Oahu Real Estate by Home Shoppe Hawaii

Castle Foundation Selling Kaneohe Ranch Commercial Real Estate Portfolio

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:07:14 -0700

Commercial real estate in Kailua will never again be the same when the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation sells its commercial real estate portfolio, which is managed by Kanoehe Ranch. These holdings were recently put on the market, according to the Pacific Business News, this morning.

It is not yet known what the offer price for the Kailua real estate is, but it is my estimation that Kaneohe Ranch's holdings include about 3/4 of all Kailua commercial real estate, so the price will be in the hundreds of millions. The Castle Foundation owns interests in the commercial real estate in downtown Kailua shopping centers where Whole Foods, Safeway, Foodland, Long's Drugs, Macy's and Times Market are located, among other areas and major tenants. The Kaneohe Ranch portfolio also includes interests in some Kaneohe, Honolulu and Mainland locations.

The effect on its Kailua tenants and the future development of Kailua Town, in general, remains to be seen. Kaneohe Ranch has been progressively tearing down and rebuilding, and refurbishing commercial buildings in Kailua, with an overall goal of creating a walkable, pedestrian, and community friendly Kailua Downtown Plan.

Earlier this year, Kaneohe Ranch also closed on the sale of over 67 acres in the Hamakua Hillside and Marsh to the State of Hawaii, as part of its wetland and watershed protection, endangered species protection, open space preservation, and public education and recreation efforts. In 2011, Target Corporation bought a large parcel of the Castle/Kaneohe Ranch property for development of a Kailua store for $22.5M.

~Aloha

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Honolulu St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:53:11 -0700

You'd think that Saint Patrick's Day might not be a popular holiday in Hawaii, but that's not the case. There are several St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Honolulu today.

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In Waikiki, there is the 46th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade, sponsored by The Friends of St. Patrick Hawaii. This starts at noon and goes until 3 pm and goes down Kalakaua Avenue, from Fort De Russey to Kapiolani Park. There is an after-party at Kelly O'Neill's on Lewers Street in Waikiki, from 1:30 on.

And if you really want to party, there's always Chinatown, near Downtown Honolulu. This is the spot for the 2013 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Chinatown Block Party hosted by Murphy's Bar and Grill. This is the event the brewers of Guinness have declared "the single biggest St. Patrick's Day party any one bar throws in the United States"!

The restaurant will have great Irish food specials and it is also a fund-raiser for the Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation, as Murphy's donates $2.00 to the cause for every pound of corned beef sold. This year, Murphy's will have a Guinness Oyster Bar, with fresh shucked oysters, steamed clams, sauteed shrimp, crab cakes and all the oyster shooters one could want. The desserts sound scrumptious too!

After dark, the real festivities will begin when they close down Merchant and Nuuanu Street for the Block Party, featuring live Irish music by Doolin' Rakes and music by local band, the Pirhanna Brothers. Don't forget to wear your green and stay safe by making driving arrangements if you plan to partake in the green beer.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Home Shoppe Hawaii! And may the luck of the Irish be with you today and every day!

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NEW: HONOLULU LUXURY REAL ESTATE IN PORTLOCK, HAWAII KAI

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:13:29 -0800

I saw a beautiful new Portlock Hawaii Kai Listing for Sale at broker's open today: 444 Portlock Road in Hawaii Kai.

This Portlock luxury home is a modern craftsman-style, wood home with 6 bedrooms and 5 baths. It has a potential to be split into a main home and 2 rental units, the way it is configured. It has a great indoor outdoor kitchen area and a huge living area for entertaining. The kitchen appliances are stainless and high-end, even with a built-in espresso maker and wine storage room. This modern craftsman-style home is an unusual design, as it has a loft area above the living space. The Hawaii Kai luxury home home is owned by an expert carpenter and his fine work shows in the home. This Portlock home is actually a lot more beautiful in person than it is in the photos.

(Continued on the Home Shoppe Hawaii Blog where this article originally appeared.)

