North Hawaii (Big Island) real estate agents have a rare opportunity this Friday to participate in a caravan focused on vacant land parcels in North Kohala…all of which are large, ocean view, or oceanfront acreages. Many are new releases to the market. I find it a fascinating comment on the direction of the North Kohala [...]
7071A Kaholalele Place (MLS# 244479) in Wailua Homesteads, Kapaa, Kauai This home was just listed by the Kauai Short Sale Team. This short sale is offered for $399,000. A great buy on this three bedroom/three bathroom home with views of Mt. Waialeale and serene pastures.
Kahana Villas is located right across the street from the beach. It’s around the corner from dining and shopping, and is zoned for vacation rentals. Check other vacation rentals for location and the size of the unit, and you will see the value here. The owner just had the kitchen redone, new baseboards and paint [...]
The beautiful Wailua River, Kauai I am reminded every day and around every corner, it seems, why my husband and I chose to live here. The sheer beauty of all the nature I’m surrounded by never ceases to amaze me and leave me breathless.
Hawaiian pineapple is a delicious, versatile fruit than can be eaten raw, sauteed, or baked. Unlike bananas, oranges, or grapes, fresh pineapples cannot be used with gelatin mixtures as pineapple contains an enzyme that breaks down the proteins in gelatin. When in Kauai, the Hawaiian pineapple is an obvious favorite at local Sunshine Farmer’s Markets
Villages At Mauna Lani—only 3 active listings          Waikoloa Colon Villas—only 2 active listings We were compiling some stats on resort area sales and found some surprising numbers. The chart below shows some of the major condo complexes in the Waikoloa Beach Resort, the Mauna Lani Resort, and one in Kona. We’re comparing sales for the [...]
Condo sales in Waikoloa Vilage in March were strong with a total of 10 units sold in the month. The average sales price was also a strong number at an average sales price of $149,760. There was also a widening of sales into several different condos, including a $455,000 sale in the Pointe at Waikoloa—this [...]
Five years ago, buyers looking for the best deals in Waikiki condos found prices starting at about $300K for one bedroom condos, and $400K for two bedrooms. Now, we find a lot of good values in one and two bedroom condos under $300K and $400K respectively. These prices, combined with the present low mortgage interest [...]
One of Kahala Avenue’s prized plots of land is available again for $45 million. Over 2.7 prime acres of oceanfront real estate in Kahala can now be yours for $45 million The parcel above sold in October of 2006 for $34 million. The previous owner was billionaire David Geffen of Geffen Records. Charles Wang, co-founder [...]
Luana Hills Country Club in Maunawili is one of three courses that recently sold Just over 20 years ago, the Japanese were buying golf courses all over Hawaii. During the Yen’s decline, they ended up selling many of them here for pennies on the dollar. Today, it appears Chinese money is pouring in to buy [...]
As I work and live in the Mauna Lani Resort, I am frequently asked by buyers and clients both to find them a condo in their favorite complex, or neighborhood at last years prices! Hmmm, if I only had a crystal ball. I do not know what next year’s prices will be either, by the [...]
This home is like living in a tree house for grown-ups. Kapaa REO listed at $249K Cute, cozy, and private. That is how I would describe this 1 bedroom/1 bathroom Kapaa home (MLS# 241227) that I previewed the other day. It would make a great first home, or be great as your own private hideaway [...]
This Hawaii Kai condo is a short sale (MLS#1011681) currently available for $599,000 Are short sales, bank owned properties, and foreclosures really good deals? The correct answer is depending on what kind buyer you are.
Waikiki’s newest luxury condominium is back in the spotlight again. View from 30th floor of Trump Tower Waikiki looking towards the Hilton In addition to the resale units for sale at Trump Tower Waikiki, the developer recently released a block of 12 more units. Prices range from $578,000 for a 418 square foot studio to [...]
Highly upgraded kitchen with all stainless appliances This week’s WKRP is a highly upgraded 2 bed/2 bath ground floor condo in Captain Cook (MLS# 241289) priced at just $199,000. With 1,236 square feet, this spacious country condo is a tremendous value. Larger than most 2 bedroom condos in Kona, this one is special. Anyone looking for a [...]
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