This spring and summer season bring change to the Hawaii Real Estate Market. As Real Estate continues to show dramatic improvement in price recovery and the velocity of sales, there is another factor at play – there is a surplus of Buyers and a shortage of homes – a shift from a Buyer’s market of [...]
Have you been looking for a Kauai home for sale? If you have been looking, or are just starting your search, you may have noticed less of a choice when it comes to homes for sale. Less inventory usually results in higher home prices, and in certain parts of the island, this is happening. This [...]
Buying property can sometimes be overwhelming, so it’s always good to do some research and understand what to look for. I have come up with a list of common terms you may see on our Hawaii Life MLS search pages to help familiarize you with some terms and where to locate them. Fee Simple vs [...]
Many people get intimidated with orchids, but they grow so well in Hawaii, just water, and if you feel generous, you can feed it too. For the longest time I did not ever feed my orchids and they just kept blooming and blooming. Several years ago when I purchased my house in Kihei, it came [...]
Congratulations! You bought the home of your dreams, and although you’re overjoyed and bursting with pride, this is something that is more than likely to have set your savings back. With electricity prices always on the rise, you may be looking for ways to enjoy your place while cutting down on your water and energy [...]
Everyone always asks me to look for a good school in a good area on Oahu. Rightfully so. Everyone always wants to send their children to the best school possible to give their kids the best fighting chance and a step up in the “real world.” It is hard when you’re paying for the price of [...]
I’ve had phone calls, emails, and Facebook messages asking me about the results for the Hualalai Resort and Mauna Kea Fairways North homes listed by Hawaii Life that were auctioned this week by Concierge Auctions. Both properties had a half-dozen bidders; both properties sold. As in any real estate transaction, the contract price is confidential to [...]
Mala`ai, The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, recently received a Grant from The Richard Smart Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation to host a series of workshops around local food sustainability issues. A fun way for old residents and potential new residents to have an authentic experience and get to learn a little about one of [...]
If you have seen the publicity about the upcoming March 2013 auctions of a home at Mauna Kea Fairways North and a Balinese inspired residence at Hualalai Resort, you may be wondering whether participating in a luxury real estate auction is a way to get a deal in a market where distressed properties have become [...]
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