honolulu real estate: Discovery Bay condominium building - Waikiki Honolulu Hawaii - 04/23/08 09:34 PM
Discovery Bay is a twin tower complex on the western side of Waikiki. The two towers, The Endeavor and The Resolution, are made up of over 660+ units. The units range from studios to two bedroom units and are quite spacious when compared to other Waikiki condo's. All units come with … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: I've been away... way away. - 04/23/08 05:56 AM
Imagine my surpise when I log onto active rain to update a number of completely outdated items on my page and I find a bank. A bank? For a Campaign? I knew things were changing but... holy moly. Well change they have and so have I.
Things have indeed changed. The … (10 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Aiea, Pearl City Neighborhoods- Hawaii Military Relocation - 04/18/08 07:04 PM
Pearl City, Waiau, Waimalu, Pearlridge, Wailuna, and the Aiea neighborhoods are all around the general vacinity and a close hop, skip and a jump to Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor Navy Base, Camp Smith,Tripler Army Medical Center and Fort Shafter Army Bases.
The map to the below shows the majority of military bases … (27 comments)
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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu 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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honolulu real estate: Regency Ala Wai #703 - 454 Namahana - Waikiki, Oahu $295,000 - 02/22/08 12:55 PM
This newly remodeled unit has so much to offer. The kitchen has ample space, new cabinets, tile and bar. Newer vinyl windows allow plenty of light. Located in a nice building with quiet tenants and double wall construction. Fully furnished. Complete with tile flooring. The double entrance to the private lanai … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Foreclosure's... a bargain in real estate??? Not exactly. - 02/19/08 03:48 AM
I've recently received calls from friends and family asking me how to find pre-foreclosure and foreclosed properties. After I talked to them I had to sit back and think for a minute as to how these two types of foreclosure properties have changed. In my mind they use to be good deals, … (1 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Hawaii real estate is perfect for buying - 01/16/08 01:57 PM
Each week the Honolulu Advertiser composes a list of local lenders and their current rates. I check their website each week for the latest rates. Right now you'll notice that a 30 year fixed rate (assuming you put 20% down) is comparable to a 1 year arm and at times can … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Free time? Blog from your Phone! - 01/15/08 07:39 PM
Right now I'm between appointments (my first appointment went surprisingly fast) and here I find myself with plenty of time to check emails and blog. I've never blogged before from my Blackberry, so I thought I'd give it a try.
Having this phone/computer/day planner/modem is the best tool I've ever come … (6 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Going Above and Beyond (Part III- From Call to Contract) - 12/20/07 12:22 PM
Currently, my buyer is in contract for a Mililani Condo and it is from a direct hit from an ActiveRain post that I received this wonderful client. My client contacted me after reading my ActiveRain post *Across the Ocean to Paradise: Military Relocations Hawaii* on the internet.I created this series so you can … (33 comments)
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honolulu real estate: NOVEMBER 2007 OAHU HAWAII RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS - 12/17/07 06:45 PM
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honolulu real estate: Photos...Do they help sell your property? - 12/13/07 04:41 PM
Everyday I look at properties online, and everyday I wonder what some real estate agents are thinking when they take pictures of their clients property. That constant pondering led me to do a little research. Within the MLS system (where an agent lists your property for sale) an agent can post … (7 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Real estate tip to stay on Google's good side - 10/18/07 11:53 PM
I've always been an investor of some sort or another and one of the other realms that I've delved into, besides real estate, was purchasing URL's (web addresses). Obviously, just like real estate you buy what you think is a good value that will appreciate and provide a return in the future. … (12 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Real Estate Conditions continue sideways in Honolulu - 10/18/07 10:51 PM
According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors, the median price of homes and condos has continued to show little movement over the past year. While there have been minor fluctuations, the price of single family homes has risen only 2.3% over this time last year, while condo prices have done a … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: September 2007 Market Data Released by Honolulu Board of Realtors - Island of Oahu, Hawaii - 10/15/07 06:10 PM
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honolulu real estate: Waimea Valley: History Uncovered, Preserved and Protected - 10/09/07 02:20 PM
www.localism.com featured post
Learning about the history and culture of the area you are planning on relocating to is surely a must!
