Honolulu Hawaii Homes Real Estate

Koko Head Terrace – Hawaii Kai Homes

Just behind Hahaione Valley and to the east of it is Kamehame Ridge. It travels high behind Hawaii Kai, Koko Crater then drops quickly into Kalama Valley. Kamilo Nui and Kamilo Iki are the areas adjacent to Hawaii Kai Drive, as you travel up Lunalilo Home Road, near the skate park. On the water’s edge at the end of Lunalilo Home Road is Portlock. The schools of the Kaiser school complex include Hahaione Elementary School, Kamiloiki Elementary School, Koko Head Elementary School, Niu Valley Middle School, and Kaiser High School.

Koko Head Terrace as you can guess is on the slope of Koko Crater on the back side of it, toward the Hawaii Kai Golf Course, you will find the Koko Head Botanical Garden. A two-mile loop trail leads visitors through a variety of dryland plant collections from Hawaii and around the world.  Koko Crater is a large crater that is a strenuous 2-hour hike. The Queen’s Gate gated community is across the street from the garden. Koko Head Crater overlooks Makapu’u, Diamond Head, The Marina, Sandy Beach, and Hanauma Bay.  Koko Head is the elevated, longer, flatter piece of land that extends into Maunalua Bay.

As you can see, Hawaii Kai has a lot to offer. Shopping at Koko Marina, Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Costco, Safeway, Longs, Ross and more. Great restaurants such as Harbor Village, Blue Water Grill, The Shack, and my favorite, Kona Brewing. If you are looking for a Hawaii home, give me a call.

Koko Crater View toward Diamond Head Honolulu

Obama’s Hawaii

Did you get to listen to or watch the pre-inauguration festivities today? Barack Obama said he was bringing change to Hawaii. What a change.

Whether you are being relocated to Oahu or are seeking a tropical escape away from your hectic day-to-day activities, Honolulu has some beautiful real estate for sale. Regardless of your budget or your lifestyle, you’ll find the perfect neighborhood in this laid-back city. To see all that Honolulu has to offer, contact a trusted real estate professional who is experienced in this competitive market.

Hawaii’s housing market is in limited supply, as everyone knows. In fact, because housing here is in such high demand, the prices are expected to continuously rise over the long run. Now is the time to purchase your Honolulu dream home. Not only will you be able to afford more house for your money, but you will receive a good return on your investment.

Don’t leave such a big decision to any REALTOR. You will want to talk to a few agents then work with someone you can trust. Then, you can go view some of the best properties in Honolulu as they hit the market. You want to keep track of your favorites and try to see the most desirable real estate first. An agent shouldn’t charge you for their services if you are buying. Your real estate search should be is free — no matter how long it takes you to find your Honolulu dream home.

ALOHA: THE SPIRIT OF OBAMA

As Obama’s wife, Michelle, has said, “You can’t really understand Barack until you understand Hawaii.” (Source: Washington Post)

Whether you are looking for a plate lunch, shave ice, or relaxation, visit Barack Obama’s Hawaii. Talk to an experienced REALTOR on Oahu. Start receiving updated market information and sales statistics.

I am often asked “Where is the best place to stay in Hawaii?” In Honolulu, there are dozens of hotels; the vast majority of them are located in Waikiki. Your budget will determine your choices. Whether you are coming here for a long-term or short-term rental, will determine another set of Hawaii homes, hotels, or rooms to choose from.

If you are coming here for the first time, you’ll want to get a feel for the cost of living. Rentals for the Downtown area: 1 Bedrooms start at $1600, 2 BRs are $2000 and up. Near the University of Hawaii, they are about 1/4 less. Add utilities costs to those (roughly $200 for cable, internet, electricity). Parking varies considerably. Email me if you need a list of rentals. I don’t charge or make anything from them or handle any rentals. Tip: keep a rental application handy (send me a request and I will send you one). I would fill it out before you arrive.

6 months expenses. That can range from $1500/month (no car, living with roommates, not much going out), to as much as you want to spend. In your own apartment, with a car, and able to eat out 2-3x/week – $2500 minimum, $3500 would be a lot nicer (large one bedroom for $1500-$1700/month) + car than runs ($500/month) + food and other stuff. I would say $20,000 and you could not work for 4-5 months.

