The Kona Field System is understood as the largest of the pre-contact agricultural systems of ancient Hawai‘i, and has been estimated to cover approximately 139 square kilometers on the western slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai with the core area lying between roughly the present Keāhole Airport to the North and Honaunau to the South. [...]
The first blog I wrote is on The History of the Ahupua’a in Hawai’i. Now, the second in the series, is the history of the Kanaueue Ahupua’a. I believe this flower is called Sexy Pink… Kanaueue is the southernmost ahupua’a of the North Kona District, and like Haleki’i Ahupua’a, to the south, much of the [...]
Aloha! Title Guaranty Escrow Services are one of the best escrow companies in Hawaii who provide excellent professional title history searches and escrow services for anyone buying or selling real estate in Hawaii. Jenni Lee, Marketing Manager for the Big Island, was kind enough to send me the current Hawaii Real Property Tax Rates in [...]
Panoramic ocean view This home is located in the desirable Komohana Kai subdivision close to town, shopping, theaters, beaches, and yet, offers a very private setting on a quiet cul-de-sac.
I took this great article from Inman news. The author is Tara-Nicholle Nelson. In today’s economy, there are still many people with the mindset that they can do it on their own without the help and advice of a licensed and experienced Realtor. We, as Realtors, are a highly regulated industry with continuing education and [...]
Investors, listen up! Immediate cash flow. This property has many possibilities. This home (MLS# 346852) is priced at $240,000 This home is located in Kahului close to commerce and recreation; it is close to schools, shopping, and restaurants. ***THIS IS A SHORT SALE*** It is being sold “AS IS” and is subject to lien holder’s approval. [...]
Kona Coffee Council cream of the crop winner The owners knew that they had a very special piece of property when they hired Cultural Surveys Hawai’i, Inc. to conduct an archaeology study and produce a report. I intend to write a series of blogs covering some of these spectacular findings. This blog will address the [...]
Moving into a luxury condo? Think seriously about Moana Pacific. A view from the deck of convenient and elegant Moana Pacific. Back to original prices, blasting to the past towards “affordable luxury” This has never been a favorite condo of mine, up until now. Yes, it took me a listing in the building to figure [...]
Congratulations to the Ancheta Ohana of Wailuku, Maui! The Stice Team is very happy, proud, and relieved that we just closed our most recent REO/bank owned/foreclosure of the year and got the Ancheta Ohana a fantastic new home. The Ancheta Ohana are the proud new owners of 25 Ohia Leo Place (MLS# 347349) a fantastic [...]
The question I’m often asked, as soon as someone finds out I’m a Realtor here on Kauai, is “How is the real estate market?” The expected follow-up question is usually something along the lines of, “Are prices going to continue to fall?” Of course, no one can pinpoint with accuracy when the bottom of the [...]
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