By Lisa Scontras Waikiki is arguably the most renowned beach destination in the world. Priced from the $200,000s to nearly $10 million, there are almost 500 condos for sale in Waikiki all featuring a short walk to Waikiki beach — an irresistible attraction for rental property investors. But there are also some great buying opportunities […]

LAURENE H. YOUNG, (B) MPM, RMP, REALTOR Young Hawaii Homes, Inc. 2011 President, Oahu Chapter National Association of Residential Property Managers Q. I signed a lease and moved into my condo a few months ago. I had some questions and needed a couple repairs to be done but if I call the number given to […]

By Lisa Scontras Graph courtesy Freddie Mac It’s the million-dollar question: Should I hang on and wait for prices to come down, or buy now while mortgage rates are low? As it turns out, waiting for that lower price can cost you more. If you’re like the majority of homebuyers, you’ll rely on a mortgage/loan […]

Planning to buy or sell a home? Look to Aloha Pacific Premier Realty and its team of professionals that is ready to guide you every step of the way. Reyn Uehara, Realtor and principal broker, has been assisting Island residents for 15 years and offers insight into today’s real estate landscape. Question: How should a […]

As the supply of available buildable land diminished in East Oahu coastal neighborhoods in the 1960s and 70s, homebuilders turned their attention to the ridges for potential residential development. The abundance of vacant land on Waialae Nui and Waialae Iki ridges attracted major developers. Among them was Herbert Horita, one of Oahu’s most successful builders […]