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Barbara  Abe
About a dozen farmers lease 87 acres of ag land from Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate in the back of the Kamilo Nui Valley. The valley is the largest and last parcel of open, undeveloped land in east Honolulu, and the lush productive region also serves ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Jordon W.Y.  Wong, Jr.
There has been an increase in the number of sales in September 2009 when compared against the same month last year. For Single Family Homes, there were 244 sales as compared to September 2008 with 215 sales. For Condominiums, there were 345 sales as compared ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJordon W.Y. Wong, Jr.
Howard Dinits
• 10,818 sq. ft. lot / land - MLS® $49,900 USD - Pahoa Prize Pahoa Village Lots, Pahoa Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Barbara  Abe
The Honolulu Board of Realtors has released sales figures for September, which show a positive trend upward. Total number of single family sales for the island were 244, compared to 215 in Sept. 2008. Median sales price was $600,000, vs. 590,000 a year ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Howard Dinits
Sweet 16th: Peaceful Plantation Home • 1,394 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $175,000 USD - Short Sale Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i - Peaceful Plantation Home on Sweet 16th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park. This 3 bedroom 2 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Jordon W.Y.  Wong, Jr.
As we enter the 4th quarter of this difficult year, we can only look forward to the new year ahead. This has already been a tough year for many of us, including yours truly. But I have also been blessed, as things have worked out well for me. I hope that ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJordon W.Y. Wong, Jr.
Barbara  Abe
A developer is trying to proceed with a long-delayed condominium project in Hawai'i Kai, Hale Alii , but an affordable housing contribution has yet to be negotiated with the city, and some cultural preservationists claim that ancient Hawaiian artifacts ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Howard Dinits
• 958 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $199,999 USD - New Black Sand Beach, Pahoa - Custom Primo Place is this new home with an Ocean view in desirable Black Sands subdivision. Superior location is on pavement, convenient to highway ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Barbara  Abe
You've read in my blogs previously about the strong opposition in Hawaii Kai to the shark tours proposed earlier this year in Maunalua Bay. After hearings around the island, with many residents opposed to any shark tours anywhere, the Honolulu City ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Howard Dinits
Quiet, Has Ocean View • 700 sq. ft. single story - MLS® $228,888 USD - Choice Unit Royal Sea Cliff, Kailua Kona - Stylish condo is move in ready. Score this beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath unit in the oceanfront wing of the desirable Royal Sea Cliff ...  [Read More]
Posted:byHoward Dinits
Barbara  Abe
There are lots of changes going on in the Aina Haina Shopping Center, not far from Hawaii Kai and an easy drive. Foodland just announced its 59-year-old original store will be renovated over the next few months into Foodland Farm, with gourmet, organic ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
Single Family Based on data from the Honolulu Board of Realtors, 15 homes sold in August compared to 11 last year, with a median sales price of $816,000 compared to $779,000 in 2008. Year-to-date, 105 homes have sold in Hawaii Kai, with a median price ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Merry Anne Stone
Let me help you find your place in the sun in Paradise and stay in one of my Oceanfront Vacation Rentals. Our market is still a struggle, however it is the time to buy! Prices have not started coming up and even with a little leveling off before we plumet ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMerry Anne Stone
Barbara  Abe
Holy Trinity School was founded in 1959 and is an accredited co-educational school for students in Grades K – 8th. Offering a safe learning environment with small class sizes, it was the sixteenth Catholic elementary school to be established on Oahu ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
In a promotion sponsored by the Hawaiian Humane Society, participating veterinarians will implant the tiny computer chips holding identifying information for $5, instead of the typical $25 cost. Participating clinics are Aina Haina Pet Hospital, Animal ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
Just mauka and behind the tennis courts of Kaiser High, are hidden a few still-active farms terraced on the slope of Koko Head Crater. Ed Otsuji has been farming more than 40 years. But as the availability of fresh produce through the big-box stores and ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
For a second consecutive month, there has been a rise in the number of previously owned O'ahu single-family homes sold, building on what could be an early sign of an expected lengthy market recovery. There were 265 sales in July, up 5.6 percent from ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Mike Drutar R(S) ABR, e-PRO
Aloha, I want to give you the results of the 2 nd quarter sales numbers and the July sales numbers. I’ll also go into some detail about foreclosure sales, short sales, and the home loan modification program. Hopefully this information will be helpful ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMike Drutar R(S) ABR, e-PRO
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Puna CDP application process reopened The County of Hawai‘i Planning Department has reopened the application acceptance period for the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. The deadline to submit an application is 4:30 p.m., September ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Jeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Mayor is briefed on Hurricane Felicia Mayor Billy Kenoi was briefed on Hurricane Felicia at the Hawai’i County Civil Defense headquarters and reminded County of Hawai’i residents to always be vigilant and prepared in hurricane season. Hurricane ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff J. Spaur & Manu Spaur
Barbara  Abe
20 Condos sold last month, with a range of prices from a low of $360,000 for a 1 bedroom in the Mauna Luan, to $789,000 for a 2 bedroom penthouse home in the Commodore. Days on market ranged from 1 in the Mauna Luan to 216 for Kuapa Isle. Complexes with ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
While the city says it is installing 179 new street lights to replace 59 lights along Lunalilo Home Road, both to upgrade an aging street lighting system, as well as for safety reasons, the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board has asked that the project be halted ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
As the economy continues in the doldrums, the number of pets being turned over to pet shelters statewide is rising to the point of serious proportions. Many of the 30 no-kill shelfters are full and still receiving requests to accept pets. If a family is ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
I've finished the Complete Hawaii Kai Relocation Package and the Hawaii Kai Condo Relocation Package with sales data through June, 2009, and updates on new waterfront condo complexes that have sold this year. Request your free copy at my web site, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe
Barbara  Abe
Two departments in state government have announced cuts to bring their budgets in line with state allotments, and both will affect Hawaii Kai. The Hawaii School Board approved $227M in cuts, including salaries. The Board of Education approved a plan yesterday ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBarbara Abe

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