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KAILUA REAL ESTATE | COUNTRY CLUB KNOLL NEIGHBORHOOD - 2012 SOLD HOMES

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:02:15 -0800

This article originally appeared at Home Shoppe Hawaii Blog: http://www.homeshoppehawaii.com/blog/2013/2/14/kailua-real-estate-country-club-knoll-neighborhood-2012-sold.html

Kailua's Country Club Knoll neighborhood is a very desirable upscale neighborhood and homes rarely come up for sale. Country Club Knoll had only two sales in 2012 one of those was sold before it was listed in the MLS. The other was just on the market for 9 days. Kailua's Country Club Knolls had a list to sales price percentage of 100% and average sale price of $1,068,750. This is a beautiful private & quiet neighborhood. Some homes in Country Club Knoll have great views of the Mid-Pacific Country Club Golf Course and this area of Kailua Real Estate is also quite near Kailua Beach.

Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

(Continued on Home Shoppe Hawaii Blog)

For more information on Country Club Knoll Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Country Club Knoll Neighborhood Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kailua Bluffs Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:48:07 -0800

Kailua Bluffs neighborhood Kailua real estate sales, in 2012, totalled 6. Prices for this area of Kailua real estate ranged from $499,000 to $969,000. Kailua Bluffs in Kailua has an average sales price of $746,166, making it a well priced and more affordable neighborhood in Kailua. Kailua Bluffs homes also sold quickly in 2012 with an average of 27 Days on Market (DOM), and it seems Sellers also got what they wanted, with the list to Sales price percentage averaging 99%.

Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

(Continued at Home Shoppe Hawaii Oahu Real Estate Blog)

For more information on Kailua Bluffs Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Kailua Bluffs neighborhood Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

This article originally published at: http://www.homeshoppehawaii.com/blog/2013/2/15/kailua-real-estate-kailua-bluffs-neighborhood-2012-sold-home.html

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KAILUA REAL ESTATE | HILLCREST NEIGHBORHOOD - 2012 SOLD HOMES

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:39:36 -0800

The Hillcrest neighborhood in Kailua had 10 home sales in 2012. This area was a little slower moving than most in Kailua with an average of 127 DOM. All the homes sold for or just under asking price with the average sale price for 2012 at $912,270. The home in this area are a bit more upscale and expensive than in some of the faster moving areas of Kailua, which may account for some of this extra time on the market. The Hillcrest neighborhood has beautiful views overlooking the Enchanted Lake neighborhood of Kailua and ocean, making the homes there desirable to many.

Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS. This Hillcrest home sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii.

(Continued at Home Shoppe Hawaii Oahu Real Estate Blog)

For more information on Hillcrest Kailua real estate, please visit our Kailua Real Estate - Hillcrest neighborhood Listings page or contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR at 808-721-8088 or yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

This article originally published at: http://www.homeshoppehawaii.com/blog/2013/2/14/kailua-real-estate-hillcrest-neighborhood-2012-sold-homes.html

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Ka Malanai Releases New Floor Plan - New Kailua Condominiums

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:28:35 -0800

Here ya go!!! Another great 3 bedroom unit. This floor plan features a large open kitchen with island, 2 lanais, a separate dining room, and along with a giant master suite with walk-in closet.

Ka Malanai is Kailua's first new construction condos in over 20 years. Located in the center of Kailua Town, you can walk to the beach, shopping and dining from this perfect location. Since is it a low-rise building and there is nothing over 25 feet between these and the water, many units will have ocean views!!

For more information about Ka Malanai Kailua, click here. Then Subscribe to my blog (in left column) and updates will be sent automatically to your email or to your RSS Reader (Google has a free one).

Ka Malanai will be working with cooperating brokers and Home Shoppe Hawaii is participating in representing Buyers in this fabulous new development. Contact me and I will notify you when Ka Malanai opens the lottery offering these new Kailua condominium homes to buyers.

Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, Principal Broker/Owner Home Shoppe Hawaii 808-721-8088 yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com

This article originally published at: http://www.homeshoppehawaii.com/blog/2013/3/5/ka-malanai-kailua-ironwoods-condos-releases-another-floor-pl.html

Ka Malanai in Kailua - Formerly the Ironwoods Condos in Kailua

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Is Moving to Hawaii on YOUR Bucket List?

