Aloha! 25 years ago, the Ala Wai Challenge started as a fundraiser, and has evolved into exciting canoe races and Hawaiian makahiki games, entertainment, food booths, and best of all—it’s free! Now called The Duke Kahanamoku Challenge, is what’s happening this Sunday, January 23, 2011 starting at 9 a.m. with some history of the fundraiser activity from an article [...]
Haven’t you heard the term before that says, “cash is King?” I’ve often bought into that theory and do have to agree there’s nothing like doing a cash transaction with a quick closing. We all know that financing these days is not what it used to be. Banks are more stringent on their underwriting. It’s also [...]
In 2010, there were 379 homes on Oahu that sold above $1 Million. 503 Portlock Road (MLS# 1014387) in Portlock is priced just over 2010′s highest sale Not only did 2010 finish strong overall, million dollar home sales outpaced 2009′s 273 sales by 39%. Although financing hasn’t gotten any easier than 2009, buyers started to jump [...]
The Waialae-Kahala coastline, the Golf course, residential areas, and Ko’olau range Once again, Hawaii is gaining major global attention as the Sony Open attracts the world’s greatest golf professionals to the Waialae Golf Course and Country Club along with showing Hawaii’s natural beauty. This first full-field tournament of the 2011 season is televised all over the world, [...]
The PGA’s 2nd event of the season, the Sony Open, is taking place on Oahu this week. This 11th Fairway home (MLS# 1005044) is one of four homes for sale on the course Last week marked the first tournament of the season on Maui at the Kapalua Tournament of Champions. This week, all eyes will be [...]
Oahu median prices for single family homes and condominiums rose for the first time since 2007, which means that the downturn only lasted for 3 years. Today’s Star Advertiser article pointed out that a combined 3.1% increase in price as well as a 13.4% increase in single family sales means that the market is beginning to shift [...]
The Honolulu Board of Realtors recently released their stats for December and year end for 2010. Both sets of data ended on an upswing. Oahu Single Family Home Sales in December: There were 306 sales, which was up 12.5% from December of 2009 The median sales price was $587,000, which was up 5.8% from December [...]
Hawaii Five-O took the #1 spot on television this week with 11 million viewers. This Maunawili home (MLS# 1006017) is near the helicopter scene saving McGarrett’s sister I’ve got to say, this has been one of the most exciting episodes yet! It’s not too often you see McGarrett get taken down, however, three guys were able to [...]
Hawaii Life is proud to announce we have two listings at the Diamond Head Ambassador on Oahu’s Gold Coast. Diamond Head Ambassador #502 (MLS# 1015476) is listed for $595,000 The Diamond Head Ambassador is one of the coolest buildings on the Gold Coast due to its unique architecture. Built in 1959, the building was originally called [...]
Nalowale was the 5th episode and aired again last week prior to the New Year. 379 Portlock Road (MLS# 1008787) is near where the Ambassador was staying McGarrett and the Five-O Team get called in by the governor to pursue the kidnapping of the Ambassador to the Philippines’ daughters. After some digging, they find out [...]
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