hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of May 4th to May 10th - 05/11/08 08:30 PM
Aloha and Happy Mother's Day!
If you're here on Kauai then you're enjoying exceptional weather this special day, and if you're not, well - I do hope your weather is as flawless as ours is here. The mere fact that you're reading this blog inidcates you have some interest in being … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Presentation for the Hawaii Home Seller (The Epiphany) UPDATED - 05/06/08 11:49 PM
After cleaning out my file/storage cabinets and literally filling up one quarter of a dumpster at my complex on Sunday I had an epiphany. While writing Is Your Office Organized? it dawned on me that all that clear space was bound to bring something great.
My last statement in that post: Now that I'm all … (52 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii Real Estate, The Perfect Buying Opportunity For Canada - 05/05/08 04:50 PM
Attention my friends to the north from Canada! As you know, the value of the Canadian Dollar (CAD) has risen in great value when exchanged with the United States Dollar (USD). I've attached the five year chart showing what the purchasing power of the Canadian Dollar has done in the last … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 27th to May 3rd - 05/05/08 01:06 PM
Aloha,
It looks like we've got many new listings but when you get into it, you'll see they are all "repeats." Here is your condo listing update for this past week:
Copyright 5/3/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS210770 T A 1 4-5-3-11-1-30 FS $815,000 Villas On The Prince #30 1,732 #30 3/3210605 T … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: April 08 Princeville Condo Overview - 05/03/08 05:36 PM
Aloha,
Everyone always wants to know "How's the market? Is it doing better than the mainland? Are properties selling? Do you think that it is starting to pick up?" and on and on. While I enjoy giving my professional opinion (bear in mind, we all have opinions) and / or speculating about … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 20th to 26th - 04/29/08 06:20 PM
Aloha,
Let's get right to it. Here is your update for last week:
Copyright 4/27/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS210071 T A 4 4-5-4-12-2-34 FS $490,000 Hale Moi #214 1,033 #214 1/2210522 T A 2 4-5-4-12-2-16 FS $499,500 Hale Moi #116 1,033 #116 1/2210504 T A 2 4-5-4-15-21-59 FS $529,900 Sandpiper Village I … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: I really do hate cockroaches..... - 04/24/08 01:18 AM
I really do hate cockroaches, centipedes too! If you saw my reaction to finding one of these critters in my condo, you'd of thought the world was coming to an end. My boyfriend watched with amusement the other day as I confronted a cockroach in the hallway, armed with a can … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: March 08 Market Statistics - 04/22/08 02:30 PM
Aloha,
I wanted to get caught up with market statistics before May gets here. It's always interesting to see how we're doing this year as it compares to last year. Since I did not post the February Statistics, and the March Statistics are the most current, I'm posting the Febuary Statistics here … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 13th to 19th - 04/22/08 01:37 PM
Aloha,
I think I've finally caught up! Last week was exceptionally busy after coming back from being on Oahu from Wed, the 9th to Sunday the 13th. This week I'm back on track, even if the weather is so beautiful that it just begs for one to go to the beach - … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 13th to 19th - 04/22/08 01:37 PM
Aloha,
I think I've finally caught up! Last week was exceptionally busy after coming back from being on Oahu from Wed, the 9th to Sunday the 13th. This week I'm back on track, even if the weather is so beautiful that it just begs for one to go to the beach - … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 13th to 19th - 04/22/08 01:37 PM
Aloha,
I think I've finally caught up! Last week was exceptionally busy after coming back from being on Oahu from Wed, the 9th to Sunday the 13th. This week I'm back on track, even if the weather is so beautiful that it just begs for one to go to the beach - … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii Open Houses ARE the Sunday Event - 04/22/08 11:11 AM
Ah... Hawaii Open Houses: THE Sunday Event! This past Sunday I held an Open House for one of Randy Prothero's listings in Mililani. A 5 bdrm/2.5 bath single family home priced at $660,000, and this home has 2683 sq/ft with a little over 7860 sq. ft land.
