hawaii: Learning for a Lifetime - Creating Happy Endings for Kids - 08/15/08 09:09 PM
In grade school I remember the most intimidating aspect being that of the formidable essay assignment. What to write? What to write? What to write? That was the easy part. The biggest mystery to me in my adolesence was how on earth to put it together. I could make up better … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Don Ho - Beyond Tiny Bibbles - 04/15/07 02:21 AM
It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell of the passing of one of Hawaii's most celebrated talents, Don Ho, who passed today at the age of 76. This story is not about his passing as much as it is about the impact he had on others. … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Investing in Real Estate 101 - 02/24/07 04:16 PM
Chances are if you are reading this you have not had much chance to experience the fun and excitement of investing in real estate. Most of the people I know who are avid real estate investors are self taught. Several of my more affluent real estate investor clients were brought up … (1 comments)
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hawaii: Destination Kapalua Maui - Mercedes Golf Championships January - 01/07/07 01:32 PM
Held at the Plantation Course at the Kapalua Resort in Maui each year, this tournament bring some of golf's biggest names. Unfortunately with Tiger's baby on the way and Michelle Wie preparing for the Sony Open, two of my favorite names are not present. The Mercedes-Benz Golf Championships are the creme … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Dude! Surf's UP!!! Makapu'u and Sandy Beach, EAST Shore Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii - 01/07/07 02:37 AM
When I read the paper this morning, there was no mention of impending high surf on the South Shore of Oahu. Not that I was looking for it since winter months are the time for Oahu's North Shore to shine whether it be the Triple Crown of Surfing, or Eddie Aikau … (13 comments)
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hawaii: My Philosophy of Working in December has CHANGED! - 01/05/07 04:09 AM
If your market is anything like mine, you'll appreciate what December does to people and the subsequent New Year. Agents go in to hiding, some disappear entirely, others call you from God knows where and some just don't bother. There are some that are still their perky happy selves answering calls, … (2 comments)
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hawaii: How Do You Gauge Success? - 01/03/07 05:13 AM
When I first started in the world of business I equated success as having the top title and the biggest paycheck. It took me a lot of hard work, a loss of my personal life and cost me a lost relationship. Once I achieved the goal I thought I wanted I … (6 comments)
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hawaii: Honolulu Hawaii - Arriving on the island of Oahu - 01/03/07 04:00 AM
Honolulu is one of my favorite cities on the planet. I've lived and worked here for almost 30 years and can't imagine living anywhere else. It's what I consider a true cosmopolitan city. We are ranked 5th in the nation for having a mixed race population which gives the island a flair and … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii Kai - Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii - Living in the 'BURBS... - 01/01/07 05:35 PM
About six miles from Kahala and 8 miles from Diamond Head is a well-populated suburban community called Hawaii Kai. Hawaii Kai is one of the most popular, family oriented neighborhoods located on Oahu's southwest shore. It has everything you need, from shopping to great restaurants and it is easy to just … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Diamond Head - Living the Island Lifestyle, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - 12/31/06 10:44 PM
Many people think of Diamond Head State Monument as a national monument which it probably should be, it is truly the single most recognizable landmark in our state. To me, Diamond Head is much more than a pretty view from Waikiki. It's more than the Magnum P.I. shows made it out … (3 comments)
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hawaii: How did you spend New Year's Eve? Probably not at Open House! - 12/31/06 09:37 PM
First of all let me say I'm a huge fan of parties. Especially the biggest party of the year. When my client called to ask me if I was holding an open house on New Year's Eve (which I had soooo NOT been planning to do) guilt got the best of … (12 comments)
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hawaii: ACTIVE RAIN REUNION - 2007/2008 - 12/31/06 01:50 PM
Here is a crazy idea... What if we had an annual face to face meeting place (tax deductible of course) where we could meet once a year, put some names to faces, create some stronger relationships and help facilitate a strong referral base of business for one and other. Imagine the … (4 comments)
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hawaii: New Year's REVOLUTION - 12/28/06 11:10 PM
Okay a bit of an evolution, but if I don't tell the world I won't feel accountable.
Business is good, my clients are great and I love what I do. On that note, I had to be dragged from my cave back to Active Rain by a Mem... have you ever been … (11 comments)
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hawaii: Open House: Keeping it Fun, Fresh and Rewarding! - 12/11/06 04:41 AM
Often I am frustrated by open houses as they can be to be time consuming, sometimes dull if you're not in the mood for one and there are days when no one really wants to interact much with the agent. I love to try different things and I really enjoy meeting … (6 comments)
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hawaii: Building a Referral Based Business - 12/02/06 04:21 PM
BUSINESS
People ask me how I have done so well in a fairly short amount of time in real estate. I have a couple of thoughts on how that has come about and would like to share them with you. I'd also like to encourage others to add to this post in … (31 comments)
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hawaii: Happy Make a Difference Day! It's TODAY, Saturday October 28th... - 10/28/06 03:11 AM
Today or actually in 2 hours Honolulu time begins Make a Difference Day around the country. This National celebration of Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a wonderful day to make it a a point to give back to your community. It takes place every October on the 4th Saturday of the month. Last year this … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii After the Quake... - 10/17/06 05:17 AM
For those of you not in Hawaii, I'd like to share some insight to what is happening here in light of the quake. I've heard from some people on the mainland thinking all islands had significant loss and damage. To clarify, our damage was most significantly sustained by the Big Island. … (4 comments)
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