
Your own private boat dock
If a tastefully remodeled contemporary marina front condo with it’s own boat dock appeals to you, check out 444 Lunalilo Home Rd. (MLS # 1009208) in Hawaii Kai. This condo is a rare single story townhome with an updated kitchen that has stainless steel appliances, including a Thermador double oven, soapstone counters and a walk in pantry. It also features a covered lanai with over 900 square feet to entertain family and friends or just kick back and enjoy the Hawaiian lifestyle. Read entire post →
Posted by Cheryl Gillotti, RS on June 29th, 2010 |
Tags: Aina Haina, Hawaii, Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Kahala, Kaimuki, Manoa, Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Oahu, Pearl City, Pearlridge, Schools
How well your school rates is always important especially when your keiki (children) are still in school.

Liholiho Elementary
Many people will choose where they buy a property based on the school district. If that is something you’re considering, you need to review the article in Honolulu Magazine titled Grading The Public Schools.
Based on this comprehensive report card of Hawaii’s public schools, the top 15 schools are on Oahu so that will give you a wide variety of Oahu Real Estate to choose from. Be sure to confirm that the property you buy is in the school district you have selected. Read entire post →

Community of Hawaii Kai in Honolulu
If you want a great community with a private boat dock attached to your property, then Hawaii Kai may be the perfect place for you.
Hawaii Kai has approximately 30,000 residents and is about 9.5 miles east of downtown Honolulu, the state’s capitol, and is located within the City and County of Honolulu. Read entire post →
Forbes Magazine released their article recently on America’s Most Expensive Homes. Oahu made the list this year, where the Kaiser Estate (MLS # 2819133) is listed for $80 Million.
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One of America’s most expensive homes
One of Oahu’s “trophy properties”, the Kaiser Estate in Hawaii Kai, still holds the record of the highest residential sale on Oahu and one of the highest in the nation, which was set 20 years ago. Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto paid $42.5 million back then. The configuration was slightly different then with some parcels included that are not included now, and some that are included now that weren’t then. What was also shocking was that when Kawamoto made the purchase, the parcels were all leasehold. They have since been purchased from Kamehameha schools, making the current offering fee simple, which in turn makes the property significantly more valuable. Read entire post →

David enjoying ride
Hawaii Reporter recently announced there’s a New Phone System for Recorded Weather and Surf Updates on Oahu. This will be much more convenient as several phone numbers were required for the old system. The new 808-973-4380 number can also accommodate multiple callers!
I’ve saved this number to auto-dial on my phone. It’s perfect for all those living their Hawaii Life. Whether you’re looking to paddle from Hawaii Kai to Waikiki, Surf the North Shore or hike in Manoa, you can know what the weather, wind and surf will be from one phone number!
Posted by David Buck, R, BIC on November 19th, 2009 |
Tags: Hawaii Kai, Luxury, Oahu, REO

172 Nawiliwili St.
Over the past two weeks on Oahu, we’ve seen eight new REO single family listings come on the market. This is averaging more than one every other day! It’s actually even higher when you consider there were an additional three condo REO listings that came on market over the same period. Another unique factor is that we are now starting to see luxury REO listings come on market vs. the typical lower priced homes. 172 Nawiliwili St. is an awesome 4,235 square foot home with ocean views built in 2007 in Hawaii Kai and is priced at $1,750,000.
As I’ve said in previous blog posts, REO listings sell fast! We at Hawaii Life have a team of agents working with lenders across the country to help them sell their assets. If you’re an asset manager, you’ve come to the right place! If you’re a buyer, we can help you find & represent you in purchasing these great deals before they’re gone!
The below map shows a % for both SFH’s and Condos for each of the areas. This % equals the amount of Just Accepted Offers in Escrow as compared to total inventory for sale. Please note the ACS % at the top left of the map is for an Average of all of Oahu SFH’s and Condos. The Oahu ACS% is the basis for the up or down arrows for each neighborhood on the Island Map. Read entire post →
Posted by Mike Gallagher, BIC on September 11th, 2009 |
Tags: Hawaii Kai, Homes, Oahu, Sales Stats
The above below shows a % for both SFH’s and Condos for each of the areas. This % equals the amount of Just Accepted Offers in Escrow as compared to total inventory for sale. Please note the ACS % at the top left of the map is for an Average of all of Oahu SFH’s and Condos. The Oahu ACS% is the basis for the up or down arrows for each neighborhood on the Island Map. Read entire post →