13th Annual Windward Ho’olaule’a Celebration Takes Place this Weekend on Oahu
Kaneohe on the Windward side of Oahu is known for its beautiful Ko’olau Mountains and lush valleys. It is also home to Windward Community College and the annual Windward Ho’olaule’a, this year called,...
View ArticleThe Benefit of Protecting Your Home Investment with a Revocable Living Trust
Congratulations! Now that you’ve purchased the biggest asset in your life, you should think about how you will protect it. From what, you ask? Well, no one thinks that it’ll happen, but in the...
View ArticleWaikalua Bayside – A New Oahu Housing Development in Kaneohe
Welcomed news to many Real Estate agents and, of course, Buyers…Kaneohe will be the site of a new housing development near Windward Mall. Pacific Business News reported that Waikalua Bayside will...
View ArticleHow Will Your Hawaii Home be Affected by the New Flood Insurance Increases?
One of the “high priority” desires for most buyers in Hawaii is to be in close proximity to the ocean. Before July 2012, agents would remind buyers who were looking for properties near the water of the...
View ArticleTo Buy or Not to Buy a Hawaii Home During the Holidays? – Pros & Cons
Should I continue looking actively for a home during Christmas? This is a very common question I get yearly from my clients. You are probably torn between focusing on shopping, parties, and the...
View ArticlePros & Cons of Selling Your Hawaii Home During the Holidays
Should I list my home for sale or continue to market my home during the Christmas season? This is a very common question that Sellers pose around this time of year. The answer really depends on your...
View ArticleSenate Passes Bill to Delay New National Flood Insurance Rate
Comforting news came last week regarding the flood insurance rate hikes looming over homeowners and homeowners-to-be. The Senate just passed a bill to delay those increases for up to 4 more years, a...
View ArticleAverage Hawaii Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates Increase by 15%
Hawaii’s high cost of living is a complaint for most of our residents, and can be a deterrent for those who would love to move here because of our beautiful year-round weather, white sandy beaches, and...
View Article2014 VA Loan Limits Decrease in Honolulu County
While Hawaii military members were ecstatic over the increase in their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for 2014, at the same time, many who want to buy a home on Oahu were discouraged by the decrease...
View ArticleSpacious & Charming Ocean Pointe Home with Energy Savings to Boot
Ocean Pointe in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, is a very successful Master Planned Community developed by the award-winning Haseko Development company. Over 2,200 families proudly call Ocean Pointe “home” with...
View Article3 Bedroom Waikele Home Under $600K in Highly Desired Neighborhood
Waikele is a large master planned community on the west side of the island, with almost 3,000 properties in 9 single-family and 12 town home communities. Its community association has several...
View ArticleWouldn’t You Rather Buy a NEW Oahu Home?
If you are fortunate enough to be in the market for a Million dollar home on Oahu, where would you want to buy? Well, you may be able to buy an average home in Hawaii Kai or East Oahu, but you’d...
View ArticleIntroducing ParkSide – A Brand New Community in Ewa Beach
First they built the Tides at Laulani, then newer and better was Trades, and as of today, now we have ParkSide by Gentry Homes, Ltd. Always hungry for new inventory for buyers, I was excited to hear...
View ArticleParkSide by Gentry Pricing NOW Available!
In my previous blog, I gave you some general information about the latest new community ParkSide by Gentry, located in the Ewa Plains of West Oahu. Here are the rest of the scoops: General Information...
View ArticleGreat News for Homeowners – Flood Insurance Relief is Here
Homeowners across the country are breathing a little easier, now that they know there is a new law that impacts their flood insurance policies. This welcomed relief has been gradually coming over the...
View ArticleParkSide by Gentry Models Unveiled
I recently visited the 5 new models for ParkSide by Gentry, and they are fabulous! In Gentry style, the floor plans all are open with the kitchens poised for entertaining! The outdoor space looks very...
View ArticleNewly Listed & Rarely Available 2 Bed Condo in Aiea’s Pearl Regency
Located in Koauka Loop, this new listing in Pearl Regency boasts fabulous mountain views and overlooks Pearl Country Club golf course. Gorgeous golf course and mountain views to greet you (MLS#...
View Article2 Bedroom Townhome Under $300K in Ewa Beach
Palm Villas in Ewa Beach is a very affordable townhome complex on the West side of Oahu. It is part of the Master Planned Community of Ewa by Gentry. This subdivision has 352 residences, from studios...
View ArticleOahu Flood Map Changes Affects 1,000+ Homeowners
Many Hawaii homeowners have been wondering over the past year how the government’s recent flood zone policy changes were going to affect them. Congress has passed a lot of policy changes in an attempt...
View ArticleCastle & Cooke’s Newest Oahu Development Starts Sales
The highly anticipated 400 Keawe project in Kaka’ako is finally here! Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii will be selling approximately half the units via lottery at the end of this month, so check out...
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