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 […]
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 […]