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3 Things You Should Know Before Making an Offer on a House in Hawaii

Kelly A. Lee, R — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:27:41 +0000

Purchasing real estate is a fun adventure and, when done right, can be a very rewarding experience on many levels. So, before you make an offer, follow these 3 important steps to help make your property buying experience a positive one:

1. Determine How Much You Can Afford To Spend: Searching for a property can be fun and exciting when you think about getting a new place and maybe remodeling. However, before you get too carried away, it is vitally important to do the numbers first. There is no need to spend time looking at property that is not within your price range. Talk to a lender and find out financially what you pre-qualify for. This gives you a ballpark price range to work with during your real estate search.

2. Find a Location That’s Right for You: One of your most important decisions is…location, location, location! There are many factors to take into consideration when making this decision, so spend some time, do some research, and think it through. Also, make sure to get familiar with the neighborhoods and towns you are considering. One final note on this: any home can be remodeled, or even torn down and rebuilt, but location is not easily changed.

3. Get a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis): Once you have zeroed in on a property, it’s time to have your Realtor do a CMA. By understanding how a home compares to recently sold property in the surrounding area you will be able to come to a conclusion on what to offer. Learn more about using CMA’s to find good deals in Hawaii.

If you have thought about purchasing property in Hawaii and would like a CMA, I am happy to help.

Kelly A. Lee, (R) e-PRO, CHMS
kelly.lee@hawaiilife.com
(808)-225-0349

Planning for Hawaii Retirement Using Universal Design

Claire K. Bajo RS — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:09:09 +0000

Photo from QualityHomeConcepts.com Featuring Universal Design

Tips for Seniors (66+) and Baby Boomers (47+)

Aloha! In learning more about how to plan for our aging family, I wanted to share some information with you that I received when becoming a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist [SRES]. During my training, I fell in love with the concept of a Universal Design.

Universal Design Standards are building guidelines for creating homes “…so that they are usable by all people to the greatest extent possible.”

If you are preparing for retirement (or planning to help take care of aging parents or people with disabilities) you may want to re-design your home, or update the floor plan, to add more functionality.

Universal Design Principles Include

Equitable Use: Does it meet the needs of a variety of users with diverse abilities?
Flexible Use: Does it accommodate a wide range of individual preferences?
Simple and Intuitive: Is the design of the home easy to use & understand?
User-Sensitive: Is it sensitive to the user’s abilities? i.e. hearing impaired, low vision.
Minimizing Room for Error: Does the home minimize consequences of accidents and provides fail-safe features?
Ergonomics & Functionality: Is the space adjustable, and is it easy to reach from a normal body position with little or no bending?

Universal Design Video

If you would like more information on Universal Design and Aging in Place, please contact me. I would be happy to share the helpful knowledge I received as a Senior Real Estate Specialist, and I look forward to helping you & your families in preparation for the future.

Blessings Always,

Claire K. Bajo, RS
Senior Real Estate Specialist
(808)-756-4874
claire@hawaiilife.com

Adventures on Maui – The October Molokai Hoe Race

John B Guard IV, R(B) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:30:48 +0000

October on Maui brings shorter days, cooler nights, and the end of the competitive Outrigger Canoe paddling season in Hawaii. The Moloka’i Hoe held on October 9, 2011 was its 59th crossing from Maui Nui’s Moloka’i to Oahu, some 40+ miles from Hale o Lono on Moloka’i’s southwest corner, across the rough waters of the Pacific to Waikiki. The race hosts over 1,000 paddlers from around the world in what is known as the Superbowl of competitive paddling.

Paddlers risk injury and life with extreme weather conditions, 8 to 10 foot waves, over 100 power boats, and 100 plus 1,200-pound 6 man canoes racing across the rugged Kaiwi Channel in an effort to be first across the finish line in the distant Waikiki. Canoes flipping, waves crashing over canoes and power boats alike, and canoes hitting paddlers making substitutions in the water are a few of the annual dangers of this event. All fears are set aside as athletes pursue victory in this grueling event.

Now, let’s back it up a few days before this annual event for the real adventure…I, like many others, love this event for the year of training and preparation that comes together when competitors converge on the beautiful island of Moloka’i.

