Grass tennis court provides a park-like setting for outdoor activities The Kona caravan started off with a bang this morning…literally, from the rare thunder and lightning storm we experienced in the early morning hours, but the rain had subsided by the time we were ready to head out to preview the wonderful homes on caravan [...]
There’s a new road in Waimea town! It’s the Waimea Bypass Road, located near the Parker Ranch Rodeo Grounds, this back road goes all the way to Ace Hardware in Waimea, between Ace and the Parker Ranch Shopping Center intersection! From Mamalahoa Hwy. at Parker Ranch Rodeo Grounds—turn right on this new bypass road!
This month, I’m going to start something new in my monthly analysis of Waimea real estate sales. In addition to my ongoing monthly recap of real estate sales in Waimea, I’m going to take a look at where the current inventory of available homes for sale is in relationship to the number of sales last [...]
Elton John loves me… He must, he played all of my favorites in the first 15 minutes of the private concert at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island last night! The concert was in closing to a 5 day appreciation event sponsored by SAPÂ (technology software co.) for its employees/affiliates and their families which completely [...]
La Pietra is a 38 home townhouse development nestled on the slopes of Diamond Head, one of Oahu’s most recognizable landmarks. Treetop view towards the Gold Coast from La Pietra #7 (MLS# 1100857) These homes were built in 1970 on what was once part of the Dillingham Estate, the balance of which is now La Pietra School. The [...]
The 18th annual Haiku Ho’olaule’a and Flower Festival is Saturday, March 5, 2011. This is one of my all time favorite days on Maui. It is an event that brings together the rich heritage of Haiku while celebrating and building a better future for our children (more about that later). The festival includes wonderful food [...]
Just when you think you have seen it all, nature proves you wrong. I was paddling with my fellow Kawaihae Canoe Club members out on beautiful Kawaihae Bay last week when suddenly a Humpback whale arched its whole body out of the water in a beautiful breach. The picture actually shows his second breach; the [...]
This month, I’m going to start something new in my monthly analysis of Waiki’i Ranch real estate sales. In addition to my ongoing monthly recap of real estate sales in Waiki’i, I’m going to take a look at where the current inventory of available homes for sale is in relationship to the number of sales [...]
A low down payment of 3.5% of the purchase price for buyers purchasing properties that fall within the qualification for FHA financing—most single family homes qualify, and some condo/townhouse projects do also. There are also no down payment loans for properties that fall within the USDA rural guidelines. For those who have served our country [...]
An article on MarketWatch says, “Almost five full years into the housing downturn, it’s still cool to be bearish on real estate. But cool isn’t always right.” The article gives 10 Reasons to be Bullish on Housing: Jobs Jobs Pent-up demand among young adults Foreclosures Inflation Higher rents and low interest rates A booming apartment [...]
No minimum bid on this beachfront Kolea home (MLS# 237963) to be auctioned March 21 By chance last week, I blogged that the single family homes for sale at Kolea, a gated beachfront community on the Kohala Coast, look to me to be a best buy. That best buy just got even more interesting with yesterday’s [...]
Heaven on Earth is closer than you imagined! Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai, on the beautiful Kona Coast of the Big Island, offers an array of indoor-outdoor lifestyle activities with easy access to the amenities of Four Seasons…take a look! Four Seasons Hualalai Resort at Ka’upulehu on the Big Island of Hawaii. This luxury estate (MLS# [...]
Pre-foreclosures and other Maui real estate secrets. Catching a flight to Maui from L.A. in 2005, I overheard a light-hearted conversation between two young couples take a darker turn. The “obviously successful” couple from L.A. was on their way to Maui to purchase their second home and assumed that every couple in Hawaii owned their own home, [...]
“Just one look is all it took.” —Ronstadt As I walked through the door, my heart started racing, the adrenalin started pumping, the endorphins flowing! This is one home of perfection that I’d love to show you! Incredibly thought-out. Wonderfully detailed. 120-degree views. You’ll see why I put this in my â—ŠDiamondsâ—Š Estates of Kauai [...]
Beauty at the top! Brand new listing today at the top of the Kaanapali area, The Pinnacle in the Kaanapali Golf Estates. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has everything you dream about in a Maui estate. The views are forever, and the open floor plan lets you enjoy the best climate on earth year-round. [...]
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