HAWAI'I LIFE
2 Great Homes on Waimea’s Dry Side
Here are 2 outstanding homes offering plenty of value on the “dry side” of Waimea. 622204 Ouli St (MLS# 229762) Offers beautiful views of the ocean and mountains.
A Day At Honua Kai Resort – Prime Maui Oceanfront Real Estate
The latest, newest, and hottest Maui Luxury Resort on the West Side. Honua Kai—Maui’s premiere resort living. I just recently closed on a studio unit at the Honua Kai, Hokulani Tower, unit 523 (MLS# 341243). The first night my wife and I stayed in it, we woke up to whales breaching right from our bed. This [...]
Special Financing: 3.875% On New “Na Hoku” Central Maui Home
Hawaii Real Estate Continuing Education Going to 20 Hours
Senate Bill SB2602, HD1 (PDF), has passed through final committee review in the Hawaii State legislature and will go to Governor Lingle for her signature. In a previous conversation between Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Association of REALTORS (HAR), Governor Lingle indicated that she would support the bill. This is a proactive bill supported and [...]
Deal: Kona REO Bargain Of The Week
Previously on the market for $1.3 M. This Kona REO (MLS# 222641) is now listed for $869,000 PRICE: $869,000 ($-80,900) ASSESSED VALUE: $1,109,000 If your not familiar with Kaloko Mauka, it is at a higher elevation above Kailua-Kona with lush cool climate. Here is a  beautiful, custom luxury residence nestled in 5 acres of Ohia trees, Hapu ferns [...]
Luxury Maui Condos At Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Honua Kai Resort is a beautiful place to stay because it is one of the newest condos on Maui, luxuriously appointed, and on a beautiful beach. Even though this is a new complex it is not immune from our economic troubles and there are some distressed properties here with more to follow. Its only minor [...]
Oahu’s Real Estate Sales Volume Continues to Outpace 2009
The Honolulu Board of Realtors has released statistics for February and we continue to outpace our 2009 sales figures. January was a fabulous month as we led the nation in rebounding sales. February turned out to be another strong month as there were 157 single family home sales for an increase of 21.7% over last year. Meanwhile, [...]
HAR President’s Agenda Since His Term Began on January 1st
From your farmer, the president. My fish pond is suffering, the taro is wilting and tangerines are not getting picked. It has been a busy, but very fast first two months. My term officially started Jan. 1 and I actually got 4 days off before we had our first executive board meeting. Since then, I [...]
Maui Condo Market – Wailea Surge A Telling Sign
I always look at market statistics with a skeptical eye, and as a potential buyer so should you. South Maui’s upper end surged in February. One of the 14 closings was a 3-bedroom at Wailea Point, at $2.9M. For example, last year about this time, in the depths of our market correction, a front page [...]
The Milky Way from Mauna Kea – Summit and Stars
I came across this incredible time-lapse photography piece of the Milky Way and stars as seen from the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island. It’s stunningly beautiful, and we’re able to see it because of the lack of light-pollution on the Big Island…which for me is such a powerful reminder of all the [...]
Deal: Bank Approved Kalaheo Short Sale – Executive Home
On a clear day, you can see forever…or is that Niihau? From this totally remodeled home (MLS# 219726), you can see all of Poipu, Port Allen and west to Niihau. Perched above Kalaheo, this 3,000+ sf home has been completely redone. This Kalaheo short sale has been approved by the lender which means you can [...]
Whole Foods Market opens on Maui
OMG!! You would think people never saw food before.
One Of The Finest Waimea Country Estates
Here is an example of a classic, Waimea-style “upcountry” home that is easily one of the finest properties available in the Waimea real estate market today. A gorgeous home (MLS# 224473) on a little over an acre. This well constructed estate is immaculately maintained and has incredible views of Mauna Kea. If you want the [...]
To Own Or Rent Your Puako Vacation Home, That Is The Question
The decision to own or rent a Puako vacation home will depend on the story you create as you visit the Big Island year after year. Would you like to be the next Puako vacation rental homeowner? Hale Hali’a Aloha, ($5,395,000) To illustrate this, let me tell you the story of Hale Hali’a Aloha…
What’s Big In Waikoloa Home Sales?
The big news in Waikoloa Village homes sales is…short sales. The average Waikoloa Village real estate residential sales price (year to date) is $333,722, negotiated down from an average listing price of $357,200. Wondering where a sales price of $335,000 fits into the historic pattern of Waikoloa Village sales? As you can see, the chart [...]