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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Retirement Communities In Honolulu
I was recently asked, “What parts of Hawaii do retirees live in?” The truth of the matter is, retirees live everywhere in Hawaii, depending on where they can afford to […]
Retirement Communities On Oahu
This article is the second in a series on retirement hot-spots in Hawaii. In my last article, I talked about retirement communities within the city of Honolulu. This article will […]
Retirement Communities on Maui, Molokai & Lana’i
This article is third in a series on retirement hot-spots in Hawaii. In my 2 previous articles, I talked about retirement communities within the city of Honolulu and elsewhere on […]
Retirement Communities On The Big Island
This article is fourth in a series on retirement hot-spots in Hawaii. In my previous articles, I talked about retirement communities within the city of Honolulu, elsewhere on Oahu, and […]
Self-Employment In Hawaii
In a state with such a high cost of living, it’s not uncommon for residents to delve into some form of self-employment in Hawaii . Some have a “side business” […]
Resources For Hawaii Entrepreneurs
In less than two weeks, Startup Weekend will be happening for the first time in Hawaii. This is a very exciting news for the state’s growing number of high-tech entrepreneurs. […]
How Much of a Home Can You Afford To Rent In Hawaii?
If you’re planning a move to Hawaii, I recommend that you rent a home (rather than buy a home) for at least your first year in the islands. This will […]
Overview: Child Care In Hawaii Part 1
Part 1: Overview Types Of Providers In Hawaii, there are 3 types of child care providers that are defined and regulated by state laws: A license-exempt provider (like a relative, […]
Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters: Child Care In Hawaii Part 3
Part 1: Overview Part 2: Statewide Programs Part 3: Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters Some families in Hawaii prefer to have their children cared for in their own home — […]
School Age Programs: Child Care In Hawaii Part 4
Part 1: OverviewPart 2: Statewide ProgramsPart 3: Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters Part 4: School Age Programs Kindergarten Eligibility Hawaii is one of 12 states in the U.S. that doesn’t […]
Preschools In Hawaii
Although Hawaii is one of 12 states in the U.S. that doesn’t offer state-funded preschool for all of its children, it does fund: Special-education preschool for children ages 3-5 with […]
Private Schools In Hawaii: Grades Pre K-12
NOTE: If you’re interested in finding a private school for a child age 15 months-6 years, I recommend also reading my post Preschools In Hawaii. In 2009, average test scores […]
