California based developer MJF Development Corp. recently received a permit extension to allow construction of Honolulu’s latest condo building, 803 Waimanu. Adding to the lineup of new condo buildings transcending the Kakaako neighborhood, 803 Waimanu will be 7 stories high and feature 153 units. 101 of those units will be priced in a more affordable “reserved” […]
Hawaii Military Life: Brand New Golf Course Community “Elama at Hoakalei” in Ewa Beach
New Houses in Honolulu Starting in the $500,000′s: Kauhale Gardens
Not interested in Honolulu’s market of old homes? Want to find new construction close to the heart of Honolulu, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, or Honolulu International Airport? Look no further, Kauhale Gardens will be just what you’re looking for! Click image to enlarge Commute Times Waikiki Beach: 18 minutes Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: 13 […]
How Much Does Electricity Cost in Hawaii?
If you plan on moving to Hawaii, brace yourself, we have the most expensive electricity rates in the nation. Hawaii’s rates are double the national average. As fuel costs increase so does the cost of electricity. While other states use natural gas, hydroelectric, or nuclear power to keep costs low, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) has […]
New Purchase & Renovation Home Loan Product: “Home Style” 5% Down Loan
In Hawaii you’ll tend to find many homes in need of some serious TLC. Some homes require titanic efforts to bring them back to their former prestige, like the one in the picture below. Historic Oahu Tudor home For those homebuyers willing to take the plunge and put some sweat equity in a property, the […]