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Tropical Storm Lala Shows Why We Need a Buffer between residences and trees

When you are on your property, look up. Ask yourself if you’d be ok if whatever is overhead fell on top of your head. Look beside you.  Ask yourself, if that blew to the side and down, would I find that outcome pleasing? If gravity could change an object from a protective barrier to aContinue reading “Tropical Storm Lala Shows Why We Need a Buffer between residences and trees”

Defensible Space Makes Sense When Storms like Lala Knock down trees all over Oahu

Room to Survive Defensible space means giving your home room to survive. It is recommended that people have a clearing of at least 5 feet right next to their dwellings. Keep trees trimmed, remove dead limbs and debris, and maintain clear space around the structure. After storms like Lala, that separation can reduce damage fromContinue reading “Defensible Space Makes Sense When Storms like Lala Knock down trees all over Oahu”

VA Loan Benefits QuickList

Military home-buying benefits: *Zero down payment options, Finance 100% of the home price without a down payment, up to standard county limits. *No private mortgage insurance (PMI). Save money each month because the government backs the loan. * Competitive interest rates backed by the Veterans Affairs Administration. Enjoy average rates that are typically lower thanContinue reading “VA Loan Benefits QuickList”