Right now, I am calling everyday to find a one-bedroom available at Waihonua; I keep checking the availability list, to no avail! Because of the popularity of the latest building in Kakaako, Alexander and Baldwin has become the pioneer of development in 2012. More developments have suddenly popped up. What’s great is what this new project [...]
North shore oceanfront buyers, don’t pass up this super specatuclar oceanfront gem (MLS# 1112626) located in front of the world-famous Sunset Beach. 59-017 Kahauola St. 017 is part of a two unit CPR. The other dwelling, unit 2, is currently in escrow, per listing agent Roberto Lopes agent remarks in the MLS, priced at $2.695M. [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Over the last 5 years traffic has come to a halt on the North Shore of Oahu. Who’s to blame?? If you ask a local resident, they may say Hollywood is to blame…The movie Blue Crush was the beginning, or MTV’s Boarding House, or Saving Sarah Marshall, or the one where Owen Wilson lives on [...]
There have been seven sales in the past 6 months. Currently, there is only one active listing priced at $1,295,000 – a 3 bed/2 bath suite with a 1,411 sq. ft. interior with a 135 sq. ft. lanai. The average sales price on these 3 bed/2 bath units for this period is $1,100,000. Of the seven [...]
Waikiki Beach Waikiki, the name brings up a symbolic picture of a warm and friendly Hawaiian lifestyle, including the white, soft sand of its wide beach. The years have certainly made changes and one is the growth of this famous strip between the Ala Wai Canal and the blue ocean. Along with construction and modernization made by [...]
For a few years now real estate speculators have envisioned the quiet town of Laie to be on the verge of Oahu’s next high end real estate boom. There are a few multiple multi million dollar oceanfront developments that have popped up as well as a proposed 220 room Marriott Hotel almost approved. Also, Laie’ [...]
The Volcom team is posted up at both of their multi million dollar oceanfront pipe houses in anticipation of the 2012 Volcom Pipe Pro. It’s an exciting time here on the North Shore of Oahu!
With affordability being one of the driving forces in deciding to make the big move from renting to owning, one of my favorite developments remains Ka Makana at Hoakalei. Buying a home on Oahu is no simple feat for most people with median prices surpassing the half million price point. As part of our profession [...]
Waikiki Banyan is located at 201 Ohua st., one block from the famous Waikiki Beach and within walking distance to some of the best restaurants in Waikiki. There are two towers, one is on the Makai side with some units having an ocean view, and one is on the Mauka side with some units having [...]
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 [...]
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