That morning I started to get ready with bunches of … (25 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Reasons not to buy Hawaii real estate - 04/21/08 06:51 PM
Excuses not to buy real estate in HawaiiHawaii real estate is in demand. Why do people like Hawaii so much? Here are some reasons NOT to buy in Hawaii.1) The market is slowing down and prices are dropping. Why buy low and sell high? Might as well wait until prices rebound and … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Please, wish me luck. - 04/21/08 01:45 PM
Wow, what a pickle I am in. The industry changes and right now it's killing me. My broker has decided she no longer wants to do Real Estate. I have been with her company for three years and have basically built it up for her... it's just me and her. I … (10 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Honolulu County Hawaii Military Bases & Installations- Oahu Neighborhoods - 04/19/08 10:55 PM
All branches of the military occupy a large portion of Oahu and I recently put together a Hawaii Military Relocation Package - Schofield Barracks & Wheeler Army Air Field for the Military Relocating & Transferring to Honolulu County Hawaii .
Many military personnel have not been to Hawaii before so they obviously do not know what neighborhood … (34 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Walk the Talk In Your LOCAL Real Estate Market - 04/17/08 12:51 PM
Every Monday morning we (sales agents) meet to discuss our current sales, new listings, office policies, any newsy stuff for the office, the market and marketing at Century 21 Liberty Homes office in Mililani, Hawaii. One thing that keeps coming up is pricing. Though our Hawaii Real Estate Market is pretty stable in sales … (33 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 6th to 12th - 04/15/08 10:23 PM
Aloha,
If you read my previous blog you know I just returned from Oahu where I attended a class geared towards obtaining my Certified Residential Specialist designation. All of the CRS classes I have taken are well worth the time and money, and this class was no exception. Let me get on … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: The Kite Surfers - Mokuleia Beach on the North Shore of Oahu - 04/15/08 01:46 PM
Mokuleia Beach on the North Shore of Oahu is quite the popular place for kite surfing and also laying on the beach, snorkeling. For picking up shells that lay on the fine grains of sand..........
Graceful kites floating; bouncing across the sky
Back and forth; boards gliding across waves
The wind guiding the course of hungry wave riders. … (21 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Realtors® Who Give Attention & Care to the Home Buyers You Ignored - 04/13/08 01:34 AM
How often do you get a call or email and the "potential Home Buyer" is not going to be buying for a couple of months? A couple of years? Do you just 'let it go' because it "ain't happening" and you just want instant gratification? Well, I have news for you! You … (93 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Fun facts and figures - 04/12/08 01:16 AM
If you've wondered what happenned to my blogging this week the answer is simple: I'm on Oahu taking a 2 day class geared towards earning my Certified Residential Specialist designation. Without going into a lot of detail, let me just say that the CRS designation is one held by only 4% … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: LIVE on VIDEO: A Hawaii Military Relocation Story Comes to Life - 04/09/08 07:10 PM
Real Estate Industry professionals have continuously evolved with marketing techniques on the internet. We started with websites. Then Web 2.0 and blogs and a lot of other internet savvy tools. Now....we have live video that surely brings each event full face with real movement, real voices, real people and an account of what we are presenting … (58 comments)
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hawaii real estate: MY PLEDGE - 04/08/08 11:39 PM
MY PLEDGE...
to work hard, with honesty, with integrity, with moral & ethics, and to look out for your best interests. With hard work and good old fashioned communication I will get the job done. I know what it's like to need a good Realtor, that's why I take pride … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii Realtor ... About Me and My Ka'u - 04/07/08 03:47 PM
I am Patrick Lambert. I live in the Ka'u District of the Big Island of Hawaii. In my opinion Ka'u is the best place on earth. I have worked hard to become the best, most honest and caring Realtor and my hard work has paid off. Simply go to www.kaurealtygroup.com for … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville house update for the week of March 30th to April 6th - 04/06/08 05:17 PM
Aloha,
Here is your house update for this past week:
Copyright 4/6/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS209485 SH A 2 4-5-4-15-3 FS $395,000 3979 Kamehameha Rd 10,772 sqft 3,558 5/3.5209478 RS A 5 4-5-4-16-40 FS $799,000 4130 Kekaulike Ln 10,500 sqft 1,625 3/2209601 RS A 2 4-5-4-23-55 FS $825,000 3781 Milimakani Pl 7,187 … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo update for the week of March 30th to April 6th - 04/06/08 05:14 PM
Aloha,
Finally, this week there are a few new low listing prices along with some good price reductions, leading me to believe there are some motivated sellers still out there that are not clinging to the mantra of "I know this is a buyer's market...but"... (which is a topic for a later … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Choosing a Realtor - 04/05/08 09:20 PM
"Hawaii's sunsets are Awesome!"
