Homes in Hawaii with reasonable prices are now selling rapidly, and the condo market in Waikiki is picking up pace. Ala Wai Terrace #1251 (MLS# 1014763) features spectacular ocean views Hawaii condo sales are rising. Why not, when homeowners and bargain house hunters have been taught to buy low, and sell high? According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors, 310 [...]
The bright interior has a lot of windows, yet feels private Hanalei Bay Villas #1 is going to live auction on December 15, 2010 at noon at the property with Williams and Williams Auctions with a $100,000 minimal opening bid. The next open house is on December 12, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 PM, and 2 hours [...]
One of the blogs we follow is that of economist, Scott Grannis. In a recent blog, he showed the following Case Shiller graph: The chart shows inflation-adjusted home prices in the top 20 metropolitan markets being essentially flat for the past 18 months. He argues that home prices have fallen 35% from their peak in [...]
“Slow season?” What slow season? When I first moved to Hawaii, my favorite local-style restaurant, Hawaiian Style Cafe in Waimea, used to close down for the entire month of September. I mean close, as in lock the doors and go on vacation for a month. Ahhh…slow season…those were the days! Remember when the Hiyashi building [...]
Each year the city expresses its Aloha Spirit to all! Opening night, Saturday Dec. 4th, will have the tall grand decorated Christmas tree lighting and parade. Thousands throng to look in awe at the city’s display of streets of festive lighting all around the government buildings, and other businesses. Trolley tours to see the sights [...]
Finding a decent residential home in West Maui under $400,000 is almost impossible even today’s buyer’s market. Introducing the impossible—a new Stice Team listing, 105 Ikaika St. (MLS# 346042). We will be holding our first open house Saturday 12/4/10 from 10 am-3 pm, we expect a lot of activity on this home. 2007 purchase price: $566,000 Current [...]
Who doesn’t want to live 5 minutes away from a white sandy beach in Hawaii? More specifically, a gorgeous and protected little enclave known as Pohaku Beach Park, or S-Turns as Maui locals refer to it, where the smiles of joyous people sparkle almost as brightly as the turquoise Pacific. Look no further than my [...]
This weeks episode started off at a high school football game being played by Kahuku. This Ala Wai Plaza Skyrise condo (MLS# 1014296) overlooks the football game scene For those of you that don’t know, Kahuku High School (on Oahu’s North Shore) has produced some amazing football teams, and players over recent years, many of [...]
Although Vladimir Ossipoff has passed on many years ago, his homes are still grabbing a lot of attention. This Ossipoff home on Kaikoo Place (MLS# 1011462) is listed for $3,450,000 Vladimir Ossipoff is the most renowned mid-century modern architect in Hawaii. I was fortunate enough to attend an event the other night with some of [...]
This home was built using reclaimed beams from some of the bridges on the road to Hana, Maui Vacationers come from all over the world to visit Kauai. Some may choose a resort in Poipu, and enjoy the all inclusive vibe. But the more adventurous types may search a little further, and discover what some [...]
Waikoloa Village Castle is looking for new ownership! Since a new for sale sign has been set up in front of it, Waikoloa residents are more talking about the “pink castle†in our little community than the upcoming royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. Far, far away from Westminster Abbey…there is a “pink [...]
The Halii Kai foreclosure you’ve been waiting for! Since the developer at Halii Kai sold out of the smaller 2bed/2bath “Mahana” model in the Coconut Grove, there has been nothing at Halii Kai for sale listed below $400,000. That is going to change tomorrow, December 3rd, when I’m told a new REO (foreclosure) will be [...]
Can I build a home on agricultural land, or AG zoning in Hawaii? Although this is a complex question that only a qualified attorney versed in Hawaii’s Land Use Ordinance (LUO) can answer with regard to your specific property and intended use, I’ll summarize the law as it applies today, and briefly touch on attempted [...]
An Ohana dwelling (similar to an accessory dwelling unit) is a second home permitted on a lot where zoning normally only allows for one. They can generally be built in agricultural, country, and residential zoning districts. (Except R-3.5) Ohana dwellings may only be occupied by relatives of the family living in the main house, will [...]
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