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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
The Art & Collectibles Pop-up will run March 7 through April 26, and it will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10am – 4pm. It will be closed on Mondays. Art & Collectibles Pop-up at Ward Centre is located across from Village Books & Music. The pop-up will feature more than 200 pieces of the art, including paintings, prints, photographs, textiles, ceramics and lacquerware. It will also be stocked with collectibles and curiosities, and more inventory will be added throughout the six weeks. We recommend coming back often to check out what’s new.The Art & Collectibles Pop-up, like their book sales, is a fundraiser for Hawaiʻi’s 51 public libraries. Proceeds from the pop-up support engaging and educational programming at your public library. The pop-up is an extension of the Village Book...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
What makes a mid-century modern home in Diamond Head sell for hundreds of thousands over asking?A rare architectural home at the base of Diamond Head just proved what happens when timeless design meets one of Hawaii’s most iconic locations. This mid-century modern property combined clean lines, indoor-outdoor living, and generational history dating back to the Great Mahele. Even in a global shutdown, strong demand and the right strategy pushed the final sale well beyond expectations... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
This month, May, 2008 commemorates the 100 year birthday of the Outrigger Canoe Club a private club at the base of Diamond Head.  The club was founded in 1908 by Alexander Hume Ford and the original location of the club was in Waikiki where the main Outrigger Hotel currently is.  The new or existing club location was completed in the early 1960's and designed by the late Vladimir Ossipoff. The club is a great place for families, social events, dining, entertaining and most importantly beach and water sports.  There is a dedication plaque from 1964 that says: "Let this be a place where man may commune with sun and sand and sea, where good fellowship and aloha prevail, and where the sports of old Hawai'i shall always have a home." It is a place where I like to call home too (I guess like ...
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Sept. 25-27 in the Blaisdell Arena will be the site of the 4th Annual Discover Recycling Fair sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu. The pilot program of curbside recycling in Hawaii Kai and Mililani launched last October has been so successful, that the city will expand the program in November to 40,000 more homes, including East Oahu neighborhoods from Kuliouou to Kapahulu and Manoa.   Living on an island, there is no reason NOT to recycle! It keeps our garbage costs down, keeps our communities even more beautiful, and keeps our real estate values high.   To encourage support of recycling, Mayor Mufi Hannemann started the Tour de Trash to lead residents on tours of the waste-processing and recycling facilities on Oahu. Upcoming tours will focus on recycling of yard trimmings, ti...
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By Alberta Keamo
(A K Realty, LLC)
Aloha and Happy Mother's Day Here's a wish to all the moms worldwide that we may be a channel of peace, love, forgiveness, harmony, truth, faith, hope, joy, and comfort to all we come in contact with and that we never stop feeling our self-worth and divine nature. Have a fantastice day, mothers... you truly deserve it!
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By Deb Brooks
(Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas)
I am anxious to introduce to you Kehaulani Kea of Honolulu Hawaii.On occasion, I will come across a person with such a wonderful smile I am immediately drawn to them! I am here today to introduce you to a lovely lady that just joined our Community.Like you, I am looking forward to learning more about her! When I visited Kehaulani's web site I knew I had come across a very special lady. Her talent in design is spectacular. Kehaulani Kea is Art Director for JDS Consulting and is a professional Graphic and Fine Artist. She has since retired from owning and operating the Kea Studios in Honolulu, HI a picture framing and design consulting company for 32 years.Kehaulani retired from JDS Consulting Kehaulani is a graduate of Punahou School, majored in Fine Arts at the University of Arizona, st...
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View from the most expensive home on the market currently, in the Portlock area of Hawaii Kai, looking toward Maunalua Bay. Boat slip at the most expensive Hawaii Kai condo currently on the market, the Kalele Kai complex, looking southwest to the ocean. Here are the real estate sales statistics for Hawaii Kai for April, 2008 compared to last year:Single Family Homes in Hawaii Kaiin 20088 sales in April with a median price of $994,50054 sales year-to-date with a median price of $917,500in 200719 sales in April with a median price of $859,00068 sales year-to-date with a median price of $839,000Conclusions: the number of home sales in Hawaii Kai has decreased dramatically, but prices are holding.Condos in Hawaii Kaiin 200819 sales in April with a median price of $523,00071 sales year-to-d...
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By Kehaulani Kea
(JDS Consulting, Staging & Interiors)
Aloha Kakou,Greetings everyone and welcome to downtown Honolulu.This beautiful building is located on the Fort Street Mall in Honolulu's financial district. It was commissioned by C.Brewer & Co. Designed  by the New York architect ,Hardie Phillips, in 1930 its Classic Style: Hawaiian Regional. Design elements: The balcony above the entry make use of Hawaiian kapa motifs(geometric designs used by the ancients in cloth, printing, and woodcarving).   Also incorporated are Asian influences: Window frame treatments and the dark stained Teak front door with wrought iron hinges and hardware. The Art Deco copper lighting fixtures add a touch of modern sophistication,while the textured use of rough hewn blocks with plaster add solidity to the buildings exterior.  The Ceramic tile roof & The Spur...
