Living on the Windward Side: Why Kaneohe Has Been Home for 30+ YearsFrom Florida to Oahu: A New BeginningI am blessed to live on the windward side of Oahu in the small town of Kaneohe. My journey here began in 1995, when I relocated from Florida with my husband, who was active‑duty military at the time. Like many newcomers, we started in temporary lodging in a high‑rise condominium in Waikiki. We enjoyed the convenience of walking to Waikiki Beach, but the constant activity and city noise didn’t quite fit our lifestyle.Discovering the Windward SideBack then, only two roads crossed the Koʻolau mountain range to connect the windward and leeward sides of the island. As we explored, we immediately noticed the dramatic difference between the two regions. Trade winds blow from the northeast,... 04/01/2026

David Buck from Harcourts Island Real Estate is showcasing a stunning Kaneohe Bay property featuring two fully remodeled homes, each with breathtaking ocean views, split A/C, and modern finishes — all for $2.25 million... Read More 10/05/2025

I can't believe it's been 10 years since we filmed the HGTV episode with Sam and Lucie Silveira here on the Windward side of Oahu in Kailua and Kaneohe. We're back at where the episode initially started... Read More 01/03/2025

Here we are on the Windward side of Oahu. There's a reason why they call it the Windward side. As you can see, the tradewinds are really honking today. We're just off Makapuu, which is kind of the southern most of the Windward side and we're going to be making our way up the coast today to talk about the pros and cons of living in Windward Oahu... Read More 05/13/2024

  Cacao Farm Tour and Chocolate TastingTour a Cacao Farm and witness how Cacao goes from fruit to chocolate bar. Hawai'i is one of just a handfull of environments in the world that can successfully grow and produce cacao, the fruit from which chocolate is concocted.Apr. 03, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kāne‘ohe's 21 Degrees Estate offers a 2 hour guided farm tour, especially interesting for fruit and flower officianados, where visitors tour the farm, tasting tropical fruits along the way. Seasonal samplings include lychee, ulu (breadfruit), apple banana, ice cream banana, coconut, carambola (starfruit), olena (turmeric), mountain apple (maylay apple), papaya, mango, avocado and more. There will also be opportunities to taste the Farm’s "Kahalu`u Gold" light floral honey, visit and feed... 03/31/2021

Being thankful for LivingHaving been in the ups and downs of the Honolulu Real Estate Business, I am so thankful for all the customers and clients that have passed before us. My wife, Vanessa is a God Send! She has been by my side and been a helpful blessing for the past 39 years!We remark that no day is the same. There is always something new that we had not experienced before. There are always surprises. One day I go to a client’s apartment that we had listed. It was vacant. When I went in with a buyer, the HOT WATER HEATER was missing. The owner told me that he sold it to get some cash he needed! He said “the buyer can buy a NEW one on their own!” On another occasion, we had listed 70 Acres of Papaya Trees on the Big Island of Hawaii. The buyer came to our office with a brown paper s... 11/07/2019

ITS SOLD!45-125 MAULI PLACE, KANEOHE  HI  967443 bedroom 1.5 bath, 1028 plus 800 sq ft garge and work area, 5770 square feet landNear Coconut Island, watch beautiful sunrise - picnic @ Kaneohe Bay Beach Park♦ Nearby, are schools, library, Windward Shopping Mall, Windward Community College, public parks n pool. ♦ Repainted in and out. Needs floor refinish or laminate and can stand some upgraded appliances.  Home is priced with this in mind.♦ It also has a upright FREEZER!  Two storage closets, one large, one smaller.  Lots of work room in the covered area or you could convert it to more carport or garage area.There is a ramp to the entry for wheel chair access.  Lemon, Orange, Hibiscus and other nice landscaping around.  Concrete slab in back.  Fully fenced for your favorite pets to exer... 07/05/2017

Sometimes it's just right to escape for a few day, and that's exactly what my husband and I did - 4 nights in a little HomeAway rental (think VRBO or Airbnb) on the windward side of Oahu.This is what we wake up to in the mornings, and what we see as twilight ends.Gene has an unerring ability to sleuth out the best places! 01/20/2017

