Nestled on a ridge in East Oahu, Kahala Kua’s 120 unit gated community has seen a small amount of stable activity this year with only 3 homes sold in 2010. 5231A Kuawiw Place was the highest priced sale in 2010 I sold the highest priced sale at 5231A Kuaiwi Place, which closed at $1,400,000.00 in September. Next door [...]
Hawaii’s Commercial Real Estate Market saw improvements over 2009 in both the leasing and sales areas in 2010 as Pacific Business News reported today. Industrial space will lead the recovery due to increased federal construction work as well as the work that might start for the long awaited rail project. Office space is a bit static, [...]
Hawaii Life had quite the year in 2010. If you read the Chinese horoscope for the “Year of the Tiger”, it’s a fairly accurate description of our past year…the Year of the Tiger is often characterized as a courageous and fiery fighter who wards off tragedy. Tigers are gracious, independent, active and self-assured. Sounds like [...]
The Kohala Coast has beautiful sunrises and sunsets. One of the many bonuses of living on the Big Island of Hawaii is the marvelous sunrises and sunsets one gets living on the west side of the island. The Kupunas (Hawaiian for grandparents) were out paddling on Kawaihae Bay early Monday morning, and we were greeted [...]
Big Island police must be met at the gate in an emergency. The headline on 12-29-2010′s West Hawaii Today was, ‘Residents feel ‘abandoned‘ with a subheading, ‘Exclusive communities’ gates keep out the public—and the police.’ The article centers around the police department’s policy to not accept security codes, or keys to use for police to [...]
We were showing property recently and came across this gem in Kona Acres, which is in the Kona Palisades area. This 3 bedroom home has sweeping coastline views, which the photo above does not do justice. The property is 1.13 acres with lots of trees, including avocado and citrus. The house is older and could [...]
Great house and cottage on a quiet street in Lahaina. When was the last time you saw a house and cottage on the west side under $5ooK? This house and cottage are all permitted and legal. Great income potential. Upgraded plumbing, electrical, and roof. Walking distance to Lahaina town. This (MLS# 345011) was priced at [...]
Turtle Bay Resort has some great deals! Aerial view of Turtle Bay Resort Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s north shore currently has some fabulous real estate opportunities. All of the condos at Turtle Bay were built in 2005, and have access to the resort amenities such as: concierge service, tennis courts, exercise room, heated pool, room service and housekeeping, [...]
The Villages at Mauna Lani are selling like hotcakes! Villages #708 at Mauna Lani Of the ten previously available condominiums and single family residences, six are under contract and two closed escrow in the past month! Last month, when I began once again showing the Villages to some of my resort buyers, there were several to choose from. [...]
In many ways, Halama Street is the go-to place for beachfront homes in Kihei, but there is a lesser known street right next door that offers the same breathtaking beachfront beauty with the added benefit of a private street. Behind the gated entrance of West Kapu Place you will find an ideal enclave with just [...]
Single family home prices in Makena start at 5.6 mil, so it was no wonder that this listing piqued my interest. (MLS# 346364) at 6681 Keoneoio-Makena Road is listed at $3,750,000. It seems like a bargain to me. As a matter of fact, many condos in Wailea start higher than this price. It may not [...]
While on vacation in Hawaii, the Obama family is staying in a single-story oceanfront home in Kailua, same rental they have been staying at since 2008. (Estate not currently on the market.) Area residents can expect to catch a glimpse of the First Family for Christmas and New Year at the “Winter White House.” The Secret Service [...]
One of the first steps in getting to know Kauai before buying a home is the research. Reading everything online and requesting visitor information, and a relocation packet are just the beginning. A site visit will help determine in which part of Kauai you most want to live; equally important is to know what you [...]
Big Island’s Kamuela sales still favor the green side over the dry side. The Big Island town of Kamuela, or Waimea, had 5 home sales last month, and again it was the lower priced “green side” of town that lead in sales numbers. Overall, the prices were still at the low end with 3 sales [...]
Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly on Hawaii Five-0) has listed his Kahala home for sale. 4780 Aukai Ave. (MLS# 1015809) is the home of ‘Hawaii Five-O’ and ‘Lost’ star Daniel Dae Kim Although the actor bought the home in June of this year for $2,250,000, Hawaii Five-O’s success can now afford him the home [...]
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