Oahu Real Estate Blog

Vladimir Ossipoff is Hawaii's most iconic post-war architect. He is best known for his mid century-modernism blended with tropical influences. Ossipoff homes exhibit an understated style and creative use of open spaces. Ossipoff homes typically are designed with great consideration of basic princ...

HOME SHOPPE HAWAII has a great new listing! 2 houses+apartment in Kaimuki, on large lot. Collect investment income from 3 rentals or live in 1 and rent the other 2! Please call for more details .808-721-8088   1010 8th Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 BEDS:   6 BATHS:   3½ SQ FT:   2,989 YR BUILT:  ...

Charles Dickey Homes & Buildings - The California Years. In 1905, Charles Dickey moved back from Honolulu, Oahu to California. This was a smart move, as the commissions in Hawaii were definitely slowing. He spent spent the next 19 years working and specializing in commercial construction (offices...

Who is Hawaiian Architect Charles Dickey? Charles W. Dickey was a prolific Honolulu architect, who designed both commercial and residential buildings. Charles Dickey's multi-faceted career in architecture on Oahu and in Claifornia spanned over 5 decades from the 1890's to the late 1940's. Dickey ...

2012-2013 Hawaii real property tax rates for Honolulu County/ island of Oahu remain at $3.50 per $1000 of assessed value. Oahu has a very low 2012-2013 tax rate when compared with many other places, including the other neighboring islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii, and even the US  Mainland. The ...

 156C N KALAHEO AVE.  -  OPEN SUN 7/8, 2-5PM!! If you are looking for a charming, classic beach house in Kailua, you should see this adorable beach house for sale. In the upscale Beachside neighborhood of Kailua, this beach house is only 3 houses away from the "sweet spot" on sandy, white Kailua ...

Today is the annual "I Love Kailua" Kailua Town Party and here are the details: Sponsored by the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle, an organization that helps keep Kailua beautiful by planting, landscaping and maintaining many public areas in Kailua. On Kailua Road between Whole Foods and down to Fat Bo...

I wrote about the Kailua Whole Foods Market opening on April 18, 2012, before, but today I actually had the chance to take a sneak preview of the inside of the new Whole Foods market in Kailua, during the press tours. When I said that this Whole Foods Market would be one of the best places to han...

It's exciting, the new Whole Foods is finally getting ready to open! I, for one, am thrilled, as I can now forego my 40 minute each way trip to the Kahala Whole Foods Store. April 18 is the big day and I am sure the Grand Opening for the Whole Foods Kailua store will be a like a big party in down...

Saturday morning in Lanikai:  I'm sure its safe to say that most, if not all people look forward to the weekend! I am no exception. I love the weekends! And for the past 2 years we have been extremely blessed with the opportunity to be spending our weekends at our family home in Lanikai, Kailua. ...