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In most neighborhoods and islands of Hawaii, the crime rate is very low. Hawaii residents can typically sleep soundly at night knowing the aloha spirit and family-oriented culture of the islands create a safe...

During these unprecedented times, can you imagine not being able to "Netflix and chill" or get real-time information on the coronavirus? The Internet: it's an invaluable innovation that enables us to connect...

The Hawaiian Islands are often known by their eight main islands – O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i (Big Island), Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Ni‘ihau, and Kaho‘olawe – but the state of Hawaii officially...

New homes are popping up everywhere on Oahu, from  Ward Village in Kakaako  to  Koa Ridge Hawaii in Central Oahu . If you take a drive  – or take the new Honolulu rail – to the...

Relax and breath in the fresh Hawaii air while stretching your body and bettering your health at a yoga studio. Yoga on Oahu is a popular activity, with a plethora of yoga studio and class options, many of...

Maunaolu Street, Waianae Nestled in the lush hills of Makaha, nearing the end of the Waia‘ane coast is the tranquil, gated community of Mauna ‘Olu Estates. With over sixty-five homes already built on...

Updated 5/14/20 You’ve been collecting pictures of your dream kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and ideal layout. You’ve weighed the pros and cons of building versus buying in Hawaii. And you have decided to...

Long-time home of the National Football League’s Pro Bowl, host of famous artists like Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson, and venue for the popular Swap Meet, the Aloha Stadium has been a central feature of...

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is currently constructing a new, driverless, urban light metro rail system along the south shore of Oahu. The Honolulu Rail, which began construction on...

An upcoming “surban” neighborhood between Mililani and Waipio, Koa Ridge is a master-planned, all-inclusive community for Hawaii residents to live, grow and thrive. The perfect mix of urban and suburban,...

Updated September 5, 2020 The Honolulu Real Property Tax may be an added cost of owning real estate in paradise, but this tax that contributes to our roads, parks, safety, and more is one of the lowest...

The median single-family home price on Oahu hovers around $850,000, which means when a real estate agent makes a sale, they have a hefty commission – often 3% or $25,000. In addition to a viable income,...