Useful Information
Here are some other useful links to help Homebuyers, Homesellers, current Homeowners, and Renters
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Table Of Contents
Seniors / Families Caring for the Edlerly
ABOUT HAWAII
Just For Fun
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Lucky you live Hawaii? Lehua Parker thinks so.
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Only In Hawaii - A great travel blog
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The Cost of Living In Paradise - Compare the cost of living in Hawaii vs other states
Government Websites
WHERE AM I?
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Ever wondered what your latitude and longitude are? This site lets you point at a map and get that information.
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A Google map of Oahu.
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How safe is your neighborhood? Check out CrimeMapping.com and the State of Hawaii Sex Offender Registry
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Is your home in a flood zone? Search your address on FEMA's website.
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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.
- Compare Cost of living between countries, states, or cities using this nifty tool.
- Browse through Census data at the U.S. Census Bureau, An official website of the United States government
- Concerned about Sea-Level Rise? Here is an Interactive Mapping Tool in Support of the State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report
FOR BUYERS
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Current Mortgage Rates vs. Historical Interest Rates going back 50 years
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Mortgage Calculators
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School Research
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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.
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A wealth of information on all Hawaii public schools from the State of Hawaii Department of Education.
- Including information on Pre-K admission
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School Digger is a good school ranking website and Niche has both public school and private school rankings.
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US News has a good article on Hawaii High Schools.
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Great Schools is another excellent resource for researching schools
Other Buyer Resources
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Forwarding your mail - https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer?referral=MG82
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Refuse schedule - https://opala.org/ | https://opala.hnl.info/refuse_collection/#?lat=21.602942348048987&long=-157.8991052312309
State of Hawaii Flood Zone Tool
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Get FREE access to local listings on your Smartphone or Tablet. Download my mobile real estate app.
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Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home - Lead-Based Paint Informational Pamphlet
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Information for your fur babies - pet laws and a list of pet-friendly buildings
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FOR SELLERS
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Try our new Homebot Tool. Get the value of your home, instantly. It's free to homeowners and there's no obligation.
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Realvitalize - What is it, and what it can do to get you top dollar on your home sale.
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Need to purchase a permit package on your home to provide to buyers?
Condo Docs
FOR HOMEOWNERS
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The ADU FAQ from the Department of Planning and Permitting.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Hawaii ADU
Contractors
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Kokua Construction - General Contractor
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Atlas Construction - General Contractor
Solar Resources
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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.
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Try our new Homebot Tool. Get the value of your home, instantly. It's free to homeowners and there's no obligation.
START AND STOP UTILITIES
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Hawaiian Electric 808-548-7311
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Board of Water Supply 808-748-5000 x3
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Spectrum Cable and Internet 877-463-0677
INVESTORS / LANDLORDS
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Transient Accommodation and Short Term Rental Laws
SENIORS / FAMILIES CARING FOR THE ELDERLY
FOR RENTERS
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a lot of information for renters, including links to...
OTHER VENDORS
Representation of these vendors on this website does not indicate endorsement. Please do your due diligence in researching these businesses
Attorneys
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George Nam, - Trusts and Estate Planning
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Noe Fujinaka, - Probate and Estate Planning
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The Elder Law Practice of Rulon & Adamshick - Thomas A. Rulon
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Anne Kaya - Family Law, Divorce, Mediation
Home Inspectors
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Lenders
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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
ONO GRINDS (GOOD FOOD)
If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, or some local flavor, check out some of these establishments
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