaole Highway to 1,350 feet at the top of the development on Aha Aina Place. At 1,350 feet above sea level, Waialae Nui reaches one of the highest altitudes of […]

Many who dream of owning their own home someday may actually be able to buy one today, according to Roland Shar from Primary Residential Mortgage Group. It’s true. The financial obstacles keeping you from buying your first home may seem insurmountable, but as Shar suggests, “the biggest obstacle is people thinking they can’t do it, […]

After a recent acquisition, Guaranteed Rate is expanding their presence in the Hawaiian Islands. With previous locations in Honolulu and Aiea, this recent expansion opens several branch locations throughout the islands—reaching an even broader audience, as many of the loan officers who joined Guaranteed Rate are fluent in international languages including Vietnamese, Ilocano and Tagalong. […]

Hawaii Kai was envisioned by developer Henry J. Kaiser as a new community that would encompass virtually all home styles in a variety of settings. The masterplan laid out neighborhoods with single family homes, townhomes, and multi-story condominiums in the valleys, on the hillsides, throughout the newly created marina, and along the ridges. The three […]

By Lisa Scontras Who do you believe? The annual tax assessment from the City and County of Honolulu, or the internet clickbait pop-up urging you to sell for “top dollar”? Maybe your auntie down the street just down-sized, or your next-door neighbor “made a killing” two years ago. The real answer is: Your home is […]