U of Hawaii starts construction this summer on a new 150,000 SF cancer center at their medical school. They have announced an alliance with Queen's Medical Center, Hawai'i Pacific Health, and Kuakini Health System, which will stimulate research and improve cancer care for Hawaii residents. The
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01/17/2010
O'ahu's housing market has recorded its second consecutive full-year decline in the median sale price of previously owned single-family homes. The median price - a point at which half the sales were higher and half lower - ended the year down 7.9 percent at $575,000, according to the Honolulu Bo
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01/07/2010
2009 was a very positive year for the Hawaii Kai home market. Not only did December show increased sales over last year, both in single family homes and condos, but the year-end totals were also above those in 2008. Single Family Homes 18 homes sold in Hawaii Kai in December, compared to 13 last
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01/04/2010
Thanks to an article in Realtor.org, about replacing those old appliances in your home with energy-efficient ones, and getting government rebates, I learned of DSIREUSA, the web site listing State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. Find Hawaii Residential Incentives with this link. Exampl
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12/31/2009
The 13th Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade was held last Saturday in the Hawaii Kai Marina. Thousands came from all over Oahu to watch because the Hawaii Kai Marina is unique - as the heart of a residential area - and the only marina on the island with a boat parade. 42 boats entered, a reco
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12/24/2009
The Honolulu Marathon was held last Sunday, and for the second straight year, Patrick Ivuti took commanding charge of the race. Ivuti, 31, successfully defended his men's title in the 26.2-mile event with a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes and 14 seconds, nearly a minute in front of countryman Nichol
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12/18/2009
Honolulu does not rank in the top of pet-friendly cities. Dogs, for instance, are not allowed under state law to dine at outdoor restaurant tables, although many restaurants and cafes allow dogs to sit outside with their owners. A majority of public places are not accessible to people and their
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12/10/2009
The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave surfing contest ran yesterday for the first time since 2004. Eddie Would Go - you see bumper stickers and T-shirts everywhere on Oahu - is the motto of the competition. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay, and was lost at sea in 1978 while
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12/09/2009
November statistics for Oahu are provided by our Honolulu Board of Realtors. They produce a detailed, highly valuable 19-page report monthly. Contact me for the complete copy of island-wide real estate activity. Year-to-Date Activity, Single Family HomesIsland-wide, 2,318 sales have closed vs.
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12/02/2009
I found a great site, Sugar Mill Vet Center on St Croix, which furnishes links for pet owners. Since many parents consider giving the gift of a pet for Christmas - but pets are also being "donated" in the thousands to shelters nationwide because of owners' financial difficulties - here are some
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11/28/2009
