There’s a new Ossipoff listing that hit the market today on Koloa St. in Kahala. Built in 1959, it is pretty well preserved for those that are mid-century modern fans. Like many Ossipoff homes on Oahu, this one was built on a prime location.
Foster Tower in Waikiki, the only condominium in Waikiki directly across the street from Kuhio Beach, has been a leasehold building with diminishing values until Saturday. That is when Queen Liliuokalani Trust had a meeting to announce the fee would be offered to the condominium owners. Fortunately, I was able to attend the event. The [...]
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 [...]
Nobu Hata Speaks to Honolulu Realtors I had the pleasure yesterday of attending a seminar hosted by the local chapter of YPN, which is the Hawaii Association of Realtors’ Young Professional Network. The title sponsor was Old Republic and the featured speaker was Nobu Hata of Edina Realty in Minnesota. Nobu is a nationally acclaimed [...]
Resales of single family homes were down 14.5% and condo sales down 6.5% in December. Every year, we typically see a dip in volume over the Holidays. However, this year was more significant compared with December of 2010. This Waimanalo home (MLS # 1112647) is priced at December’s median price of $605,000 Meanwhile, the median [...]
Now that the PGA tour rapped up their Kapalua tournament last week on Maui, all eyes are on Oahu this week, as the Sony Open has returned to Waialae Golf Course here in Honolulu.
(Honolulu, Hawaii) The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® each year asks Hawaii real estate customers to nominate their Realtors for the prestigious Aloha Aiana Awards. Nominees are real estate agents who go above and beyond servicing their clients and maintaining the highest ethical standards in the real estate industry. Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers would like to thank our clients for [...]
I sent this to two clients over the past few days and thought it wise to share with you! I hope you enjoy my perspective. As for National trends, Lawrence Yun (our National Association’s chief economist) explains it best in a general way: Good Signs for the New Year. It does relate to the Hawaii market greatly, as [...]
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 [...]
It’s been awhile since my last article on Ossipoff homes for sale on Oahu. There are several that have come on market recently that are worth bringing to attention.
A peaceful setting belays the fact of activity galore available in this prime area between Honolulu and Waikiki.
Today, I decided to update my gallery of Ilikai Condos for Sale. As you’ll see, there aren’t too many there. Why? It is because even though I am a Realtor, I also think like a consumer and want to see more photos of a property. So, I decided to include only the ones where the [...]
When you look at the November Honolulu Board of Realtors statistics at a glance, it appears our market is relatively flat.
Kaka’ako is happening!! Action and change continues now with the Kewalo Development LLC, an affiliate of A&B Properties (Alexander & Baldwin) once again changing the skyline in this prime area between Honolulu City and Waikiki. Interest is high, lines have formed at the Waihonua Sales Gallery The ‘Waihonua’ will be the newest high rise joining this area [...]
I’m excited to say our Oahu office got a makeover this week! After joining Hawaii Life in 2009, we rolled out our Oahu office in Kahala this past February. Since February, we have added a half dozen more agents to our roster. In addition, we’ve closed 40% more deals so far than we did all [...]
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