If you love live music, you’re in for a treat. One thing I have to say is Maui has its share of great music. Last week at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, “America” put on a stellar performance. To the delight of the crowd, it was a hit. I had a great time with my wife. [...]
Some interesting data from Scott Grannis’ financial blog: This chart from Dept. of Numbers.com tracks the inventory of home in 54 metro markets and is a good barometer of what is happening nationwide. Again, this seems to track with the reduced inventory we are seeing here on the Big Island. The chart below may offer [...]
How does Hawaii’s real estate market compare to what is going on nationally? Who is buying on Oahu? We hear statistics everyday about the real estate market and how bad it is, but in real estate, it is very much neighborhood based. Some neighborhoods are selling faster and for higher prices than others. Sometimes, you will [...]
Kailua Beach is world famous and one of the most beautiful beaches you will find anywhere. The incredible white, soft sand stretches for 2 plus miles, and the sound of the gentle waves and the crystal blue water lets you know you are truly in paradise.
Almost 2 years ago, I wrote an article about how short sale inventory far outweighs REO inventory on Oahu. Back then, I predicted that REO inventory would increase. It definitely has, however, not to the extent I had anticipated. Back then, short sale inventory for single family homes was nearly 10 times that of REO [...]
It has been an amazing week in Tahiti. They held the Billabong Pro at Teahupo’o, with waves in the 8 to 10 ft. range. One day, they had to cancel and it was declared a tow day with 15 to 30 foot waves. Here is some amazing footage of some hellman charging crazy waves. The winner of the [...]
Located up on the hill in West Maui sits the fairly new gated community of Puunoa—located past Launiupoko and just before Lahaina town itself. The views up the mountain are second to none in the entire state. There is a brand new home (MLS# 348253) under construction with expansive ocean and sunset views—it is single [...]
When you make the move from being a visitor to being a property-owning resident of one of our more traditional Big Island communities, you’ll discover that family and personal milestones are often celebrated with a luau. Here in Hawi, North Kohala, the local Lion’s Club’s annual luau is a fundraiser for the club’s charitable giving [...]
The K building at Waikoloa Beach Villas is in a great location—in between the two pools, overlooking the golf course and lake, and close to the gate, so an easy walk to the shops and restaurants. The penthouse units (MLS# 247842) at the Beach Villas offer higher, coved ceilings, and an extra window in both [...]
Just Listed—Kihei, Maui oceanfront foreclosure at 1576 Halama St. on 1/3 acre sitting directly on a white sandy beach in Central Kihei. This bank owned property (MLS# 349195) is an exceptional buy, and in my opinion, is under-priced by at least a couple hundred grand. The location of this property is spectacular and I really liked the [...]
Week 9—Baked Royal Rice!
Maui Wailea Point condominiums are located on 30 acres of prime Wailea oceanfront real estate. There are 130 units offering incredible ocean views. Located between Polo Beach and Wailea Beach, this is prime Wailea beachfront real estate for sale. Wailea Point, Wailea Maui Enjoy four heated pools and two tennis courts. For the fitness minded, [...]
Just listed—Kapalua, Maui oceanfront foreclosure on 1.5 acres of pristine and beautiful land for $3,950,000. The property sits steps away from this beautiful bay in Honokohau Valley on Maui’s pristine upper northwest shore.
Wow! I didn’t know what to expect at the Makai Watch Incident Reporting Training in Puakō on 8/25. Jan Nores, (RS) and myself were there to represent Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers and the Networking Wahine’s. The Makai Watch Program provides interested Puako community members with opportunities to become involved and help monitor/manage Puako’s marine resources.
Regency At Kahala 10/B, offered at $1,250,000, just went into contract this past week after 58 days on market. This is the most recent sale in the August Kahala condo buying frenzy that saw 7 of 11 active listings go into escrow in the past 30 days. Five of the sales occurred during the second [...]
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