The IMAGINARIUM presents ..... Haunted Villageat Windward Community CollegeFriday, October 28, 20166:00 to 8:30 pm A Halloween treat for the entire family ..... Imaginarium "Nightwalk" Show Take a virtual tour of our Haunted Village, where you’ll walk at the speed of fright! This 15-minute show features the 3D, animated magic of the Imaginarium. Audiences will be guided on a Nightwalk down our creepy crypts, haunted mansions and spine-chilling caves filled with bats, ghosts and other spooky things that go boo in the night. Tickets prices: $4.00 per soulShow Times: 6:00 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 8:00 p.m. No reservations needed. Tickets sold at the Box Office on night of the event only. Address: 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Haunted Village CommonsCom... 10/25/2016

 Nani Heʻeia Fundraiser for Paepae o Heʻeia  Oct 1, 2016 04:30 PM until 08:00 PM   Celebrated chefs Andrew Le of The Pig & The Lady, Ed Kenney of Town Hospitality Group, Lee Anne Wong of Koko Head Cafe, Mark "Gooch" Noguchi of MISSION Social Hall & Cafe and Kealoha Domingo of NuiKealoha will be serving up delicacies directly from Heʻeia Fishpond. Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician Kainani Kahaunaele will perform. There will also be live and silent auctions, a hosted bar and food stations spanning the fishpond wall. Wear footwear appropriate for walking. Proceeds from this event will directly support the future cultivation of local and sustainable seafood in the fishpond.  Ticket price:$150 Location: 46-077 Ipuka StreetKāneʻohe, HI http://www.naniheeia.eventbrite.com       09/29/2016

 Kokokahi Community Fair Saturday, September 24, 2016 12:00pm 5:00pm  Head over to the East Side for an afternoon of local fun for the whole O'hana!   Kokokahi YWCA 45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive Kaneohe, HI, 96744 This free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, keiki games and activities, food trucks and more. 09/24/2016

Robert Swetz aka Vegas Bob aka Alaska Bob Hits 1111 Videos at 2 of his YouTube Accounts.Kekoa Kane played at the Dimond Center Mall in Anchorage Alaska January 15-16 2016 and Robert Swetz had the privilege of capturing 40 minutes of Kekoa and also meeting him in person.There is a large population of Hawaiians in Anchorage Alaska so I asked Kekoa why there are so many Hawaiians in Alaska and he said because they like the cold ... Go Figure ;o) Robert Swetz Hits 1111 Videos at YouTube with Singer ... ▶ 3:36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CVvnQ0ILmI 38 mins ago - Uploaded by Robert Swetz Hawaiian KEKOA KANE Sings Dimond Center Mall Robert ... Video for robert swetz kekoa kane▷ 3:05 ...   Hawaiian KEKOA KANE Sings Dimond Center Mall Robert ... ▶ 3:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49qt... 01/18/2016

Kaneohe Hawaii Home Price Trends for May 2015Real estate market data for Kaneohe, HI provided by Bruce Hicks of Best Homes Hawaii.Kaneohe Home PricesWe have seen 14 straight months of listing price increases on home prices in Kaneohe (click the photo above or here)  and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find some decent deals on a house in Kaneohe but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Even at these prices, some sellers are receiving MULTIPLE offers if they have the property priced at market.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want us to do a thorough market ana... 05/28/2015

Homes for Sale in the Kaneohe, PIKOILOA neighborhood Why Do People Live here?Pikoiloa is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located less than a mile or a few blocks from Castle High School, shopping, groceries, 24 hour fitness, Kaiser clinic, landscape needs, hardware store, restaurants and more,. It's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing the streets of this quaint little oasis at the wee edge of Kaneohe town after school and weekends. It's far enough from the main hustle and bustle of the city that residents don't feel like the center of traffic is knocking on their door.  Looking for a home in Pikoiloa?Interested in finding homes for sale in the Pikoiloa Neighborhood of Kaneohe, Hawaii? Click that link to find all the currently available hom... 05/26/2015

