What do the popular Oahu neighborhoods such as Alewa Heights, Manoa-Woodlawn and Niu Valley have in common? Besides being well-established, highly sought-after neighborhoods that are close to Honolulu’s urban core, these neighborhoods have had very few “for sale” signs in the past several years, posing a challenge to interested homebuyers. Fortunately, for those who weren’t […]

Scott W. Farley Regional Branch Manager Phone: (808) 748-2454 NMLS ID: 261382 Everyone’s heard the phrase “may you live in interesting times,” but did you know it’s actually an English expression purported to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse. While seemingly a blessing, the expression is normally used ironically, with a clear implication […]

The country feel of Kaneohe continues to support the desirability of this Windward community, which experienced a phase of new growth with the completion of the H-3 Freeway, creating direct access to the Airport and downtown Honolulu. Located between Kailua and Kahaluu, Kaneohe also claims one of Oahu’s most picturesque coastlines, the shores of Kaneohe […]

These days, there are many havens in the heights across Oahu, but a century ago, before the advent of convenient transportation, much of the development in the higher elevations was focused on the ridges overlooking downtown Honolulu. Pacific Heights, in particular, was a favorite of kamaaina families who wanted a quick getaway from their hot […]

Buying a home can be a daunting experience. In addition to deciding where you want to live, what type of home you are looking for and how much space you need, you also need to figure out how much you can afford to spend on your new home and where to get financing. There are […]