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Real estate is the largest investment that many of us will ever make so it's critical that buyers and sellers have access to essential information. This blog provides key news and information about Hawaii real estate and the lifestyle one enjoys when living in Hawaii.

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2009 

Prime real estate indeed on Hawaii's Big Island but access is only by foot or 4WD.  It's called Waipio Valley. Aloha,  Search Kauai/Big Island| Search Maui| Email| About Me| Visit Website| Phone/Text (808) 651-4550 Engineering Hawaii Dreams Today--Helping Buyers Find Dream Homes &; Sellers Find ...
07/29/2009
Kauai residential sales continue to look a little more healthy than early in the year.  Back at the end of February, pretty much the only price category that was selling was homes below $500,000 which had a whopping 62% market share.  Now at the end of June, that share is down to 48% and the next...
07/26/2009
Photo of natural rock outcropping taken on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Creation credited to Pele, Goddess of Fire.  Search Kauai/Big Island| Search Maui| Email| About Me| Visit Website| Phone/Text (808) 651-4550 Engineering Hawaii Dreams Today--Helping Buyers Find Dream Homes &; Sellers Find Buye...
07/26/2009
  According to the current issue of Pacific Business News, Hawaii foreclosures have jumped in 2009 and are expected to continue to increase.  They report that the number of foreclosures for the first half of 2009 is up 300% from 2008 and is expected to continue to increase as banks get more aggr...
07/25/2009
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I'm beginning to hear talk of an upturn in sales and this update of Kauai sales seems to bear that out.  The uptick in 2009 is pronounced and appears to be real now that we have data over halfway through the year.  Those who think prices will closely follow may be disappointed as we have huge amo...
07/23/2009
  Peter, Paul, & Mary would be proud to see that Puff still sleeps by the sea in Hanalee. Aloha  Search Kauai/Big Island| Search Maui| Email| About Me| Visit Website| Phone/Text (808) 651-4550 Engineering Hawaii Dreams Today--Helping Buyers Find Dream Homes &; Sellers Find Buyers Visit www.KauaiR...
07/21/2009
Pacific Business News has published a good article on Hawaii home prices.  They report that Oahu home prices have reclaimed it's status as the most expensive in the nation, a spot it relinquished a decade ago.  I guess whether that is good or bad depends on whether one is a buyer or a seller.  Wh...
07/18/2009
Today is the kickoff for a week-long celebration of Koloa Plantation Days.  This year's theme is "From Sugar to Statehood".  This year is extra special as it's the 50th anniversary of Hawaii statehood.  Some fun events for today include the historic Hapa Trail walk, steer roping at CJM stables, a...
07/18/2009
Kauai and Muai year-to-date sales statistics through June 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 show that this continues to be an unprecedented opportunity for buyers. Selection is huge and prices are down substantially There remains a large amount of inventory to be cleared out before downwar...
07/12/2009
I assume those GEICO insurance commercials with the little Gecko guy play on the mainland as well as here on Hawaii.  The little fellow has many siblings here on Hawaii including this little guy trying to read my email! Aloha!  Search Kauai/Big Island | Search Maui | Email | About Me | Visit Webs...
07/12/2009
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Real estate is the largest investment that many of us will ever make so it's critical that buyers and sellers have access to essential information. This blog provides key news and information about Hawaii real estate.