One of the questions I’m asked most frequently by prospective buyers of Kohala Coast Resort condos is why the monthly dues seem so high. Wouldn’t the carrying costs be less if they simply bought a luxury home at Kohala By the Sea, or Bayview Estates in Kona? Here are some actual comparative numbers provided by sellers [...]
We are excited to have moved our office back to Puako! Seriously, who wouldn’t want to have their office across the street from the ocean? And in a quaint community surrounded by a marine wonderland? It doesn’t hurt that it’s nestled between several of the finest resorts in Hawaii, either…right? Moving day! Pictured (above left) [...]
Oahu Real Estate Best Buy—August 17, 2011. When something good comes on the market, it is always good to know about it. This one came on the market today. I have been watching this property, and I have to say, it is a great buy for Oahu real estate. The land alone is amazing—12,376 square [...]
Papali Wailea Hawaiian design homes offers a contemporary Hawaiian design for island living. There are 24 homes in this gated community. These beautiful homes were designed by Ed Weinstien, an award winning architect. What I really love is the use of exotic woods throughout each home. These homes are designed for comfort and air flow throughout each [...]
Kailua-Kona is named #17 on a list for most “fun and affordable cities” to live in! I heard this from a friend last night while eating dinner at an oceanfront property I sold years ago. Kekaha Kai Beach State Park, Big Island, Hawaii Well, many of us have known this secret about Kona for years and [...]
Information about a military transfer to Hawaii and buying your island home. Hawaii is a military hub in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is fair to say that the U.S. military has a concentrated influence here in the islands. We have several active bases and several inactive bases on our island of Oahu alone. [...]
We all know the new Hawaii Five-O put Hawaii back on the map. Remember Magnum P.I.?
Hawaii Beachfront Estates—Oahu real estate Drop Dead Digs for August, 2011. A beachfront estate on the shores of Oahu is likened to grand castles of Europe in prestige. There are very few available at any given time and having the opportunity to experience the Hawaii lifestyle is the key to acquiring one of these rare [...]
Calling all Baby Boomers—Live the good life and retire in Maui. Having just recently experienced my 60th birthday in March, 2011 has made me realize that I have made a few excellent decisions in my life; most notably getting married to Laura, moving to Maui in 1978, and buying real estate immediately on Maui’s north [...]
Hawaii Real Estate Agency Law—Consumer Beware. Hawaii’s real estate agency rules are covered under Hawaii Administrative rules §16-99-3.1 Disclosure of Agency. If you take the time to read the rules and understand them, they seem fairly straightforward and appear to favor the consumer, however, there are many pitfalls and holes in the rules. This article [...]
Penthouse living in Oahu’s most luxurious high-rise condominiums. The only thing better than vacationing in our little island paradise is owning your own luxury Oahu condominium. You don’t want just any condo—only the finest penthouses in the world will do. Here are a few of my favorite Drop Dead Digs on the market now: The Gold Coast [...]
Besides being a Realtor for 11 years, I am also a State Licensed Appraiser. In the last several weeks, I’ve been preparing for the new requirements that will have a major impact on buyers, sellers, Realtors, appraisers, and lenders. As of September 1, 2011, there will be new requirements for appraisers, known as UAD (Uniform [...]
Progress is being seen! Construction of 4 model homes and a sales office are nearly complete at the $40 million Kamakoa Nui affordable housing project in Waikoloa. My recent blog about Kamakoa was forecasting an opening of the model homes by this month, it is getting closer.
The Kalopa Bypass Road is finally open, and what a pleasant relief to residents on the Pauuilo Mauka Rd., Kukuipapa Rd., and Kula Kahiko Rd., who commute to and from Waimea and the Honoka’a area on the Big Island of Hawaii. Here is a video clip of the beautiful drive down the Kalopa Bypass Road. [...]
‘Sustainability’ has been such a buzz word when it comes to living here in Hawaii. There’s a home for sale in Kaneohe that sits on just over 2.5 acres with its own fishpond. How cool would it be to raise and farm fish?
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