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:34:19 -0800

Making the decision to move to Hawaii was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made. I had previously lived on Maui and now we live on Oahu. We’ve been here in Hawaii almost 9 years now, not including Maui time. My own past took me to San Francisco, Portland, San Diego, and Phoenix. My husband is from Boston and he has traveled the world with the Marines Corp. Both of us have lived in and seen some pretty great cities and towns, around the world, but Oahu, Hawaii still ranks as our favorite place to live.

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What’s not to like? The weather is perfect; the beaches are beautiful. Just about everywhere you look there is a view or a rainbow. Well, there’s actually a little more to it than that.

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Kailua Real Estate | Coconut Grove Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:46:30 -0800

Sales in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Kailua were brisk in 2012, as were in most other areas of Kailua. There were 44 sales and the average sales price in Coconut Grove Kailua in 2012 was $647,030, making it one of the more affordable areas to purchase a home in Kailua. Average Days on the Market (DOM) was 57 and the percentage of sale to list price was 99% for Coconut Grove. Coconut Grove is popular with both first-time homebuyers and investors.

Coconut Grove homes sold in 2012 ranged from tear-down termite shacks, which were rebuilt by their new owners, to multi-family properties, to cute remodeled homes, like the one pictured to the right and sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii.

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Kailua Real Estate | Aikahi Park Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:44:17 -0800

Aikahi Park neighborhood is popular with retired military and young families who want to be in the Aikahi School district, among others. Prices generally range from about $750,000 up to $1,200,000. Aikahi Park Kailua homes seemed to be in high demand in 2012 given that there were 9 sales and an average of only 43 days on market.

Photo courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kawailoa Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:40:54 -0800

Kawailoa neighborhood in Kailua had just 3 sales in 2012. Kawailoa is not a large area, fronting Kailua Beach park from the end of S Kalaheo ave (Kalapawai Market)to the foot hills of Country Club Knolls (entrance to Lanikai). The average Days on Market (DOM) for these three homes was just 9 days! Two of the three homes sold for over asking price. This neighborhood is very popular as it is so close to Kailua Beach & Kailua Beach Park and also puts you in the desired Lanikai (Public Charter) Elementary School District.

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Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Bluestone Condominiums - 2012 Sold Homes

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:14:25 -0800

Bluestone is the only gated community of townhomes in Kailua, Oahu, and Bluestone condominiums in Kailua have the largest interior space of any development. They also are perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mid Pac County Club golf course and ocean, making them very popular. There were a total of 7 sales in Bluestone for 2012. Bluestone sale prices varied, based on location in the sprawling complex and size of the unit, and sold between $635,000 and $825,000 in 2012. The average price was $747,285 with a sale to list price of 98% and an average of 38 Days on the Market.

Image courtesy of HICentral MLS. Bluestone are buildings on hillside at top right of photo.

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Kailua Real Estate | Enchanted Lake - 2012 Sold Homes

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:45:39 -0800

Enchanted Lake neighborhood had a big year in sales, with 46 transactions in 2012. The average sale price in Enchanted Lake rose to $814,439. The list to sale price percentage averaged out to 100%, so that tells you there were many full price and over asking sales. The average Days on Market (DOM) was 64, so property moved relatively quickly. This is a popular neighborhood, as it is one of the more affordable areas of Kailua.

Enchanted Lake homes sold in 2012 ranged from cute remodeled homes on small lots to more expansive lakefront homes like the one below, sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii. Enchanted Lake includes canalfront, lakefront and golf course homes in Kailua. (Continued ...)

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PENDING: Stunning Ocean View Kailua Condominium in Meridian East

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:26:23 -0800

Home Shoppe Hawaii clients are now purchasing this beautiful unit of 1300 Sq Ft interior and its wonderful, huge 377 Sq Ft open lanai.

This Unit is Penthouse unit 3 of Meridian East Kailua Condominium complex. This is one of only four penthouse condominiums with this amazing view at Meridian East Condominium.

This Kailua ocean view condo is three bedrooms and two baths, with a spacious and open living area. The kitchen also has been beautifully remodeled.

