Finding the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood that's Right For You - Part III - 09/30/08 04:51 PM
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 Oahu.
As you narrow down your choices for a neighborhood to live in, realize there are more than 30 neighborhoods in the community of Hawaii Kai, plus many condo complexes: high-rise, waterfront, and non-waterfront.  After you have considered crime, and schools, and commute and taxes, made your list of wants … (0 comments)

Finding the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood that's Right For You - Part II - 09/22/08 04:25 PM
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 like a "kid in a candy store" if you haven't narrowed down your wants & needs before starting to look.
Here are some ideas from my years of showing prospective buyers around Hawaii Kai:
1.  Schools: Hawaii Kai has public high school and elementary school, and middle school … (0 comments)

Hawaii Kai Condo Sales for the Last 6 Months - 09/16/08 07:38 PM
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 sale - $687,000Heritage House - 3 sales - $369,900 to $469,000Kaimala Marina - 2 sales - $245,300 (FA) and $507,000Kalele Kai - 6 sales - $634,500 to $855,000Kaluanui - 1 sale - $513,000Kawaihae Crescent (East and West) - 4 sales - $454,850 to $480,000Koko Isle - 3 … (0 comments)

Finding the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood that's Right for You - Part I - 09/11/08 12:42 PM
The neighborhood or community you choose to call "Home" can make a huge difference in your quality of life.  Hawaii Kai is a special place on the island of Oahu.  Built around Maunalua Bay, the emphasis of the community is on enjoying the water: water sports, water views, waterfront real estate.
Within Hawaii Kai are many diverse neighborhoods, which vary not just by price, but by amenities (parks, tennis, boat docks), views (none to 270 degree panoramic ocean views), style and age (new to 1960's), and location (proximity to schools, shopping).  Nothing in Hawaii Kai is far from schools or shopping … (0 comments)

Hawaii Kai Real Estate Market Statistics through August, 2008 - 09/03/08 06:02 PM
Thanks to our Honolulu Board of Realtors, we agents on Oahu are so lucky to have complete and current real estate market statistics for the island ready by the first of every month.  Here's what our reports showed for Hawaii Kai real estate in August.
 
Single Family Homes
11 sales during August vs. 26 a year agoMedian sales price $779,000 vs. $854,500 a year ago114 sales during 2008 vs. 162 a year agoMedian sales price $852,500 vs. $872,000 a year agoYear-to-date, number of sales was down  29.6% and median price down 2.2% This compares to decreases of 26.8% and 2.8% island-wide.
Condos
17 … (0 comments)