Kaka’ako is happening!! Action and change continues now with the Kewalo Development LLC, an affiliate of A&B Properties (Alexander & Baldwin) once again changing the skyline in this prime area between Honolulu City and Waikiki. Interest is high, lines have formed at the Waihonua Sales Gallery The ‘Waihonua’ will be the newest high rise joining this area [...]
Just catching up on the condo sales in the Waikoloa Beach Resort through November 2011:
This 3 bedroom/3 bathroom Wailua River Lots home that’s for sale has river access right from the backyard from a canal that connects to the Wailua River! This is a rare offering and a real value listed at $629,000. Centrally located on Kauai’s east side, this home (MLS# 247878) for sale has approximately 2,331 sq. [...]
I came across an excellent article from Forbes filled with advice on vacation homes; it covers property management fees, property tax rates, and tax tips, too. Second-home buyers are taking advantage of good deals available, purchasing now and renting out until retirement time. Buy now, retire later—smart strategy! Forbes recommends buying properties on the beach [...]
The video below is just a sample of what Hector, myself, and others were treated to at a very intimate concert on 12/1/11 by Hawaiian ukulele player Brittni Paiva (Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner) and well known American saxophonist Tom Scott (3x Grammy Winner). Grammy Award Winner and local musician Charles Michael Brotman of “Kohala” [...]
I’m excited to say our Oahu office got a makeover this week! After joining Hawaii Life in 2009, we rolled out our Oahu office in Kahala this past February. Since February, we have added a half dozen more agents to our roster. In addition, we’ve closed 40% more deals so far than we did all [...]
A few months ago, I decided to run a contest about the fate of the pink house on Diamond Head. As I had mentioned, I was torn. Part of me couldn’t wait to see the color change and the other part of me knew I might lose my landmark for giving directions. As it turns [...]
Mauna Lani condo sales have been strong all year long! Even though our weather seasons are pretty much all the same, there is a selling season in Hawaii, as in most tropical areas. Our selling season officially begins in mid-November and runs through the end of April. Although this year, we saw little slow down during the summer months with [...]
Do you enjoy having luxurious space for entertaining with an infinity ocean view? How about living in a close-knit community where the neighbors gather together for holiday BBQ’s, but live far enough away from each other that you can feel you are in perfect solitude? Do you love the rugged Hamakua Coast with its vibrant [...]
This is the best value in Kapalua Ridge. Don’t miss out! This spacious and upgraded ocean view town home has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms (MLS# 345932) in over 1,100 square feet of living space. This unit is located centrally, so it is close to the pool, the ocean, and all the Kapalua amenities like golf [...]
Alii Drive Oceanfront Condo For 50% of Original Cost I recently listed this oceanfront beauty on Alii Drive (MLS# 249193) in the Keauhou Surf & Racquet Club as a short sale. It is a beautifully remodeled, two bedroom/two bathroom, ground floor condominium…the views are truly on the water and mesmerizing with a nice yard for playing, sunning, [...]
This secluded and rare oceanfront home (MLS# 245061) has a wide open floor plan, hard wood floors, two large bedroom suites (each with full bath), a large open vaulted living area, and a modern kitchen—all with stunning, wide open ocean views and with attention paid to architectural details. Being sold “Turn Key,” the estate includes [...]
Right now, Wailea is active with contented holiday visitors, and occupancy is always up at the resorts and vacation condos in Wailea during this busy winter season. For the last 5 years, Wailea has been one hotel short, but by this time next year (or perhaps in the first quarter of 2013) Wailea visitors will [...]
Ki’ilua debuted on November 21st and featured shoots in Kaaawa on at least three different scenes. The episode started with a reporter getting killed in her Chinatown apartment. The following day, Chin Ho Kelly is having a picnic in the back of Kualoa Valley in Ka’a’awa with his long time love and actually proposes. The [...]
My clients from the mainland ask me frequently this time of year, “What is winter like in Hawaii?” and “Do you all celebrate Christmas there?” I tell them, “Where do you think Santa vacations before his big run?”
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