Hawaii Kai is normally a hot and dry spot in east Oahu, but if you are living in Hahaione Valley, it’s the coolest place on Oahu. This is because in the valley there are two sides of mountain blocking the hot sunshine either from the east side in the morning or the west side in [...]
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 [...]
(Honolulu, Hawaii) Looking for a large lot in East Oahu? Daily sunsets and sunrises await you in Hawaii Kai. Most single family homes in the islands are packed onto 3,000 to 6,000 sq. ft. lots, but my listing at 1058 Kamehame Drive, located at the border of Na Pali Haweo, is one of the last largest parcels in the neighborhood. It sits on nearly half [...]
Mt. Terrace is located at the gateway to Hawaii Kai in sunny East Oahu, a short distance from Mauna Lua Bay with a fantastic view of the Bay, Portlock, Koko Head, Koko Crater, inland waterways, Diamond Head, Paiko Lagoon, Bird Sanctuary, and Kai Nalu Canoe Club.
Maybe if a home with a tennis court isn’t your thing, perhaps you’ll consider a home fronting a golf course on Oahu? As of today, there are 30 single family homes for sale on Oahu that front a golf course, with an additional 6 in escrow.
I always get a kick out of reading Annie Mendoza’s articles on Big Island tennis properties, such as her recent one, the U.S. Open and Mauna Kea. She has a great shot in there of the tennis courts at Kapiolani Park with Diamond Head as a backdrop, which is an awesome public court. There are [...]
Drop Dead Digs. This is the life…the Hawaii life. Warm blue waters crashing on the shore, dolphins arching in the sea mere yards from the shore, a sea turtle 5 feet away flipping hot sand on its back, and a seal lazily bathing in the sun. You actually can see all these things while sitting on [...]
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 [...]
(Honolulu, Hawaii) I am biased because I live in NaPali Haweo, but I truly believe this gorgeous ridge is heaven on earth. Breathtaking sunrise and sunsets are part of the lifestyle here. I feel warmth and peace when I come home, as I admire sweeping ocean and mountain views. I also enjoy showing houses, especially the ones that [...]
Within the last two weeks, five new listings have come on the market at Koko Isle in Hawaii Kai. This 2 bedroom unit at Koko Isle (MLS# 1107890) is the smallest one asking $649,000 Koko Isle is a great cluster of town homes in Hawaii Kai with the perimeter units fronting the marina; all but [...]
Portlock is Hawaii Kai’s most prestigious upscale community. Why? This is where Henry J. Kaiser, who developed Hawaii Kai, chose to build his personal residence. Most of the homes along Portlock Road were built around the 1950s. Today, many have since been torn down and rebuilt. If you haven’t been able to tell from some [...]
If you have been waiting for a very special condo (MLS# 1101446) on Kuapa Isle that has fabulous upgrades in the “Venice of Honolulu,” commonly known as Hawaii Kai, your wait is over! View from condo on Kuapa Isle The property has upgraded the kitchen and bathrooms, and installed audio and video upgrades with no [...]
Deal! 34′ SeaRay boat comes with the house! Beautiful house in Hawaii Kai! This home (MLS# 1104885) has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a half bathroom. It is listed at $1.649 million. You get not only the boat dock, but also a boat! Upgraded with custom kitchen, granite counters, and new appliances. This home [...]
This Hawaii Kai condo is a short sale (MLS#1011681) currently available for $599,000 Are short sales, bank owned properties, and foreclosures really good deals? The correct answer is depending on what kind buyer you are.
You know the saying that goes “all is relative?” Relative to 2010, Oahu condo and home sales are in a slump. Existing home sales were down 2.4% and condo sales down 8.1%. The median sales price for homes were down 8.6% to $548,500 and condos were the glimmer of light up 1.6% to $315,000. That’s [...]
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