With limited hotel lodging, competitors find refuge in tents, condominiums, and a variety of housing all over the island. We visit with old friends over breakfast in Kaunakakai, rig our gear at Hale o Lono, and enjoy the calm before the competition.

A few years ago, our paddling team had the privilege to stay in an amazing beachfront house for the days leading up to the Moloka’i Hoe. This home is situated on a very private beach at the end of the road on Moloka’i’s west end, just past the soft white sands of Papohaku Beach.

The bay fronting the home allows for multiple boats to anchor between adventures. The bay is home to the surf break known as Dixie Maru’s. It is a water man’s dream property…surfing…world-class ono and mahi mahi fishing…lobster diving, etc. right out your front door.

There are many activities, adventures, and places on Maui that will leave you with the memory of a lifetime. If this lifestyle interests you, contact me at (808)-870-2227.

Beachfront Home For Sale on Molokai’s West End

John B Guard IV, R(B) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:15:48 +0000

This home (MLS# 347362) is situated on a very private beach at the end of the road on Moloka’i’s west end, just past the soft white sands of Papohaku Beach. A few years ago, I had the privilege of staying in this amazing beachfront house for the days leading up to the Moloka’i Hoe, which I love to participate in.

The “surf shack” comes with a 5-acre oceanfront parcel along with a back 24-acres of dry land forest of kiawe. This property includes expansive manicured lawns, a huge stone outdoor shower, a huge storage for the toys, and a master suite overlooking the compound. Currently, this property has a Hawaii Life Value Score of 100. Wow!!

West End Moloka’i Bay (left); Your boat should be here (right)

The bay fronting the home allows for multiple boats to anchor between adventures. The bay is home to the surf break known as Dixie Maru’s. It is a water man’s dream property…surfing… world-class ono and mahi mahi fishing… lobster diving, etc. right out your front door.

Imagine launching at sunrise, trolling for ono and mahi mahi along the coast of Moloka’i or in to the Penguin Banks. Once the catch is made, return home by mid-morning for a surf session and then a nap to prepare for an afternoon hunt, or night time lobster dive. Is this your idea of the Hawaii life??

If this lifestyle interests you, but the house isn’t perfect, consider these other Moloka’i Oceanfront Retreats. Contact me at (808)-870-2227 for these, or any other properties that you may be interested in purchasing in Hawaii.

Attention Sellers and Realtor(s) – Last Chance to Sell Your Property at Auction, November 26, 2011

Katie Minkus, R(BIC) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:45:28 +0000

Looking for an innovative way to sell property in Hawaii? Auctions work.

Hawaii Life and Premier Estates Auction Company have teamed up to offer a multi-island, statewide auction over Thanksgiving weekend

Sellers…motivated to sell your (non-distressed) property? Ready to sell your property and get on with the rest of your life? How do you feel about paying ZERO dollars in brokerage fees?

REALTORS…have an incredible property to sell, but unhappy with the slow pace of showings? Do you feel like your listing would sell if only more people were looking at it? Want to get paid for your listings that aren’t selling?

Hawaii Life and Premier Estates Auction Company (PEAC) are excited to present a live, on-island, statewide auction. The auction is open for ANY seller, and ANY Real Estate Agent and Broker, regardless of which brokerage firm is holding the listing. The auction itself will be held live on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast and will include phone and internet bidding on properties all over the state of Hawaii.

To see a gallery of the properties that have already committed to selling at the PEAC Auction on Saturday, November 26, click here. To find out more information about how you can get your property or your listing SOLD AT AUCTION, call 800.290.3290 ext. 249, or email TFitzgerald@PremiereEstates.com.

Maui, A Great Place to Call Home – September Adventures on Maui

John B Guard IV, R(B) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:16:40 +0000

Maui is a great place to call home. I have lived on Maui most of my life with short stints in Honolulu, Malibu, and parts of Australia. These cities/towns are all world-renowned locations for beaches, healthy lifestyles, recreation, entertainment, etc.

However, I have always come home to Maui for the lifestyle that is just right. We on Maui have short commutes between towns and from one side of the island to the other. We have some of the best uncrowded beaches in the world with Hamoa, Flemings, Wailea, and Kaanapali Beach often in the top 10. We have great food, shopping, and activities in cool Main Street towns like Paia, Lahaina, Wailuku, and Makawao. The list goes on and on.

