UPDATED: June 11, 2019 The Ala Moana hotel condo has become one of the most successful hotel condos in Honolulu. It is on par with the Ilikai Apartments. The location has become one of the biggest draws with it located across the street from the convention center and next to Ala Moana Center. It is […]

Most of the island of Lanai is being purchased by Larry Ellison, Chief Executive Officer of Oracle (ticker:  ORCL).  As we told you back in December, the rumor was that billionaire David Murdock may be interested in selling the interest he owns in the island, which amounts to approximately 98% of it.  David Murdock owns […]

Oahu’s residential resales market remained relatively stable in July, according to Honolulu resale statistics. According to the analysis conducted by figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS the Board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are:   Single-Family Home Resales                            Number of           This Month                 […]

Nationally the S&P/Case-Shiller index shows that the market may be poised to recover within the next few months.  The index which looks at 20 different real estate markets around the country has shown a downward move ending in November.  But the index seems to trail the overall economy.  Looking at the economic data coming out […]

The kitchen is a gathering point in any home whether here in Hawaii or on the mainland.  It where typically the family spend a great deal of time. Guests frequently gravitate towards the kitchen at any gathering, so Buyers what to have a space that can impress.  It can set the stage for any home.  […]

A new listing in Coconut Grove in Kailua embodies the casual indoor-outdoor living that people in Hawaii love.  The homes is small with only 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, but the outside living space is generous.  The property is located just blocks from beautiful Kailua Beach and still close enough to Kailua town to walk.  […]

There is a new property for sale high on Pacific Heights above Honolulu.  The cool retreat feels like you are far and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Honolulu, but unbelievable close.  The rather large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has a flexible floor plan and is surrounded by large mature trees, yet […]

Getting a mortgage has not been this easy since the economic melt down!  Do you want to put just 3.5% down on a home?  Yes, it is possible even if you have a credit score as low as 580 through an FHA loan program.  For a purchase price of $793,750 or less, you can get […]

Morgan Stanley(MS) published an analyst report on American Assets Trust (AAT) about their investor day last week saying that both retail and tourism in Hawaii has strongly improved.  American Assets Trust which owns Waikele (retail), Waikiki Beach Walk (Retail and Hotel) and the Shops at Kalakaua, has really increased revenue in 2011 and are taking […]

President Obama announced a plan that would help all homeowners to refinance their homes and take advantage of these historically low rates.  In a bid to help the struggling economy, the Federal Government would step in to not only help those who have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage, but also homeowners who have […]