On a fixed budget? Most likely you will want a roommate, so they can also sign a lease with you. Be sure to keep your personal references handy from wherever you are now. You’ll need a deposit equal to one month’s rent, + 1 month’s rent in advance. You also want to have a good list of professional references from work. Your present supervisor and/or manager and the new one as well.

Also check Craigslist Hawaii. Be careful, there are some ding dongs on Craigslist. I can check them out if you like. Personally I would try rent a room in Kahala, Waialae Iki, Hawaii Loa, Wailupe or Aina Haina. They aren’t too hard to find, and your credit won’t be as big an issue as getting an entire apartment.

OK, now for the juicy stuff. Vacation rentals. VRBO is by far the best place to check if you are renting a place for 3 months or less. The best approach is to send emails out to a half dozen places and see what kind of replies you get. Prices are negotiable. Many of these are in hotels too, so look around.

Waikiki Beach Near Hotels

On a budget? Try the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, The Waikiki Parc, the Aqua Hotels or the Ohana Hotels. Keep in mind that these are small rooms. Almost all of these can be found on Expedia, Hotwire, Priceline, etc.

Silverman - Kalakaua - Waikiki Beach

Interested in really living it up? Here’s the A list:
Fairmont Orchid – the Big Island
Four Seasons Hualalai – Kona Coast – The Big Island
Halekulani – Waikiki. Their restaurants are top notch. Select from the elegant La Mer (Hawaii’s only Five-Diamond Restaurant), Orchids for casual elegance or House Without A Key for relaxed resort dining until sunset.
Hotel Hana Maui
The Four Seasons at Wailea – Maui (lava stone massage)
The Kahala – get the Kona coffee and coconut-vanilla slimming wrap
Mauni Lani Resort
Do your homework and look for specials and internet deals. Same for cars and tours.

Hawaii Homes for Sale

The Hawaii Home website is the best place to go for your search for homes, condos and land. Go to our contact page or Send an email to get a customized Hawaii real estate search at no charge.

We are proud to list and assist you in buying or selling Hawaii homes and condos in the State of Hawaii. If you are looking for for Hawaii real estate, you have found the right place.

Whether you are buying or selling, we are here to help. We will assist you in locating any and all Hawaii homes, condominiums, townhomes or land for sale available on Oahu, Maui, Kauai & Hawaii.

Additionally, our advanced internet marketing and search techniques offer buyers and sellers immediate and extensive exposure and up-to-date information along with the professional service you expect.

Use our services to send you a detailed and exact list of Hawaii homes for sale (also useful when selling). We have a complete index of all Hawaii real estate listings on the web to help you find the information you need. We will send you a comparable market analysis to get an accurate sense of Hawaii property values. Our listings include Hawaii houses for sale, condos, Hawaii new homes and foreclosures. We have access to all homes for sale on the Multiple Listings Services (MLS), the source real estate agents use to view real estate listings. We can make home buying and home selling simple and easy to understand, providing you access to the most current, complete list of Hawaii houses for sale.

We will help you find Hawaii real estate listings, houses for sale, new homes, townhouses, foreclosures and more. View Multiple Listing Service (MLS) information at your leisure. If there is anything you would like to know, don’t hesitate to ask.

Although the prices of many of the Hawaii homes for sale are above the national average, the price you pay is well worth the additional benefits and better lfestyle you get from living in Hawaii. Surrounded by thousands of trees and ocean tradewinds, Hawaii homes are available on several different islands. Real estate neighborhoods and subdivisions include Pupukea, Portlock, Hawaii Kai, Lanikai, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Kahala, Kailua and the Diamond Head area. A local agent can help you find more affordable Hawaii homes for sale in other neighborhoods as well, such as Salt Lake, Aiea, Waipahu, Makakilo, Kalama Valley, Ewa Beach and the Mililani areas. Hawaii residents can expect to have healthy lifestyles because of the numerous exercise and recreational opportunities available and the high standard of medical facilities and professionals. Although living in Hawaii may temporarily take you away from the mainland, many homeowners find these beautiful islands and natural beauty well-worth the trouble of moving here.

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