However, many activities that are available to everyone are part of the very reason why many of us live here. We love the ocean, the streams, the people, and we love the adventures available on Maui…

The Ocean

Maui is situated among Lana’i, Moloka’i, Molokini, and Kaho’olawe. Many days of the year, it is an ocean lover’s playground to be able to play between these islands. As a competitive athlete in Hawaii’s state sport of Outrigger Canoe Paddling, it is the ideal location to be able to paddle between islands in Hawaii.

One of those inter-island crossings has become a world-renowned race in September. The Pailolo Challenge, hosted by my own Hawaiian Canoe Club, runs on the premier downwind course in Hawaii. This trek starts in Kapalua on Fleming’s beach in front of the Ritz Carlton Kapalua.  The race continues past many small towns off of Moloka’i’s east side, including Puko’o, Wailua, and on to Kaunakakai after 27 miles of down wind enjoyment and adventure.

This has become one of the premier international courses for all downwind ocean activities, including kite surfing, S-U-Ping, paddle-boarding, one-man canoes, etc. More on those later when their months arrive.

Along with adventure, these small towns on Moloka’i have a few great properties available to offer for immediate ownership. This one in particular is a very rare location in Wailua (MLS# 349238). View other unique Moloka’i properties here.

Contact me here, or direct at 808-870-2227 to find the property that fits your needs.

Attention REALTORS – Cruise Hawaii and Earn Your CIPS Designation

Katie Minkus, R(BIC) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:55:56 +0000

REALTORS®: Want to cruise the Hawaiian Islands AND earn a NAR designation?

Join us for the Designation Cruise Hawaii

The West Hawaii Association of Realtors is sponsoring a “Designation Cruise” through the Hawaiian Islands October 22ndâ€”29th. This seven day sojourn not only allows you the opportunity to visit all the major islands in a short period of time, but affords you the chance to complete all the necessary coursework to earn the coveted Certified International Property Specialist Designation.

The CIPS designation is the only one of its kind in the real estate community. Synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective, and distinct understanding of a global buyer, the CIPS designation comes with powerful brand recognition with designates in nearly 40 countries around the world.

For those who register by May 1st the cost is $699. After May 1st it’s $799, and includes the following courses:

Global Real Estate: Local Markets
Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools
Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate
Europe & International Real Estate
The Americas & International Real Estate

The instructor, David Wyant, (RB, CIPS, AHWDC, ICREA) is known for his engaging speaking style and I’m confident we’ll be swapping “Florida versus Hawaii” stories no later than our first pau hana together!

To book the cruise, go to: www.bananatreetravel.com, email yvonne@bananatreetravel.com, or call 321.745.9325. Cabins start at $1,129 (plus taxes and govt fees). Anticipated attendance include REALTORS® from Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Illinois, Australia, New Zealand, China, Guam, etc.

It’s an incredible opportunity to gain international real estate education and simultaneously network with other agents from around the world. Not to mention, the opportunity to see and experience the best sights, and the most Aloha that Hawaii has to offer!

The Pride of America, docked in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island’s leeward coast

How to Use the Hawaii Life Website and Create a Free Account

Gary Bland, RS — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:50:16 +0000

I wanted to go over some specific details and functions of the Hawaii Life website. If you will notice, there are certain benefits to having an account with Hawaii Life, and you will have some basic descriptions in detail of what you see and what you will find. This blog is very useful when searching Hawaii property, in any case.

It is very encouraged that you just go ahead and create an account and then read my blog.Â The reason I say that is because you will immediately be contacted by very qualified Real Estate professionals for each of the Hawaiian Islands. Here at Hawaii Life, we are proud to give you service with integrity.

Great reasons to have an account:

Get information fast and easy
Work with a Hawaii Life Real Estate Agent Professional Specialist for a specific island and area
Receive email notifications of newly listed properties
Direct contact with your Hawaii Life Agent
View properties online with pictures, maps, and information details
Knowledge is power

Let us begin! Right from the beginning, please notice you can Login or Create Account, located in the upper right hand corner of the Hawaii Life site.

What are you waiting for?

Very smart move! You will see this pop up.

