Today’s walkabout took me to the south side of O’ahu and out towards Hawaii Kai! After a marathon month of preparing for my brother’s wedding, I decided to treat myself to something nice and go see some luxury properties! Here’s a quick rundown of some of the things I saw… [Read more…] about Walkabout: Southern Oceanside
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How Much Will You Need To Retire?
The good folks over at SmartAsset have recently posted interesting infographics regarding the most & least expensive cities to retire in. Not surprisingly, high-end metropolis’ dominate the expensive list, while more urban cities dominate the least expensive list. Where does Honolulu rank? [Read more…] about How Much Will You Need To Retire?
Hawaii History: Special WWII Bank Notes
Did you know, during World War II and the conflict with Japan, the US treasury issued special currency to the islands? [Read more…] about Hawaii History: Special WWII Bank Notes
Old Homes vs. Development
It’s the age-old argument: preservation or development? Is “sustainable development” possible on an island, with limited space? I came face-to-face with that problem once again, as I toured yet another historic Honolulu home destined for development. [Read more…] about Old Homes vs. Development
What if you had an Agent for all of life’s choices?
It’s frustrating when people call me a salesman, because the connotation that emerges is usually negative. “Swindler,” “crafty,” “sneaky,” “selfish;” these terms synonymous with salespeople, especially those who call at 6:00 pm to sell you the latest insurance over the phone. And while Realtors are not salespeople, I wondered why salesman is associated like this. Why do we all put up barriers and feel this way when we walk onto a car lot or shop for appliances? [Read more…] about What if you had an Agent for all of life’s choices?
How Much Does “Town” Affect the Market? – July 2015 Market Update
As is the standard for summer months, July saw another strong residential market. For today’s analysis, I take a look at the numbers overall for the island of O’ahu and answer the age-old question of “how much does being ‘in town’ matter for inventory?” [Read more…] about How Much Does “Town” Affect the Market? – July 2015 Market Update
Walkabout: 1307 Waiau Place
That smell. That glorious mixture of brass, pine, paint, glass, and history. It’s a smell that instantly triggers comfort for me. It’s a smell that you can only find in old plantation homes, and it’s a smell that says, “Welcome Home.”
Walkabout: July 2015 Edition
I have been squeezing in random walkabouts for the past couple of weeks, but I have been too busy to post! The good news is, that means I get to make an über-walkabout post for your enjoyment! [Read more…] about Walkabout: July 2015 Edition