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By Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, (RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
(Liberty Homes)
  All branches of the military occupy a large portion of Oahu and I recently put together a Hawaii Military Relocation Package - Schofield Barracks & Wheeler Army Air Field for the Military Relocating & Transferring to Honolulu County Hawaii .  Many military personnel have not been to Hawaii before so they obviously do not know what neighborhood is closest to the Honolulu County Military Base they will be stationed. So it is without question they do not know which neighborhood they should look for their next Hawaii Home purchase. The following map I tried to detail just about all of the Military Bases on Oahu in Honolulu County (the island of Oahu IS Honolulu County) This map should prove very beneficial to start your search for your new home purchase in relation to the your next tranf...
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By Barbara Abe
(East Oahu Realty)
 Sales in the last 6 months in Hawaii Kai have continued strong. Here is the breakdown:Single family - 96 sales total 34 under $799,99 23 between $800,000 - $999,99913 between $1,000,000 - $1,199,99919 between $1,200,000 - $1,999,9997 over $2,000,000The low price was $551,000, a 3-bedroom home in Kalama Valley, and the high was $15,900,000, a waterfront estate on Portlock.Condos - 93 sales totalPrices ranged between $320,000 for a 1 bedroom in the Commodore and a 1 bedroom in Plaza Hawaii Kai, to $1,400,000 for a 3 bedroom unit in Kalele Kai.Contact me for a complete analysis of the Hawaii Kai real estate market. I specialize in this beautiful community in East Oahu.Barbara Abe, REALTOR http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/ barbara@barbarashawaii.com 808-226-2537 800-999-6090
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Aloha all you pet lovers, Hawaii loves it's pets, especially the furry variety that goes 'woof'! Do to Hawaii's stringent quarantine regulations bringing pets to Hawaii is difficult if you don't do your home work in advance. We have many places to live where our beloved canine companions are welcomed with open arms and even visiting here does'nt mean Fido has to stay at home. However, it is essential that if you plan bringing your pet to Hawaii that you visit the Hawaii.gov website and carefully follow the instructions. http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info The benefit of doing this preparation allows you to travel with your dog just about anywhere. Including Great Britain which is equally difficult for pet importation. Peace,
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By Barbara Abe
(East Oahu Realty)
Real Estate Prices Hold in Hawaii Kai A recent article in the Honolulu Advertiser confirms what Realtors here in Hawaii Kai have always known: the desirability of living on this beautiful east shore of Oahu supports real estate values and keeps sales steady. Many Homes are Waterfront Called a "blue chip neighborhood," the article notes that many homes are waterfront which, of course, is the most valuable real estate on the whole island. Other homestyles include luxurious condos, affordable townhomes, hilltop estates with panoramic views - everything from low maintenance to boat docks. The many choices for buyers keeps the supply and demand well balanced.   Median Prices in 2007 According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors, condominiums in the geographic area of Hawaii Kai ranked as the m...
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By Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, (RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
(Liberty Homes)
The movers are scheduled for tomorrow and you procrastinated until the last minute to set aside the things you need to take with you for your Honolulu Hawaii Relocation and purchasing your new Hawaii Home or Condo.  Screech! Halt! Reverse! Okay, let's start over again. In order to have a smooth transition in your Honolulu Hawaii Move, Hawaii Job Transfer & Move or your Honolulu Hawaii Military Relocation you NEED to be proactive!  Get your  "To Do" list together so you will not be scrambling at the last minute! Get educated on the Hawaii Market and Neighborhoods with  The Art of Hawaii Relocations. This will surely give you an insight into our diverse culture and pertinent information for important topics to consider in regards to our neighborhoods and sizes of our homes so you don't pa...
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By Barbara Abe
(East Oahu Realty)
For the 2nd month in a row, demand for lower-priced homes pushed down the median price of a single-family home on Oahu.  The median price from December, 2007 through February, 2008 was $600,000, a 2% decline from a year ago, when it was $612,000.The median price of a condo during the same 3-month period was $328,000, a 4% increase over last year, when it was $315,000.However, sales of single-family homes fell more than 28% and condos fell 21% during the December-February period, compared to last year.Reflecting the mainland real estate market, with a high inventory of depressed properties and short sales, buyers now are looking for a "deal" and know there are plenty of properties to choose from in the lower price ranges.Contact me for full details on the real estate market on Oahu.  I s...
