While you’re not required to insure your Oahu home by law like auto insurance, your mortgage lender more often than not will require you to secure homeowners insurance before they give you a loan. Homeowners insurance protects your home, its contents, and may also...
If you’ve ever owned a home in Oahu before, you know that just like your vehicle needs regular maintenance like oil changes to run well—so does your home. It can be easy to ignore or put these things off, but a well-maintained home will save you money from costly...
You hear it on the news all the time: ”It’s a buyer’s market,” “It’s a seller’s market,” or “The housing market is on the rebound.” And while you probably get the gist of what these folks are talking about, having a deeper understanding of the TOWN housing market and...
So, you want to buy a house in Oahu—now what? The first time buying a home is an emotional, exciting, and also exhausting experience. You may also be wondering along the way—what am I missing? This is a common question. Here’s how the buying process works from start...
Looking for a new home in Honolulu? Concerned about maintaining a healthy lifestyle for you and your loved ones? Here are a few factors that will help you choose the right neighborhood for your search. PARKS AND RECREATION It’s no secret that being healthy is about...
As the Honolulu real estate landscape changes over the years, buyers, sellers, and homeowners have started doing more with less house. Here are a few simple tips for getting the most out of your humble abode: USE WALLS AND CEILINGS. Optimize your floor space by...
For the vast majority of people, buying a home will be the biggest purchase decision of their entire lives. Unlike buying a TV, computer, or even a car, when buying a home you can’t just check off the features you want and choose from the available options you see...
Need help finding the right Honolulu neighborhood for your home search? Here are five factors that should figure prominently in your thinking. Schools Even if you don’t have kids, the quality of the schools in a given Honolulu neighborhood should be high on your...
Staging your home is a proven strategy for speeding up the sales process in Honolulu. It can even help boost your home’s value when offers start coming in. By highlighting your home’s strengths and giving prospective buyers a sense of how they’d utilize different...
Whether you have a small yard in Honolulu or an acre of land in Honolulu , you want to keep your lawn looking and feeling lush—so how do you do this without breaking the bank? Your lawn can stay green and healthy all season long with these simple budget-friendly tips....