Please read and be aware of our Disclaimer!

Hawaii Life Privacy Policy: Read for yourself.

Your privacy is a priority at Hawaii Life

It would be to your best interest to enter your real first and last name and check the spelling before hitting ENTER.Â As you can see in the following bullets as reason why!

Please use an email account that we can be in direct communication with you (very important).
The name you supply is how we will respond back to you by email and throughout your property search.
If you enter a phone number, please use one that communications will be best for you, now and in the future.
A phone number, again, will be communication benefit! It will only be supplied to the Agent assigned to you.
Password is easy, or I should say make it easy! (examples: maui, oahu, kauai, lanai, molokai, or bigisland).
Please note with your account because you use your selected email and simple password only you will have access.
My salutation would be Aloha Dave Doe, or Aloha Jane Doe rather than Aloha #@2!$.Â I hope you get the point!

Hopefully, you have already just went in and created your FREE HAWAII LIFE ACCOUNT without troubles.

Please read below how these links work!

***SEARCH you will see this screen.Â All you need to do is click the island of CHOICE.

Here is the next screen after that island of CHOICE click.

It will DISPLAY this format that is again very easy to view any Hawaii Properties For Sale on MLS.

You may also view property from this area also!

Here you need to make a decision! Enter homes, condos, land and then select price range you feel comfortable with.

Please note the Drop Down Menu to define your SEARCH.

Homes, condos, land, and set price range to view listings

When you get better, try the More Options button (in red in the example above to the right) and this screen will appear.

Save this for your Agent to do

You may also just ROLL OVER THE MAP MARKERS and see MLS pop ups.

Double click on these to open MLS listing!

Please note: Hawaii Life listings are always first!

You can click on those to rearrange your Search. Please also note at the very bottom Viewing 1-20Â | 1 2 3 ….6 Next> and also be aware of the vertical slide bar to view all of the listings from all the way to the bottom using the slide bar!

Now, you selected a property and this window pops up!

Make sure you scroll down with the vertical slide bar!

It will include the following and much more!Â Most important items: listing description and schools information.

Now, pay close attention once again!Â The following is very important information that will get you full size pictures, the ability to email the listing to whomever you would like, let’s say family members knowing you are buying in Hawaii, and most of all, you can request more information and make an offer!

Click on PICS or View all photos large and you will see them like this!

Now you want more information, view this area and click Request More Info, Ask a Question, Schedule a Showing, Make an Offer.

This form will open up and you can figure what questions you might have. Please note,Â I have an account, so it will auto-fill your name as mentioned before with an account. This way the email is sent to the current Agent assigned to you and they will provide the answers.Â All you do is edit the questions or concerns in the Questions/Comments box.

***Search information ENDS HERE!

I hope this serves you well for how the site works in detail for Hawaii Property Searches.Â Let me know how I can help?

Hawaiian History – Hawaii State Facts

Rustin Singleton, RS — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:45:23 +0000

My son is doing some homework on Hawaiian history and we love the internet. I thought I could share with all the readers of Hawaii Life’s blogs maybe something they didn’t know.

Hawaii History Firsts – Hawaii State Facts

1778—The Hawaiian Islands were originally settled by Polynesian immigrants more than 1,000 years ago, but remained unknown to Europeans until Captain James Cook landed there in 1778.
1800—During the late 1800s, Hawaii developed an export economy based on sugar and pineapple cultivation, drawing thousands of Asian immigrant workers to the farms.
1893—Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani attempted to impose a new constitution claiming more authority for native Hawaiians, but white leaders occupied the government office in Honolulu and overthrew the monarchy.
1959—The first Asian-American in the United States Senate was Hawaii’s Hiram Fong. Descended from Chinese immigrants, Fong was elected to the Senate.
1959—Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the union on August 20th, 1959.

