REAL Blog

Chinatown’s longtime reputation as a seedy neighborhood with a Red Light District is slowly transforming. Today when you walk Chinatown Honolulu’s streets you will not only see remnants from its storied...

Type in #stairwaytoheavehawaii on Instagram, and you will see epic pictures of adventurers smiling atop 3,922 stairs on the ridge of the Ko‘olau mountain range on Oahu. The town of Kaneohe and the H-3...

The Short Answer We’re not real estate agents. We’re not a brokerage. We’re a couple of real estate enthusiasts that have built a brand and website promoting real estate on Oahu. Additionally, we...

A mortgage: the agreement that a bank or other creditor will lend you thousands of dollars to make your Hawaii home purchase a reality. But this loan comes at an expense to the borrower, often in...

What a deal! A two-bedroom Waikiki condo for sale for $150,000 when those types of condos normally sell for $450,000! When you see a listing with a price that seems too good to be true, it is most likely a...

Are you dreaming of building a home in Hawaii, but the cost of construction and time to build has you feeling uneasy? There is a way to build a home quickly and more affordably: modular homes.  Not to...

Are you dreaming about building a beautiful three-bedroom, two-story home with a walk-in shower and expansive lanai overlooking the Ko‘olau mountain range? You may need to hire a residential architect or...

As you stroll the streets of Honolulu or Haleiwa or almost any Hawaii neighborhood, you may notice that some single-family homes are big with multiple people or families living in them. Properties are scare...

While there are many online tools that estimate the value of your home, the only accurate way to determine this answer is through a home appraisal. A home appraisal is when a licensed or certified...

Cut energy costs and improve the environment; these are two reasons homeowners might choose to utilize the strong Hawaiian sun to power their homes. On Oahu and other Hawaiian Islands, the sun shines nearly...

Congratulations! You are in the process of buying a home in Hawaii, but how do you know if the home you're buying will be your dream come true or if it will be a lemon with endless repairs and strife? ...

Hammers and nails. Faucets and pipes. Shingles and siding. Paint and trim. Our homes are intricately created to provide a safe place to sleep at night and make memories throughout the years. And at the...