Update: Visit the Gateway Towers site Howard Hughes Corporation received approval for construction of the first of the Gateway Towers. The building will be the first of 2 towers as a part of their Ward Village project in Kakaako. The condo will be located across from Kewalo Basin where Ward Warehouse is now located.
Everyone likes new. The newest condos represent buying into the latest and greatest building in Honolulu. People love new. It is also a hope that the condo will be problem free. Many buyers in new condos hope that designers and developers take from the best of their past experiences to create something even better. Most […]
In the coming years, unobstructed ocean views and condos with direct ocean frontage in Honolulu will become even more desired than they are now. To have that direct view gives not only a stunning panoramic view but also privacy. The privacy is also important as Honolulu builds more condos. Right now, to have an unobstructed […]
Most people drive by Kapiolani park and they see lenity of people enjoying activities in the park. Then they also may notice the buildings along the gold coast and the homes on very small postage stamp lots by Coconut Avenue. Kapiolani Park is a great source for many activities. There are teams that practice soccer, […]
The much anticipated Tower 2 of the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Residences project broke ground today. Sales are continuing on the project. This is the first Ritz-Carlton on Oahu. Units are still available including the ultra-luxury penthouse collection.
I love to find little pockets that remind me of the old Hawaii. Don’t get me wrong, I love Hawaii today. It is just that many places have changed and of course one becomes nostalgic for times gone by. Being from Kailua, we did not have too many occasions to head out to the West […]
Finding a great ocean view in Hawaii is not hard. Any ridge line can produce beautiful and interesting views. Once people decide which area or areas they prefer on Oahu, then many would prefer to have an ocean view. East Oahu is a particularly popular area of the island. It is usually drier and sunnier here with […]
One of the first places I ever road a Boogie Board was at the far end of Kailua Beach. The side of the beach with the marine base can have some good surf for beginners. The long rides are rather fun. It is also a place that I enjoy walking. This end of the beach […]
While much of the excitement around condo living in Honolulu is focused on Kakaako with all of the new luxury condos sprouting up, there are other decadent condos that are older and arguably much more interesting. The Gold Coast at the base of Diamond Head on Oahu and at the end of Kalakaua Avenue is […]
I love the streets and spots that are in great locations and are not busy! For me, side streets and less traveled roads are the way to go. When you live here in Hawaii for a long time, then you get to know the quiet spots that can have a super location. That quiet intimacy […]
Hawaii Housing statistics for the island of Oahu for the month of January 2015. According to the analysis by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Island housing statistics are: Oahu (Hawaii) Single-Family Home Re-sales Number of Oahu home Sales This Month Compared To Median* […]
Hawaii real estate statistics for the island of Oahu for the month of December 2014. According to the analysis by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Island housing statistics are: Oahu (Hawaii) Single-Family Home Re-sales Number of Oahu home Sales This Month Compared To Median* […]
As we deal with our busy, hectic days, we all dream of getting away and having time to enjoy ourselves. We also all have a special or places that we would gladly retreat. For me, one of these places is on the North Shore and specifically to the town of Mokuleia. While it is true […]
Growing up in Kailua, I have so many fond memories of Kailua Beach. There were countless hours as a little girl swimming and playing in the waves. Outrigger canoe practice nearly every day in the bay when I was a teenage were some fun times. Even now walking along the beach is one of my favorite […]
The North Shore of Oahu is a special place. I remember thinking when I was growing up, that it took an eternity to drive from my home in Kailua to the North Shore. We also would drive up the coast, through Kaneohe, Kaaawa, Hauula and Laie. I was fortune because my mother usually let us […]
Howard Hughes Corporation’s latest condominium project is approved by the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA). The HCDA, the government agency overseeing development in the Kakaako neighborhood has given the the green light to Howard Hughes latest condo. Located at the current Office Depot store,behind the Ward Village Theaters will include a 50,000 square foot Whole […]
Last year, we had over 8 million tourists come to Hawaii. Most of those come to stay and play in Waikiki. While it is true that it is a densely populated tourist area, even many of the locals will tell you that even with all of the people, Waikiki and Waikiki Beach are still very […]
Update: Keauhau Place listings for sale Standford Carr’s Keauhou Place to start online registration this Tuesday. Keauhou Place is one of the newest condos to come to Kamehameka School’s “Our Kakaako” development in Kakaako.
While it’s true that most people envision vast swaths of tropical beaches when thinking about living in Hawaii, when you live here day in and day out you see a deeper beauty. Kaneohe, being on the windward side of the island, has much more rain normally than in Waikiki. The extra rainfall makes this side […]
One of the best parts of living in Hawaii is getting out, especially the ocean and enjoying yourself. It certainly makes me feel alive to be out on the water standup paddling (SUP). Maunalua Bay is a fun and not so busy place to SUP, surf or kayak. There are several surf breaks that can […]