Once again I am getting ready to present a couple of seminars entitled, “Home Retention 101,” for Kauai homeowners. The sessions are this Monday, November 1st at 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Kapaa (formerly the Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa). In the spirit of Halloween, I was thinking that [...]
What do you get when you combine a convenient location, an affordable price, amazing amenities, and the low-maintenance of a condominium with fantastic views like this? My new Century Park Plaza listing in the heart of Pearl City! (MLS# 1012865) This fantastic corner unit has panoramic wall-to-wall windows throughout
Kauai Foreclosure Update for the week of October 24th – 31st This week on Kauai, 4 properties were reverted back to the lender on the courthouse steps. 3 auctions were canceled and SIXTY auctions were postponed. Is this a reflection of some of the foreclosure freeze news? One can only guess, but perhaps. 11 new [...]
Hello! Still wanting to tell you more about the Kaka’ako district since my last article. Pacifica coming to life…What a location! There is the only NEW luxury high-rise condominium building on Oahu now under construction! The 48-story PACIFICA HONOLULU at 1009 Kapiolani Blvd. with an almost-didn’t-make-it history of its own! The recent economic downturn caused the original developer [...]
For Big Islanders, Oahu is a great place for a weekend getaway, especially when you take advantage of Kama’aina hotel rates. We just recently returned from a weekend there where we caught Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria—What a fantastic show. While we were there the Hawaii International Film Festival was on, and we were able to [...]
This past Sunday, my wife and I had the privilege of working 14 hours at a special fundraiser. We have been very involved in many fundraisers for Baldwin High school athletics for the past 6 years. We do not have a son playing there anymore because he graduated 2 years ago. We still see the [...]
This is one of Kona’s exclusive, premier, gated, and oceanfront communities. These luxuriously quality-built homes, bring a whole new meaning to ecstasy. With a gated private entrance, all homes have a 24-hour security guard, and vehicle access is limited to homeowners, their guests, and services only. The charming Kona Bay Estates Kona Bay Estates is [...]
The new Hawaii Five-O is one of the hottest shows on television. 59-327 Pupukea Road, (MLS# 1007174), is listed for $888,000 The plot of week’s episode took place on Oahu’s North Shore. A surf industry icon (played by the North Shore’s own Mark Cunningham) was shot and killed during a surf contest. McGarrett and Dano [...]
Short sales & REO’s rule! The numbers are in, there are currently 13 condos for sale in Alii Lani, 7 are short sales, 2 are REO; All ranging in price from $149,000-$249,000. 11 are currently contingent, or under contract. This means there is an accepted offer, and they are waiting to remove any contingencies to [...]
In recent years, we’ve watched as Ko Olina real estate prices have come down, which has been tough for most sellers. Ko Olina Kai Golf Estates (MLS# 1007270), $525,000, originally sold for $750,000 in 2006 Currently, we’ve noticed a trend as a lot of buyers have been inquiring on Ko Olina through our website. Much of the existing [...]
The Harbor Court residences located right in downtown Honolulu, offers some of the best city and ocean views available! Seldom do we find the 3 bedroom penthouse for sale! Harbor Court “Ocean view” Penthouse! (MLS# 1012907)…asking $1,050,000 Walk everywhere…Downtown amenities and the “Aloha Tower” Shopping, and dining just across the street Year-round sunset, ocean, and [...]
With Halloween right around the corner, don’t be scared of Oahu’s home sales. This year’s most popular adult Halloween costumes As costume trends come and go, home sales on Oahu in September were steady once again. The volume of single family home sales were up 8.3%, while the median sales price increased 2.9% to $622,450. [...]
If you don’t have all day to drive the road to Hana, consider going to Iao Valley instead. Iao Valley is located in the Central Maui town of Wailuku, just minutes from the airport. The road is somewhat windy, there’s a stream, and a waterfall or two…You won’t be disappointed. Come with me on a [...]
When I have clients wanting the best Waikiki condo at an incredible low price and in a top notch location…..It’s the Waikiki Grand Condo/Hotel! There are currently six Active Listings priced between $129,000 to $199,500. Waikiki Grand #302 (MLS # 1012311) is listed for $129,000
Growing up in Tucson as a young boy with my four brothers, I fondly remember our visits to what we all called the “used bread store.” Feeding five boys as a widow must have really been challenging for my mother, Janet, but we never had a clue. Food was something we were always delighted to [...]
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