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Housing
Find your dream home in paradise. Explore housing options in Hawaii, from rentals to buying a home, and make your island living dreams a reality.
How Much House Can You Afford in Hawaii?
Discover how to determine the right budget for purchasing a house in Hawaii.
Exploring AMR Military Housing Hawaii
Discover the unique features and benefits of AMR military housing in Hawaii.
New Home Developments In Hawaii: Oahu Island
Looking for a brand-new condo, townhouse, or single family home in Hawaii? Here’s a roundup of all the current new-home construction on the island of Oahu. (In my next post, I’ll cover new-home construction on the neighbor islands.) All properties listed in this article are fee-simple. I did not include time shares (also known as … Read more
Which of the Amazing Hawaiian Islands Should You Move To?
Deciding on which of the six major islands in Hawaii to call home is a nice problem to have. They are all beautiful and have something to offer their residents. But each Hawaiian island has its downside, too. For example: Oahu has the highest job salaries. But it’s also the most densely populated. Maui has … Read more
Hawaii Long Term Rentals: Top 5 Sites Guide
So you’ve figured out the maximum rent you can afford in Hawaii, and you’ve identified which towns or neighborhoods you’re most interested in moving to. At last, you’re ready to tackle those listings for Hawaii long term rentals to find your new home in Hawaii. How to find a long term rental in Hawaii? Even … Read more
Senior Citizen Benefits In Hawaii: The Best Programs & Benefits
Hawaii is a good place to grow old: The weather is mild year-round, the air is clean, the beautiful natural surroundings encourage outdoor activities, the pace of life is less hectic, and the influence of Hawaiian and Asian cultures has produced special respect for kupuna. But that’s not all, there are also many state programs … Read more
Cheapest Places To Live In Hawaii: The Ultimate Guide
Hawaii’s housing is expensive. In fact, compared to the other U.S. States, Hawaii’s average rent is the highest coming in at a whopping average of $1,687 per month for a 1 bedroom! No wonder then that it can be a struggle to find the cheapest places to live in Hawaii! Unfortunately, living on the beautiful … Read more
Top 100 Realtors In Hawaii
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Hawaii and haven’t found a real estate agent to work with yet, make sure you check out this month’s issue of Hawaii Business magazine, which contains their annual Top 100 Realtors in Hawaii. This is the fifth year that Hawaii Business magazine has published the … Read more
Homebuyer Help From Hawaii State Government
Buying a home in Hawaii can be a challenge, due to the high cost of real estate. But there are two state government programs that can help make the purchase of a home a little more affordable for low- to moderate-income homebuyers. (Please note that these programs cannot be used in conjunction with each other, … Read more
Fee Simple vs. Leasehold: Real Estate Ownership In Hawaii
If you’re shopping around for a home in Hawaii, there are two real estate terms you’ll constantly encounter that you might never have heard of before: fee simple and leasehold. Fee Simple Fee simple (also known as freehold) ownership is a concept most people are already familiar with, because in most U.S. states it’s the … Read more
Finding A Rental Home In Hawaii: 8 Tips For Success
(Note: If this article looks familiar, it’s because it was originally published in my newsletter. I have since changed the format of my newsletter and have moved all articles previously published under the old format to my blog, where they can be more easily found.) Once you’ve figured out how much you can afford to … Read more
Hawaii Real Estate Terms
Because of its distinctive island geography and its method of dividing land dating back to Ali’i rule, Hawaii has some unique real estate terms. Before you start looking for a home on the islands, take some time to become familiar with these words that are commonly used in Hawaii’s real estate industry. ahupua’a (AH-hoo-poo-AH-ah) – … Read more
Hawaii Real Estate Websites: My Top Picks
(Note: If this article looks familiar, it’s because it was originally published in my newsletter. I have since changed the format of my newsletter and have moved all articles previously published under the old format to my blog, where they can be more easily found.) When you’re ready to buy a home in Hawaii, there … Read more
New Home Developments In Hawaii: Big Island, Maui & Kauai
If you’re looking for a new-construction condo, townhouse, or single family home on the Big Island, Maui, or Kauai, you’ll find them in all sorts of price ranges — from “affordable” to “the sky is the limit.” Looking for new home construction on Oahu? Read my previous article, New Home Developments In Hawaii: Oahu. Unfortunately, … Read more