Visit Kauai’s famous Spouting Horn Early Hawaiians called Spouting Horn “puhi,” or blowhole. Blowholes were formed when waves eroded softer underlying lava rock and wore through the harder rock. As water from an incoming wave rushes into the hole, it is forced through the narrow opening, and with no where else to go, it is [...]
For those of you that are still trying to decide where the best place is to retire, take a look at this article published by Moneyrates.com. Instead of a subjective approach to their ranking, they took an objective approach with quantifiable factors—economics (considering cost of living, unemployment, average state and local tax burden), climate, crime [...]
Waiki’i Ranch, having a fairly small inventory of homes and lots for sale, usually shows slower sales activity than the rest of the Big Island. I like to report on sales at Waiki’i Ranch, but so far, 2011 is proving to be a very difficult market for sellers at Waiki’i Ranch. There has only been [...]
Ever think about just packing your bags and moving to Kauai?! Now, you can do just that! Take a look at this beautiful Mili Makani Princeville home. This is truly what you would call turn-key. You have got it all—big screen TV, kitchenware, linens, towels, and it even comes with a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible! [...]
On my way to pick up my kids at Waikoloa Elementary School, I realized the neighborhood nearby was changing with piles of dirt and heavy trucks driving around, actively working on the Big Island’s new workforce housing development. Kamakoa at Waikoloa, a new residential community, is underway with the construction of the model homes. The completion of [...]
There are two new homes designed by Ossipoff that hit the market this past week. 1. This Ossipoff home in Diamond Head (MLS# 1105746) is listed for $4,495,000 Although this is a “new” listing, the home was last previously listed for half a million more at $4,995,000. The home was extensively remodeled in 2009 and [...]
Although this past week’s episode didn’t grab the #1 ratings spot, it was once again a thriller. This Black Point home (MLS# 1015915) is at the point, with the vacation rental home featured in the episode in the background While undergoing an operation to break into a house that was supposedly being occupied by Wo [...]
The Stice Team’s newest listing at 449 Ulumalu Rd., offered at $525,000 (fs), is an exceptional buy and should sell very quickly due to its fantastic location, condition, and very aggressive price. Live and love your Haiku life!
Located at a cool elevation in Kailua-Kona, above Mamalahoa Hwy. in Kaloko, is this nice 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house (MLS# 242692) with ocean views. Come home to this contemporary-style home in the desirable area of Lower Kaloko. Located just minutes from Costco, the airport, Makalei Golf Course, and Kona Town, this property has great [...]
Enjoy two months of ownership at Plantation at Princeville #621, offered for $147,500. Plantation at Princeville #621 lanai view Fractional ownership March 8—May 7. Enjoy 2 months of ownership of this 3 bedroom/3 bathroom condo (MLS# 243996) at Plantation at Princeville. Mountain views, a large covered lanai, air-conditioning, and a garage equipped with a 2001 [...]
This is a fantastic price to sell fast. This incredible home is located behind the gates of Kaanapali Golf Estates and will totally surpass your expectations. This home has wide open ocean views, sunsets, whales, and Molokai in the background. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,600 sq. ft. plus. This home (MLS# 348070) [...]
Golf Course view from lanai This week’s WKRP is a 2 bed/2 bath bridge unit condo in Country Club Villas (MLS# 243726) priced at $359,000. Country Club Villas has 3 floors and this unit is on the second floor. The second floor units are called bridge units as access to these units is granted without [...]
As I continue to read and stay up on current real estate markets, I ran across this from Trulia, which we use to market our listings. They have the best information on anything related to our industry. I continue to meet new clients that are the “glass is half full types,” pessimists to the extreme. [...]
There is no question that the best deals in today’s buyers market are usually short sales, or REO/bank owned/foreclosures; these properties are commonly referred to as “distressed” properties. Kaanapali in West Maui, one of Maui’s most sought after and beautiful locations, does not have a lot of these types of properties, but as of lately, [...]
Would you like an oceanfront home or condo on Oahu under $100,000? This oceanfront home in Punaluu (MLS# 1102024) is only $94,000 LH This oceanfront condo in Kahala (MLS# 1104631) is only $98,000 LH Doesn’t this sound too good to be true? Well, it is if you read the fine print. We’ve been getting a [...]
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