This home is priced at $234K Full of potential, this charming plantation home in Keopuka Estates (MLS# 243831) is centrally located in Captain Cook. This home is within close proximately to Konawaena Elementary, Middle, and High School. You are sure to enjoy the convenience of 3 banks, a fabulous coffee shop, medical offices, and Kealakekua [...]
It was an absolutely gorgeous day today in Puako Beach… You can enjoy this short walk to the water too because my house is for sale in Puako Beach …so, I made the “long trek” across the street to commune with the Honu, as is my typical Sunday practice.
This week, I received a full price all cash offer closing in 5 weeks on one of my listings! Sounds good, doesn’t it? I asked the buyer’s agent to provide “proof of funds.” As the seller’s agent, it was not in my client’s best interest to present an offer without proof that the buyer actually [...]
If you were to sell your home on Oahu, which picture would you prefer be advertised? A. or B.? I’ve noticed, more and more, you see Realtors advertising themselves instead of the homes their clients hire them to sell. The Star Advertiser in Honolulu is out of control. If I were a consumer looking through the [...]
Ala Wai Plaza #134 (MLS# 1014303) is listed for $475,000 Ala Wai Plaza at 500 University Avenue is a very unique condo in town, and its inside layout is like a townhouse (split level). The kitchen, living room, and half bath are on the first floor, while bedrooms are on the second floor. There is lots [...]
A friend had invited me to hear Mango Tango, and see the Tango Extravaganza Show at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort in early April. The event has now changed venues to the Hapuna Prince Hotel because the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast is closed until April 30, 2011. The “adult [...]
For those that don’t know, Pualei Circle is a hidden secret at Diamond Head. Diamond Head at Pualei’s Leilani (MLS# 1101833) is a great building Nestled just on the mauka (mountain side) of Kapiolani Park, lies Pualei Circle, which is a quiet little street made up of walk-up style condominiums. They are the perfect entry-level price point [...]
I am always on the lookout for properties that can provide a safety net for buyers. For instance, those who can qualify for a home that costs $700K-$999K, however, want to safeguard the affordability factor with a property that has extra rental potential, and/or room for extended family. These types of properties are also often easier [...]
Owners/guests have the use of 2 pools, hot tubs, and 1 tennis court Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Waikoloa Colony Villas is an upscale gated community in the world-famous Waikoloa Resort. Set farther back within Waikoloa Beach Resort away from busy attractions, the Colony Villas is among the most tranquil of the Big [...]
I start walking in Keauhou between 7 and 8 a.m. daily. The direction I head most often is south—toward the end of Alii Drive. It seems to be a bit quieter. Heading south brings you to the intersection of Alii Drive and King Kamehameha III Road. At this point, I either continue south on Alii Drive, [...]
The whales are still here! Such graceful creatures. Their language is such beautiful music. Imagine what they must see during their migration to Hawaii from Alaska to birth their calves. How large is the largest squid or shark? I bet the whales could tell us.
I don’t quite know how to explain the impact this lovely home (MLS# 240613) was able to impart on Caravan today up in Waimea. See, I think when you walk in the front door, you see the great view plain unfold out into the expansive Waimea landscape which extends to the foothills and encompasses the greatness [...]
Okay, I’m sure you’ve all been driving by looking at this sofa for weeks now. This sofa…just sitting by itself on the top of the hill…in the middle of the pasture…just sitting there. And I want to know—who put it there? I mean, this sofa has to have a story behind it. Once, it was a proud [...]
The two alternatives to homeowners are: the short sale deed in lieu of foreclosure, or (DIL) A short sale is when the service provider who holds the loan allows a borrower to list and sell the mortgaged property with the understanding the net proceeds from the sale may be less than the total amount due [...]
The day of the tsunami last week, I received a phone call from potential buyers in British Colombia. I’ve been getting more inquiries from Canadians—especially from British Colombia—over the past 6 months. Looks like having Hawaii in the news reminds Canadians of an important aspect of the housing market. My Canadian buyers were impressed with [...]
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