Waimea Bay is located on the North Shore on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. During the winter months the waves can get as high as thirty feet where some surfers dare to brave … (38 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Any ParrotHeads out there? - 10/03/07 03:35 PM
MY FIRST JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERT IS ALMOST HERE! I've been a Jimmy Buffett fan for years, but never have had the priveledge of ever going to one of his concerts. Well, that's all about to change here on Thursday October 4th. Jimmy is coming to the Waikiki Shell and I need … (6 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Hawaii Relocations: A Look into Laie, Hawaii - 10/01/07 08:24 PM
If you are relocating to Honolulu County, Hawaii then you may want to research all the neighborhoods of Oahu to get some ideas for your next place of residence.
Welcome to the tour of the Northern most tip of the island! Laie, Oahu (pronounced La EE eh ...is the town) is a coastal town filled … (33 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Hawaii Relocation: History and Views of Mokuleia, Oahu, Hawaii - 09/19/07 12:34 PM
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Relocating to Hawaii? It's always a good idea to learn a little about the area you are moving to so I put together a little more about our island of Oahu. On the way to Mokuleia (Mo Koo Lay ee a) was the old Waialua (Why ah loo a) Sugar … (30 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Kailua Neighborhood Series: Keolu Hills - 09/17/07 03:24 AM
Data Current September 2007
This Kama'aina family neighborhood is bordered by Keolu Loop to the West & includes Ku'upau street to the North. It ends East at the hills located above & behind Lanikai and Bellows Air Force Station. The Southwestern border is approximately at Akamai Street (Kailua Bluffs), and the Southwest border is Keolu Drive Loop (Enchanted … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Kailua Neighborhood Series: Hillcrest - 09/11/07 03:15 AM
Data Current Sept. 2007Hillcrest in Kailua is a relatively small and prestigious neighborhood, adjacent to Keolu Hills, and near Kailua Bluffs. The street names in the Hillcrest neighborhood all begin with A'U. The Hillcrest neighborhood consists of the streets West up the hill on A'ulepe St. (which is parallel to Keolu Drive off of Nanialii) … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii - 09/09/07 02:27 PM
www.localism.com featured article by Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Century 21 Liberty Homes, Mililani, Hawaii
Following is my entry in the Active Rain Buyer's Challenge Contest. (the name of the "potential client" is fictitious and only used for purposes of the contest to identify a "person") Thank you Colleen Kulikowski for creating the First ActiveRain -- Buyer Challenge … (58 comments)
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honolulu real estate: August Market Data from Honolulu Board of Realtors - 09/07/07 01:26 AM
Median Single Family Home Price for August 2007: $650,000 Up 2.4% from August 2006 (from$635,000) Up 1.9% from July 2007Median Condo Price for August 2007: $325,000 Up 6.6% from August 2006 (from $310,000) Down 3% from July 2007Market holding steady. Sales in higher price ranges doing better than those in lower. Inventory increasing slightly, but lower … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: June Oahu Real Estate Report - 08/06/07 07:09 PM
During June, sales of 338 single-family homes and 547 condominiums were reported through the Board's MLS, decreases of 8.2 percent for single-family homes and 14.7 percent for condominiums, compared to the same month last year. This brings total single-family home sales on Oahu to 1,902 for the first six months of … (4 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Honolulu statistics look good for the first quarter of 2007 - 07/07/07 05:44 PM
The Honolulu Board of Realtors® reports* that "During the first quarter, the number of sales declined from last year and the median prices were stable. The total dollar volume of sales was $1.187 billion in the first quarter, a decrease of $153 million, or 11.4 percent, from the $1.340 billion in … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: The Rewards? Smooth Transaction and Happy Clients - 06/28/07 01:28 PM
The rewards lie at the end of a transaction that went all too well! Don't you all feel that "feeling" when the client's were just so wonderful and listened to everything you said, and did everything you instructed them to do? Don't you get that "feeling" when both sides (buyer/seller) have no problems getting everything done … (55 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Kapolei, Hawaii: Recent Sales Information on Condos and Townhouses - 05/29/07 04:27 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
CONDO AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION FOR KAPOLEI, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
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VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
