June 12, 2016
Graham Builders
Purchasing a home is the cornerstone of The American Dream. But when a prospective homeowner walks through many of the properties currently on the market — three bedrooms, one bath, built in the 1950s, rundown and a $1 million asking…
May 15, 2016
Graham Builders
The biggest and most important factor to consider when deciding on a major home construction project, such as a renovation, remodel or new build, is not the design or even the builder, but the budget. A budget is the amount…
May 1, 2016
Graham Builders
In today’s media-filled world, information is easily accessible on just about any topic. From dozens of home magazines on newsstands to thousands of websites, homeowners can research and explore new ideas about their renovation and new home projects from the…
February 16, 2016
Graham Builders
Last September, Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed into law the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance 15-41, which allows homeowners to build a second dwelling unit on their property. Proposed ADUs have to meet specific zoning criteria, public safety and utility minimum…
January 26, 2016
Graham Builders
With the elderly living longer and only so much land available on the Islands, housing in Hawaii has reached a tipping point. In last year’s talk with Building Industry Association Hawaii (BIA) members, economist Paul Brewbaker stated that there are…
December 8, 2015
Graham Builders
In its 25th year in business as one of Hawaii’s leading design-build general contractors, Graham Builders experienced robust growth in 2015 as homeowners continued to take advantage of low interest rates and rising real estate values. As the housing crisis…
November 22, 2015
Graham Builders
Last month, employees at Graham Builders read about how this Whitmore Village family overcame the challenges of raising a family of three in a cozy, 824-square-foot home with one small bathroom since way back in 1971. Fast forward 44 years…
October 20, 2015
Graham Builders
Togetherness. Sharing. Patience. Resilience.Imagine raising two daughters and a son in a three-bedroom home with 824 square feet of living area and one small bathroom. Temperance and a resilient bladder, you might say, is the secret. For this Whitmore Village…
September 13, 2015
Graham Builders
About half of all newly started companies survive five years or more, and only about one-third of them make it past 10 years. Founded in 1990, Graham Builders celebrates its 25th anniversary this year after weathering building booms and busts…
August 19, 2015
Graham Builders
Here in Hawaii, the number of residents ages 65 and older grew at a rate more than three times faster than the total state population from 2010 to 2011. The projected growth of the older population will affect families and…
July 12, 2015
Graham Builders
Multigenerational living commonly is defined as three or more generations of a family living under one roof. Per capita, Hawaii has more multigenerational households than any other state. This trend is expected to increase as housing prices soar due to…
June 14, 2015
Graham Builders
In today’s media-filled world, information is easily accessible on just about any topic. This is true of home construction projects. From dozens of home magazines on newsstands to thousands of websites, homeowners can research and explore new ideas about their…
May 22, 2015
Graham Builders
Last month we covered the story of James and Allison Rodeheaver’s design-build journey with Graham Builders. The multigenerational family is renovating their Pearl City home to accommodate the couple, their two young children and James’ mother. Initially, the Rodeheavers thought…
April 13, 2015
Graham Builders
This is part one of a two-part series. When James and Allison Rode-heaver decided that they needed to make changes to their home in order to accommodate their multigenerational family, their initial thought was a complete rebuild. Advertisement “Our ultimate…
March 16, 2015
Graham Builders
Major home renovations such as remodels, additions or new-builds are costly and time consuming. If the project gets off track and there are construction failures, it is difficult to recover. That’s why it is important to hire the right builder…
February 15, 2015
Graham Builders
The biggest and most important factor to consider when deciding on a major home construction project, such as a renovation, remodel or new build, is the budget. A budget is the amount you are able and willing to spend to…
January 18, 2015
Graham Builders
With the elderly living longer and only so much land available on the Islands, housing in Hawaii has reached a tipping point. In a recent talk with Building Industry Association Hawaii (BIA) members, economist Paul Brewbaker stated that there are…
December 7, 2014
Graham Builders
For many, December heralds the biggest holiday season of the year with images of Santa Claus, family gatherings, gift exchanges and singing carolers. But for the team at Graham Builders, it’s also a time to give back to the community…
November 16, 2014
Graham Builders
For the past seven months, Graham Builders, Hawaii’s leading design+build firm, has been hard at work building a brand new multigenerational home for Christin Sumida and her family in Aiea. The family’s journey began earlier this year, when they attended…
October 19, 2014
Graham Builders
Last month, we shared the story of Christin Sumida and her family’s journey in building a new multigenerational home with the help of Graham Builders, Hawaii’s premier design+build company. After Christin’s grandmother passed away, Christin and her family were determined…