What qualities should you be consider when choosing a good Realtor?
There are over 10,000 licensed real estate agents on Oahu. The sheer number of card-carrying "professionals" on the island is staggering. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and varying levels of skill and experience. How does the … (7 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Moving to Hawaii? Just Visiting? Spring Views Just For You! - 04/01/08 01:58 PM
If I Could.....I Would Give You a Year Full of Spring Views
To Brighten Your Each and Every Day
Not a Worry to Befall You....Only Inspirational Moments
And Surround You With Positive Souls.
If I Could, I Would Give You Hope to Fulfill Your Dreams
To Create Your Destiny with Good Health
Of Prosperity and Success ..... From the Inside Out
And … (39 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Aloha Airlines Ends Passenger Service - 03/31/08 05:48 PM
Yesterday, Aloha Airlines announced that their last day of operations will be Monday, March 31, 2008. An announcement on their website states, "This is an incredibly dark day for Hawaii," said David A. Banmiller, Aloha's president and chief executive officer. "Despite the groundswell of support from the community and our elected … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of March 23rd to 29th - 03/30/08 03:11 PM
Aloha,
We've had another week of spectacular weather just to my liking. Not too hot with bright blue skies. If you've been wondering about our temperatures during the winter months, this winter has been very mild. In the past, on occasion the temps have gone down into the low 60's at night. … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Mortgage rates remain at historic lows - 03/29/08 05:40 PM
Interest Rates At Historic Lows
Sometimes we get all caught up in the daily or weekly fluctuations in
mortgage interest rates and don't step back and look at it in the historical
sense. If there is any doubt as to whether this is a good time to buy a
home, take … (4 comments)
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hawaii real estate: And the buy of the day is.... - 03/27/08 09:25 PM
Sandpiper 216 just came on the market at $399! This is an upstairs interior unit which faces the courtyard and the pool. Although you do get a little bit of pool noise, the on-site management at Sandpiper is excellent and they do an great job of keeping things quiet after hours. … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Sales start at new building at 1728 Kalakaua - 03/27/08 07:16 AM
Rising up at the gateway to famous Waikiki will be a new 16-story building with 120 units. If enough sales can be generated, construction should start late this summer with a completion date to be set sometime early 2010. Initial prices are from $292,500 for studios up to the low … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Oceanfront Hawaii Real Estate - 03/24/08 05:59 PM
On the windward side of Oahu, just over the Pali Highway, you will find Kailua. Kailua is known for it's wonderful white sand beach and laid back lifestyle. If you drive to the beach in Kailua and turn right or south, you will drive into Lanikai. Lanikai sits right between Kailua … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Honolulu Realtors - 03/24/08 05:43 PM
There is an art to being a great Realtor. This art can be learned and some are born with the ability to be a GREAT Realtor. On a larger scale, what we are talking about the the art of Management. We have all worked for terrible managers, in from what ever industry … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of March 16th to 22nd - 03/24/08 02:42 PM
Happy Easter,
....and what a glorious day it is! To me, the perfect day is one with bright blue skies, a few puffy white clouds, and cooling trades- and that is just what we have today. The combination of warm sun and cool tradewinds keeps your body temperature just perfect. I hope … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: To Bee or Not to Bee....Beeeeing The REAL Estate Question Here - 03/21/08 01:35 PM
BEE a Team Player! I love watching kiddie movies that have a learning lesson. I went to Blockbuster three days in a row and finally someone returned "The Bee Movie". Now, imagine this half a century 'old' lady walking into Blockbuster for three days with no children, same counter lady and … (70 comments)
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hawaii real estate: A few thoughts on Puhi and Princeville living........ - 03/18/08 03:48 PM
Twenty one minutes. That's how long it takes to walk from my Puhi townhouse where I am house sitting to Home Depot. If I had kept going straight on Puhi Road instead of turning towards Kukui Grove Shopping Center, I probably could have walked to Kauai Community College in about the … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of March 9th to 15th - 03/17/08 05:46 PM
Aloha and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I not much of a beef eater but could not pass up some excellent corned beef and cabbage at a weekend St. Paddy's day party. Hope all of you enjoyed the weekend with something green. (perhaps a green beer?) The weather has been holding steady, with … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii's Best Realtors - 03/17/08 04:42 PM
You know, it's a funny thing. I have always said that if a company or small business has to say the words, "We're the Best..." then they probably are not.
