If you grow up in the midwest you know that the being in the middle of anything, is still the middle of nowhere. Sure, the cost of living is some of the best in the nation but the summers are the hottest of hot, and the winters are cold for nothin'. It rarely snows and the hopes of a "Winter Wonderland" are preceded by a short love affair with Autumn; a red-headed Midwest Mistress that catches you in your most vulnerable state. You've endured months of Summer's nagging heat and humidity, your fuse is short, and you're not sure if Summer is the girl you thought she was. Your mor ..read more

All Photos Courtesy of Haseko Development Inc Ewa Beach, Hawaii region of West Oahu has undergone a massive residential and commercial transformation over the last decade, with Haseko Development Inc playing a sizable role in reshaping the sunny Ewa Plains into the suburbia we see today. Haseko's flagship development is undoubtedly Hoakalei Resort, a 726-acre master planned community that sits adjacent to the Ocean Pointe community near the Ewa Beach coastline. The region is now buzzing with excitement over recent news that Haseko has plans to develop a 100ft wide man-made surf park that wil ..read more

The Ultimate Guide to Living in Honolulu | Restaurants, Attractions, & Real Estate in 2021 Honolulu, Hawaii has also become synonymous with the hustle and bustle on Oahu, a stark difference from much of the rest of the island’s more relaxed atmosphere. Honolulu traffic has then become the stuff of legend, with travel times predictably worse during morning and afternoon rush hours. It’s important to note, however, that the Honolulu population - approaching 400,000 county wide - is nowhere near that of larger cities on the mainland like Los Angeles and New York City, both with very heavy tr ..read more

The Howard Hughes Corporation met with the board members of the Hawaii Community Development Authority on Wednesday to present a preview of the latest development plans in their highly acclaimed Ward Village master plan in Kaka'ako. The developer is proposing to construct the 8th and 9th towers of the master plan with construction slated to start in 2022.  Ward Village Ward Village was named the 2018 Master Planned Community of the Year and their vision has seen a once industrial-dense zone transformed into the pinnacle of urban living in Kakaako. Wide, sidewalk-line streets and ground-l ..read more

The Best Restaurants in Kahala, Hawaii The prestigious neighborhood of Kahala on Honolulu, Hawaii's south shore has long been home to some of Oahu's elite. Living in Kahala wasn't always a status symbol but in the last 100 years, the neighborhood has become synonymous with affluence and exclusivity. With that type of reputation, you better have dining experiences to match! Below you'll find some of the best places to eat in Kahala; from quick bites and local favorites to the fine dining restaurants within The Kahala Hotel. We'll go out on a limb by saying you're not the type to play Rus ..read more

Living in Kahala 2020 ​Kahala means "amberjack fish," which is found abundantly in Hawaiian waters. In the 1920s, 35 cottages were built on Kahala Avenue for families moving from Manoa, Makiki and Nuua​nu. In the 1940s, Har​lan​d Bartholomew created a plan for Kahala that included 1,000 lots, schools, parks, shopping and a hotel. >>See Homes For Sale in Kahala >>See Homes For Rent in Kahala Over 100 years ago, the area was not known as Kahala. Back then, the land in this area was divided into 2 distinct ​divisions: Waialae Nui (small) and Waialae Iki (large). Nui ​ran east of the ..read more

The effects of COVID-19 on the Hawaii Real Estate market back in March pointed to a grim future as the virus started to sink its teeth in earlier this year. Oahu home sales dipped significantly, would-be sellers sat on the sidelines in fear of the exposing their homes to strangers, and purchase cancellations spiked across the board. After 20 years of planning and rumored sales launches dating back to 2018, one could only imagine that Castle & Cooke Hawai'i would have have picked any other time but now to launch sales for their highly anticipated Koa Ridge project. However, current sales d ..read more

The last decade has seen Kailua, Oahu soar from a quaint, island beach town to one Hawaii's most coveted tourist destinations. The idyllic floury white sand of Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach coupled with a feature in Coastal Living magazine has put Kailua on the map. Tour buses and Kailua vacation rentals see tourists flocking here in droves for an opportunity to frolic in the Kailua Shoreline and like any top tourist destination, people demand to eat! Below you'll find some of the best places to eat in Kailua, many of which are uniquely Kailua. Aside from a few fast food joints, California ..read more

Kaneohe, Hawaii In the past, Hawaiian chiefs and kings made Kaneohe their home and used the land for traditional farming and fishponds. Later, much of the area was historically owned by the Castle family and used for a cattle ranch and sugar plantation. As the agricultural land uses waned and new highways were built, Kaneohe experienced a housing boom in the mid-20th century. It’s also not far from some of the most “country” parts of Oahu to the east and north. Living in Kaneohe, you get the experience of both “old” and “new” Hawaii.    Cheat code: How to pronounce Kaneohe (ka ..read more

There are few places in the world that share quite the same brand recognition as Hawaii does except for maybe New York City, London, Paris, Los Angeles, and other iconic destinations made popular by historic culture or Hollywood. I think it's safe to argue that if "Name The Top Vacation Destinations" or "Name A Place You Would Live if Money Were No Object" were Family Feud questions, "Hawaii" would roll off the tongue most frequently. That being said, it's no secret why Honolulu is often ranked in the Top 3 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. According to a study by the Missouri Economic Resear ..read more