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Nanahea at Hoʻopili: Every Floor Plan Compared (2026)
Six floor plans and about a $220K spread. Here's how every Nanahea plan in Hoʻopili compares, and what release days really look like right now.
What $379K Buys at Koa Ridge: Lau Leʻa Condo Tour (2026)
I walked the Lau Leʻa model homes at Koa Ridge, including a studio, a one-bedroom, and a two-bedroom. Here’s what each layout costs, what’s included, and which floor plan I’d pick as a first-time buyer.
Living in Kapolei, Hawaiʻi: Pros, Cons & Who It Fits
Kapolei has Costco, Target, and Walmart — so why do some people move here and hate it? Here's the honest look at the commute, the heat, and which pocket fits you.
Uluwehi Hoʻopili Upstairs Condo Tour: What $635K Buys
Here's a walk through the upstairs two-bedroom at Uluwehi in Hoʻopili, from the private entry to the lanai, and how it compares with the ground-floor plans.
How to Move Up From Your First Home in Hawaiʻi (2026 Guide)
Thinking about moving up from your first Hawaiʻi home? Here's how to tap your equity, rent or sell strategically, and bring family into the plan — without losing your low rate.
Hoʻopili Homes for Sale: Every Neighborhood Compared
Hoʻopili has five neighborhoods selling this fall, from condos in the $500s to new single-family homes over $1M. Here's what each one actually costs.
What Is a Legal ADU Home? A Hālawa Heights Example
A legal ADU means a permitted second unit with its own entrance — here's what one looks like inside a real $1.55M Hālawa Heights home.
What Happens to a Reverse Mortgage When Your Parents Pass?
When a parent with a reverse mortgage passes, the loan is called due in full. Here's how heirs on Oʻahu can settle it without losing the home to foreclosure.
Can You Afford to Sell Your Home With a Low Interest Rate?
You swore you'd never give up your low rate. But most people never run the one number that decides whether they're actually stuck — and it's not their mortgage rate. Here's the math Brian and I walked through.
Why Oʻahu Home Insurance Is Getting Canceled in 2026
Why are Oʻahu homeowners losing their insurance in 2026?
Because the cost of insuring risk has climbed faster than most policies were priced for. Global reinsurance got more expensive, catastrophe risk in Hawaiʻi has been repriced, and that pressure lands on you as higher premiums, tighter terms, and — for a growing number of homeowners and condo buildings — outright non-renewals. The good news: once you understand what's driving it, you can walk into your next renewal knowing exactly what to check.