Roosters in Diamond Head? Like so many people looking to get in on New Year’s resolutions, I’ve been waking up early to squeeze in an early morning jog. One thing I don’t recall hearing in 2011 were roosters in Diamond Head… The first time I heard them a week or two ago, I thought I [...]
Oahu home sales above $1 Million were up slightly in 2011. There were 393 this past year, which was up over 2010′s sales of 379 homes sold.
I recently had some clients from Canada come back to town to enjoy their condo I helped them purchase earlier this year for the first time. I am pleased to say, they are very happy. While just above freezing temperatures this time of year is considered “a good day” in Canada, our sunny skies, trade [...]
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 [...]
After two months of increased sales volume on Oahu, single family home sales dropped by 9% in October. Meanwhile, condo sales were up 0.6%. The median sales price of a single family home on Oahu was down 2.3% from last year and the median condo price was up 1.7% to $305,000. Unfortunately, both are down [...]
After 5 months of downward sales of homes and condos on Oahu, the market finally started to heat up in August. September remained hot as year-over-year sales were up 4% for homes and 19% for condos! That’s the good news for buyers, sellers, and Realtors alike—deals are getting done. The bad news is prices were [...]
The famous Diamond Head Pink House on Kahala Avenue sold on Friday.Yard workers were out there on Saturday going to town, cutting the trees and the bushes. I know, talking to the neighbors, that there are mixed emotions as to what the new owners will do to the home. Instead of waiting in boredom, I [...]
I took the family for a nice walk this evening around Triangle Park. Outside of the grass being a little brown, it was a beautiful evening. The moon was up, the air was crisp, and there was some cool real estate to stroll past along the park perimeter as well. There are two listings in [...]
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 [...]
The late Don Ho’s private residence is available for sale in Diamond Head. Don Ho’s home (MLS# 1108514) on Gail St. is available for $3,000,000 Don Ho was a legend when it comes to Hawaiian entertainment, both here in Hawaii and all over the world. Although his songs Tiny Bubbles and Pearly Shells have put him [...]
The Oahu residential market continues on May’s downward trend of home sales.
(Diamond Head, Hawaii) Dream about this Diamond Head gem that is just steps away from the Doris Duke Estate. This beachfront property located at 4111 Papu Cir on Oahu features a park-like setting and showcases sandy beaches that make picture-perfect settings for daily strolls. It is complete with a master suite located on the main level with guest rooms on the second tier. This Hawaiian wonder [...]
How about living your Hawaii life on the ocean at Diamond Head? This Diamond Head home (MLS# 1107885) just came back on the market for $6,900,000 This isn’t too bad of a price considering a penthouse condo a block away at the Tahitienne recently sold for $4,025,000. I wrote about this home last year. Back [...]
Rendering of a new home to be built in Diamond Head (MLS# 1105799) There’s nothing like moving into a brand-new home. I often have clients looking for something brand-new. However, new construction is hard to come by on Oahu for several reasons: Limited supply in available land to build Builders are holding back on releasing [...]
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 [...]
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