Not only does this Kailua condo have ocean views, it also has breathtaking views of the Ko'olau Mountain Range. This condo is also conveniently located in Kailua Town, walking distance to restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, schools, and beautiful Kailua Beach.

This ocean view Kailua condominium was listed by CB Pacific Properties on 1/14/2013 at $ 625,000 this was not on the market for long, with multiple offers received. Home Shoppe Hawaii clients will be closing on this gorgeous Kailua condo later this month.

Photos courtesy of HICentral MLS.

For More information on Meridian East Condominiums in Kailua or other Kailua condominiums, please contact Ana Kuna (S), REALTOR-ASSOCIATE, Home Shoppe Hawaii at 808-295-2311.

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Kailua Real Estate - Beachside Luxury Homes on Kai Nani, Steps from Beach

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:54:20 -0800

The best thing today at Broker’s Open in Kailua: An enormous price reduction in the Kailua beach home for sale located at 27 Kai Nani Place in Kailua. This Kailua beach home, which was substantially rebuilt in 2007, is literally steps (one house) from Kailua Beach on one of the best and most private streets in the Beachside Neighborhood in Kailua.

This Kailua luxury home was originally listed in October of 2011 at $4,250,000. It was relisted in 2012 at $3,690, 000 and now has just had a price reduction to $3,250,000. The owners purchased this beautiful piece of Kailua real estate at a low point in the Kailua real estate market, in 2009, for $2,650,000. Since these owners purchased, the already lovely home underwent an interior design project with Philpotts and Associates, and the owners added a Bali-style outdoor bathroom, as a major improvement.

Photo Courtesy of Elite Pacific.Special features of this home include a beautiful kitchen with King & Zelko cabinetry and a huge covered lanai for spectacular indoor/outdoor living. The back yard also in expansive, with a gazebo and saltwater swimming pool. It is a perfect backyard for large or small gatherings. There are four bedrooms, plus a den/office area (which may be used as a 5th bedroom) off of one of two master suites. There are 3 and 1/2 baths. This home uses the finest of materials, yet is very comfortable and great for a relaxed family lifestyle.

Photo Courtesy of Elite Pacific.Prequalified and unrepresented buyers, please contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, Principal Broker, Home Shoppe Hawaii, at 808-721-8088 for showings or more information.

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Kailua Real Estate | Beachside - 2012 Sold Homes

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:39:39 -0800

The activity in Kailua's desirable Beachside neighborhood showed that 2012 was a busy year for real estate transactions near famed Kailua Beach. This neighborhood has homes priced at the upper end of the Kailua market with homes ranging from $1,000,000 and up to about $30 million. All Beachside properties are within a few homes' walk to Kailua Beach. The Beachside Kailua area fronts Kailua Beach (ocean or makai side of Kalaheo Ave ) and runs from Kalapawai Market back to the Kawainui Mash canal outlet (at Pinky's Bar & Grill).

Kailua Real Estate - Beachside 2012 Sold Homes

	LandSqFt	IntSqFt	Bed/Ba	Sale Price	DOM
110 N Kalaheo Ave	10,001	808	1/1	$875,000	74
110 N Kalaheo Ave A	10,000	2,089	4/3	$1,200,00	1
156C N Kalaheo Ave	2,699	1,989	3/2	$1,210,000	86
812 D N Kalaheo Ave	10,800	1,752	5/4	$1,225,000	193
34 White Sands Pl	10,000	3,591	4/4	$1,295,000	147
824 N Kalaheo Ave C	8,242	2,461	3/2	$1,350,000	171
68 Laiki Pl	10,000	1,620	4/2	$1,480,000	7
444 Dune Cir	10,873	2,331	4/3	$1,500,000	23
138 Kailuana Pl	12,057	2,064	3/2	$1,515,000	83
102 Kaiolino Wy	12,416	2,440	3/3	$1,615,000	112
411 Dune Cir	12,175	2,286	3/3	$1,695,000	14
107 Kailuana Lp	11,857	4,237	7/5	$2,500,000	1
15 Pueohala Pl	10,000	3,028	4/4	$2,950,000	84
116 Kailuana Lp	10,080	2,987	4/3	$2,700,000	66
155 Kailuana Lp	10,661	4,829	5/5	$2,800,000	202
60 Laiki Pl	10,001	4,230	5/5	$3,010,000	33
810 K N Kalaheo Ave	17,576	2,292	3/3	$3,930,000	67
65 Kailuana Pl	29,274	1,991	3/2	$4,825,000	326
604 D N Kalaheo Ave	21,080	6,802	6/8	$6,950,000	214

If you'd like more information on Beachside visit our Beachside Kailua Real Esate Listings page.

