HAWAI'I LIFE
What Are All Those Letters After a Real Estate Agent’s Name?
R, RA, RB, RS, huh!?? Most people outside of the real estate industry are unaware of what all those letters after an agent’s name mean. Heck, even many insiders don’t know about all the credentials available since just a small percentage of real estate salespeople attain them.
West Hawaii Real Estate Thriving as Buying Spree Continues
As a buyer’s agent for West Hawaii, I’m keeping plenty busy despite the gloomy national news. Late summer and fall is usually a slow time here for buyers, but I’m writing as many offers for clients as I was at the traditional peak time back in January and February.
Hawaii Considers Change to Oceanfront Building Rules
Hawaii Pet Friendly Rentals, Hotels, and Homeowners Associations (HOA)
Is finding a pet-friendly place to stay on Oahu driving you nuts? Hopefully some of the resources and information in this blog will help you and your animal companions, whether it be just for a vacation or long-term. What do you mean they don’t allow pets!?!?
Kealakekua Home is a Treat for Mango Lovers
West Oahu Investment Opportunity – Ko Olina Homes Offering the Marina Lifestyle
For those of you that don’t know, Ko Olina is West Oahu’s first marina resort community to consist of a broad array of residences including hotels, condos, single family homes, and timeshares—even including a new Disney themed hotel/timeshare venture opening in the fall of 2011. Ko Olina’s private marina Here are some reasons why to invest [...]
East Oahu Real Estate – The Ridge Communities of Waialae Iki and Kahala Kua
All of the Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, which is a beautiful and scenic body of water. 1435 Laamia St. (MLS# 1008129) is in escrow with an asking price of $1,595,000 Although many people would love to live on the water, there is a finite amount of oceanfront residential land, and consequentially it is [...]
Kona Estate Features Brilliant Architecture, Bali-Style
Architect Carey Smoot knows cool.
Use an “Escrow,” Not an “Escroc”
I recently sold a Waikoloa Village house to some French compatriots. After living a few years on the rainy side of Waimea, they were ready for some warmth and sunshine. We eventually found the right place and price, and sat down to write the offer and review the escrow procedure. When I said the word [...]
Mauna Lani Condo Best Buys
A Mauna Lani Terrace unit has finally gone into escrow after 523 days on market! A 1 bed /2 bath ground floor unit of 1150 sq. ft. which was listed for $895,000 has become the first to break the streak. Prior to this new contingent sale, the last Terrace unit to sell was in February of 2009; a [...]
Oceanfront Kanaloa Condo – Popular Vacation Rental For Sale
Kanaloa in Keauhou (MLS# 228816) brings out the true meaning of extraordinary. Big Island oceanfront condo at Kanaloa in Keauhou Offered at $845,000, this quaint oceanfront condo (MLS# 228816) has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,486 living square feet. Charming Koa cabinets and tile floors make clean up a breeze. Trade winds and ceiling fans [...]
Pacifica Honolulu Reserved Housing Applications Now Available
Pacifica Honolulu announced that applications are available for qualified owner-occupants starting August 22, 2010 for their Honolulu condos. Applications must be returned by September 19, 2010. There will be 124 units available for those who qualify for these beautiful condos. Recreation Deck at Pacifica Honolulu Anyone interested must go to the Honolulu Design center located [...]
Maui is a Golfer’s Paradise
Maui is known for it’s water sports, but golf reigns king here as well. I’ve heard there are approximately 15 courses (public and private) on the island.
Kukio Foreclosure Auction – Registration Deadline pending
The registration deadline to bid at auction for this Kuki’o Foreclosed luxury home is rapidly approaching. If you want the opportunity to purchase this estate at auction, you must register by August 31, 2010.