HAWAI'I LIFE
Understanding Fee Simple and Leasehold in Hawaii
For potential home buyers in Hawaii, the terms “Fee Simple” and “Leasehold” may be new but are aspects of critical importance to understand.
Hawaii Life Sells Another Oceanfront Puako Estate!
Just last week, Hawaii Life closed another Puako Beach oceanfront property. Sold for $4.2M—a new oceanfront owner is embarking on their own Puako life! It’s always a thrill when another house in Puako sells—confirmation that even in this market, Puako Beach is an extraordinary place to live your best Hawaii Life! It’s even better when [...]
Hawaii Life Big Island Does It Again!
Hawaii Life once again holds a spot in the top 10 selling offices on the Big Island—coming in on June 30th, 2010 at #8 out of 191 offices, and the 6th highest company in dollar volume. That’s quite an achievement for a company that’s been on island just over a year! More importantly, it represents [...]
$222K Off Bank Owned Haiku Treasure – 2 Homes, 2.22 Acres, 1 Great Price
Hands down, this is one of the hottest Bank Owned properties on the market in Maui today, but not for long! An adorable, well maintained 2.22 acres with 2 uniquely designed homes (MLS# 343877)Â located at 80 and 88 Hohani in Haiku. This home is listed for sale at $222,225 less then the current County assessed [...]
$249K Off Keauhou Condo – Luxury Townhomes
Keauhou real estate sees great prices for luxury townhomes. Na Hale O Keauhou, Keauhou’s newest condominium complex What a difference a few years make. In 2006 this condo sold for $774,060. A two story luxury townhouse (MLS# 236244) is now listed for sale for $525,000. I just represented a buyer for a neighboring townhouse with the [...]
$1M Off Mauna Lani Resort Home – Champion Ridge REO
40% off the assessed value makes this home a great deal. Ocean and mountain views surround this resort home This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home, with 3084 of living square feet (MLS# 235303)Â is available for $1,599,900. Ocean and mountain views surround this resort home. Granite counter tops throughout, and upgraded stainless steel appliances in this [...]
Waikiki Beachfront Real Estate Expanding Soon
Waikiki Beach as we know it will soon be growing (literally). It turns out the Big Island isn’t the only island that is growing in size It was recently announced in the Star-Adversiter that Waikiki Beach will soon be getting more sand. What does this mean? The state will own more real estate! Since all the [...]
Kilauea Land for Sale – Get Your Feet Wet with this North Shore Property
“Wailapa” means “water on the ridge”—a perfect description for the 6.8 acres of land (MLS# 235910) with river, beach, and waterfall access on Wailapa Road in Kilauea. Sweeping views of the Kilauea River This location is cleared and ready for a custom-built home. There are glorious views overlooking beautiful Kahili (Rock Quarry) Beach and the [...]
A Buyer’s Perspective
In my opinion, there has never been a better time to buy here on Maui. My wife and I are currently buying our first house here. We’ve been looking for 9 years, and the right house has finally come along. As with other buyers, it helps that interest rates are simply awesome, and that prices [...]
Deal: 24% Off Maui Meadows Foreclosure
A screaming deal has just come up in Maui Meadows, one of South Maui’s most desirable and now attractively priced neighborhoods. This is a property not to miss: a large 4 bed /4 bath home (MLS# 343913) , detached 700 sq.ft. cottage, 2/3 acre flat lot with room for a pool and a garden, located [...]
Ossipoff Kona Oceanfront Condo
Hale Pohaku (House of Stone)
$215K Off Keonekai Heights Approved Short Sale
Keonekai Heights approved short sale presents the best value in Maui real estate.
$59K Reduction on Kona Palisades Home
Enjoy a nearly new home (MLS# 232786) kept up with care and quality. Offered at a great price. Panoramic coastline views, a cooler elevation, and central Kona location. Nearly new Kona Palisades home has lots of curb appeal This home offers dramatic and soaring open ceilings with a large lanai that extends living space for entertaining. Fine materials [...]
Upcoming Historical Hula Festival in Honolulu
The Prince Lot Hula Festival is the largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai‘i. The festival honors Prince Lot Kapuaiwa (later reigned as King Kamehameha V) who reprised the once banned hula in the district of Moanalua. A historical and cultural treasure, Moanalua Gardens is one of the most beautiful places in Honolulu on the island [...]
Why Puako should be renamed “Honu Beach”
Living and working Puako Beach real estate means that occasionally I forget what an amazing natural wonderland is the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. Luckily, when I hit the beach there is nearly always a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle hanging around (This video was taken on my birthday, June 19th, on the beach in front of [...]