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Kailua Real Estate - Aikahi Park - 2012 Sold Homes

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:16:41 -0800

Aikahi Park neighborhood is popular with retired military and young families who want to be in the Aikahi School district, among others. Prices generally range from about $750,000 up to $1,200,000

2012 proved it's a desirable area in Kailua with 9 sales and an average 43 days on market.

Kailua Real Estate - Aihaki Park - 2012 Sold Homes

	LandSqFt	IntSqFt	Bed/Ba	Sale Price	DOM
218 Aihaki Lp	8,230	1,511	3/2	$750,000	12
231 Aikahi Lp	8,250	1,820	3/2	$760,000	35
64 Kaneohe Bay Dr	15,926	1,462	3/1	$740,000	97
256 Aikane St	8,250	1,638	3/2	$825,000	9
97 Aikahi Lp	7,600	2,396	4/3	$905,000	6
242 Aikahi Lp	8,525	1,808	4/2	$962,500	35
222 & 222A Aikane St	9,377	2,173	4/3	$1,050,000	12
118 Aikahi Lp	7,558	2,053	5/3	$950,000	112
265 Aikahi Pl	8,059	2,672	6/3	$1,155,000	68

For more information on Aikahi Park Kailua Real Estate, including homes for sale in Aikahi Park, please visit our Aikahi Park Kailua Real Estate listings page.

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Oahu Real Estate Remodeling Show in Honolulu

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:05:57 -0800

If you are purchasing or already own Oahu real estate, chances are you may need to do some home improvements projects in the near future. The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) Home Building & Remodeling Show 2013 might be a great place to look for ideas and inspiration for your Oahu real estate, as well as to locate some great contractors for your Oahu real estate project. The Oahu home improvement show will be held at the Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall in Honolulu. The show starts Friday, January 25 from 5-9pm and goes through Saturday (10am to 9pm) and Sunday, January 27 (10am to 4pm). Admission is $6.00 for one day, $8.00 for a 3-day pass, and $2.00 for Seniors, on Sunday. Kids 10 and under are FREE. Coupons for $2.00 off a one day pass are in Hawaii Home & Remodeling Magazine.http://www.biahawaii.org also has the coupon. See you there!

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Oahu Real Estate Strategies for Buyers of Oahu Homes in a Sellers' Market

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:37:21 -0800

It's official! Oahu real estate has fully recovered in 2012 and Oahu properties for sale are hotter than ever! It's a bit hard to be a Buyer in the Oahu real estate market, when inventory is so low. Sellers have all the leverage. All the great properties are going fast, with multiple, often over asking price, offers. What is a Buyer of Oahu real estate to do?

First and most importantly, you can make sure you are working with a great Oahu real estate agent or Oahu real estate broker. Your Oahu real estate professional should be experienced in handling Buyers, in a Seller's market, and should have multiple strategies to suggest, depending on the situation, that will enhance your ability to purchase some great Oahu real estate.

Here are just a few Oahu real estate buying strategies that you might consider.

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Kailua Holiday Tree Lighting December 5, 2012 - Kailua Christmas

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:24:00 -0800

Holiday season is here and it is almost time for the upcoming Light it up Kailua holiday tree lighting ceremony in Kailua. The giant tree at Castle Medical Center, at Kalanianaole Hwy and Kailua Road, will be strung with thousands of lights for the event. Last year’s event featured a trolley ride, a live nativity scene, and many other festivities.

This year, the festivities will start at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, with celebrity M.C.s, Gregg Hammer (Island 98.5) and Dawn O’Brien (The FISH FM 95.5). There will be performances by the Marine Forces Pacific Band (6:15 p.m.) Vaihi (7:30 p.m.) and a special perfomrance by Barrett and Tara Awai.