More Hawaii History Firsts – Hawaii State Facts

The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hawaii has the most advanced telecommunications system in the world. The state is one of only five states in the U.S. with 100 percent digital switching for telephones and more fiber optic cable per mile, per capita than any other state.
Hawaii’s Iolani Palace is the only royal residence in the United States of America.
During the Hawaiian Monarchy, Hawaii’s population was among the most literate in the world.
King Kalakaua was the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe and the first foreign head of state to speak before a joint session of Congress.
Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the Earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California, 3,850 miles from Japan, 4,900 miles from China, and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
Hawaii is considered the nation’s (USA) endangered species capitol.
More than one-third of the world’s commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.
Under-sea volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago formed the islands of Hawaii.
Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.
There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet:
vowels: A, E, I, O, U
consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W
From East to West, Hawaii is the widest state in the United States.
The Hawaiian Islands are the projecting tops of the biggest mountain range in the world.
Honolulu’s zenith star (the star that rises directly above it) is Arcturus. The Hawaiians called it Hokule’a (Hoe-koo-lay-uh).
The Hawaiian Archipelago consists of over 130 scattered points of land stretching some 1,600 miles in length from the Kure Atoll in the North to the Island of Hawaii in the South.
Island flowers and colors are used to represent each island:
Niihau—Pupu Shell—White
Kauai—Mokihana (Green Berry)—Purple
Oahu—Ilima—Yellow
Maui—Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose)—Pink
Molokai—White Kukui Blossom—Green
Lanai—Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant)—Orange
Kahoolawe—Hinahina (Beach Heliotrope)—Grey
Big Island of Hawaii—Lehua Ohia—Red
Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time). There is no daylight savings time. The time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
There are four counties in Hawaii (Kauai, city and county of Honolulu, Maui, and Hawaii). Each city has a mayor and council in charge.
All subterranean minerals belong to the state. Except for state owned water, some lava stone, and minor granites and semi-precious minerals, there are few underground minerals.
The wind blows East to West in Hawaii. The highest recorded temperature is 96°F (Honolulu Airport), but temperatures over 92°F generally occur only once or twice a year. The lowest temperature (under 3,000 feet altitude) is 56°F. Temperatures under 60Â°F may occur, but rarely more than once a year. Average daytime temperature (July) is 82°F. Average daytime temperature in January is 72°F.
There are no racial or ethnic majorities in Hawaii. Everyone is a minority. Caucasians (Haoles) constitute about 34%, Japanese-American about 32%, Filipino-American about 16%, and Chinese-American about 5%. It is very difficult to determine racial identification as most of the population has some mixture of ethnicities.

Island of Niihau

A privately owned island, with livestock raising as its principal industry. There is highly limited access by general public through helicopter landings at uninhabited sites. Legend says Niihau was the original home of the goddess Pele. The island has a population of 230, and is 69 square miles.

Island of Kauai

The fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands.
The Waialua River is one of five navigable river in Hawaii. It drains off Waialeale mountain, which averages 488 inches of rain per year, and is considered the wettest spot on earth.
The Waimea, the Hanape’pe, the Lumahai and the Hanalei River are almost as big and quite navigable. The Hanalei River was dedicated a “national treasure” recently and is under government protection from use as a “place of business.”

Island of Oahu

Honolulu is the largest city in the world—at least it has the longest borders. According to the state constitution, any island (or islet) not named as belonging to a county belongs to Honolulu. This makes all islands within the Hawaiian Archipelago that stretch to Midway Island (1,500 miles northwest of Hawaii) part of Honolulu. Honolulu is about 1,500 miles long, or more distance than halfway across the 48 contiguous states.
Wai Golf Course is Hawaii’s first municipal course.
Honolulu is the nation’s 11th largest metropolitan area.
More than 100 world-renowned beaches ring Honolulu.
Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States.
The world’s largest wind generator is on the island of Oahu. The windmill has two blades 400 feet long on the top of a tower twenty stories high.
The island of Oahu draws more visitors than any other to Hawaii. One-third of the state’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu.

Island of Maui

The island is home to many famous attractions including Haleakala Crater, the old whaling town of Lahaina, the road to Hana, and Kaanapali Beach.
Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ka-lah), is the world’s largest dormant volcano.

Island of Molokai

Molokai is known as the most Hawaiian isle.
Molokai’s east end is a tropical rain forest and part of the island receives 240 inches of rainfall a year.
Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park is home to rare African and Indian animals.
Kalaaupapa was once a leper colony administered by Father Damien.
The island contains the world’s highest sea cliffs, Hawaii’s longest waterfall, and the largest white sand beach in the state.