Being the best comes from extending professional service to your clients. It comes from going above and beyond for every single … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: 4 Great Properties around Honolulu! - 03/17/08 04:19 PM
Welcome to Honolulu, Kailua and Kaneohe! If you know of anyone thinking that now would be a great time to come and spend time in the Aloha State, here are four wonderful properties for them. These have been hand selected to offer buyers a great diversity and different communities with different … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: What is your Corporate Culture? - 03/17/08 03:58 PM
cor*po*rate cul*ture (Noun) 1. A company's values and customs, the values, customs, and traditions of a particular company, usually a large corporation. 2. Atmosphere in large companies. the professional atmosphere that prevails in large corporations generally, reflected in people's dress, conduct, and ways of communicating.
I was formally trained in the concepts … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Kailua, Windward Oahu - 03/16/08 04:20 PM
We have a wonderful new property in the Heart of Kailua for sale. Here is a history about this wonderful community and our Fact Sheet follows. You might want to cut up some fresh Pineapple or whip together a Mai Tai before you continue...Enjoy!
Kailua is located in Windward Oahu in the … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Sometimes it's just a matter of timing....Puamana and Nihilani update - 03/13/08 10:47 PM
Real estate agents always talk "price" first and foremost, but sometimes it really is just a matter of timing. Case in point: Puamana 22C listed for $419K went into escrow the other day with only 16 days on the market. The thing about it is, this unit was previously listed from … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii – State Wide Resale Home Sales for February 2008 - 03/13/08 09:06 PM
February 2008 numbers are in.
Single Family Home Sales have continued to show decreased sales volume. In February we saw a dip in the Median Sales Prices. It will be interesting to see how the March numbers look. I am seeing increased activity in my area for the last few weeks, but … (5 comments)
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hawaii real estate: University of Hawaii - 03/13/08 08:15 PM
Here is an EXCELLENT, Fee Simple (You own the land), 1 Bedroom (Master Bedroom and a Loft) that is a Penthouse near the University of Hawaii! Again, this is a PENTHOUSE with a LOFT! These units are rarely available and it's only the second one on the market since 2004! The loft … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Haiku Plantations Hawaii - 03/13/08 07:59 PM
Here is a home of homes! 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Ocean & Bay views to make you melt. TONS of interior space to spread out into, a Lanai over looking your Pool, the Ocean, Bay and the lights of Kaneohe down below makes this the place to be! There is also … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Welcome to Honolulu! - 03/13/08 04:46 PM
Honolulu may be a small town to some, but to about 1.1 million of us, it is home. Life in the wonderful city is, well, wonderful! The people are very nice, the weather is legendary and there are hundreds of parks. We love sports and anything out of doors here. Golfing, surfing, … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Real Estate and the Hawaii Supreme Court - 03/13/08 01:06 AM
The Honolulu Board of Realtors has requested that all members write a letter tp the Hawaii Supreme Court in opposition of this law that it is considering passing. Do any ARs have anything like this in your areas?
The Hawaii Supreme Court is considering a rule change proposal that would define the unauthorized practice … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Be the Professional - 03/12/08 02:23 PM
There are transactions that come along, ever now and again, that make you want to pull your hair out! The ones where the other agent has no clue and you end up doing all of the work because that is what it's going to take to get it done for your … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: HOMEOWNERS TAKE NOTICE: This is a Great Time to List Your Home - 03/10/08 02:08 PM
Homeowners:
If you are watching the news, then you have probably heard that this is a "Buyers Market." So, what does that mean for Sellers?
