Top 3 Things to Look For When Buying a Single-Family Home on Oahu (Plus 1 Major Red Flag)

Top 3 Things to Look For When Buying a Single-Family Home on Oahu (Plus 1 Major Red Flag)

Erein Trawick
Published on: 22/02/2026

Buying a single-family home on Oahu is different. Here are the top three things to prioritize: land square footage, rental income potential, and view, plus a foundation red flag to watch for.

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Why Mortgage Rates Change Even When the Fed Holds Rates SteadyWhy Mortgage Rates Change Even When the Fed Holds Rates Steady

Why Mortgage Rates Change Even When the Fed Holds Rates SteadyWhy Mortgage Rates Change Even When the Fed Holds Rates Steady

Erein Trawick
Published on: 15/02/2026

Confused when the Fed holds steady but mortgage rates jump? Learn how the bond market and the 10-year Treasury yield influence mortgage pricing, and what to watch week to week.

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House or Condo in 2026?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House or Condo in 2026?

Erein Trawick
Published on: 30/01/2026

With rates dropping and the market shifting, is now the right time to buy a home or condo? Insights from Erein Trawick of Pineapple Mortgage and Erick of Sky Realty.

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Is the Housing Market Going to Crash Like 2008? What’s Actually Different Today

Is the Housing Market Going to Crash Like 2008? What’s Actually Different Today

Erein Trawick
Published on: 05/01/2026

Worried about a 2008-style housing crash? Here’s what’s different today, including lending standards, homeowner equity, inventory, and what to watch next.

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