Work Hard, Play Harder: Finding Balance in Family, Home, and Real Estate
“Work hard, play hard.” It’s a phrase I live by and one I try to pass on to my family. Life doesn’t pause. Between being a husband, supporting my wife, raising kids with busy sports schedules, maintaining a home, and running a full-time real estate business, days are full—and that’s not a bad thing. Family […]
How to Get Top Dollar for Your Home in Hawaii: A Seller’s Guide
Selling a home in Hawaii can be both exciting and challenging. With the right strategy, you can maximize your home’s value and attract serious buyers willing to pay top dollar. Whether you’re selling in Oahu, Maui, or any of the islands, this guide will help you navigate the process effectively. 1. Price It Right from […]
The Benefits of Buying a Home with a VA Loan: What Active Duty, Veterans, and Disabled Veterans Should Know
The Benefits of Buying a Home with a VA Loan: What Active Duty, Veterans, and Disabled Veterans Should Know For those who have served our country—whether you’re active duty, retired, or a veteran—the VA loan is one of the most valuable homebuying benefits available. Backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this program makes […]
Why I’m Passionate about helping Locals and Military Families Purchase a Home
When I retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 20 years of service, I knew I wasn’t ready to stop serving — I just needed a new way to do it. During my time in the military, I saw firsthand how challenging it can be for service members and their families to find stability, especially […]
Military PCS to Hawaii: What Service Members Should Know Before Buying a Home
What Most Service Members Aren’t Told About a PCS to Hawai‘i An insider’s guide — with all the reasons you’ll end up loving it here. Military PCS orders to Hawai‘i is one of the most requested assignments in the military — and once you’re here, it’s easy to understand why. The culture, the beaches, some […]
What Military Families Should Know Before House-Hunting on O‘ahu
Military orders to Hawai’i are exciting — but can also be overwhelming. Once the PCS date is set, most families jump straight into looking at homes, neighborhoods, and BAH charts… and that’s when the surprises start rolling in. After 20 years in the Coast Guard and helping countless service members relocate to Hawai‘i, I’ve seen […]
Should You Lock a Mortgage Rate Now or Wait If Rates Keep Dropping?
If you’re thinking about buying a home, there’s a good chance you’ve been watching mortgage rates. Lately, they’ve been slowly dropping, and that has many buyers weighing their options—lock in now, or wait a little longer to see if rates continue to improve? It’s a fair question, and one that applies to all buyers. But […]
Get Your Home Ready for the 2026 Hawai‘i Market
A Step-by-Step Plan for Homeowners Planning to Sell or Rent After the New Year As the New Year approaches, many Hawai‘i homeowners begin looking ahead. Real estate activity has historically picked up after the holidays, making this a natural time to reassess plans and decide what makes the most sense for the year ahead. With […]
From Guam to Hawai‘i Real Estate: A Life Rooted in Service
Hawai‘i is more than where I wrapped up my Coast Guard career — it’s where I met my wife, started our family, and found my next calling as a REALTOR®. My journey from being born and raised on Guam, to serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, and eventually stepping into real estate has taught me […]
Military PCS FAQ: Buying a Home in Hawaiʻi
Military relocations add an extra layer of complexity to buying a home—especially in a market like Hawaiʻi. Below are some of the most common questions service members and their families ask when PCSing to Oʻahu and considering whether to rent or buy. When Does PCS Season Typically Start in Hawaiʻi? PCS activity in Hawaiʻi usually […]