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By Barbara Abe
(East Oahu Realty)
Here's a new web site I found that gives great zip code statistics: http://www.zipskinny.com. Take a look at all the information for Hawaii Kai. The colors are customizable, as are the columns. Demographic Information (education, marital status, median income, occupation, racial diversity, age) for ZIP Code 96825 in HONOLULU, HI Let me know if you have any questions about 96825, Hawaii Kai in East Oahu, and the real estate market there. It's my home and my specialty! Barbara Abe 800-999-6090 808-226-2537 barbara@barbarashawaii.com
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By Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, (RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
(Liberty Homes)
Home of the 15th Air Base Wing Hickam Air Force Base has over 2,800 acres of land and facilities. It is located in Honolulu County and on the island of Oahu and runs alongside the Honolulu International Airport. Both Hickam AFB air field and the Honolulu International Airport run under a joint - use agreement.  During the war years Hickam AFB played a crucial part in pilot training and aircraft assembly as well as the Pacific Hub for transporting the wounded not only during World War II, but during the Korean and Vietnam wars as well. In 1980, Hickam AFB was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior due to the significant historic resources associated with World War II in the Pacific. Other areas of interest around the Airport/Hickam areas: Navy Marine ...
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By Barbara Abe
(East Oahu Realty)
Real Estate Sales continue strong in Hawaii KaiSince the first of the year, more properties have gone into escrow than in December, and prices are holding firm.  This reflects both the renewed interest after the holiday season, and the strong real estate market typical of Hawaii Kai, in East Oahu. Here are the stats for the first 2 weeks of February, single family:Total active listings - 115 from $598,000 - $15,000,00015 under $799,99917 from $800,000 - $999,99917 from $1,000,000 - $1,199,99942 from $1,200,000 - $1,999,99924 over $2,000,000Total under contract - 31 from $599,999 - $6,795,00012 under $799,9996 from $800,000 - $999,9993 from $1,000,000 - $1,199,9998 from $1,200,000 - $1,999,9992 over $2,000,000Total sales in the last 6 months - 93 from $551,000 - $15,900,00029 under $799,...
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By Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, Esq. (B), REALTOR-Broker, CRS, GRI, ABR CLHMS
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
In a recent report of Sperlings Best Places, which ranked the "Most Secure" large metropolitan areas in the US, our lovely city of Honolulu was ranked right up there. This ranking system is based on crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorism threats, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers. 379 municipalities were rated. Honolulu received a rating of #10 of metropolitan areas with 500,000 or more residents and 44th overall. For more information about living in Honolulu, please contact me at 721-8088.
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
For those who read my Blogging at 35,000 feet post, you know I just went to (and now returned from) Hawaii for a 5 day trip. Three days of being lazy (sort of) and sight seeing a bit, and 2 days of an intense CRS convention (look for an upcoming post on that). Diamond Head State Monument (yep, it’s a mountain, well, actually it’s a crater believed to have been created about 300,000 years ago by a brief eruption) offers a great 30-45 minute hike (or a little longer one way depending on your physical condition and energy level) up about 560 feet to the summit (761 feet above sea level) where you can relish the 360-degree views of the island of Oahu. The trail was built in 1908 as part of the U.S. Army Coastal Artillery Defense System, and was used by mules to haul materials to the peak f...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
I had the opportunity to get a tour of Capitol Place yesterday.  I see their motto of "Upscale, Uptown, Unequaled" coming to fruition very soon.  They are anticipating completion in April.  When complete, it will be 39 stories with 12 units on each floor, consisting of a nice mix of 1,2 and 3 bedroom units.  I have some clients that are purchasing a 3 bedroom unit.  The construction is top of the line.  The floor to ceiling windows are double-glazed and insulated.  Sitting on the corners of Bishop & Beretania, you could not even hear the cars outside. Here's an idea of Kitchen:                Soon to be pool area:             Furnished Living Room:                               There is porcelain tile in entry, kitchen, and bathroom floors.  The kitchens come with granite countertops wi...
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By Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, (RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
(Liberty Homes)
What a way to start the New Year but with an Oahu, Hawaii ActiveRain Gathering for 2008! We have finally got our "stuff" together and made reservations and plans for this event to coincide with the time you folks who are coming for the Hawaii Chapter: CRS Sellabration at Hilton Hawaiian Village. ActiveRain's Matt Heaton and Lydia Heaton will be attending!!!!    will be checking in with the ActiveRain Head Honcho's to see if they may be able to make it over They will also be here for their FIRST Paradise Vacation.  Quite a few of you have already let me or Randy Prothero know that you are interested in attending and we need to get a direct count for our reservations at Aloha Tower Marketplace's Gordon Biersche Lanai. The lanai setting will be a great place to mingle and finally get to me...
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By Randy L. Prothero, Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645
(eXp Realty)
Salt Lake Area (tax map key 111, includes Moanalua, Aliamanu, Mapunapuna and Airport Area)The below figures include both fee simple and leasehold properties.  These are only the totals and average sale prices.Single Family homes sales have softened. Average sales price of single family homes have continued to climb, while sales volume is down from last year.  Inventory levels are fairly low, so prices may hold strong in Salt Lake for the near future at least.Condo and townhouse sales are another story.  Inventory continues to remain low.  Average sales prices have seen a nice jump over last year.  The Salt Lake area is still in a seller's market for condos.Current Active for Sale (as of 1/15/08):  18 Single Family Homes43 Condos/ TownhousesCurrently in Escrow (as of 1/15/08):    4 Singl...
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