What would you think about living in a house on the windward side, with an ocean view and multifamily living possibilities?  My broker, Abe Lee has a listing with all of these qualities. This home is part of a subdivision called Point at Lilipuna.  Built in 1980, the home was remodeled in 2009.  In its new configuration, there are three separate living quarters.  Perfect for multi-generational living which is so common in Hawaii. Features of this home are four bedrooms, four and a half baths, five separate lanai areas and parking for up to five vehicles.  A PV system is installed and the monthly electric bill is zero! Upgrades completed in 2009 include a new roof with copper gutters, remodeled kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.  The ho... 11/18/2013

Homes for sale in Alii Shores Kaneohe Hawaii Oahu What are the advantage of living here? Well, for one thing, residents like here so much that they rarely move, so it's not unusual to see a home pass through multiple generations.  Schools are nearby, from pre-school to junior college are within 5 miles of the Alii Shores Subdivision.If you're up to it, shopping is within walking distance.  EVEN Gilligan's Island, from the television series, is just around the corner!  Looking for Homes for sale in Alii Shores Kaneohe Hawaii Oahu? Interested in finding HOMES IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND IN KANEOHE? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Kaneohe.  There are 90+ homes for sale in the price range from $6 Million to as low as $350,000.  What's the Neighborhood... 06/27/2013

They say that every deal is different. If you are a Realtor, then you know this is so true!!! I was assigned to my client Jenny through USAA Movers Advantage Program. She relocated hear from the mainland and works for the Navy. She is one of those people that always looks at the glass half full which I admire. There were certain challenges in searching for properties because of it being a sellers market and also in this deal that could have gone south, but Jenny remained so calm and trusted in me and my abilitites. As a result of this, she is a happy camper now and is now the proud owner of this condo below. It is such a pleasure when you have the chance to be introduced to someone like this and to be appreciated for your hard work.   Poha Kea Point is one of the most desirable condomin... 05/24/2013

Puu Alii is a luxury condo complex that is one of the highly desired condo's in Kaneohe. It has resort like amenities like pools, walking paths, tennis courts, club house, sauna, security....the works! Not to mention the views are ridiculously breathtaking overlooking Kaneohe Bay and panoramic views of the Koolau Mountains and Kaneohe. Not all units have these views but this one does!!! It was listed by Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties for $549,900, just a few days ago and three offers later, the selling agent is in escrow with an over asking CASH offer. I represented one of the buyers that submitted an offer, but ufortunately my buyer couldn't compete with a cash offer which is a shoe in to close early and simplifies the transaction vs. having a loan to aquire which can be complicati... 03/25/2013

The largest shopping mall in Kaneohe is Windward Mall, With over 110 stores.  Numerous activities abound at this retail mecca all year round.   In addition to all Holiday events, the Farmer's Market, sponsored by NALO FARMS is open to the public every Wednesday 2:30-7:30 and Sunday 10AM-2:00PM.    This year 2012 has seen many store changes.  Christmas Old Out, in with the new at Kaneohe Mall.   CHARLOTTE RUSSE - has had their "Grand Opening" just in time for the Holidays. Their sale lasts to the end of the year.  As with other stores, there are seveal bargains to be found as low as 50% off prices marked.   DAIRY QUEEN - will be opening soon, replacing the Yogurt store, YOGEN FRUZ in the food court.  From what I see, YOGEN FRUZ is no longer in Hawaii. Maybe this will be a blog in the fut... 12/29/2012

It is so rewarding when you work with first time home buyers and finally land them their first home that they have been waiting for and working hard to qualify and purchase. it is the greatest Christmas gift ever this time of year to say you own your first home. It's all yours!!! As you will see the picture below on the bottom, this property is a "CPR" which means: "Condominium Property Regime". The brief explanation to this is when one property is legally divided with two or more structures on the land. It still is a single family home but sharing the land with a few others in this instance.  This property was listed by Prudential Locations. I represented the buyers. It is a 3 bedroom 1/1 bath located in the Pikoiloa area of Kaneohe. Total interior is 986 sf, 4645 sf exterior. Sold for... 12/19/2012