If you look on the Facebook military family and spouse pages, you most likely have seen lots of scary posts about housing on O’ahu. You will also see a lot of people commenting with differing opinions on whether living on base, renting or buying is the best option. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the best housing option for you and your family. The best option for you will depend on a few factors: your desired lifestyle, your family/household size, your monthly housing budget, how long you will be on island, and your long-term financial goals. Keep reading for some tips on factors to consider when choosing your housing…

If you recently received orders to O’ahu, one of the first things you did was likely hop on Zillow to check out what homes are like in Hawai’i. Depending on where you’re PCSing from, the results can be….. disappointing to say the least. Prices are high and the quality of homes may not be what you’re used to on the mainland. In fact, this is one of the most common concerns we receive. So, keep reading to dispel the 5 most common myths we hear about finding a home in Hawai’i. 5. Base housing is always less expensive in Hawai’i. If you look on Hawai’i military Facebook pages, you will…