Most of the island of Lanai is being purchased by Larry Ellison, Chief Executive Officer of Oracle (ticker: ORCL). As we told you back in December, the rumor was that billionaire David Murdock may be interested in selling the interest he owns in the island, which amounts to approximately 98% of it. David Murdock owns […]
Vintage homes can be seen fairly regularly in our Hawaii Real Estate market, but to have one be so immaculately cared for with the added bonus of great Honolulu city views is a true treat. This new listing located in Saint Louis neighborhood was built in 1952 and the same family has lived there all […]
Oahu real estate sales statistics for the month of May 2012, According to the analysis conducted by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Single-Family Home Resales Number of Sales This Month Compared To Median* Sales Price This Month Compared To May 2012 […]
As we see a Pending Homes Sales decline nationally as reported by the National Association of Realtors, are they declining in Hawaii? The Hawaii market has not suffered as greatly as many markets have during this economic downturn, but we are still keeping a close eye on the monthly statistics coming out to be assured […]
This luxurious tropical home is only steps to stunning Kailua Beach in the sought after neighborhood of Beachside. Kailuana Loop located in Kainalu is one of the most desired streets to reside on in Beachside. This new listing at 116 Kailuana Loop epitomizes the luxury Beachside lifestyle flavored with Balinese influence. This spacious 4 bedroom, […]
An affordable North shore Oahu beachfront cottage getaway in the town of Laie. This well priced cottage is an an excellent place for a second home. Enjoy long playful days in the crystal clear blue ocean in front of your property or lounging on the lawn. Located in the quiet town of Laie, this home […]
This Lanikai beachfront home offers luxury and ultimate privacy. Located at the far side of Lanikai, an exclusive area of Kailua, this five bedroom, five and a half bath home was reinvented by famed local architect Peter Vincent. Elevating its exquisiteness to a new level adding on more modern features including a pool with a […]
Graceful Kainui Drive homes located within walking distance to beautiful Kailua Beach. Kainui Drive is an elegant lane in Kailua divided with a median strip of grass and coconut trees with homes set far back from the lane on spacious lots. The land affectionately called ‘Duck Road’ because of the many ducks that enjoy biding […]
Hawaii tourism was upgraded by local economists saying that visitor arrivals would increase by 6.5% up by 2.1% meaning visitor arrivals would exceed 7.7 million by the end of the year. The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) latest report predicts economic growth for Hawaii at 2.2% this year with largest gains to […]
The Hawaii real estate market shows a continued increase in the median sales prices for the month of April 2012. The Honolulu Board of REALTORS released resale figures today for April. According to the analysis conducted by the Board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: During April, […]
The number of active Oahu real estate listings of single family homes are way down, declining 19.4% from last year. The scarcity of available homes makes these properties sell more quickly and for more money. The most recent Honolulu housing statistics show only a 2.6% increase in the median sales price to $600,000, but lack […]
A lovely waterfront home just steps from Kailua Beach came on the market. The home on Kaiolino Way in Beachside fronts on a wide canal perfect for kayaking or stand up paddling from your property. Just steps away is a private, deeded access to beautiful Kailua Beach. This new listing is an immaculate property including […]
Pending homes sales rise shows market recovery. Pending home sales increased in March and are well above a year ago, another signal the housing market is recovering, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 4.1 percent to 101.4 in March from an […]
TJ Maxx is opening their first store in Hawaii in Ward Center. The discount retailer is opening this Thursday a gigantic 35,000 square foot space at the beginning of Auahi Street next door to the Hokua and the Koolani and across the street from the IBM building. This will be the first of three stores […]
Symphony Tower a new condominium tower is in the planning phase for Honolulu. The Symphony Tower being developed by OliverMcMillian and owner Joe Nicolai would be a mixed used project. The 407-unit mixed use project is expected to cost $200 Million to construct and on the ground floor will house Joe Nicolai’s exotic auto dealership […]
Hawaii Loa Ridge is truly one of the zeniths of luxury real estate in Hawaii. This gated community covers an entire ridge on the eastern side of the island. The vast majority of homes on the ridge were built in the 1980s. Because the original developer sold vacant lots, some of the lots were land […]
Luxury Real Estate updated March 7, 2013 In the high-end luxury real estate market in Hawaii, neighborhoods such as Nuuanu, Makiki Heights, Pacific Heights, and Manoa usually offer older, stately homes of yesteryear where wealthy families enjoyed spacious estate sized properties in the cool breezes of the verdant green mountains while still having lovely panoramic […]
A new cute home for sale in Kailua just came on the market in the quiet neighborhood of Enchanted Lake on Alahaki Street. This starter home in Hawaii has 3 bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms included in 1,268 square feet. The kitchen boasts granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and wood cabinets. The […]
Bank of Hawaii says Hawaii economy is improving. In their earnings release earlier this week, they view the local economy as being stable with a nice jump in tourism especially in the past couple of months. Their earnings release included the statement: “For the first two months of 2012, total visitor arrivals increased by 6.7% […]
In selling your home clutter equals chaos. Sellers often ask me, “How much do I need to clear out of my home? Is it okay, if I just leave boxes neatly stacked in the corner?”. The simple answer is, “No”. The answer is more detailed in a recent blog in the New York Times. The […]