Bought During the Pandemic and Not Feeling It Anymore?
For Homeowners · Talk Story Bought During the Pandemic and Not Feeling It Anymore? If the home you rushed into back in 2020–2022 doesn’t fit the life you’re living now, you’re not stuck. Here’s how to figure out your next move. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · REMAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu · U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) […]
Did the Two-Speed Market Hold Up? What the September Numbers Say
Oʻahu Market Update · September 2026 Did the Two-Speed Market Hold Up?What the September Numbers Say Houses are still moving in about two weeks. Condos are taking their time. Here’s how all 21 neighborhoods shook out last month. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · REMAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu · U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) · Est. Read […]
What to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before You Sign Anything
Real Estate Education · Agency · 5-Minute Read What to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before You Sign Anything Most people hire an agent before they ever ask the right questions. Here’s exactly what you should know before you sign on the dotted line. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · REMAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu · Est. […]
New Construction in West O’ahu: Ho’opili, Koa Ridge & the Kapolei Growth Corridor
West Oʻahu Real Estate New Construction in West Oʻahu: Hoʻopili, Koa Ridge & the Kapolei Growth Corridor Graded red dirt turning into new streets, single-family homes, townhomes, and condos — here’s what’s actually going up on the west side, and what it means if you’re house hunting. Desmond Cura | RE/MAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu West […]
Four Closings, a Luxury Listing, and a Lesson I Didn’t See Coming
Life & Real Estate · 5-Minute Read Four Closings, a Luxury Listing,and a Lesson I Didn’t See Coming By Desmond Cura | RE/MAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu A few months ago I wrote about the ebb and flow of real estate — the slow stretch that humbled me, the two full-price offers that never closed, and […]
Selling a Hawaiian Homestead (DHHL) Home on Oʻahu: What Sellers Need to Know
Hawaiian Homestead & DHHL Selling a Hawaiian Homestead (DHHL) Home on Oʻahu:What Sellers Need to Know It’s not a standard Oʻahu home sale — here’s what actually happens once you decide to sell, from a family who’s lived it firsthand. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · RE/MAX Hawai‘i West O‘ahu · Est. Read Time: ~6 min […]
Should You Put Your O’ahu Home in a Trust?
Should You Put Your O’ahu Home in a Trust? What New Homeowners Should Know Homeownership & Estate Planning Should You Put Your O’ahu Home in a Trust? What New Homeowners Should Know Desmond Cura | REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hawai’i West O’ahu | 6 min read You just closed on your home. The boxes are half-unpacked, you’ve […]
Why I Don’t Do Dual Agency – Why That Matters To You
Real Estate Education & Agency Why I Don’t Do Dual Agency —And Why That Matters to You You deserve an agent who is 100% in your corner. Here’s what that commitment really looks like — and why it changes everything. By Desmond Cura, REALTOR® · REMAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu · Est. Read Time: ~6 min […]
I Finally Get It: The Ebb and Flow of Life as a Full-Time Realtor
Life & Real Estate · 5-Minute Read I Finally Get It: The Ebb and Flowof Life as a Full-Time Realtor By Desmond Cura | RE/MAX Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu Real estate looks glamorous from the outside. The listings, the closings, the keys being handed over at the door — it’s easy to see the highlights. What […]