Hawaii is my home … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii: Are there available properties for sale? - 05/29/07 04:24 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTIf you are considering a second home, vacation home or permanent residense in Waikiki, you are looking at the right time! There are many properties to choose from in a wide variety of price ranges.Waikiki is one of the most beautiful cities on the island … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: WAIPAHU, HAWAII: CONDOMINIUM AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION - 05/29/07 04:19 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTCONDO AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION FOR WAIPAHU, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my home … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: SALES INFORMATION FOR CONDOS AND TOWNHOUSES IN MILILANI TOWN, HAWAII - 05/29/07 04:17 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTCONDO AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION FOR MILILANI TOWN, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: How is the condo and townhouse market in Mililani Mauka, Hawaii? - 05/29/07 04:14 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTAs the summer gets into full swing, home sales volume are increasing. The DOM or "Days on Market" are getting slightly lower depending on the area of the island that you are dealing with. Overall in the Mililani Mauka condominium and townhouse arena, sales are … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: So You're Thinking of Moving to Kapolei, Hawaii? Sales Stats FYI - 05/29/07 04:10 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN KAPOLEI, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Ewa Beach, Hawaii: Latest Single Family Home Sales Figures - 05/29/07 04:07 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN EWA BEACH, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Waipahu, Hawaii: Check out the latest Sales Information - 05/29/07 04:05 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN WAIPAHU, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Thinking of buying in Mililani, Hawaii? - 05/29/07 04:02 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTHawaii is a beautiful place to enjoy any time of year. We have the sunshine, warm weather and beautiful beaches that can refresh almost anyone. Visit our website at www.hawaiiPCS.com to view more information about Hawaii.SALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN MILILANI TOWN, OAHU, … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Mililani, Hawaii Home Sales Information - 05/29/07 03:58 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN MILILANI MAUKA, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Hawaii (Oahu) Zoning, Special Use and Building Permits - 05/02/07 07:47 PM
I have had MANY inquiries from potential buyer's regarding their buying vacant land on Oahu and I have had to educate them on the zoning laws in Hawaii. Most of them assume they could just come in and buy a bunch of land and start building. Not the case!For one, our Hawaiian Islands just have … (9 comments)
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honolulu real estate: 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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honolulu real estate: Real Estate Market Data for Honolulu Neighborhoods on Oahu, Hawaii - 04/04/07 06:06 PM
The following graphs represent real estate data from high-end neighborhoods in the Metro Honolulu area of Oahu, Hawaii. These neighborhoods include Dowsett, Judd Hillside, Manoa Lower, Manoa Area, Tantalus and Makiki Heights. It's kind of blurry but the basline represents years by quarters starting from the 1st quarter of 2004 until the 4th quarter of … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Video Tours: Have we thought about privacy issues for future situations? - 03/19/07 11:34 PM
While the video tours may seem "cutting edge" today, a few people are concerned about privacy and security as not every real estate agent has a website that captures the information on who is viewing their website. I think video tours of surrounding neighborhood amenities or the exterior of a home is … (6 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Hawaii's High End Market Report - 2007 Market Overview - 03/03/07 05:01 AM
Once again, the real estate research department at Prudential Locations, here in Honolulu, Hawaii has just come out with a new market report. Prudential Locations repeatedly sets the standards here in Hawaii with their market graphs and data.This recent report is an overview of the median prices for the high end, … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Wealth Gap Widening in Honolulu - 02/14/07 06:08 AM
Since the 7-hour, one-day sellout of the Trump Tower Waikiki last November, I have been noticing an increase of luxury condominium interest...new or newly renovated ocean view condominiums with resort-like building amenities are very desirable. Anyone else notice this same trend? … (5 comments)
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honolulu real estate: Coming to Live in Hawaii? A Strategy for Relocation Success. - 01/06/07 02:00 AM
Moving to Hawaii is a little like moving to another country. We have many different cultures, many different customs and a hundred little neighborhoods to experience them all in. Some people come to Hawaii knowing exactly where they want to purchase. They have the advantage of traveling many times to the … (0 comments)
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honolulu real estate: 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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honolulu real estate: Sprites and Virus's and Malware Oh MY! Internet Explorer's Vulnerability - 11/01/06 08:13 PM
Think you know your computer, think again...
Coming from a technology background I thought I was savvy enough to spot a virus or problems with my computer. So three weeks ago when my computer started running slower than normal I attributed to the very high quality Music CD scans I made so … (6 comments)
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