What SUP Surfing Taught Me About Real Estate
3-Part Series Beyond the Closing Table ⛳ Part 1: Golf 🏍️ Part 2: MTB & Moto 🏄 Part 3: SUP Surfing Life Lessons & Real Estate What SUP Surfing Taught Me About Real Estate From Ewa Beach flatwater to North Shore swells — reading the ocean and reading the market take more of the same […]
What Motocross and Mountain Biking Taught Me About Real Estate
3-Part Series Beyond the Closing Table ⛳ Part 1: Golf 🏍️ Part 2: MTB & Moto 🏄 Part 3: SUP Surfing Life Lessons & Real Estate What Motocross & Mountain Biking Taught Me About Real Estate The trails are different here on O’ahu — and so is the market. But the skills transfer more than […]
5 Questions Every O’ahu Homebuyer Should Ask Before Making an Offer
O’ahu Real Estate · Buyer’s Guide · 5-Minute Read 5 Questions Every O’ahu Homebuyer Should Ask Before Making an Offer Whether you’re eyeing a home in Kailua, Kapolei, Kaimuki, or anywhere in between — these five questions could save you from a very costly surprise down the road. DC Desmond Cura Realtor, RE/MAX Hawai’i West […]
What Golf Taught Me About Real Estate
3-Part Series Beyond the Closing Table ⛳ Part 1: Golf 🏍️ Part 2: MTB & Moto 🏄 Part 3: SUP Surfing Life Lessons & Real Estate What Golf Taught Me About Real Estate Patience, strategy, and reading the course — on the fairway and in the market, for buyers and sellers alike. By Desmond Cura, […]
What’s in a Hawai’i Condo Document Package?
What’s in a Hawai’i Condo Document Package? A Buyer’s Plain-English Guide | Desmond Cura REALTOR® Buyer Education · West O’ahu Real Estate What’s in a Hawai’i Condo Document Package? A plain-English breakdown of the paperwork every buyer must review before they say “yes” to island condo life. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · RE/MAX Hawai’i West […]
The O’ahu Post-Closing Checklist Every New Homeowner Needs
You got the keys. Now what? Here’s how to protect your investment and get settled the right way — from someone who’s been through it on this island. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · RE/MAX Hawai’i West O’ahu | ⏱ Estimated Read: ~4 min I still remember the feeling of walking through the front door of […]
Four Years In: What Nobody Tells You About Being a Full-Time REALTOR®
“The honest lessons from a Coast Guard veteran who traded sea duty for escrows — and wouldn’t trade it back.” Desmond Cura • REMAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu • 5 minute read Real Estate Insights Four years ago, I walked out of the United States Coast Guard after 20 years of service and stepped into a […]
Buying a Home in Hawai‘i: A Complete Guide for O‘ahu Buyers
Buying a home in Hawai‘i is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a process that can look a little different compared to other parts of the country. From unique property ownership structures to the fast-moving local market, there are several things buyers should understand before starting their home search. Whether you’re born and raised in […]