Waiting for a Phoenix to rise out of the ashes of the former Coco Palms. In 1992, Hurricane Iniki devastated the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. In the aftermath of the destruction lies the remains of one of Kauai’s most beloved attractions, the Coco Palms Hotel. In ancient days, this site was the home of [...]
This home is being listed at $450K and is located in Captain Cook on the Big Island This newly listed (MLS# 237990) home offered at $450,000 will have you running to put your offer in today. This spacious home was designed with separate families in mind. 2 complete living spaces. There are 2 bedrooms and [...]
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like in Hawaii? The holidays are slightly different in Hawaii than on the mainland. My first Christmas in Hawaii, and every one of them since, has been my favorite. It beats the snow, black ice, cold weather, and everything that I was used to. For starters, Merry Christmas [...]
I know you think I’m kidding, but Mauna Kea put out this notice to owners, so as not to scare who…the owners, the pigs, or the hunter?
Alii Cove Complex is steps away from Hanos Beach! 75-5919 Alii Dr., #E2 Kailua-Kona (MLS# 239563)
Live the Haiku life at 105 Hohani Place on Maui’s beautiful north shore. Why? This home and property offers an excellent location with a very private setting in beautiful lush natural surroundings. The home itself has the feel of “Pacific northwest cabin meets tropical bungalow.” It is unique, and very well built. Haiku homes for sale, 105 Hohani [...]
There is something to be said for owning the lowest priced property in a quality neighborhood. When the neighborhood prices go up, those lower priced properties tend to appreciate faster. Unit H-2 is in the Golf Villas in the Mauna Lani Resort, very close to the beautiful Mauna Lani private beach club (see below).
The month of November was again a very slow month in Waikoloa Village for condo sales with back to back monthly sales of just one. The sole sale for November was an Elima Lani REO unit that sold for $89,900, and was on the market for a total of 28 days. Waikoloa Hills Unit #506 [...]
The majority of this week’s episode was shot around the Five-O headquarters in Downtown Honolulu. Capitol Place #3008 is a 1 bedroom condo (MLS# 1014901) that overlooks Downtown Honolulu This weeks plot was pretty thick as it started off with Chin Ho having a bomb strapped to his neck. Similar to Lost, the show was [...]
Readers of this blog will know that the small (13 lot) gated oceanfront community near Hawi, known as Ranch at Puakea, is a favorite of the Hawaii Life Big Island team. Up until now, all the non-oceanfront Puakea Bay Ranch lots have been priced over $1 million, and the oceanfront nearer to $3 million. This [...]
After a dry spell that seemed to go along with the lack of rain, Waiki’i Ranch had a home sale last month as the winter rains returned. The first home sale in four months was for a 3 bedroom home on 10 acres, listed at $895,000 sold at $760,000. This is the first sub one [...]
The Ilikai Condo and Hotel is one of Oahu’s iconic properties made famous with Jack Lord in the opening scene of the original Hawaii Five-O Series. With the popularity of the new Hawaii Five-O Series, weak U.S. dollar, and the peak holiday season approaching, we’ve been getting more and more calls about the Ilikai. Since [...]
For one thing, Wai’ula’ula is in Mauna Kea and the Villages are in Mauna Lani! Both are Maryl Construction, high-end, quality condominium projects, and of the best in each resort community for their respective price ranges. I’ve just spent the past week researching every detail with buyer clients the “best value purchase†under $1,000,000.
During the past two years, the sales have been slow in the Fairways at Mauna Lani. There was a “snag†in financing due to the homeowner’s association suit against the developer and builder, which prevented anyone buying with the requirement of financing. Lenders would not finance with the lis pendens/suit on record. Therefore, the only sales [...]
73-1339 Kaiminani Dr., (MLS# 236020) North Kailua Kona If you’ve been looking for a great home located in a desirable neighborhood, you need not look any further. This is very well-maintained 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home with wrap lanais, expansive panoramic ocean views, and open-beamed ceilings on a nice size lot (MLS# 236020).
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