The Honolulu Star Bulletin reported on Thursday, 1/29/09 that Hawaii experienced its worst decline in tourism since 1932 (during the Great Depression) last year. The decrease in visitors averaged 10.8% for 2008. As you might imagine, the real problems occurred from June through December, when f...

01/31/2009

Ilikai Apartment Building faces an uncertain future

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The famous Ilikai might be closing up in February 2009. Before we laugh, remember that Aloha Airlines warned us about shutting down in 2008 and we shrugged it off. A month later, Aloha closed up, just as they had warned. Why would the Ilikai close down? It's difficult to get a clear picture of...

01/22/2009

Kapolei Knolls homes

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I recently spent a few days looking at homes with customers in Kapolei Knolls. Homes at Kapolei Knolls were developed by D.R. Horton. This is a newer neighborhood by Hawaii standards, many of the homes for sale are just a few years old. Homes here average about 2,000 square feet interior with ...

01/21/2009

Looking for a fixer upper in Hawaii?

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We have a new webpage that sorts out listings for fixers. The page includes listings of homes that are tear downs and those in need of major repair. Click here to start your search for fixer upper homes in Hawaii Hawaii's real estate market has slowed and we're seeing lower prices on fixer upper...

01/14/2009

Low prices in Makaha

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When Hawaii's housing market turns downward, the outlying locations seem to get hurt the worst. Why is this? Probably because areas like Waianae have less good jobs compared to Honolulu neighborhoods. Also, when the market begins to recover, people look to the future and where there's room for...

01/14/2009

Fixing or replacing your fence in Hawaii?

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A customer asked me about the requirements for repairing a fence. They own an older house in Kailua and a portion of the fence fell down during one our December (2008) storms. I had a general idea, however I checked with a contractor to make sure my advice was accurate.Cy at Hawaii Gate and Gar...

01/12/2009

A great deal for the Honolulu Star Bulletin

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I got a call from the Honolulu Star Bulletin the other night. Ho hum, another telemarketer trying to sell me something I don't need. Wait - this was a good deal! She said I could get a one-year subscription to the Honolulu Star Bulletin (including Sundays) for $50! Oahu's most popular newspape...

01/12/2009