Following the momentum of February’s strong condo sales, March was another strong month. Sales were up an incredible 73.1% and the median sales price up 11.2% to $346,700. I actually had to do a double check when I saw that sales were up that much. This Hoakalei home (MLS# 1302502) is priced at Oahu’s median sales [...]
I’ve recently listed a great studio unit, #1614, in Trump Tower Waikiki. Listed at $745,000, here’s 3 reasons why I think it’s the best one available: 1. The Ocean View Enjoy gorgeous blue Pacific Ocean views from your bedroom 2. An Unusual Waikiki Condo Layout Most studios are rather on the small side, and at [...]
At the Diamond Head end of Waikiki – where you can hear the lions and tigers, and elephants roar at sunset from the Waikiki Zoo – there are two recently listed condos in one of my favorite buildings, Diamond Head Vista: Unit #1904 – a 1 bedroom/1 bath with 758 sq.ft. interior is asking $489K [...]
Rain pouring straight down did not dampen the enthusiastic crowds this weekend during the 26th Annual Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race on the Ala Wai Canal. For the benefit of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, donations at a minimum of $5 gave an ‘adopted Owner’ a numbered Duckie to watch as some 20,000 little yellow [...]
In February, there were 279 condos that sold on Oahu, which was up a staggering 22% from last year. The median sales price also jumped 7.9% to $340,000. This Mililani home (MLS# 1302993) is priced at February’s median price of $600,000 Home sales weren’t quite as strong in February with sales down 7.4% from last [...]
Windsor condominiums are 44 stories high and include 181 individual units. While living here, you are sure to enjoy the remarkable views of Diamond Head and the blue Pacific Ocean from the rooftop lanai or your condo window. Windsor Floor Plan Options There are 10 different floor plans available: 3 one bedroom/one bathroom floor plans [...]
Finding a condo here in Waikiki with a stunning unobstructed view at a low price is getting harder and harder, but this Diamond Head Vista condo, priced at $423,000, is on my short list of bargain view condos. Diamond Head Vista 1204 great room This 12th floor condo was designed for the view. The great [...]
Seaside Suites is a boutique condominium centrally located between the Ala Wai Canal and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Shopping Center right in the heart of Waikiki. Condo Deals at Seaside Suites Currently, there are three condos available and each with something different to offer: Unit #702 (MLS# 1213513) – A fully remodeled view one [...]
Discovery Bay is a cat friendly complex. Constructed in 1977, there are over 660 units at Discovery Bay with two towers, the Endeavor and Resolution. There are several units offering ocean views, 42 stories high and with 8 elevators. Most units have been remodeled and have enclosed their lanai. Units located higher up offers better [...]
A year after the financial crisis of 2008, I wrote an article about how Ilikai condos were selling for bargain prices. Although there has been ongoing litigation, it wasn’t enough to scare investors away. In 2008, there were only 15 sales in the building with a median price of $360,000. In 2009, the median price [...]
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