April, 2011

From Early Plantation Days Until Today Hawaiian Pineapple is Still an Island Favorite

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

Some Very Surprising Resort Statistics for the Big Island of Hawaii

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 [...]

Best Deals in Waikiki Condo Vacation Homes

Best Deals in Waikiki Condo Vacation Homes

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 [...]