If you haven’t been to Kakaako lately, this area between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu is rapidly evolving. Once known for its rich agricultural lands and fish and salt ponds, this area became a mostly industrial hub for local businesses in the mid 1900’s. Today, Kakaako has become a dynamic, urban community where people can live, […]

I had the pleasure of spending the day with some of my colleagues alongside Honolulu Habitat for Humanity in beautiful Waimanalo recently. We volunteered to help with the finishing touches on a new home on Hawaiian Home Lands for a local family. Our Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation also donated $1,000 towards this worthwhile cause. The […]

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a second dwelling on a single-family lot that includes its own kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area. It may be attached or detached from the primary dwelling, but is intended to be “accessory” to the primary dwelling and is typically much smaller in size. The ADU Ordinance was signed into […]

We’ve all seen at least an article or two from national experts forecasting what to expect in home prices in this changing economy. Locally, there is no question that the real estate market is softening due to rising interest rates, high inflation, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages. These conditions have weakened housing demand […]