Event Parking will be available at the Kailua Town Center, Christ’s Church Uniting Disciples and Presyterians (1300 Kailua Road) and Faith Baptist Church (1230 Kailua Road). A shuttle to Castle Medical Center from Kailua Town Center and Pier One will run regularly, beginning at 5:00 pm. No parking on Manu Aloha street adjacent the the Castle E.R.

Come early, listen to Christmas music and enjoy a picnic in the lawn. Hot nacho bar available for purchase in the Bistro tent. See the lighting of the tree, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enter a drawing for great prizes, participate in keiki activities and partake in holiday munchies.

See you there!

Kailua Tree Lighting Ceremony at Castle Hospital

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Wordless Tuesday

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:03:38 -0800

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Celebrating the Military on Oahu

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:49:13 -0800

Happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served! There may be no other state in the United States where the military culture is more a part of life than in Hawaii. This may come as a suprise to some, but anyone who has lived here, on Oahu, knows that the military is an integral part of the community and the island economy is dependent upon it. Military service members and their dependents make up roughly 1/8 to 1/10 of the entire population of the State of Hawaii. On Oahu, where there are numerous military bases, the percentage of the military population is even higher.

On Friday, I attended a Military Appreciation Day celebration and mass at St. Anthony School in Kailua. This Military Appreciation Day Celebration was made even more special because my husband, who is currently serving in Afghanistan, was home on leave and able to attend with my son and me.

At the mass, service members from all branches of the military, including the US Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard, and even the Australian Army, were honored and remembered. Representatives from Kaneohe Marine Corps Base in Kailua (MCBH) attended. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts attending the school served as ushers, handing out programs and paper leis to Oahu military service members and spouses.

Lt. Col. Jeff Davis, Commanding Officer of HMH 436 on MCBH spoke about the role of the military. He talked about the times of war, which we have been through over the past several years, but reinforced that historically, there have been more times of peace than war. At times of peace, the role of the military is to provide service and humanitarian aid. He mentioned many of the things that the military does to care for the poor and underserved in our communities.

The Principal of the school also spoke and thanked the Oahu military service members in attendance, and others that were not present. She emphasized that were it not for the military, we all would not have the freedoms that we enjoy in our country, including the freedom to choose where and how we worship. I was impressed with all the speakers and the focus of the program, in highlighting all of the good that the military does both at home in the U.S. and abroad, keeping us secure, and in helping to guarantee our valuable Constitutional rights. And I am thankful for the military.

Lt. Col. Neil Ahearn, Afghan National Security Force Development, Marine Expeditionary Force (FORWARD), Lt. Col. Olllie Oliver, Commanding Officer, HMH 362 MCBH, Lt. Col. Jeff Davis, Commanding Officer HMH 463 MCBH, Major Dan Rubel, HMH 362 MCBH

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Lanikai Surf Festival in Lanikai, Kailua - 2012

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:34:10 -0700

This Friday, October 19, 2012 through Saturday, October 20, 2012, don't miss the Second Annual Lanikai Surf Festival. The Lanikai Surf Festival will be held in Lanikai Community Park in Kailua (corner of Aalapapa and Kaiolena) and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project (an organization to benefit injured service members), AccesSurf (an organization helping those with disabilities have access to ocean recreation and water sports), and the Lanikai Neighborhood Association.

The Lanikai Surf Festival is free of charge and open to the public. The Lanikai Surf Festival features surf gear and craft booths, surf films, food, and a Stand Up Paddle "SUP" race. On Friday evening, starting at 7:30 two surf films will be shown. The SUP race (entry fee $45) will start Saturday morning at 7:00 am for registration.

Vendors of surf-related products, gear and clothing, and crafts will show their wares at the craft and vendor exhibition from 10:00am-3:00pm on Saturday.

The 2012 Lanikai Surf Festival finishes up with two more films on Saturday evening, starting at 7:30pm

FILM SCHEDULE:

Friday, October 19, 2012: Morning of the Earth and Blue Horizon

Saturday, October 20, 2012: Come Hell or High Water and Free Ride

The Event Manager is Mark Librie of Kailua. Don't miss this fun-filled Kailua Event in Lanikai Kailua!

