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Entries by Malia L. Meenderman
Top 10 Vacation condos in and near Waikiki
Many people love to vacation in Hawaii. Plenty of visitors come regularly to Waikiki for many years. After so many repeat visits, it can make sense to buy a condo to use while vacationing and then enjoy rental income when not in Hawaii. Quite a few condominiums in and near Waikiki are individually owned and […]
The 1133 Kaiulani condo project is canceled – Waikiki
The 1133 Kaiulani condo project is canceled. The developers, Kobayashi Group, MacNaughton group, and Black Sand Capital were joining forces to build this condo. After years of planning, the developers canceled the project citing rising construction costs. The higher costs have made the project less attractive as a residential condo. However, after years of delays, […]
The Central Ala Moana condo in Honolulu received unanimous approval
The Central Ala Moana condo received unanimous approval by the Honolulu City Council. This is the second project by SamKoo, the Korea based developer. There will be a total of 310 affordable units. The government defines “affordable” as buyers making 80% to 140% of the Average Median Income (AMI). Then a further 202 units will be […]
Merriman’s restaurant at the Anaha in Kakaako’s Ward Village opens
Merriman’s restaurant has opened on the ground floor of the Anaha condo in Kakaako’s Ward Village. The farm to table restaurant by Peter Merriman has been much-anticipated in the Kakaako community. The styling is a french-bistro with focus on Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Each dish at Merriman’s is crafted using local ingredients from the Hawaiian islands, and […]
1350 Ala Moana condo building brand new paint-job
The 1350 Ala Moana condo building has gotten a brand new paint job. I drove by the 1350 Ala Moana a few days ago and noticed that one side of the building received a new paint job with the other sides underway. I always have been a fan of this building. It is so close […]
Central Plaza Kakaako groundbreaking – Ward Village
The Central Plaza groundbreaking in Kakaako’s Ward Village happened a few days ago. This is the start of the first phase of this project. The Plaza will cover about 1.5 acres of land next to the Ward Theater complex with it ending at the future A’ali’i condo. Central Plaza the future place to be in Ward […]
The Gateway towers condo is on hold – Kakaako
It’s official, the Gateway Towers condo building is on hold. Many have been wondering what was happening with this project. The Gateway developer, Howard Hughes, has had more than 60% of the building under contract. Yesterday, May 24th, the Gateway contract holders were notified of the cancellation of their contracts. Technically the developer has said […]
Azure Ala Moana a new Ala Moana condo – Honolulu
ProsPac Holdings backed by a group of Chinese Investors are developing Azure Ala Moana a new Ala Moana condo. This is a 41-story mixed-use tower at the corner of Makaloa Street and Keeaumoku Street across from Walmart. The site is located at 1518 Makaloa Street. Condo units available This building has 4 sections. The first […]
Buying, living and resale prices at the Anaha condo building in Kakaako.
Buying, living and resales prices at the Anaha condo is something everyone is watching out for. After completion of the Anaha condo building has shown the benefits of buying in Ward Village and having Howard Hughes Corporation as the developer. The Anaha is the second tower completed by Howard Hughes corp as a part of […]
The Central Ala Moana is the newest condo on Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu
The Central Ala Moana is the newest condo on Kapiolani Boulevard. This is the second project by SamKoo Pacific a division of SamKoo out of Korea. The condo will have 512 units and it is anticipated that they will break ground next year. Approximately 60 percent of the units will be in the affordable range. […]
Public hearing has been announced for Ko’ula condo – Kakaako
Last week, in a letter to shareholders, Howard Hughes Corporation announced its intention to develop a new condo in their 60-acre Ward Village development. Public hearing has been announced for Ko’ula condo for June 6, 2018. The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) which governs developments in Kakaako want the public’s input into this 570-unit new […]
Ko’ula condo is the newest Ward village condo – Kakaako
Ko’ula condo In a letter to shareholders, Howard Hughes announced that Ko’ula condo is the newest Ward Village condo in Kakaako. When new condos have been introduced this way int he past, it usually signals that sales will start in the next 12 months. This 570-unit condo is still in early stages. Currently, there are […]