2008 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Hawaii Real Estate-against all odds! The drops in the federal lending rate have made it possible for … (1 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of March 2nd to 8th - 03/10/08 12:53 AM
Aloha,
I hope you are not somewhere reading this where the weather is undesirable, as I have to report that we have had yet another stellar week. Today the ocean was so invitingly flat (can you tell I am not a surfer?) it looked like a bathtub. It was bright and sunny … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW: Get While the Getting's Good - 03/09/08 05:27 PM
MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW: Get While the Getting's Good
Ever since the new year, people have been seeing and hearing the major news media speak Doom and Destruction about our nation's economy. "Recession" was the word of the month in January, "Inflation" was the word of the month in February. But mortgage … (1 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii Loan Amount Increase - 03/07/08 02:23 PM
Hey Folks,In Hawaii any loans over $625,500 is considered a Jumbo Loan with higher interest rates. To help stimulate the economy and help serve more consumers in "high-cost" areas, Fannie Mae is rolling out a Jumbo-Conforming Mortgage with more attractive rates than the current Jumbo Loans. Below are the new proposed … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Has anyone seen my dog? - 03/07/08 02:05 PM
I was out driving around the island a few moths back and I saw the COOLEST thing! On another agent's sign at her listing, she had a rider that was attached to the top of the sign post that was a picture of a Big Golden Retriever looking down at her … (6 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Contact Us... - 03/07/08 01:38 PM
The internet has been around for what seems like forever and we are all used to it by now. I do have a problem with one part of this very cool onlineness-Internet-communication thing. You know when you go to a site or web page and you get almost all of the information … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: How comfortable are you with money? - 03/07/08 01:06 PM
It's a funny thing. You can always tell the people who are comfortable with money by the way they speak about it. If you are a Realtor that would like to start representing buyer & seller clients in the higher end homes and properties in your area, and you have to gasp … (5 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Mini Vacations...all in your head? - 03/07/08 12:50 PM
In our business, we work, at times, very odd hours. When we are in the middle of a big deal we can also work 10-12-15 hours a day. We have all ran through the drive through for lunch and brown bagged it in the office from time to time, but every … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Buying a Home in Hawaii - 03/07/08 12:36 PM
Hawaii. Just the word alone brings images to most of our minds. White sand beaches, swaying palm trees, a refreshing Mai Tai under an umbrella, are things that many of us can only dream about. BUT for those that are willing to take that step, these things are a daily reality! … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hello Shiloh! - 03/05/08 08:30 PM
I would like to introduce to you our baby. This is Shiloh and with the help of some AR Masters, I think I will be able to place her photo here in this blog! Thank you all for your help Shiloh says thanks too! She is a 15.2 hand Quarter Horse … (5 comments)
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hawaii real estate: News from Poipu's PiliMai plus Princeville update - 03/04/08 01:03 AM
Aloha,
Today's MLS update had some new property on the market, Brookfield's PiliMai in Poipu. These are the listings:
Copyright 3/3/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS
208097 T A 0 4-2-8-14-33-117 FS $828,500 Pili Mai At Poipu 1,443 #1004 3/3208103 T A 0 4-2-8-14-33-119 FS $883,600 Pili Mai At Poipu 1,208 #1006 2/2.5208096 … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: All About Hawaii, Oahu - 03/03/08 11:07 PM
I have been getting lots of call and emails about Hawaii. So, Here You GO! I will work my way around the Island of Oahu and when you are ready to come and visit, you will know exactly where you want to go!
