When Hawaii's housing market turns downward, the outlying locations seem to get hurt the worst.  Why is this?  Probably because areas like Waianae have less good jobs compared to Honolulu neighborhoods.  Also, when the market begins to recover, people look to the future and where there's room for growth - West Oahu! Now we're back in one of those painful slumps, where some owners are getting hurt.  Buyers with good credit and/or cash are preparing to make their moves on properties.  It's great to make a purchase, knowing that it would have cost more had you bought it a year or two earlier. Where are the deals?  Here are a few: Makaha Shores MLS 2819098 -  a short sale listed for $150,000.  This is a fee simple studio at the famous Makaha surfing beach.  Interior area is 323 square feet ... 01/14/2009

Hiking the Waianae Range of Western Oahu, Hawaii  Most visitors to Oahu rarely make it out of Waikiki and even fewer still make it to the Leeward coast, whose wild and wooley reputation keeps even the city locals at bay. Never the less, the Waianae has some of the most beautiful beaches and siteseeing on Oahu and despite it's noteriety as being "rough" the hiking in the Waianae is well worth the trip.There are many hiking trails and sites to see on the Leeward coast of Oahu located about 30 to 40 min from Honolulu International Airport. The Waianae Mountain Range is is capped by Kaena Point to the north and Makakilo ridge to the south and is home to the tallest peak on Oahu, Mt. Ka'ala, which rises 4025ft above Makaha Valley to the west with Waialua to the North East. Mt. Ka'ala is easi... 07/10/2008

Another Hawaii Relocation tidbit of information that may come in handy if you're relocating to Hawaii and may be sightseeing along the Northwest Shore of Oahu.   Located right past Keeau Beach Park on the Waianae Coast of Oahu is Makua Cave.  Long before it was "nicknamed" Makua Cave it was known as Kaneana(Ka knee ah na) or better known as the Cave of the Kane(Ka knee or man; male)  At 150,000 years old and once was underwater...carved by the sea. Sanding 100 feet high and 450 feet deep we really didn't feel it necessary to walk into the depths of the darkness that enfolded us immediately after passing the mouth of the cave.   Okay. It was  just plain spooky. I heard noises and thought it was bats but it was really little birds who made their nest in the little crevices. Then I smelle... 01/10/2008

Maili, Hawaii is located on the Leeward (west) side of Oahu. (tax map key 187).Maili Single family homes sales volume has been down from the 2006 levels, year to date.  In November we saw an increase of activity over the same period in 2006.  The average sales prices were the reverse.  Average price down a little in November, but up year to date. Maili condos and townhouses have seen a dramatic drop in sales volume from the 2006 levels.  Average sales prices are down year to date a little over 9%.  There were no closings in November.The below figures include both fee simple and leasehold properties.  These are only the totals and averages.Currently Active for Sale there are (December 29, 2007):  89 Single Family Homes19 Condos/ TownhousesCurrently in Escrow (December 29, 2007):17 Single... 12/29/2007

Maili, Hawaii is located on the Leeward (west) side of Oahu. (tax map key 187).Maili Single family homes sales volume has slowed from the 2006 numbers, but prices have continued to climb.  There is currently about 3 months worth of inventory.  Maili condos and townhouses have seen significant drop in both sales volume and average price from the 2006 figures year to date. With prices appeared to pick up a little in May, but with 3 transactions it is impossible to determine if there is anything to conclude form that.The below figures include both fee simple and leasehold properties.  These are only the totals and averages.Currently (June 30, 2007) under the "Active for Sale Category" there are:  104 Single Family Homes  14 Condos/ TownhousesCurrently in Escrow:  21 Single Family Homes    ... 06/30/2007

                                                                                     Below is a list of condos and townhouses on the Waianae Coast that are pet friendly.  This is an important question for families with pets.  Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up.  If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a favor and check out the Dept. of Agriculture website for animal quarantine information:  http://www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htm C = Condominium CP = Cooperative PH = Public Housing PHE = Public Housing for the Elderly R = Rental TH = TownhouseBoard App'd = Board is required to approve the petRN = Reasonable Number* = Small dogs under 25 pounds+ = No dogs over 50 pounds** = No large parrot-type birds BuildingAddressBldg. ... 05/02/2007

Makaha, Hawaii is located on the Leeward (west) side of Oahu. (tax map key 184).Single family homes number of sales has slowed, while prices have continued to climb.  Makaha condos and townhouses have seen a similar pattern.These are only the totals and averages.Here are number of single family homes sold in Makaha:2007:                                                                                       Average Sales Price:Today                                      45 homes active for saleToday                                        9 homes in escrowJan/Feb 2007                             7 homes sold                         $535,714Previous periods:7/1/06 through 12/31/06:           28 homes sold                       $492,3751/1/06 through 6/30/06              37 homes sold        ... 03/03/2007

Maili, Hawaii is located on the Leeward (west) side of Oahu. (tax map key 187).Single family homes sales slowed the second half of 2006, while prices continued to stay strong.  Inventory has climbed to more than a years worth at the current sales pace.  Maili condos and townhouses also slowed the 2nd half of 2006.  Prices also took a dip.The below figures include both fee simple and leasehold properties.  These are only the totals and averages.Here are number of single family homes sold in Maili:2007:                                                                                       Average Sales Price:Today                                      79 homes active for saleToday                                      23 homes in escrowJan/Feb 2007                           11 homes sold    ... 03/03/2007