Posted by Mark Buck, R on August 27th, 2010 |
Tags: For Sale, Hawaii Loa, Homes, Honolulu, Kahala Kua, Luxury, Napali Haweo, Oahu, Ocean View, Waialae Iki
All of the Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, which is a beautiful and scenic body of water.
1435 Laamia St. (MLS# 1008129) is in escrow with an asking price of $1,595,000
Although many people would love to live on the water, there is a finite amount of oceanfront residential land, and consequentially it is usually very expensive. Others like myself feel that if you can’t live on the water then the next best thing is to be able to see the ocean. For that reason, over the years hillside or ridge types of residential areas have been developed.
Because it is impossible to cover them all at once, the focus is going to be on four of Oahu’s newer East Side Ridge Communities of Waialae Iki and Kahala Kua, with Hawaii Loa and Napali Haweo to be covered in a follow up blog. Both of these have ocean views that will see different vistas from Portlock Point to Diamond Head to Ewa, and even views of Molokai and Lanai on clear days! Read entire post →
Pacifica Honolulu announced that applications are available for qualified owner-occupants starting August 22, 2010 for their Honolulu condos. Applications must be returned by September 19, 2010. There will be 124 units available for those who qualify for these beautiful condos.
Recreation Deck at Pacifica Honolulu
Anyone interested must go to the Honolulu Design center located at 1250 Kapiolani Blvd to pick up their Reserved Housing Application Package. The earliest date that a completed Reserved Housing Application Package can be returned is Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 10:00am Read entire post →
Posted by Ilona Coffey, RS on August 5th, 2010 |
Tags: Architecture, Deals, For Sale, Frank Lloyd Wright, Hawaii, Homes, Honolulu, Kauai, Oahu, Ossipoff, REO, Wailua
Liljestrand House above Honolulu
Most everyone who appreciates architecture knows Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, and in Hawaii, we had another great man who left his mark on our beautiful islands.
Vladimir Ossipoff has been called “the master of Hawaii Modern architecture,” ”the dean of residential architects in Hawaii,” and “the premier postwar designer of kama’aina-style residences in Honolulu.” Perhaps the most famous of which is the Liljestrand House pictured here.
Ossipoff’s Liljestrand House with views of Honolulu.
Today, on Kauai, you can purchase a home designed by Ossipoff that is currently listed as an REO for just over $400K (MLS# 235840). It sits on the rim overlooking the Wailua River Valley on Kauai’s fabulous East Side. The views are incredible from this simple home that need just a bit of TLC.
My husband and I looked at this home a few years ago and thought it was an amazing opportunity at just under $1M. Read entire post →
Marina View from 7007 Hawaii Kai Drive
Buyers have yet another opportunity to own a beautiful Hawaii Kai marina front condo in “The Venice of Honolulu.” In case you missed the chance for last week’s new listing (MLS# 1009208 went into escrow after only four days on the market), be sure to check out 7007 Hawaii Kai Dr. (MLS# 1009368) for another fabulous opportunity to own a meticulously maintained marina front condo. Read entire post →
Posted by Ken Molina, RS on July 30th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, First Time Buyers, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, News, Oahu
Wow, I don’t mean to be heavy or anything, but have you ever asked yourself questions like, “Where is the Real Estate market?” and “Will I ever fit in?”
These two questions are actually related…at least they were for me. When I was in my early 20’s, a real estate career was never on my mind. I, however, always felt that I wanted to live a comfortable life but I didn’t quite know how to get there. I suppose the phrase, “the universe will provide,” proved accurate for me. Everyone has their own meaning of “provide,” so ours may not be the same, but here are a few thoughts about both questions. Read entire post →
Posted by David Buck, R, BIC on July 22nd, 2010 |
Tags: Downtown, Homes, Honolulu, Moanalua, Nuuanu, Oahu, Sales Stats, Wahiawa, Windward Coast
The first half of 2010 on Oahu has been a “healthy” market to say the least.
Last month I wrote about how more homes were selling faster at higher prices in May of 2010. June continued the trend of increased volume and less days on market, however prices were somewhat flat.
Sales Volume was up 8.4% for Homes and 38% for Condos!
Homes that Sold on Oahu averaged only 32 Days on Market, while Condos averaged 31 Days. This is phenominal when you compare to the rest of the United States!
Prices were relatively flat with Median Sales Prices up .9% for Homes and down 3.2% for Condos
What does this all mean? Buyers are realizing that the market may be bottoming out Read entire post →
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 Emma Miyaki, RA on July 2nd, 2010 |
Tags: Honolulu, Life, Oahu
The Prince Lot Hula Festival is the largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai‘i. The festival honors Prince Lot Kapuaiwa (later reigned as King Kamehameha V) who reprised the once banned hula in the district of Moanalua.
A historical and cultural treasure, Moanalua Gardens is one of the most beautiful places in Honolulu on the island of O‘ahu. Once a botanical garden, it is home to rare trees, native foliage and historic structures. The Hula Dancers will perform on one of the few remaining pā hula (hula mounds) in Hawai‘i.
The festival was founded in 1978 and now attracts up to 10,000 residents and visitors each year. You can also find the Prince’s summer cottage on the gardens‘ grounds.
The 33rd Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival at spectacular Moanalua Gardens on Saturday, July 17, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 →