OAHU, "The Gathering Place," is the third largest Hawaiian island … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: What are you willing to do to be successful? - 03/03/08 10:55 PM
Most of us are our own worst enemy's. We set up all sorts of sure fail mechanisms in our lives while at the same time telling ourselves that we want it all. I have no idea why this is the case as I an not an expert on the human psyche. … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Weekly Meetings - 03/03/08 10:10 PM
We have all been to our share of Weekly Meetings. Some of the ones I have been to were a TOTAL waste of time and some were excellent. The ones that I feel are a waste of time are the ones where a middle level manager is in charge of an … (3 comments)
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hawaii real estate: More Canadian Interest in Hawaii Real Estate - 03/03/08 08:42 PM
As a follow up to my last posting, there is still evidence of more Canadians interested in Hawaii. In the Star Bulletin the other day it said that Canadian visitors continued to boost our tourism growing by 27.7% from a year ago! That also helped boost visitor spending to its largest … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Office Time - 03/03/08 08:38 PM
When I started in Real Estate I started working with one of the biggest Real Estate Companies in town. I figured that if they had grown to the size they were, they must know what they are doing and as I had little to no clue, I knew I would need … (7 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Island News March 08 - 03/02/08 07:15 PM
Aloha,
I hope you've been having the same spectacular weather we've been enjoying. The week before last was so wonderful that even the locals (like me!) were saying how rare it was to have one full week of absolutely perfect days. We're back to more normal weather now which is sun, light … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: How many miles do you drive? - 03/02/08 03:13 PM
I love to drive. As a Realtor I get to drive EVERYWHERE! I average about 30,000 miles a year and this is all on a little Island in the middle of the Pacific. Being a Realtor in Honolulu is a BLAST! Rainbows, Sunshine, Lunch sitting on a wall overlooking the surf … (5 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Mr. Haiku Plantations - 03/02/08 02:36 PM
Marketing and branding are such important pieces of what we do. Can you imagine how easy it would have been when you started your carrier if everyone you met knew you were a well qualified Realtor, Shoe Store Owner, Internet Cafe Owner or an Auto Mechanic?
I hear people all the time … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville House update for the week of Feb 24 to Mar 1 - 03/02/08 01:12 AM
Aloha,And warm tropical wishes to you. We've been having great weather which always brings out the buyers. Hopefully it will continue so we can get some of the good values SOLD! Here is your Princeville house update for this week: Copyright 3/1/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS206819 RS A 5 4-5-4-8-4 … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo update for the week of Feb 24th to Mar 1st - 03/02/08 01:07 AM
Aloha,
It sure seems to me that real estate activity has suddenly picked up - at least for this past two weeks. I know I've been busy showing property as have several other agents in our office, plus I've had several showing requests which is a welcome change of pace. Perhaps the … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: How do you say $2,500,000.00? - 02/26/08 06:31 PM
It's a funny thing. You can always tell the people who are comfortable with money by the way they speak about it. If you are a Realtor that would like to start representing buyer & seller clients in the higher end homes and properties in your area, and you have to gasp … (6 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Preparing your Home To Sell - 02/26/08 06:00 PM
101 Ways to Prepare your Home To Sell
Would You Like to Sell Your House?
To a prospective buyer, the total value of your home isn't limited to the price paid. The dictionary defines value as "that which makes anything worth possessing". When looking at possible new homes, the buyer is motivated by … (6 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Are you an Expert? - 02/25/08 11:04 PM
A very wise person once told me that people should not offer advise unless asked. In our industry, we sell our experience and know how to our clients. Why is it that so many of us feel the need to sell it to each other? (Blogging does not count because if … (3 comments)
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hawaii real estate: What color is your beachball? - 02/25/08 08:46 PM
I made a rookie mistake the other day. I have two listings in an area and the street names are both Hulupala. The Bigger of the two is Hulupala Place and the Tear-down is on Hulupala Way. A Realtor called and told me she wanted to preview my listing on Hulupala … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Who do people see when you answer the phone? - 02/25/08 08:13 PM
You know when you're listening to the radio and you hear the voice of the DJ, and then at some point later you actually see that person? How often does the person look like the person you had in your mind?
First impressions are key, and you know the rule, you only … (5 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Returning Messages - 02/25/08 07:33 PM
A very wise person once told me I should alway return messages and emails, even if I don'y want to talk to that person. It seemed like a good idea, so I always have. But why is it a good idea? Lets take a look at it, shall we?
