Briefing on Kakaako set for July 30
On July 30, the Hawaii Community Development Authority will present all Kakaako plans to area lawmakers.
Treena Shapiro
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Getting the best deal on rent
In a rental market where even studios go for more than $1,000 a month, “cheap” is a subjective term.
CNBC: Hawaii has best quality of life, most expensive cost of living
Report says, “Hawaii’s top-ranked quality of life for a second straight year makes it easy to forget about the state’s overall ranking."
Should vacation rentals have a higher tax rate?
A proposal by Mayor Kirk Caldwell could result in higher property taxes for Oahu vacation rental owners.
Open house of the week: Mililani Mauka
A ground-floor condo in the Mililani Mauka gated town-home complex was just listed on Monday
Hurdles cleared for Hoopili, Koa Ridge
Two development proposals in Ewa Beach and Central Oahu cleared hurdles yesterday, while continuing the debate over whether agricultural land should be used for residential projects.
Who can afford to buy a home?
UHERO calculations find that at the current interest rate, a single family home buyers need a $126,000 down payment and an income just over $96,000. That would make monthly payments about $2,400.
Number crunching: June 2013
Oahu's housing market continued to heat up in June, according to the latest statistics from the Honolulu Board of Realtors.
Honolulu ranks sixth for 20-somethings
Honolulu ranks sixth on a list of “20 Best Places for 20-Somethings” on personal finance website NerdWallet.com.
House hunting on Kailua Beach
With clear blue skies and deep blue ocean, Kailua showed its best face to visitors who turned out in droves for yesterday’s Fourth of July parade in the morning and fireworks at night.
Open house of the week: A deal in Kahala Kua
Homes in Kahala Kua don’t come on the market often, so don’t miss out on this newly-listed four-bedroom home.
Neighbor island real estate: Maui
If you’re looking for real estate in Hawaii and nothing on Oahu is fitting, perhaps a neighbor island might be more to your liking.
Retiring rich — in Pauoa?
Thanks to Forbes Magazine, Pauoa Valley might be getting more attention.
Open house of the week: North to Laie
For this week's open house, I'm sending you to Laie.
Making your home more inviting to buyers
If you’re bringing prospective buyers into your home, you probably want them to focus on the property’s best features.
Help for homebuyers offered Saturday
If buying a home seems like an insurmountable challenge, this Saturday’s Homebuyer & Homeowner Fair may change your mind.
Housing shortage contributes to seller's market
Good interest rates and low inventory make this an opportune time for potential sellers to enter the housing market.
Medical offices for sale in Aiea
Medical professionals in need of office space may want to look into one of three vacant offices in the former Newton Square in Aiea.
Real estate rebates for service members in July
Century 21 All Islands is offering a 25 percent rebate for service members buying or selling properties in July.
More Kakaako plans unveiled today
Two residential high-rise proposals will be presented
Law raises penalties for unkempt properties
If you love your neighborhood, but don’t necessarily love the junk heap in your neighbor’s yard, you might have more recourse
Tips for finding the right rental
Finding the perfect rental can be tricky business, especially when you’re not the only person who wants to rent it
Open House Pick of the Week: Makakilo
If space is what you need, a recently listed three-story home in Makakilo might be the right fit
Stunning Ewa property steps from the beach
Take a look at this gorgeous beachfront compound that has not one, but two legal homes on a double-lot
Sea Country shows a new side of Maili
If you spend a good portion of your life on the Leeward Coast, you might want to consider some of the newer homes in Waianae
'Flex homes' in Kapolei
This condo's downstairs flex area can be used as a separate guest room, family room, or for business
Number crunching: May 2013
Honolulu Board of Realtors reports Oahu home sales were up in May
Open House of the Week: Affordable apartment on the Ala Wai
A $128,000 Waikiki apartment might interest you
Proposed Kakaako Project Raises Concerns
A plan to build more workforce housing in Kakaako has come under fire
Cool bargain homes under $500,000
Cool bargain homes under $500,000
HGTV’s reality series 'Hawaii Life' seeking families for second season
HGTV’s reality series Hawaii Life is casting for its second season
Honolulu's condo market getting hotter
Honolulu's condo market getting hotter
Renovated Diamond Head Tower condo features rich koa floors and walls
Renovated luxury condo features rich koa floors and walls
Honolulu ranks 4th among U.S. cities with tallest skyscrapers
Honolulu ranks 4th among U.S. cities with tallest skyscrapers
Kakaako plan offers vision of a ‘livable’ community
Kakaako plan offers vision of a ‘livable’ community
Honolulu Real Estate: Looking Ahead
HONOLULU Magazine's new real estate blogger will be examining who’s moving in, who’s moving out, who has space and who needs it.
Alcohol banned at Sandbar on Memorial Day weekend
May 16, 2013 Web exclusive The Kaneohe Sandbar is a popular hangout spot for tourists and locals. Photo: guerric De Coligny Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and one of the most popular hangouts is bound to be the Kaneohe…
New Honolulu Museum of Art exhibits
This month, the Honolulu Museum of Art showcases quiltwork from across the state, cultural-revolution-era paintings from China and a series of Hawaii landscape photographs shot during the 1980s.
When your kid is the bully
What do when your child bullies other kids in school.
Get Involved: Earth Day celebrations on Oahu
Oahu might be a little greener and quite a bit cleaner after Earth Day on April 22, 2013.
