REAL Blog

Updated June 21, 2020 The Honolulu County 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,...

Updated 3/12/20 Considering a move to Hawaii? It’s beautiful here, surrounded by vast ocean, pristine weather and rich culture, but paradise comes at a cost – a cost so high, in fact, that it can be a...

What Exactly is Home Staging? In home staging, you arrange furniture and put décor in a private residence to make it attractive for potential buyers. Ultimately, the goal is to get your property to sell...

The realm of real estate can be challenging to navigate, especially if you’re new to the game. As a realtor, especially when you’re starting out, you’ll have to juggle tasks and be a jack of all trade...

Updated 2/17/20 For over two thousand years, tattooing ( kakau in Hawaiian) has been a part of Polynesian cultural tradition. The highly trained and revered master, or kahuna in Hawaii, would use their...

Updated 4/4/20 When deciding a place to call home, it is important to consider your loved ones – including your furry family members, your pets. Honolulu has many condos that allow pets, even with some...

Hawaii Industry Professionals Share Their Predictions If you are looking to buy or sell a home – or even if you are a current property owner or aspiring investor – it is important to know where...

The sun hits the horizon of the glistening Hawaii waters. Orange, pink, purple, blue: the spectrum of colors fills the sky. Sunrises and sunsets in Hawaii are almost always breathtaking. And they are also a...

Do you dream of offering a hospitable traveling experience to Hawaii visitors? Perhaps you want to share the aloha of our islands or even offset the costs of a mortgage. Thousands of Hawaii residents on all...

Being an Airbnb host offers an opportunity to greet guests from around the world, share the aloha spirit, and earn some extra income. But there are several regulations that govern the Airbnb experience on our...

Updated 3/8/20 The Problem: Hawaii will need 64,700 new housing units to meet demand by 2025, with 70 percent of those units priced for households making less than 80 percent of the area median income...