In our business, … (11 comments)
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hawaii real estate: The Canadian Rockies - 02/25/08 01:03 PM
When you run your own business it seems that that business is just like your child. Leave it unattended and it might be all over! Gayle and I have been in business by ourselves for around 15 years. We live in Hawaii so it could be argued that everyday is a … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii Real Estate for International Buyer - 02/25/08 12:18 PM
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, there is a place filled with White Sand Beaches, Palm Trees and gentle Trade-winds. This is the place of Kings and Queens and warm inviting people. This is Hawaii. 7 islands and hundreds of wonderful communities with one common bond, the spirit of Aloha.
For people around … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Talking House - 02/25/08 02:28 AM
Talking House has been around for almost ever. The system is not real expensive but I feel like if it were GREAT, they would be all over the place. In this world of cell phones, a prospective buyer pulls up in front of one of my listings, they like what they … (11 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Market to International Buyers - 02/25/08 02:22 AM
Hawaii! Would you like a home in the Islands? I think most people would. With the drop in value of the US Dollar, international buyers will find these homes "On Sale"! The question I have for all of you, is what do you think is the BEST way for me to … (3 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Start at Home! - 02/24/08 10:25 PM
You know, we all look for ways to get our names out there and to "let the people know what we have to offer them as a Realtor". We spend money on advertising, sit phones in our offices waiting for that person to walk in and become our client, we build websites … (7 comments)
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hawaii real estate: High Tech vs. High Touch - 02/24/08 09:37 PM
I am a HUGE fan of the Internet and websites and I know that 70 some odd percent of all home buyers and sellers start out looking on the Internet for information that will help them to make the decisions they need to make. However I am also a HUGE of … (7 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Move with Enthusiasm and Lightning Speed - 02/24/08 08:54 PM
Have you ever been to a shop or a store where the staff looks like they would rather be home in bed? Ever asked one of these "Professionals" a question only to get an, "Oh, I'm not sure." for the reply? How about the, "Oh, I'll find out for you." only to … (3 comments)
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hawaii real estate: The Art of Self Promotion - 02/24/08 08:42 PM
Did you know that the Coca Cola BOTTLE was a Registered Trademark? How often have you ever asked for a Kleenex to wipe your nose? Snap Crackle and Pop? Branding is the art of maintaining an image so that when people see it thay know who you are without the necessity of words … (2 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville House update for the week of Feb 17 to 23 - 02/24/08 05:47 PM
Aloha,
Here's your Princeville House update for this week:
Copyright 2/24/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS207583 RS A 6 4-5-4-8-47 FS $3,275,000 5045 Kapiolani Lp 16,502 sqft 4,226 5/4.5
UNDER CONTRACT204442 RS U 51 4-5-4-16-21 FS $1,239,000 4070 Kaa'humanu Pl 10,536 sqft 2,334 3/3
PRICE CHANGES206607 RS A 791 4-5-4-19-19 FS $1,045,000- … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville Condo (and house) Update for Feb 17 to Feb 23 - 02/24/08 05:44 PM
I knew it just couldn't last forever.. I mean the weather was so stunningly picture perfect every day last week I just had to go to the beach yesterday. I've been working all week at my home office where I can look out and see the ocean from my condo as … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Move To Hawaii - 02/23/08 07:16 PM
There are many neighborhoods and communities on Oahu. The entire Island is Honolulu County. If you are planning a move to Oahu, and would like to know what areas might be a good fit for you, or which areas are close to where you will be working, just write it here … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: International Real Estate Buyers - 02/23/08 06:58 PM
I have several high end property listings on Oahu. Has anyone found a solid path to international buyers that can take advantage of the weak dollar? If so, will you share with us?
Hawaii is made up of of just about group of people on the earth. Sometimes we all melt together and … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville Condos - List vrs. Sales price - 02/22/08 08:40 PM
I alway wonder when sellers raise their price or come back on the market at a higher price when they can't sell their property. The logic there simply escapes me, unless perhaps the seller feels the market is moving upward and it's time to move up with it. If this is … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Hawaii Real Estate Blog - 02/21/08 05:56 PM
Welcome to the Hawaii Real Estate Blog. Please post your questions here or feel free to email them to me at Mike@GreatHawaiianHomes.com and I will reply and post them here for you. You can always call me at 808-630-1828 for a quick response.
