The red flag insect no Hawaii homeowner wants to hear is Drywood Termites. One of the most destructive insects in Hawaii, a Drywood Termite infestation can easily compromise the integrity and value of your home. When most Hawaii homeowners hear they have a Drywood Termite issue immediate thoughts fly to the image of house-consuming, circus-tent […]
Lush, rising mountain backdrops. Tropical azure shaded waters. Pinkish hues of sunsets like no other in the world. Owning a home in paradise, is there really any better dream? Whether you’re already living in the islands or researching from afar, to make your dream of owning a home in Hawaii a reality, consulting with a
Affordable is a relative term that differs depending on your zip code and financial situation. You may have looked into “Affordable Housing” or “Reserved Housing” and been slightly confused as to why these condos are still over $400,000. In Honolulu, that’s a great price for a brand new apartment. In Bristol, VA, a condo that
In our fourth annual Readersʻ Choice Awards 2016, our readers chose their absolute favorite places to call their home away from home. Here are five of the best hotels or resorts for families in Hawaii, ranked by number of votes, which our readers believe to be the best. 1. Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa There are
On November 4 & 5, 2016, Maui County will hold its largest products show, the annual Made in Maui County Festival, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Now in its third year, the event aims to continue its momentum of showcasing hundreds of Made-in-Maui-County products while helping to grow the islands’ small
Whether you’re dreaming of crystal-clear waters, authentic cuisines or sunny, tropical weather, it’s safe to say that Hawaii makes the perfect living destination for the entire family. It’s so great, in fact, that many visitors think about making the Islands home. When looking for that new home, location and cost are often buyers’ top priorities,
This summer, I took my boys to Texas for three weeks to visit family—and to drive. We drove from the bottom to the top of the state, with five stops in between. It’s about 10 hours if you do it nonstop. For us, it was hours of driving with three young boys under 6 in
Every morning the sun has to climb an entire mountain before smacking my doormat. Haleakala has gripped me nearly all my life like a magnetic giant. Here in Keokea, it’s as if I am sitting in the giant’s breast pocket. The nearest shore is eight miles away and almost 4,000 feet below—and I can see
You won’t see Kalama Valley on postcards. As tropical valleys go, it’s small, dry and plain. Its walls are studded with rocks, California grass and gnarled, gangly kiawe and koa haole trees. Seventeen years ago, when my friends and family heard I was moving to O‘ahu’s easternmost community, they exclaimed, “Why would you want to
Except for my teen years in Kailua, Oahu, I’d lived in Honolulu all my life, over half a century. City life has always been my cup of tea. But two years ago, I became enamored with thoughts of a quieter lifestyle, greener vistas, a cooler climate. I moved to Waimea on the Big Island, my
In 1971, I was a young reporter considering a job on Kauai. When I flew to Lıhue for the first time, out the right side of the plane window I could see the Kukii and Ninini Point lights, which guide ships into Nawiliwili Harbor. I took the job, settling with three housemates into an aging
Oahu is an island with a split personality. On the southern shore is the city, Honolulu, where everything happens. The North Shore (a.k.a. “The Country”) is like a laid-back Neighbor Island you don’t need to fly to. Its center is Haleiwa, a small town with a couple of gas stations, several restaurants, two food markets,
