Military

Hawaii Military Life: Brand New Golf Course Community “Elama at Hoakalei” in Ewa Beach

With a sense of urgency, I’ve published this blog article to tell you about a new category of golf course edge model homes that are to be built at a limited capacity and are selling out. Elama at Hoakalei is the development’s newest category of homes and will be your last chance to buy a […]

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 […]

Olino at Mehana: Kapolei’s Affordable Condos & Single Family Homes

“Olino” means bright, brilliant, and dazzling in the Hawaiian language. The newest of DR Horton’s many neighborhoods within its all encompassing Mehana development, Olino is located at the heart of Kapolei just North of Barbers Point Coast Guard Air Station. The development features a pedestrian-friendly site plan with integrated mixed use commercial spaces. Plan 1: […]

Oahu’s Military Benefit from BAH Increases in 2015

Despite what you might have heard, Basic Housing Allowance will be increased in 2015! Overall, BAH is increasing by 0.5%. This is great news for military families that dream of Hawaii homeownership. How BAH allowance amounts are derived in reality has nothing to do with housing expenditures like mortgage costs. BAH allowances are actually based […]