Posted by Rich Graybill, RA on September 1st, 2010 |
Tags: Ala Moana, Hawaiki Tower, Hokua, Life, Luxury, Marina, Nauru Tower, Oahu, Waikiki, Yacht Harbor Towers
Halfway between downtown Honolulu and Waikiki is “Ala Moana”…
White Sandy Beach at Ala Moana Beach Park
Many residents are enjoying their lifestyle to the fullest by being able to WALK EVERYWHERE. Leave your car at home! resort hotels, The Yacht Harbor, sandy beaches and parks, shopping centers, restaurants (many of which have “Happy Hour” specials), cafes and of course keeping fit at a luxury condominium recreation center….swimming, tennis, whirlpool, bar-b-que, etc. Read entire post →
Posted by Ron Hamic (RA), SRES, CDPE , e-PRO, SFR, AHWD on August 27th, 2010 |
Tags: Life, Pets
Is finding a pet-friendly place to stay on Oahu driving you nuts? Hopefully some of the resources and information in this blog will help you and your animal companions, whether it be just for a vacation or long-term.
What do you mean they don’t allow pets!?!? Read entire post →
Posted by Erik Hinshaw, R(S) on August 27th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, For Sale, Hawaii, Homes, Kealakekua, Life
Pasture with huge mango trees
It’s mango season again. Go to any farmer’s market and there is table after table of mangoes of every shape and size; huge green ones, small pointy yellow ones, some with every color of the rainbow. I love them all. I’ve even discovered a “somewhat” tidy way to eat the common mango that litters the roads where I walk my dog here in Captain Cook. You pick them up and massage them firmly until they are all soft and squishy, then tear a small hole with your teeth and suck the pulp out. Sexy fruit. Love them. Read entire post →
Posted by Rich Graybill, RA on August 27th, 2010 |
Tags: Beachfront, Coconut Plantation, Golf Front, Kai Lani, Ko Olina, Life, Oahu, Pets, Waterfront
For those of you that don’t know, Ko Olina is West Oahu’s first marina resort community to consist of a broad array of residences including hotels, condos, single family homes, and timeshares—even including a new Disney themed hotel/timeshare venture opening in the fall of 2011.
Ko Olina’s private marina
Here are some reasons why to invest in Ko Olina now:
* Growth sector…”Sunset Coast”
* Sunny, warm, and dry climate with nice tradewinds Read entire post →
Posted by Catherine Klug, RS on August 27th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Hawaii, Life, Waikoloa Village
I recently sold a Waikoloa Village house to some French compatriots. After living a few years on the rainy side of Waimea, they were ready for some warmth and sunshine. We eventually found the right place and price, and sat down to write the offer and review the escrow procedure.
When I said the word “Escrow,” their jaws dropped and they expressed concerns about dealing with a third party “escroc.” Escrow, it turns out, and “escroc” are pronounced the same; both words are “faux amis” (false friends), meaning they look alike but have different meanings.
The American dictionary defines Escrow as “the deposit of deed, bond, monies, contract or other written agreements with a third person to be delivered or used only upon performance or fulfillment of set conditions.” In practice, Escrow provides one central place where all funds and documents may be deposited. Here, they can be collected and disbursed only when all conditions of the contract are met by Seller and Buyer.
The French word “escroc,” on the other hand, means crook, or con man. My French clients thus had little trust in this supposedly independent third party’s willingness to protect their deposit funds until the transfer of the property.
As a French realtor working on the Big Island of Hawaii, I am aware of growing European and Canadian communities. Please do not hesitate to contact me for representation, as I can help you understand the key differences between buying in your country and buying in Hawaii.
Posted by Ken Molina, RS on August 24th, 2010 |
Tags: For Sale, Golf Front, Hawaii, Homes, Life, Maui, Wailea, Wailea Golf Vistas
Maui is known for it’s water sports, but golf reigns king here as well. I’ve heard there are approximately 15 courses (public and private) on the island.
The Wailea Blue Golf Course has been a staple in the Wailea area for many years. It was the first thing built in Wailea and is known as the Grand Dame of Wailea. Adjacent to the golf course are the Wailea Golf Vistas, a gated community consisting of approximately 48 home sites, most of which are already built upon. A handful of lots are for sale, as well as a 12,654 square foot home (MLS# 344411) located on a cul-de-sac with maximum privacy, listed for $1,328,000. Take a tour with me below.
Posted by Ken Molina, RS on August 18th, 2010 |
Tags: Hawaii, Kihei, Life, Maui
The winner of the “Funniest Entry”
Networking is a wonderful thing. On Saturday, I was out on an early morning paddle with the Kihei Canoe Club and a fellow paddler asked me if I were going to the sand sculpture competition. I had no idea that there was a competition like that here. When I lived in Los Angeles, I went to the sidewalk chalk art festival a few times, but never a sand castle competition. I thought it would be a great way to spend a little time before I went to my open house at a new listing of mine (Maui Kamaole, Unit A101, MLS# 34440). Read entire post →
Posted by Ron Margolis, RA, ABR on August 17th, 2010 |
Tags: For Sale, Hawaii, Homes, Kauai, Life, Wailua
As we finished vacuuming and dusting our new listing at 5781 Ahakea St. (MLS# 237785), the neighbors on the street were gathering for their bi-monthly “block party.” With dozens of children of all ages, the families gathered to partake of a huge feast. Grilled steak, barbecued chicken, asparagus wrapped in bacon and grilled, tuna salads, chicken salads, and an assortment of vegetables, salads, and desserts. What a friendly environment and a great place to live. Read entire post →
Posted by David Buck, R, BIC on July 26th, 2010 |
Tags: Gated Community, Hawaii, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Life, Luxury, Oahu
Do you remember the show “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous“? Well, this Oahu home (MLS # 1000903) on Hawaii Loa Ridge once belonged to its producer:
1133 Ikena Circle (MLS # 1000903) is available for $11,500,000
Al Masini, who produced “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” and “Baywatch” was the previous owner of this home, which sold for a record at the time (for non-oceanfront) $9,400,000 in 2001. There have been several non-oceanfront homes that have sold higher since Read entire post →
Posted by Julie Keller, RS on July 21st, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Life, Nob Hill, Waimea Kamuela
The town of Kamuela, which is also known as Waimea, is the largest town in the interior of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is an oasis among the Kohala Mountain Range at the base of Majestic Mauna Kea. At 2,700 feet above sea level, the climate is ideal and the views are amazing.
Nob Hill was affectionately named after San Francisco’s renowned Nob Hill neighborhood
Speaking of views, there is an area of Waimea known as Nob Hill where the scenery is as stunning as the beautiful homes (MLS# 229204) that decorate its landscape . It is located at the base of Hoku’ula which is a Pu’u, or hill, marking the heart of Waimea town. It was in the early 1970’s that this area was affectionately named after San Francisco’s renowned Nob Hill neighborhood. Nob Hill of Waimea is a very quaint version of San Francisco’s, but similarly, it is a prestigious area where the views are breathtaking and the location is ideal. Read entire post →
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