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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.
Rent vs Buy on Oʻahu: When Does Buying Break Even?
Renting feels like the safe, cheaper choice — but it's usually a comparison of the wrong things. Here's how the rent-vs-buy math really works on Oʻahu, and why year three is where owning tends to start paying off.
Moving to Oahu With Kids: What Every Family Should Know
Moving to Oahu with kids? Tell them early, start school enrollment almost a year ahead, prep for the culture shift, and pick a walkable neighborhood to build friends fast.
Touring a Solar-Powered Home on Oahu's Westside
What Beekeeping Taught Me About Selling a Home on Oʻahu
Six years selling homes on Oʻahu and a farm full of bees taught me the same lesson: a prepared home, patient pricing, and the right agent win every time.
Could Alana be your next home?
Considering new construction? Here’s why Alana could be your next home…
TIME TO MOVE? LEARN MY STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME
Home is more than just a physical space. It's where you've created countless memories, shared moments with loved ones, and where you feel most comfortable.
When it comes time to sell your home and begin a new chapter, the process can oftentimes feel overwhelming. Selling a home can be an emotional journey, and it's understandable to feel apprehensive.
From staging your home, to finding the right buyers, negotiating the best terms for you & creating a smooth close, this booklet will be your guide.
6 Things to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
Preparing a move soon? Not sure how to prepare to sell your home? Watch this video to learn step by step how to plan to list your home for sale.
How much does it cost to add solar to your home in Hawai'i?
How much does it cost to add solar to your home in Oahu Hawaii? Are there tax incentives? How many solar panels do you need? How much does it save on utility costs? Find out the answers in this video.