Buying Advice

Hawaiʻi’s housing market in 2026 is moving in different directions depending on the island, property type, and price range. Statewide …

Every week someone tells me they plan to buy Central Maui new construction on their own, walking into the sales …

Quick Answer: Purchasing a short-term rental (STR) condo in West Maui requires understanding Maui County zoning laws, AOAO (HOA) regulations, and non-warrantable condo …

If you’ve been involved in a real estate transaction, you’ve probably heard the term “As Is.” It’s commonly used in …

If you have built equity in a mainland rental property, your next real estate investment does not necessarily have to …

A Hawaiʻi property tax bill depends on more than a home’s assessed value. The county, property classification, tax rate, and …

If you’re planning to purchase a home on Kauaʻi using conventional financing, there’s an important change coming to the appraisal …

“The rental numbers don’t crunch.” I’ve heard it before. Many times. And sometimes, they’re right. But after years of working …

Choosing a place to live in Hawaiʻi takes more than picking an island or finding a home with a good …

If you’ve spent any time looking at real estate in Puna on the Big Island, you’ve probably noticed something rather …

The vacation rental market on the Big Island has been anything but quiet in the last couple of years. I …

Buying on Hawaiʻi Island often begins with a location question, but the more useful question is what kind of ownership …