HAWAI'I LIFE
Dawn Surf Patrol at Halii Kai Resort
Early Morning Surf Session at “Peaks” off the Mauna Lani Hotel
Sights From the Big Island – Kailua-Kona to Waimea-Kamuela
This short video was taken in the area between Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa Village: We left Kona at about 1:30p.m.—it was cloudy in town as we headed up Palani Road to Mamalahoa Hwy., but it opened up to sunny blue skies with some clouds. Below is a map of the highway we took.
Buzz’s Sand Trap Restaurant at the Waikoloa Beach Resort – Great Food and Atmosphere
Located in Waikoloa Beach Resort on the 14th hole of the beach course, this restaurant has been open 2 years on Monday. This is a sister restaurant of Buzz’s in Kailua on Oahu. In my opinion, “Big Island more better.” Buzz’s Sand Trap restaurant opens at 3:30 p.m. for Happy Hour (3:30-5:30 p.m.) and free [...]
Mauna Kea Condos For Sale – Reduced Inventory Along the Kohala Coast?
Some of my savvy clients recently asked me to examine the latest market activity for condos/villas at the Mauna Kea Beach Resort. There are really only 4 condo/villa communities in Mauna Kea. Oldest to youngest are: The Villas and Kumulani with Wai’ula’ula and Kauna’oa, both built in 2006. Asking $895,000, (MLS# 245288) the most expensive Kumulani unit [...]
$279K Waikoloa Village Home For Sale – The Price is Right
This Waikoloa Village home is a diamond in the rough. It is not a short sale or distressed property and it was recently listed below the bench mark of $300,000. This custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a nice floor plan—tongue and groove open-beam ceilings throughout the entire house. The spacious living room opens [...]
Waikoloa Kids Put on a Great Annual Ho’olaule’a Performance
Parents of kids attending Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School were treated to a great annual Ho’olaule’a performance last Friday, May 20th, 2011. Another school year was ending with the Ho’olaule’a celebration. Ho’olaule’a is a Hawaiian word meaning “a gathering to connect in joyful celebration, to unite in joy.” “Ho’o” means the process of moving toward [...]
Kamakoa at Waikoloa – Workforce Housing Project Underway
On my way to pick up my kids at Waikoloa Elementary School, I realized the neighborhood nearby was changing with piles of dirt and heavy trucks driving around, actively working on the Big Island’s new workforce housing development. Kamakoa at Waikoloa, a new residential community, is underway with the construction of the model homes. The completion of [...]
Waikoloa Beach Resort Offers Variety of 3 Bedroom Condo Floor Plans
The different gated communities at Waikoloa Beach Resort vary by their location, number of units, floor plans, amenities, etc. I will focus today only on the size of the 3 bedroom units. Since the beginning of the year 2011, twelve 3 bedroom condos have sold at Waikoloa Beach Resort. They all offered 3 bedrooms with at [...]
West Hawaii Real Estate Thriving as Buying Spree Continues
As a buyer’s agent for West Hawaii, I’m keeping plenty busy despite the gloomy national news. Late summer and fall is usually a slow time here for buyers, but I’m writing as many offers for clients as I was at the traditional peak time back in January and February.
Waikoloa Condo – Two-Story Hali’i Kai Penthouse on the Golf Course
Your pleasant view from the master bedroom of this penthouse Halii Kai condo for sale Recently reduced, on the Waikoloa Golf Course, in a gated community, never rented, this immaculate condo comes furnished. I’m talking kitchenware, drapes, blinds and linens that are all top quality for a turnkey second home! Bring your food and clothes, move in or [...]
Deal – Waikoloa Elima Lani Unit for Under $90K
If you’ve been watching the Waikoloa Village condo market, then you know that there have recently been a few great deals on two bedroom condos under $100,000. And if you were playing the “I wish I shoulda, coulda,woulda…game,” you have another chance with a new Elima Lani listing at $89,900. Elima Lani Unit Listed at [...]
Waikoloa Condo Sales Drop as Low as 70K
Wow! June saw not one but two condo sales in Waikoloa that closed in the $70,000 range. Elima Lani unit #404, listed at $98,000, actually closed at $73,500. And Fairway Terrace B101, a 2 bed / 2 bath unit listed at $83,900, closed at $77,500. These were both REO’s, or bank-owned properties, that had already gone [...]
32% Off Waikoloa Village REO – Affordable Big Island Home
Now available, this REO in Waikoloa Village (MLS# 236979) for $231,800. This ranch style home is located on a dead end street and has a lot of possibilities County Assessed Value: $343,300 Asking Price: $231,800 The garage has been converted into a studio with a kitchen and bath area. Making it perfect for the extended [...]
Waikoloa Condo Sales Movin’ On Up – May Update
May was a busy month for Waikoloa Village condo sales with 5 condo sales closing in 3 different complexes. There was a big price range with one sale below $100,000 and one above $300,000. This Waikoloa condo at the 17th Fairway, unit #13, sold for $312,500 with 2 car garage Fairway Terrace C105 closed at $89,000, its [...]
Waikoloa Foreclosure is 32% off County Assessed Value
This unique Waikoloa foreclosure (MLS# 233753) was just reduced to $273,650. $126,650 below county assessed value! Big time value in this 3 bed/2 bath Waikoloa Village Foreclosure This Waikoloa Village home (MLS# 233753) has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on one side of the carport area and a large living area and one bath [...]