Oahu has had heavy rainstorms the last few weeks, but we had cloudy warm weather for the annual Hawaii Kai Christmas "parade" - actually a dog and people walk. Here are some photos: If you'd like more information on our great Hawaii Kai lifestyle, I've lived and worked here for more than 20 year
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12/18/2008
Since it's almost the end of the year, I was curious how the 4th quarter would compare with last year. Hawaii Kai hasn't been hit by the foreclosure or short sale problems of other parts of the island, and prices seem to have been holding although demand is down. Hawaii Kai Condos For the 4th qu
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12/16/2008
We may not have snow in the Islands, but we celebrate the December Holidays in style. Here are some of the events planned or held in Hawaii Kai: Dec. 20 - 12th Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade in Hawaii Kai Marina, 4:30-8:30 PM - over 30 decorated boats will troll around the marina to hula b
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12/12/2008
An AP article Nov. 25, 2008 explained why Hawaii banks have been profitable and will continue to be, even in these dire economic conditions. Bank of America and Washington Mutual aren't there any more for one thing. The 4 dominant banks, which have been doing business in the islands for decades
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12/05/2008
34 Condos sold in Hawaii Kai the last 2 months, ranging in price from $385,000 to $785,000. For single family homes, 24 sales closed, from $604,800 to $1,475,000. Here are the highlights: Lowest condo sale - Naniwa Gardens, 7th floorThis home is 862 sq ft with a 75 sf lanai, 1 assigned parking
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11/16/2008
The homeownership tax credit that became law earlier this year is a great incentive for Buyers in an otherwise stressful economic atmosphere. Combine the tax credit with our ample inventory of active listings, motivated sellers, and declining prices, and buyers of Hawaii Kai homes have plenty of
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10/15/2008
The grim economic news is even being reported here in Paradise, but things in Hawaii aren't so bad. Of course, lots of people are upset about the stock market, but there are not so many foreclosures. The real estate market island-wide presents a thoroughly mixed set of numbers, because the area
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10/06/2008
My last 2 blogs on choosing a Hawaii Kai neighborhood tried to give you some idea of the variety available in our community, and the tropical - maritime ambience of Hawaii Kai. Location is the primary factor affecting property value, and Hawaii Kai is one of the most prestigious addresses on Oa
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09/30/2008
In Part I of this series, I suggested you make a checklist of what's important to you about the neighborhood where you live, so you can rank pluses and minuses when you look at homes in different locations. Hawaii Kai offers you such diversity of prices, amenities, and styles, that you will be l
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09/22/2008
98 condos have sold in the last 6 months in Hawaii Kai, compared to 154 in the same period last year. Here's a breakdown by complex: Colony at the Peninsula - 6 sales - $525,000 to $710,000Commodore - 3 sales - $450,000 to $479,000Esplanade - 7 sales - $380,000 to $675,000Gateway Peninsula - 1 sa
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09/16/2008
