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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, March 2024   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 9 / 14  -36%   20 / 23  -13%    Median Sales Price $1.35M / $1.5M  -10% $1.5444M / $1.5M  3% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.5% / 98.0%  -5% 97.2% / 95.7%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 43 / 14   207% 23 / 15   53% New Listings 19 / 11  73% 38 / 36  6% Pending Sales 7 / 10  -30% 24 / 31  -23% Active Inventory 43 / 24  79% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 36 / 41  95% 102 / 86  19%  Median Sales Price $385,000 / $430,000  -10%   $405,000 / $404,500  0%  Percent of Original List Price Received 98.1% / 97.9%  0% 97.4% / 97.8%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 /...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
 This year’s festival will take place on April 27th from 10 am to 2 pm. This will be the 9th annual festival and will officially start after an opening ceremony by students of Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Kānewai. The day will follow with exciting guest speakers, ukulele performance, bird tours, spotting scopes, painting with Patrick Ching and much more.  Also making its first debut is a life size Manu o Kū, Ranger Rick, and Hina, the Monk Seal.  Grab a passport and participate in the exciting learning activitiesprovided by participating groups and agencies, all focused on native species, with the Manu o Kū as their ambassador for the day.The Manu O Kū Festival is an annual event usually held in May to coincide with theUS Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  The Festival takes place on the stately Coronation...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, March 2024   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 1 / 0  0%  2 / 0  0%  Median Sales Price $1.1M/ $0   0%  $1M / $0   0% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.5% / 0.0%  0% 94.7% / 0.0%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 38 / 0  0% 38 / 0  0% New Listings 1 / 0  0% 2 / 1  100% Pending Sales 0 / 1  -100% 2 / 1  100% Active Inventory 4 / 0   0% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 38 / 55  -31%  96 / 124  -23%  Median Sales Price $747,000 / $830,000  -10% $624,250 / $645,000  -3% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.5% / 95.9%  0% 96.2% / 96.6%  0%    Median Days on Market Until Sale 92 / 39  136% 45 / 41  10% New Listin...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  When merchandising a property for sale, especially high end residences, fabric can play a very important role in establishing a sense of opulence and grandeur; allowing buyers to picture themselves at home in your Real Estate for sale. The tactile and visual elements of upholstery found in sofas, chairs, wall coverings, and drapery can transform a ho-hum interior space into an elegant, warm, and inviting womb that buyers are loath to leave. Surprisingly fabric selection is probably the most difficult element to master when it comes to interior decor, this is largely do to the staggering selection of fabrics available in today's marketplace. Having too many options to choose from usually compromises the confidence level of consumers as they scour the seemingly infinite selection of swa...
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The real estate market in Hawaii Kai continues to strengthen.Single FamilyDecember, 2010 19 sales Low price $585,000 in Kalama Valley and Koko Head Terrace, days on market 17 and 83.High price $2,200,000 in Portlock, days on market 26.  9 sales over $1,000,000.December, 2009 18 salesLow price $630,000 in Koko Head Terrace, days on market 10.High price $1,425,000 in NaPali Haweo, days on market 79.  3 sales over $1,000,000.2010 Totals197 salesLow price (fee Simple) $515,000 in Kalama Valley.  Days on market 42.  (There was a lower Fe Available sale of $311,350 in Kalama Valley.)High price $7,800,000 in Koko Kai, days on market 64.  61 sales over $1,000,000.2009 Totals182 salesLow price $487,000 in Kalama Valley, days on market 117.High price $8,250,000 in Koko Kai, days on market 14.  32...
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By Barbara Abe
(East Oahu Realty)
The 14th Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade was held this past December 18, and included 26 vessels of all sizes richly decorated and entertaining.  The boats tour the marina a couple of times so judges have at least two opportunities to look at the themes on each.The Festival was really wonderful.  The winner, with Avatar as its theme, was magnificent with its blue dancing people and huge flying dragon over the top. "Avatar Christmas" was Best in Show, owned by Tom Hintnaus.All photos are borrowed from the Hawaii Kai Marina Community Assn.  Visit their site to see photos of the 2nd & 3rd place winners in each class too. If you are interested in living on the marina in Hawaii Kai, their site is full of information on a water lifestyle.  Then call or email me to look at some marina f...