Hawaii and more to the point, Honolulu, is a … (5 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of Feb 10th to Feb 16th - 02/19/08 12:59 PM
Aloha,
Welcome back from a long holiday weekend. I know I'm late with this week's update but it was a very busy weekend for me....and yes, I just had to go to the beach for a couple of hours yesterday. You would have done the same if you were here; it was … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: An explanation of Condo Maintenance Fees - 02/13/08 01:38 AM
One of the first things I discuss with condo buyers are the maintenance fees, also referred to as HOA fees (Home Owners Association) or AOAO fees. (Association of Apartment Owners) All of these terms refer to a monthly fee charged to each condo owner for the management, insurance, upkeep, maintenance and … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Property Inspections : Scope of the inspection - 02/13/08 01:33 AM
I recently had a client point out to me during our final walk-through that the shut-off valves for the bathroom sink were frozen. The client was concerned since he'd had a property inspection and wondered why the inspector did not "catch this problem." The answer, while simple is often misunderstood or … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: The first resale Ka'iulani goes into escrow..... - 02/13/08 01:21 AM
The news today is that what I believe to be the firse resale Ka'iulani went into escrow after 307 days on the market. This unit is priced at $1,685,000; down considerably from the original $2,150,000 it was listed for in 4/07. Unfortunately, this unit was purchased for $1,861,490 in 3/07, which … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Princeville Condo (and house) Update for Feb 3 to Feb 9 - 02/11/08 10:38 PM
Aloha from Sunny Kauai! We finally have a perfect day with everything you'd expect from a tropical paradise. Sun, blue sky, fluffy white clouds and of course, the tradewinds. I live in a complex (Cliffs) that not only has whole ownership but also timeshare, and I often feel sorry for the … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: Financing Your Hawaii Dream ~ Lisa Ledesma at Wells Fargo on Kauai - 02/08/08 09:59 PM
Financing ~ Lisa Ledesma at Wells Fargo When you are ready to talk about financing your dream, Lisa can help you with every aspect! Lisa is one of the premiere loan officers that I have worked with and she clearly strives for 110% customer satisfaction! Contact her today for all your … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: 04-464 Kuhio Hwy unit 148, Kapaa, HI - 02/07/08 08:36 PM
Oceanfront condo in Paradise! Check out these views!
First floor unit ~ beautifully appointed, fully-furnished ~ tropical furnishings, with private lanai, island-style artwork, coffee maker, telephone, and refrigerator.
On-site computers with internet access, laundry facilities, soda machines, BBQ grills, and ice are just steps away.* Unit is currently a successful … (1 comments)
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hawaii real estate: 380 Papaloa Rd, unit #21, Kapaa, HI 96746 - 02/07/08 08:34 PM
Life is too short to pass up on this fabulous and rare opportunity!
Kapaa Sands #21 is a townhome style condo in boutique complex ~ just 21 units! Ocean views abound upstairs and down from this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit.
Open concept living area downstairs and bedrooms upstairs ~ … (0 comments)
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hawaii real estate: 04-464 Kuhio Hwy unit 146 and 147, Kapaa, HI - 02/07/08 08:30 PM
Oceanfront condos in Paradise!
Side by side ADJOINING units being sold TOGETHER!
Offering units 146 and 147 with TMKs 4-4-3-2-13-125 and 4-4-3-2-13-126 combined...
Step out your door and onto the beach! These first floor units are beautifully appointed, fully-furnished ~ tropical furnishings, with private lanais, island-style artwork, each with its … (1 comments)
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hawaii real estate: 410 Papaloa Rd, unit #231, Kapaa, HI 96746 - 02/07/08 08:29 PM
Lae Nani
This third floor end unit with panoramic ocean views is luxurious and spacious ~ 1 bedroom 1.5 bath ~ new stainless steel appliances, beautiful furnishings with tropical flair, and a HUGE lanai to enjoy the views. Perfect for Kauai living or vacations.
Oceanfront complex makes it a breeze … (0 comments)
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