A Hawai‘i Home Divided: Who Gets the Family Home?
Many young adults believe their only chance of owning a house on O‘ahu is if they inherit their childhood home. But what happens when you aren’t an only child, or your parents want to sell?
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Many young adults believe their only chance of owning a house on O‘ahu is if they inherit their childhood home. But what happens when you aren’t an only child, or your parents want to sell?
Buying a home is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, investments people will ever make—especially in Hawai‘i. And with the rapid pace of the housing market right now, expert insight can make all the difference.
Here’s a look back at May 1987.
We‘ve all been feeling the hit at the register, the pump, in the housing market. Economists tell us which price inflation is normal, and which things are just a blip.
Here’s a look back at August 2001.
Since 2009, Honoluluans have had front-row seats to the rebirth and redevelopment of Kaka‘ako, the city’s much-touted future urban hot spot.
Record high prices. Record low inventory. Just days between listing and going into escrow. Hawai‘i’s always-hot housing market is moving at a feverish pace.
Buying a home is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, investments people will ever make—especially in Hawai‘i.
$917,500: New record median price for single-family homes in Honolulu in February 2021. 53%: Most in demand? Sales of condos in Honolulu priced $400,000 to $499,999 jumped more than 53% from February 2020 to February 2021. In…
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
The Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center offers a free one-hour orientation for homebuyers. It’s $60 to become a member and get access to counseling, classes, coaching sessions and more. Call (808)…
Museums, universities and nonprofits used to be a safe haven for historic homes, a way to preserve them for public use. But now, three residences entrusted to local institutions are in danger of being sold.
The camera adds 10 pounds and hundreds of extra square feet. So how do you shoot small?
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
We take a look at five of the most expensive homes and condominiums, as well as five of the least expensive, to see what makes a steal or a splurge.
After lava from Kīlauea last year destroyed their Kapoho home of 18 years, John and Nancy Theismann decided to downsize.
Locally, making do with fewer square feet has long been a fact of life for Hawai‘i families.
In the late 1970s, Hawai‘i’s housing prices hit an all-time high. Fast forward four decades, and we’re still singing the same tune.
We asked city planners to show us where people are getting permits to build and they provided this exclusive detailed map.
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
Messy monks, high-flying dogs and risqué parties—eight Hawai‘i real-estate agents share their most memorable stories.
Whether you’ve got a three-bedroom kama‘āina gem or a compact condo in town, your Island home could always look a little nicer.
In Hawai‘i, square footage comes at a premium. Here are some tips for making your home feel larger.
From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.