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Vladimir Ossipoff - Hawaii Architect - Ossipoff Homes for Sale Hawaii

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:31:27 -0700

Vladimir Ossipoff is Hawaii's most iconic post-war architect. He is best known for his mid century-modernism blended with tropical influences. Ossipoff homes exhibit an understated style and creative use of open spaces. Ossipoff homes typically are designed with great consideration of basic principles of architecture. Ossipoff intelligently designed each project to fit and mold to it's landscape. In particular Ossipoff architecture typically features well-ventilated spaces which allow cooling tradewinds to keep the homes comfortable and livable in Hawaii's warm climate.

Vladimir Ossipoff was born in Russia in 1907. Ossipoff grew up in Japan and emigrated to the United States in 1923. Ossipoff graduated from the University of California - Berkeley and then moved to Hawaii, in 1931, where his 60 year architecture career began. Ossipoff worked as an architect with Theo H. Davies before going into going out on his own in 1935.

Ossipoff was quoted as saying “an architect has to be a bit of a sociologist, lawyer and psychologist. He has to know human nature.” Ossipoff homes were designed by adapting his architecture and other skills to each situation, and for who would occupy that space.

Ossipoff not only designed residential homes, but some of his most well known projects stand today as iconic Hawaiian architectural landmarks. Ossipoff designs have no single common characteristic which makes them readily identifiable and each can be extremely different. Each Ossipoff project was designed with creative attention to detail and with deference to the environment in which it was created.

Some prominent Ossipoff landmarks in Honolulu Hawaii are the IBM building, the Kakaako waterfront, Outrigger Canoe Club, the Kaimana waterfront and the Central Terminal of the Honolulu International Airport.

Vladimir Ossipoff designed many homes on the island of Oahu. Most of them are in Honolulu, but a few of them are in other areas in the island. Currently, there is a Vladimir Ossipoff designed home for sale on Lanikai Beach in Kailua.

This home on beautiful Lanikai beach is priced at $5,750,000 and has now gone into escrow.

Here is another Vladimir Ossipoff designed home currently for sale on Oahu at the price of .....$4,495,000

(All photos courtesy of HICentral MLS)

If you are looking for a Vladimir Ossipoff home for sale, a George Hogan home for sale, or perhaps an architect-designed home by Ossipoff, George Hogan, Charles Dickey ... or other prominent and well-known Oahu architects, please contact me. Perhaps I can help.

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Opportunity knocks! Rare Kaimuki LARGE lot with 2 homes.

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:56:18 -0700

HOME SHOPPE HAWAII has a great new listing! 2 houses+apartment in Kaimuki, on large lot. Collect investment income from 3 rentals or live in 1 and rent the other 2! Please call for more details .808-721-8088

1010 8th Avenue

Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

BEDS:		6
BATHS:		3½
SQ FT:		2,989
YR BUILT:		1939
FLOORS:		single
PARKING:		2
LOT SIZE:		10 sq ft

Property Description

Two Charming Kaimuki Homes on Large Lot!

Rare, Kaimuki LARGE lot with 2 homes.

Front home: Spacious 1939 charmer with high ceilings, built-ins, glass doorknobs, hardwood floors and other period details. 3BR/1.5BA with 1BR/1BA basement "daylight" apartment.

Back home: 2BR/1BA cottage with shared laundry and carport.

Large lush shared yard space with mango, avocado and lychee trees. Create your own private oasis right in the heart of Honolulu.

Lots of storage and room for all your toys & hobbies~ boat, surfboards, bikes.

BR/BA and square footage may not match tax records. Great opportunity for investor or homeowner that wants additional rental income! CPR Potential??

Showings by appointment only.

Contact the Broker

	Broker: Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn (B) REALTOR, Principal Broker Email: yvonne@HomeShoppeHawaii.com Company: Home Shoppe Hawaii Web: www.HomeShoppeHawaii.com Office: 808-721-8088 Cell: 808-721-8088

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1010 8th Avenue

Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

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