HAWAI'I LIFE
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My Life In Paradise on a Frank Sinatra Movie Set
In 1965, Frank Sinatra produced and starred in a movie called “None But the Brave” at a secluded beach on the north shore of Kaua’i. While the movie was being filmed, my family purchased this little piece of paradise and waited anxiously for the completion of the film to take ownership. Since it is far [...]
Idyllic Kauai Farm House For Sale at the Base of Mt. Namahana (Kalihiwai Ridge)
Home Details 8.87 acres 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus an office 1,642 sq.ft. living area Located in the popular subdivision of Kalihiwai Ridge, this idyllic farm house sits on nearly 9-acres of pasture land at the base of Mt. Namahana. Designed to take advantage of the views, the house features a large wraparound lanai [...]
Zero Down Home Loans Available
USDA/Rural Housing Loans Offer 100% Financing on Hawaii Homes Many people are unaware that there is still 100% financing available. There are definitely eligibility requirements for the property and the borrower. To find out if you are eligible, this website is an excellent resource: http://www.eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do As an example, the whole island of Kauai is considered [...]
Kealia Kai – Upscale 300 Acre Oceanfront Subdivision Features 29 Estate Lots
A luxury Kauai subdivision, Kealia Kai, is located on Kauai’s east side just minutes from Lihue that features privacy, views of the Pacific Ocean, and Kauai’s mountain landscapes. Panoramic Kealia Kai photo taken from Lot 11 showing views from the ocean to the mountains of Kauai Recent Sales Lots in Kealia Kai range from approximately 5 acres and [...]
What’s Bigger Than the Pro Bowl? The Fish Bowl Known as the Pacific
While so many eyes were fixed on the Hawaiian islands this weekend with the broadcast of the 2012 Pro Bowl game, my eyes were glued to a much bigger bowl…the big fish bowl of the Pacific. The grand splash a whale’s tail I took a 3.5 hr. Na Pali sunset cruise and was on the [...]
Big Surf and a Sunset at Hanalei Bay, Kauai
Another perfect ending to a beautiful day here on Kauai with my family as we watched the world class waves roll in at sunset from the St. Regis Princeville Hotel last night and enjoyed pupus and cocktails.
Haena Beachfront Home Footsteps from Premier Beach Offers Enchanting Lifestyle
“In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle. This luxury estate (MLS# 251036) is offered at $4.495M with endless views of the blue Pacific in front of you and the magical Haena mountains behind you. Live your life amidst peace and tranquility paired with the enchanting lifestyle of Haena. Situated [...]
The Tastes of Hawaii – Recipes From Kauai’s Old Plantation Days – Plantation Muffins
Week 26—Plantation Muffins! Collecting and sharing recipes of Hawaii is our hobby, but our passion is helping people with their real estate needs. Hawaii offers some of the most beautiful islands in the world and we believe Kauai has some of the very best real estate available. We are excited about our new 3-acre home [...]
Where Does Hawaii’s Act 48 Go This Year (2012)?
In 2011, the Hawaii Legislature passed Act 48, a lengthy bill intended to reform the foreclosure process in Hawaii. From the day the law passed, non-judicial foreclosure, the preferred methods for mainland banks to rapidly foreclosure on distressed homeowners, was killed. There have been no non-judicial foreclosures since May 5th when the law passed. When [...]
A Kauaian Vacation – Park City Utah’s Sundance Film Festival
Where Do You Go on Vacation When You Live on Kauai? Most people want to escape the cold and snow during the winter months and come to a tropical paradise like Kauai. But when Kauai is your home, locals like Roberta Haas R(B) a 37 year resident and broker on Kauai, escapes to the snow [...]
The Finest Luxury Home Listings In Hawaii
For years, I’ve had this fantasy of starting a luxury vacation ownership club in Hawaii. The owners would be able to choose from luxury homes all around the State. For one vacation, you might want to stay in the resort community of Hualalai on the Big Island of Hawaii. For another, maybe a beachfront estate [...]
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Resort Entertainment and Things To Do on Kauai
When visiting our beautiful island, there is so much to see and do during the day. As the evening approaches, many visitors ask what there is to do in the evening.
Just Listed – Princeville Paniolo Bank-Owned (REO) Condo For Sale
Are you looking for a great buy on a bank-owned (REO) property in Princeville? I just listed this first floor end condominium (MLS# 251048). It offers views out to a tree-lined path to Anini Beach and beyond to the Prince Golf Course.