Diamond Head real estate at lower prices - 04/27/09 07:17 PM
I was googling around the internet recently using search terms suitable for properties here in Hawaii.  Then I came across some interesting listings.  Someone in Mississippi decided to name a town after Hawaii's most famous landmark, Diamond Head!
Even more interesting, the streets in Diamondhead Mississippi have Hawaiian names as well! 
Examples are: Hilo Way; Analii Street; Ahia Court; Kaimuki Court; Mahalo Hui Drive; Kapalama Drive; Ala Moana Street; Kahana Street; Maili Way; Maunalani Place; Molokai Village and Lanai Village.  I guess when Diamondhead Mississippi residents visit Hawaii they have an easier time pronouncing our street names!
Check it out on Google Maps.
The … (1 comments)

Moana Vista condominium - 04/24/09 08:39 PM
Hewaii's economy is slowing and people are looking for causes.  Unemployment in our state is at 7% at a 30-year high.  TV news stations frequently remind us that construction employment is a significant factor in the rate of job losses. 
Moana Vista construction was halted in December 2008.  The developer is seeking additional financing to complete the project.  Options include finding a partner with financing to complete the building and selling off other real estate investment. 
Fred and Annie Chan, owners of KC Development, have the Kaiser Estate in Portlock on the market for $80 million.  The price seems quite high, considering the property … (1 comments)

Ilikai auction April 15th 2009 - 04/18/09 05:44 PM
I've  been to the courthouse several times to watch foreclosure auctions.  This was the most crowded auction I've seen so far.  Several properties were up for sale, but the majority of the people in attendance were here to see the fate of the Ilikai Hotel.

Honolulu attorney, George Van Buren was the commissioner and auctioneer of the property.  There was one bidder, IStar - which happens to be the lender that foreclosed on Anekona Companies.  In the photo above, the bidder (attorney Stephen Mau) is shown, who represented IStar.
First, the 203 residential units were offered.  IStar bid $35 million.  Next, the 16 … (3 comments)

My monk seal at Diamond Head photo was on TV - 04/13/09 09:30 PM
On Easter Sunday, my wife and I met her brother and a few friends for some surfing at Diamond Head!  When we got out of the water, we saw this monk seal relaxing on the beach.

The weather was nice and the monk seal looked quite content.  He opened his eyes and looked at us a few times, then went back to sleep.
Those little yellow signs are posted by volunteers, reminding us to keep our distance and not bother the cute monk seals.  I used a zoon lens to get this closeup.
I e-mailed the picture to KGMB9.  They … (1 comments)

Ewa by Gentry Woodbridge - 04/03/09 10:40 PM

Woodbridge is a neighborhood at Ewa by Gentry.  This is an upscale area, where homes typically have 3-5 bedrooms and 3 baths, 2,600+ square feet interior and 5,000+ square foot lots.
Ewa by Gentry Woodbridge homes were built from 2002 to 2006 - they're comparatively new for a Hawaii neighborhood.  Woodbridge is an ideal choice of neighborhood for large families looking for an affordable, upscale home.
Home prices have fallen in the past couple of years and deals can be found at Woodbridge.  A quick check reveals that the majority of listings on the market now are priced below what the owners paid a couple of years … (0 comments)

 
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