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By Douglas Fischer
(East Oahu Realty - Selling Honolulu, Hawaii Condos)
Moana Surfrider: Waikiki Tower Plan Challenged According to a recent article in the Honolulu newspaper, "Honolulu Star Advertiser", "A battle over a planned oceanfront hotel and condominium tower next to the Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki is moving to a city review board." Read the rest of the article, "Kyo-ya's Plan For Tower Challenged:  Conservation Advocates ask a city board to reconsider a variance from setback rules".
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I have lived in Honolulu for 2 years. I have learned that when the going gets tough, the tough go surfing. Yesterday I had a very frustrating day. 3 lease applicants either cancelled or did not qualify. Another applicant called but did not leave her new phone number. I was feeling alittle under the weather. Then when I am showing another prospective tenant, someone hit my bumper in the garage of the building I was showing. That was the icing on the cake. I really try hard to keep my car nice. By this time, it was past 3 PM and I went home and got my surfboard. My friend and I headed to the beach. After a few hours of surfing, I once again found the aloha spirit. I felt calm, peaceful, happy and ready to lease, lease, lease. Sometimes we just all need a break. Surfing works for me.
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There were 28 condo and home sales in Waikiki, Hawaii, for the week of Dec. 26-Jan.2, 2011. The range of prices is from $105,000 to $4,195,000. This is a wide range of prices and a large number of homes. This is a great time to buy property for investment in Waikiki, Hawaii. Prices are lower than they have been for over 10 years in Waikiki, Hawaii. You can buy homes as investment and them leased through our property management company - Rental Solutions Oahu.
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
Hi! This is Andy Kress with Rental Soutions Oahu. Which property is your call regarding? Are you familiar with this area? Is it close to your work? Yes, that property is still available. Would you like to view the property? I will be at the property on Tues. at 4 PM and Thurs. at noon. Do either of those times work for you? What is your timeline for moving? Do you have any other questions? Ok - thanks for you call. I will see you on Tues. at 4 PM. Have a nice day.
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Rental Soutions Oahu is the property management company for you and your properties in Honolulu, Hawaii. We find the renters, check their credit, fix and maintain the property and file the GTE tax. Rental Solutions Oahu is a top notch rental agency and property management company with top notch property managers. We get results on leasing and keep the properties in top condition too. Call me now for more information on property management with Rental Solutions Oahu in Honolulu, Hawaii. Andy Kress 808-253-8858
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By Douglas Fischer
(East Oahu Realty - Selling Honolulu, Hawaii Condos)
Allure Waikiki - Newest Flagship Luxury Highrise in West Waikiki Description:  Allure Waikiki is perfectly located just minutes from Waikiki Beach, Ala Wai Boat Harbor, the Convention Center and the main Waikiki shopping and entertainment corridor.  Sitting on 2.3 acres at the site occupies 2.3 acres at the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Ena Road in West Waikiiki. The development consists of approximately 423 feet along Kalakaua Avenue, the main thoroughfare for the resort area of Waikiki in the City of Honolulu.  Units reflect high end appointments juxtaposed with classic Hawaiian architecture. Amenities include a 19.500 square foot recreation deck on the sixth floor with an infinity-edge pool, outdoor spa and deck area, state of the art fitness center and a Club room with a fully appoi...
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
Be sure to buy renter's insurance on your belongings when your rent an apartment or home in Honolulu, Hawaii. For around $100 a year or less, you can insure your belongings against theft and damage from fire, flodding, and other issues. There are many companies that offer renter's insurance in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can check online and also with local representatives to insure your belongings in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
Recent figures show that the real estate market on Oahu is stable for 2010. Gains of 5-8% are predicted each year for the next 3 years. Oahu has been lucky to not suffer such huge losses in the housing market at some other American metorpolitan areas. Now is the time to buy, rent, invest on Oahu. Rents as well as home prices are predicted to see gains in 2011. Demand for housing on Oahu continues to increase and the unemployments rates are decreasing. We are excited for a more properous housing market on Oahu for 2011.
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
I have lived in Hawaii for 2 years. I started the tradition last year to spend New Year's Day on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. I invite my friends and some children at I met at the school where I used to work. I have everyone bring food and I bring my BBQ for chicken, sauages, and burgers too. The water is warm. The sun is shining. The people are happy and relaxed. Swimming, surfing, relaxing with friends on Waikiki Beach. How good is that! Waikiki Beach, Hawaii is the perfect place for me to start an Aloha Perfect New Year 2011!
