Hawaii

New Houses in Honolulu Starting in the $500,000′s: Kauhale Gardens

Not interested in Honolulu’s market of old homes? Want to find new construction close to the heart of Honolulu, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, or Honolulu International Airport? Look no further, Kauhale Gardens will be just what you’re looking for! Click image to enlarge Commute Times Waikiki Beach: 18 minutes Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: 13 […]

How Much Does Electricity Cost in Hawaii?

If you plan on moving to Hawaii, brace yourself, we have the most expensive electricity rates in the nation. Hawaii’s rates are double the national average. As fuel costs increase so does the cost of electricity. While other states use natural gas, hydroelectric, or nuclear power to keep costs low, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) has […]

New Purchase & Renovation Home Loan Product: “Home Style” 5% Down Loan

In Hawaii you’ll tend to find many homes in need of some serious TLC. Some homes require titanic efforts to bring them back to their former prestige, like the one in the picture below. Historic Oahu Tudor home For those homebuyers willing to take the plunge and put some sweat equity in a property, the […]

Vacation Rental Ownership Tips from Oahu’s North Shore

If you’ve visited the Hawaiian Islands, you understand its beauty and cultural prestige. You might have also realized Hawaii certainly knows how to market itself well. Why not use this to your benefit? If you’re like me and you’ve decided to make Hawaii your home, and have also decided to invest in real estate, then […]