Island of Lanai

The island of Lanai is considered Hawaii’s most secluded island.
The island was once the home of the world’s largest pineapple plantations.
Hulope Bay is a marine preserve and considered one of the best diving spots in the world.

Island of Kaho’olawe

Once used as a target by the U.S. Navy and Air Force, the services are cleaning up unexploded shells. No one is allowed to go ashore without permission. The island consists of an uninhabited area of 45 square miles.

The Big Island of Hawaii

“Big Island” is not the name of the island, but only a reference to it. “Hawaii” is the actual name, but people say “Big Island” as to not confuse the island’s name with the rest of the nation.

The Big Island is Hawaii’s largest at 4,038 square miles. It is twice the size of all other Hawaiian islands combined.
The largest contiguous ranch in the United States is in Hawaii. The Parker Ranch near Kamuela has about 480,000 acres of land.
At 800,000 years the Big Island is the youngest of the island chain. However, it was the first island discovered by voyaging Polynesians.
Kilauea Iki Volcano is the world’s most active and largest volcano.
Ka Lae is the southernmost point in the United States. It is located at 18:54:49 N, 155:41:00 W. There is a constant 27 knots per hour wind blowing East to West, 24 hours per day, and 365 days per year.
Two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific—Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa—dominate the center of the island. Most of the world’s macadamia nuts are grown on the island.
Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world (measured from its base at the ocean floor).
The island houses the world’s biggest telescope and more scientific observatories in one place than anywhere else in the world.
The island is the worldwide leader in harvesting macadamia nuts and orchids.

As always, I am at your service for your real estate needs on our beautiful island of Maui.

Rustin

Molokai Luxury Property For Sale – Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Kristina Renee Shugars, RB — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:15:20 +0000

Youâ€™re dreaming of a very special place. A place of utter tranquility and inspiration, where the night sky is filled with stars and the only sounds you hear as you linger on your graceful expanse of lawn are the whispers of gently quaking coconut fronds, and waves breaking on a perfect crescent of white sand.

Thereâ€™s no need to waken from your idyllic vision. Dixie Maru Cove, named for a shop lost in the Ka Iwi channel during a by-gone era in Hawaiian history, offers a rare opportunity to live your dream. Step through the tropical gates and meander down the path to the private retreat youâ€™ve been yearning for.

Set on almost 30 pristine oceanfront acres, the propertyâ€™s (MLS# 347362) one bedroom, two bathroom â€œsurf shackâ€ is the ultimate in environmentally-friendly design. Sustainable building materials include red eucalyptus, Douglas fir, ironwood, coconut, and lava stone from Hawaii, Bali, and Borneo. Known to locals as the â€œMolokai Barn,â€ itâ€™s the ideal place to hang your boards.

Youâ€™ll need plenty for friends and family whoâ€™ll want to share the perfect (deserted!) left and right breaks beckoning only a few steps and a paddle from your front door. The cove shelters a colorful reef teaming with marine lifeâ€”the ultimate snorkelerâ€™s heaven. The catch of the dayâ€”mahi, ono, papioâ€”waits just off the rocky point. Imagine firing up the barbecue and sipping on a cool drink after a long day playing in the surf, lazing in a palm-strung hammock, and sailing your Catamaran along the shoreline.

Being offered at $3,400,000, the propertyâ€™s original plan, created by one of Hawaiiâ€™s preeminent environmentally conscious architects, includes several island â€œhales.â€ A romantic, Asian-inspired tea house â€œfloatsâ€ on a man-made, water-lily studded pond. Use existing plans, or let you imagination go wild as you manifest your own version of Heaven on Earth.

The island of Molokai is deeply imbued with Hawaiian culture and mana (spirit). It is the birthplace of hula and the inspiration for Israel Kamakawiwoâ€™oleâ€™s (Brother Iz) unforgettable version of â€œSomewhere Over the Rainbow.â€ Verdant valleyâ€™s, abundant waterfalls, and glistening coastlines, one step on the Dixie Maru property and youâ€™ll know thereâ€™s no place like home. Your new home-your dream come true on Molokai.

Contact me at (808) 281-3268.

Kristina Renee Shugars, R(B)

Israel Kamakawiwo’ole sings Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Click here for Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Somewhere Over The Rainbow Lyrics