Housing
How I Invited Thieves Into My Home
Today I want to take a quick break from my job-hunting series so I can take advantage of a “teachable moment” related to something that happened to me recently. Last Thursday, I left for a trip to the mainland to attend my nephew’s wedding….
Upcoming Home & Garden Expos
If you’re thinking about or in the process of building, renovating, or remodeling a home in Hawaii, there are three home-and-garden shows happening this summer that might interest you. At these expos, you can learn about a variety of home- and garden-related products and…
More Top Realtors In Hawaii
A couple days ago, I published a post about Hawaii Business magazine’s Top 100 Realtors list. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home on Oahu, here are two more resources for finding a top-quality real estate agent to work with. Aloha Aina…
Top 100 Realtors In Hawaii
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Hawaii and haven’t found a real estate agent to work with yet, make sure you check out this month’s issue of Hawaii Business magazine, which contains their annual Top 100 Realtors list. This is…
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center
If you’re planning to buy a home in Hawaii, or already own a home in Hawaii but are having trouble paying your mortgage, the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center can help. This federally funded nonprofit currently serves prospective and current homeowners on Oahu, Kauai, and the…
Homebuyer Help From Hawaii State Government
Buying a home in Hawaii can be a challenge, due to the high cost of real estate. But there are two state government programs that can help make the purchase of a home a little more affordable for low- to moderate-income homebuyers. (Please note…
Fee Simple vs. Leasehold: Real Estate Ownership In Hawaii
If you’re shopping around for a home in Hawaii, there are two real estate terms you’ll constantly encounter that you might never have heard of before: fee simple and leasehold. Fee Simple Fee simple (also known as freehold) ownership is a concept most people…
Finding A Rental Home In Hawaii: 8 Tips For Success
(Note: If this article looks familiar, it’s because it was originally published in my newsletter. I have since changed the format of my newsletter and have moved all articles previously published under the old format to my blog, where they can be more easily…
Hawaii Real Estate Terminology
Because of its distinctive island geography and its method of dividing land dating back to ali’i rule, Hawaii has some unique real estate terms. Before you start looking for a home on the islands, take some time to become familiar with these words that…
Hawaii Real Estate Websites: My Top Picks
(Note: If this article looks familiar, it’s because it was originally published in my newsletter. I have since changed the format of my newsletter and have moved all articles previously published under the old format to my blog, where they can be more easily…
Green Home In Hawaii Open To Public
If you’re thinking about building a green home in Hawaii — or would just like to tour one — you should check out the “New Hawaiian Home,” which is open to the public for two more Sundays this month. Newly constructed on a lot…
New Affordable Senior Housing On Oahu
Last week, I wrote about why Hawaii is a good place to be a senior citizen, citing subsidized housing for seniors as one of the reasons. If you’re a senior who’s interested in affordable housing on Oahu, there’s a brand-new apartment complex that you…