Oh, Very Young
Homeownership is fast becoming a trendy but wise decision for 20-something buyers While some only dream of buying a home, more than 75 million people have done so. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, homeowner- ship is up nationwide to 69 percent. BY LISA SCONTRAS Renters come up with all kinds of reasons why they [...]
Published on: January 21st, 2012The Neighborhood That Is Continually Reinventing Itself
Second in a series Modern Waikiki has continued to evolve over approximately a century with a series of massive changes to both its natural environment and infrastructure. The Diamond Head end of this “city within a city” experienced a transformation at the turn of the century with the development of Kapiolani Park, the Honolulu Zoo, [...]
Published on: January 14th, 2012Sky high in Hawaii Kai
Median home price hits peak level in East Oahu community BY LISA SCONTRAS Oahu year-end sales numbers are in and, for Hawaii Kai, the news is good. The median price of a single-family home in the East Oahu region is up to $920,000 in 2011 its highest ever. It is a significant milestone for Hawaii [...]
Published on: January 14th, 2012Landlord Tenant Q&A
Q. I just finished doing a major renovation to my home I added a master suite with a bathroom. I did the work under an Owner-Builder permit and the cost ran about $20,000. My intention was to continue living in the home but situations have changed and I have decided to put it on the [...]
Published on: January 14th, 2012
