Start the search for your ideal home by prioritizing your needs and desires. This will allow you keep track of your goals and evaluate the progress of your search. As you are home shopping, make sure to ask the following questions. This will help to make sure you get everything you want and deserve in your new home.

What materials are used for the doors?
What materials are used for the floors?
What materials are used for the roof?
What materials are used for the countertops?
What materials are used for the windows?
What brand are the appliances?

You will want to check the reputation of the manufacturers and quality of the materials that are used in the home from roof-to-floor, wall-to-wall and beyond. Make sure everything meets your expectations.

Also, check the quality of the actual home construction. Does everything look finished and operate properly?

*Every Castle & Cooke home is built by the best for the best – cutting edge designs, the finest in quality construction including custom steel framing for strength and durability, top-of-the-line amenities and the widest possible range of new home options.

Are the sales representatives knowledgeable and helpful? Will they continue to assist you after you move in? What type of warranty does the homebuilder offer? Is the procedure for requesting warranty service clear and easy? What is the developer’s reputation for service?

Make sure that the developer provides quality service to back up its products. It will be very important to know that the developer will continue to offer a high level of service even after you purchase a home from them.

*All Castle & Cooke homes come with the most extensive home warranty program available in today’s real estate market. When you buy a new home from Castle & Cooke, you’ll find our Homeowner's Service Center Representatives by your side every step of the way, including 24-hour emergency service.

Does the floor plan meet the needs of your family?
Are there enough bedrooms?Are they large enough?
Are there enough bathrooms? Are they large enough?
Does the kitchen meet your needs?

Your new home should match the immediate needs of your household as well as allow for future changes and growth. Check which type of floor plan options are available with each home model and select a home that is the right fit for you.

*Castle & Cooke is a consistent winner in the annual Parade of Homes competition demonstrating our commitment to providing high quality homes that meet the needs of new homebuyers.

How long has the builder/developer been in business?
Do they have a reputation for quality in the community?

*Castle & Cooke has been building top quality homes in all price ranges for Oahu families for more than 30 years. No other major developer on the island comes close.

At Castle & Cooke, we are confident that we can provide you with a high quality home that will meet your needs. We encourage you to visit other homebuilders and see how our homes stack up against the rest.

Please click here for a Home Shopping Checklist. It will help you compare our home offerings to other builders. Print this checklist and take it with you when you visit other communities. We think you will find that Castle & Cooke offers quality and value like no one else in Hawaii.