Should Kakaako have a school?
It’s a legitimate concern when you consider that hundreds of families could be moving into the area if the condominium and workforce housing plans come to pass.
Real Estate - July 2013
Esplanade offers resort-like amenities
There aren’t very many condo units for sale at the Esplanade in Hawaii Kai, so when realtor Vicki Yu heard about #22N, she initially considered buying it for herself instead of listing it.
Open house of the week: Eden in Kaneohe
The Haiku Woods town home community is just up the road from Windward Mall, near the base of the Koolau Mountain range.
App brings real estate listings to your fingertips
Almost immediately after launching it, I could see two properties for sale within walking distance.
Two-bedrooms: $1,500 and under
Aside from student housing and low-income rentals, there's one three-bedroom for $1,500.
What's a KumuKit?
I’ve been noticing lawn signs for KumuKit lately, but couldn’t figure out just what a KumuKit was as I passed by.
The Pinnacle Honolulu's 24th floor
Jacob Coash of Sachi Hawaii alerted me to a new listing at the Pinnacle, which they’re calling, “Manhattan-style Opulence in Paradise.”
Open house of the week: University
University of Hawaii classes resume in just over a month, so this week’s open house is an apartment on University Avenue.
Briefing on Kakaako set for July 30
On July 30, the Hawaii Community Development Authority will present all Kakaako plans to area lawmakers.
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.
