Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii -Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Trip: Recently some friends and I went for a catamaran sail and snorkeling trip from Waikiki Beach. We left right from the beach in front of the Outrigger Hotel where the Shorebird restaurant is. After boarding the boat right on the beach, we
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09/30/2009
Trump International Hotel & Tower - Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii Did I say hot? This hot, hot condo property in Waikiki, Hawaii, Trump International Hotel & Tower, not only sold out in less than a day, when plans were disclosed nearly two years ago to build this luxury, high-rise condo tower and h
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09/29/2009
There are many Hawaiian proverbs and sayings that have been fun learning and even more entertaining trying to speak and pronounce correctly, but more importantly convey real wisdom and spiritual value. Here is another one of my favorites (especially because I enjoy eating): E 'Ai I Ka Mea I Loa'
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09/28/2009
Waikiki natatorium should be torn down, task force decides Accdording to the "Honolulu Star", "A city task force voted yesterday to recommend a dramatic change to Waikiki's shoreline: The demolition of the 82-year-old Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium and creation of a beach in its place." "The re
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09/25/2009
Waikiki Natatorium The 82-year-old Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium is crumbling and has been closed for years. The city is deciding whether to restore it or turn the site into a beach. A 17-member task force formed to help the city decide the future of the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium remains
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09/24/2009
Even though we have undoubtedly gone through one of the worst recessions and price adjustment cycles (translation: burst bubble) in history, and many doubt the value of their real estate today, especially those who are upside down, owing more than their home is worth, I still find this statement
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09/23/2009
Found in an old file. I ran across this as I was going through old files and cleaning house. Many, many years ago, I posted it to my website. Many real estate agents, I'm sure have seen it already, or even use the code, some with great skill. For the rest of the general public, the code is no
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09/22/2009
One of the hottest properties in the Honolulu area is the Ala Moana Hotel Condominium. Recently I've been receiving alot of inquiries from buyers looking for "income" properties or condo units that can be rented out seasonally, to offset some ownership expenses, as well as leave some "vacant" tim
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09/21/2009
A Tax Credit, increased to $15,000, has been proposed for any and all home buyers. I think I recall this being discussed during the Presidential Elections and thought it was a great idea then. I still think it's a great idea. There is legislation in both the Federal Senate and the House that wo
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09/18/2009
There are many Hawaiian proverbs and sayings that have been fun learning and even more entertaining trying to speak and pronounce correctly, but more importantly convey real wisdom and spiritual value. Here is another one of my favorites: Ho'okahi No La'au Lapa'au O Ka Mihi. Which translates as:
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09/17/2009