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Orchids are beautiful and fascinating plants. But the thought of growing orchids is intimidating to many gardeners. Like many plants, orchids thrive in the right conditions and Honolulu, Hawaii has great conditions for growing orchids. Orchids are picky about light before they bloom, but after they bloom they need at least 6 hours of light a day. Orchids like the temperature 70-80 degrees which is perfect for Honolulu, Hawaii. Orchids like 40-80% humidity which is common in Honolulu, Hawaii. Many people put the orchids in pots and gravel in the bottom. The gravel is saturated with water to create a constant humidity. Overwatering is the quickest way to kill an orchid. Using 20-10-10 fertilizer each week on orchids, even in Honolulu, Hawaii, will help the orchids survive and grow. on fin...
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
Welcome 2011! This is going to be a good year in Waikiki, Hawaii. Tourism is up and the unemployment rate is lowering each month. People are happy and starting to spend money again. The sun us shining and the waves are ripe for surfing. I am looking forward to a BBQ in the beach tomorrow to welcome in the New Year 2011 in Waikiki, Hawaii. Wherever you are, enjoy the night and the next year will be a good year for all of us. Aloha from Waikik, Hawaii.
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
December 31 is the last day to have fireworks in Honolulu, Hawaii. After Dec. 31, you will need a $25 permit for each set of 1000 firecrackers and no sparklers and personal fireworks will be sold or legal in Honolulu, Hawaii. This law is for the safety of the residents and also due to alot of smoke from firewroks on various holidays throughout the year. The Don Quijote Stores still have supplies of fireworks for use on Dec. 31. This is you last chance for personal fireworks in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Here are some tips to get ready for more rain, flash floods, leaks, and other rain issues in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is the time of year we ge alot of rain in Honolulu, Hawaii, and this year there seems to be more rain than ever. 1. Have rolls of plastic ready for leaks. 2. Have a wet vac ready. 3. Brooms and mop are essential. 4. A dehumidifier helps keep areas dry. 5. Fans can help keep areas dry. 6. Wash off wet areas with bleach to help alleviate mold. 7. Raise valuable areas off the floor and ground in flood prone areas. 8. If necessary, have sandbags ready. These are some simple tips to be ready for lots of water coming your way in Honolulu, Hawaii. Also, be sure not to dry on closed or barricaded roads.  
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
I am a property manager in Honolulu, Hawaii. Here is how I answer my calls as I get at least 50 calls per day and need to qualify them as soon as possible. Hello. This is Andy with Rental Solutions Oahu. Which property are you calling about? When are you ready to move? Do you know this area? How much rent are you paying now? Do you have a job? You can check out website at www.rsoahu.com for all of our properties. I will be at the property on Wed. at 1 PM. Would you like to view it then? Do you have any other questions or concerns? Thank you for your call. This usually handles most calls.
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Here are some of the ways we qualify renters at Rental Solutions Oahu 1. Application 2. Credit check 3. Background check 4. Check references of past leases 5. Check with Section 8 if they are doing Section 8 6. Look in their car to see how they take care of their car 7. Verify employment 8. Get paystubs 9. Get bank statement(s) All of these are good ways to qualify renters for us at Rental Solutions Oahu in Honolulu, Hawaii
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By P C
(Rental Solutions Oahu)
I came to the mainland - to La Quinta, California - to spend Christmas with my parents and friends. It was a great time. We have had a big party to share the holiday spirit and alot of good times with friends and family. I even spent a day skiiing at Big Bear. I have lived in Waikiki, Hawaii for 2 years and Waikiki, Hawaii is now my home. I love living there. I have good firends, a good job with Rental Solutions Oahu. I love surfing and the weather. I also like being in a big city but compact area. There are many times I miss my family and friends in La Quinta, California, but Waikiki, Hawaii is where I am happiest to live and work. If you have buildings to lease or are looking for a place to lease, please call me. Andy Kress ph:808-253-8858
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By Douglas Fischer
(East Oahu Realty - Selling Honolulu, Hawaii Condos)
Featured Waikiki Condo Building:  Canterbury Place Canterbury Place   1910 Ala Moana Blvd Fee Simple & Lease Hold Waikiki - West See Map or Satellite Photo Description:  Sitting on the corner across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Fort DeRussy Park, this very popular condominium building offers unobstructed views from most of the east facing units of Diamond Head, the Pacific Ocean and the park.  The 40-story building offers some incredible views with central air conditioning and utilities included in Association dues.  Two very popular restaurants are located in the building on the ground level.  Singha Thai Cuisine is renown and Todai is well known for it's "all you can eat" Japanese buffet. Mixed Leasehold and Fee Simple, the lease expires in 2051.  There are a total of 151 unit...
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