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EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS, OPEN HOUSES AND OTHER POPULAR SEARCHES
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- Corcoran Open Houses
- Coming Soon Listings
- Short-Term Rental (AirBnB potential)
- Leasehold Condos For Sale
Useful links to help Homebuyers, Home-sellers, current Homeowners, and Renters
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Table Of Contents
- About Hawaii
- Where Am I?
- For Buyers
- For Sellers
- For Homeowners
- Start and Stop Utilities
- Investors and Landlords
- Seniors / Families Caring for the Edlerly
- For Renters
- Other Vendors
- Ono Grinds (Good Food)
- Exclusive Listings and Open Houses
ABOUT HAWAII
Just For Fun
Lucky you live Hawaii? Lehua Parker thinks so.
Historic Hawaii Foundation and the Hawaii Historic Registry
Only In Hawaii - A great travel blog
The Cost of Living In Paradise - Compare the cost of living in Hawaii vs other states
Featured Communities of Oahu
Government Websites
City & County of Honolulu Events Calendar
The State of Hawaii government portal
The City & County of Honolulu government portal
Hawaii Department Of Transportation Highways Program Status
WHERE AM I?
Ever wondered what your latitude and longitude are? This site lets you point at a map and get that information.
A Google map of Oahu.
How safe is your neighborhood? Check out CrimeMapping.com and the State of Hawaii Sex Offender Registry
Is your home in a flood zone? Search your address on FEMA's website.
Will your home be affected by the rise in sea level over the next 50 years? Look for your home on this interactive map provided by the state of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
Data Commons aggregates data from a wide range of sources into a unified database to make it more accessible and useful.
Browse through Census data at the U.S. Census Bureau, An official website of the United States government
This topographic map will show you how far above sea level you are.
FOR BUYERS
The Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide
First Time Homebuyer Loan Information
Current Mortgage Rates vs. Historical Interest Rates going back 50 years
Mortgage News
Freddie Mac 30-Year Mortgage Rate Chart
Mortgage Calculators
Guaranteed Rate.com Mortgage Calculator
Central Pacific Bank Mortgage Calculator
Bank of Hawaii Mortgage Calculator
Navy Federal Credit Union Mortgage Calculator
SmartAsset.com - How Much House Can I Afford?
Another Simple Mortgage Calculator (Google Sheets)
School Research
The SchoolSite Locator web app allows users to input a street address and find the elementary, middle, and high schools that serve the area, as well as see Complex Area Boundaries. To confirm whether a school belongs to your service area, please contact the school directly.
A wealth of information on all Hawaii public schools from the State of Hawaii Department of Education.
Including information on Pre-K admission
School Digger is a good school ranking website and Niche has both public school and private school rankings.
US News has a good article on Hawaii High Schools.
Great Schools is another excellent resource for researching schools
Other Buyer Resources
Forwarding your mail - https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer?referral=MG82
Refuse schedule - https://opala.org/ | Search for your schedule on this interactive map
State of Hawaii Flood Zone Tool
Get FREE access to local listings on your Smartphone or Tablet. Download my mobile real estate app.
Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home - Lead-Based Paint Informational Pamphlet
Information for your fur babies - pet laws and a list of pet-friendly buildings
Communities of Oahu
FOR SELLERS
Get the value of your home, instantly. It's free to homeowners and there's no obligation.
Realvitalize - What is it, and what it can do to get you top dollar on your home sale.
Need to purchase a permit package on your home to provide to buyers?
Condo Docs
FOR HOMEOWNERS
Honolulu Property Tax portal If the link doesn't work, copy and paste https://www.realpropertyhonolulu.com/ into your browser's address field.
The ADU FAQ from the Department of Planning and Permitting.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Hawaii ADU
Contractors
Kokua Construction - General Contractor
Atlas Construction - General Contractor
Solar Resources
The Locational Value Map / Address Search Tool allows customers and solar contractors to see approximately how much space may be available for private rooftop solar installations in their area based on the big picture.
START AND STOP UTILITIES
Hawaiian Electric 808-548-7311
Board of Water Supply 808-748-5000 x3
Spectrum Cable and Internet 877-463-0677
INVESTORS / LANDLORDS
Transient Accommodation and Short Term Rental Laws
Search For Short-Term Rental Investments
SENIORS / FAMILIES CARING FOR THE ELDERLY
Senior Information and Assistance handbook
How to Help Aging Parents with Money Management and Finances: A Complete Guide
Choosing the right Medical Alert System
FOR RENTERS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a lot of information for renters, including links to...
The Hawaii State Landlord/Tenant Handbook
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority
OTHER VENDORS
Representation of these vendors on this website does not indicate endorsement. Please do your due diligence in researching these businesses
Attorneys
George Nam, - Trusts and Estate Planning
Noe Fujinaka, - Probate and Estate Planning
The Elder Law Practice of Rulon & Adamshick - Thomas A. Rulon
Anne Kaya - Family Law, Divorce, Mediation
Nathan Natori - Real Estate and Land Use Attorney
Home Inspectors
Lenders
Kinnie Lang, Guaranteed Rate
kinnie.lang@rate.com
808-457-2213
Christopher Lee, Veteran’s Mortgage Source
chris.lee@celebrityvms.com
Cell: 678-906-0305
Cecilia Villafuerte, Security National Mortgage Company
808-780-4985
Daryl Caron, Homebridge Financial Services
808-445-5303
Gale Lee, Central Pacific Bank, Reverse Mortgage Specialist
808-227-9333
Title and Escrow
Ho'okele Title and Escrow - Toni Tudor
Old Republic Title and Escrow - Quentin Chun
Fidelity National Title and Escrow - Mandy Marumoto
Title Guaranty - Jill Kirihara
ONO GRINDS (GOOD FOOD)
If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, or some local flavor, check out some of these establishments
COMING SOON!