Buying Your First Home on Oahu?
A no pressure orientation before you tour a single home. What you can really afford, what it costs, and the 11 steps from here to keys.
Buying again or moving to Oahu? The same plan works for you.
Get the Oahu first time buyer plan
The 11 step guide by email, plus a 15 minute call if you want one.
Three things to know before you start
What you can really afford
Your monthly payment, not just the price. Taxes, insurance and HOA fees included, explained before you fall in love with a home.
Condo or house
Fee simple vs leasehold, maintenance fees, and what condo associations can mean for your loan on Oahu.
Help with the cash
Seller credits toward closing costs, low down payment loan options, and Hawaii down payment assistance programs.
Devin Hammack, Island Homes Oahu, Team Taparra at eXp Realty
First time buyers are most of what I do. No pressure, and I will tell you straight if now is not the right time.