Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI - Open House in Prestigious Kalele Kai March 27 - 03/23/11 08:13 PM
Kalele Kai is one of the premier complexes in Hawaii Kai, and the homes are always at the top of the list of sales prices.  Kalele Kai AmenitiesThis is a gated luxury community on the marina in the center of Hawaii Kai, built in 1993.  There are 227 deluxe 2- and 3- bedroom apartments in three 6-story towers, and ten 3/2.5 townhouses on the marina, all fee simple. The units have luxury baths, designer kitchens with state-of-the-art appliances, and huge lanais providing grand indoor-outdoor living. Amenities include pool, spa, barbecue area and clubhouse, and many units have a boat dock.  Kalele Kai … (0 comments)

Honolulu, HI - Tips for Selling in 2011 - 03/19/11 11:54 AM
Our real estate market will still be a challenge for sellers this year.  Hawaii has a large inventory of bank-owned and distressed properties, which will pressure valuations for sellers who just want to sell, rather than have to sell.  Oahu is so diverse, that many areas are not affected as much as others, such as Ewa Beach, so local advice and a market analysis by a Realtor experienced in your Oahu community is invaluable.If you hope to sell this year, you'll need to position your property to be competitive and position yourself to be flexible and negotiable.  Besides the normal recommendations … (0 comments)

Notes from Hawaii Kai on the Tsunami caused by the recent earthquake in Japan - 03/12/11 09:05 PM
Many of us in the Islands have friends or relatives in the devasted areas of Japan, and our sincere good thoughts are with them and their families.  Here's a little insight into the effect on Hawaii.After tsunami warnings, and evacuations where necessary in low-lying areas throughout the islands, we were thankfully spared any major damage.  Waves tore boats from their moorings and wrecked piers, but the damage was far less than scientists feared.  Water swept over the beach in Waikiki and surged over the break wall, but stopped short of the hotels.  In Keehi Small Boat Harbor, about 200 boats were damaged … (1 comments)

the Greening of Oahu - 03/12/11 08:38 PM
I now offer a new report on the efforts Hawaii is making toward energy independence.  Request a free copy on my web site.  Along with this, I've rededicated myself to helping others keep our island paradise clean and green, so will be highlighting green issues as well.The February issue of Honolulu Magazine includes a special section on the New Hawaii Home, a very exciting project under construction in Kaimuki.  This is the combined effort of more than 70 professionals in all the building, supply, and design trades, to create a home which - if managed wisely and well - will run off the … (1 comments)

Hawaii Kai Home Search - 03/08/11 09:53 PM
I'm pleased to report that I have upgraded the MLS search feature I offer visitors to my web sites.  You can now save searches, create searches using many filters, and receive updates by email.Try out the page on www.BarbarasHawaii.com or the MLS search page on www.MovetoHawaiiKai.com and let me know if it fits your needs.  I'd appreciate feedback so I can make the features exactly what you, the visitor to my web site, wants.  Aloha,
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Oahu Real Estate Market Activity for February and Year-to-Date - 03/08/11 06:32 PM
The real estate market on Oahu posted very positive numbers for the month of February.Closed Sales, all properties, increased 13.1%Closed Sales, single family homes, increased 2.3%Closed Sales, condos, increased 20.9%Single Family Market Overview, February 2010 to February, 2011Closed Sales rose 2.3%, from 177 to 181Days on Market increased 52.6%, from 38 to 58Median Sales Price decreased 1%, from $575,500 to $570,000Average Sales Price increased 2%, from $685,249 to $699,034Housing Affordability Index rose 4.6%, from 65 to 67Inventory of Homes decreased 9.7%, from 1545 to 1,395Months Supply of Homes for Sale decreased 16.9%, from 6.5 months to 5.4
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Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI, Real Estate Market Statistics for February, 2011 - 03/05/11 09:52 PM
Both Single Family and Condo sales in Hawaii Kai were slow in February, with 7 home sales and 14 condos closed.  This compares to 2010 with 7 home sales and 6 condo closings.Single FamilyThe 7 sales ranged from $684,000 for a 3/1.5 in Koko Head Terrace to $1,600,000 for a 4/3.5 on a 10,613 SF lot in Kamehame Ridge.There were 2 sales in Koko Head Terrace, and three of more than $1,000,000.  These million-dollar sales were in NaPali Haweo, Spinnaker, and Kamehame Ridge.CondosThe low sale was a FA unit in Mawaena Kai for $448,000, 3/2 with boat slip, main level.  The high … (2 comments)