In honor of the successful closing by Hawaii Life clients on a very special oceanfront parcel in North Kohala, a blog post on what you need to know about buying oceanfront property in Hawaii seems appropriate. Most of this information is true on all the islands, but each has its peculiarities as does every property [...]
Although this spring started off slow, the Diamond Head market is pickup up heat this summer! Not only have listings that were sitting for awhile selling, they are commanding several million dollars from buyers from the East Coast, Japan & Europe. Here’s some recent sales: May 27th, 2009 – 3003 Kalakaua Ave. #9B Sold for [...]
Planning Ahead for the Home Buying Process. Various mortgage qualification criteria will determine if you can get the home loan you desire. Here are tips on how to prepare so you will be able to get a mortgage loan. 1) Check Your Credit Score You are allowed one free credit report per year from each [...]
I posted recently about foreclosure opportunities at two of the Big Island Kohala Coast’s most unique and beautiful condominium communities, beachfront Kolea and oceanfront Halii Kai. "A bay" beach from Kolea condos The activity really picked up at Kolea when I took a short sale listing and priced it at $469,000 for a 2 bed/2 [...]
Hawaii is synonymous for many people with the word “sunset.” And here on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, we understand why. This is a throw-down challenge to the other islands – I dare you to provide better sunsets to your visitors than those choosing the “path less traveled” on the Big Island’s leeward coast!
One of the fun parts about being a real estate agent in North and South Kohala is the variety of homes I get to see, list, and sell. From luxurious new residences and condos in the resorts with all the currently fashionable design elements, to properties that come with documented history and send me back [...]
Peak Season vs. Low Season – The Pros and Cons When is a good time to visit Hawaii? That depends on your priorities. Do you want to save money? Avoid people? Would you like to maximize your chances of sunny beach weather? Below is a review of the factors to consider when planning your visit, [...]
“Lucky we live Hawaii” is a saying you’ll hear all over the islands – sometimes said emphatically in response to something being appreciated about our island home. Sometimes you’ll hear it said in relationship to how the lifestyle in Hawaii is, well, a bit more “laid back” than most places on the mainland. Today I [...]
An Overview of Hawaii’s Climate Hawaii basically has just two seasons, winter and summer. The weather is slightly cooler during the winter, though still quite tropical and warm. There is more rain during the winter, but sunny days are also common. During winter you may need a sweatshirt or light jacket to keep warm during [...]
Looking for the next, latest and greatest Big Island adventure? Travel to the very tip top of the island of Hawaii and join in the zip line fun! A few minutes drive toward the incredibly beautiful Pololu Valley from the picturesque town of Kapa’au, is the Big Island Zipline Tour. A four-hour block of fun under [...]
1) The Appraiser formulates an objective, independent opinion about the value of a piece of real estate. Appraisers work either independently or on a fee-for service basis, and generally should have no interest in the value of the subject property. A code of ethics and standards mandates that Appraisers reveal to their client any interest [...]
Top 10 reasons why representation by A real estate agent is in your best interest. A real estate agent can: Help you evaluate your financial situation and understand different financing options. A Realtor can also assist you in finding a lender qualified to help you. Help you present your home for sale, and also keep [...]
An overview and some helpful tips for traveling between the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii Inter-Island Airline Transportation Hawaiian Airlines Flies to: All the main Hawaiian Islands. Planes: Jets. Island Air Flies to: All the main Hawaiian Islands. Planes: Turboprop jet engines. Check out their route map. Mokulele Airlines Flies to: All the main Hawaiian Islands. Planes: Jets and [...]
July 16 marks the (fiscal) one-year anniversary for Hawaii Life as a “conventional” brokerage… and although we’re far from “conventionalâ€, and the company was around before we decided to actually represent buyers and sellers… I’m incredibly honored and validated by what we’ve accomplished in these 12 months. I’m sure I’m not the only one in [...]
Ten things parents of prospective students should know about Hawaii Private Schools. More than 125 Primary and Secondary Private Schools in Hawaii are accredited by the Hawai’i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS). HAIS provides a good summary and member directory of Hawaii’s private schools. Among Hawaii’s top private schools are Punahou, Mid-Pacific Institute, Iolani and [...]
HAWAI'I LIFE