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Ok, we have a lot of stuff…Any advice on how to live in a smaller space?

June 29, 2017
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Tonight I viewed a photo collection of Dwell magazine editor, Amanda Dameron at Ward Village tonight.  Amanda, who lives in Brooklyn, New York has personal experience living in a small space and asked her readers to submit real examples of small space or “smart living”.   Amanda shared her thoughts on some of the small…

What is staging??

June 28, 2017
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I often forget that if you’re selling a home for the first time or if you haven’t worked with a Realtor who offers professional staging services, you may not know what I mean by “staging”.  A good realtor will certainly know some basic steps in decluttering, cleaning, and lighting.  A great stager helps decorate your…

How do you buy a home?

June 26, 2017
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Occasionally, a person might ask me “how do you buy a home?”. That is a great question! In the following weeks, I’ll be posting short steps on what to do. You can share with your friends or children to help them get started.   One of the first things to do is to start saving.…

I just arrived and want to look at homes! Where can I live where my cat sees the sunset?

June 22, 2017
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“Where should I live so my cat can see the sunset?” This was a real question and concern posed to me once.  A buyer moving from the West Coast had a cat who would consistently sit by the Bay Window and watch the sun set every day.  What a fortunate cat! The easy answer is…

I would know how to get there if Siri could pronounce the street names correctly…

June 19, 2017
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If you’re thinking of buying a home here in Hawaii, the first thing to saving time is finding a good Realtor (that’s pronounced REAL-tor and not real-a-tor).  A good Realtor knows the different neighborhoods and can direct you where to look quicker than figuring out what your smartphone is trying to pronounce. I’ve had many clients remark…

Wondering where to Live on Oahu? How far is it from Work?

June 19, 2017
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We all have something in mind when we’re figuring out where to live on Oahu. Whether our dream place includes a big yard, across from the beach, a room with an ocean view, or something that allows four cars or three pets, 15 minutes from work, 10 minutes near your parents who babysit your kids,…

Want to have a scenic drive on Father’s Day? Stop by our OPEN HOUSE in Heeia!

June 18, 2017
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47-060 Kamehameha Hwy          We’re having an open house from 2-5 P.M. in Heeia which is at the edge of Kaneohe at 47-060 Kamehameha Highway. This is a two story home with ocean views and multi-generational possibilities. It’s made up of two parcels..one which is deeded access from the highway to the…

Ocean View Home near Marine Corp Base Hawaii sold @ $1,290,000

June 18, 2017
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We recently sold a newly constructed, BRAND NEW 7 bedrooms, 5-1/2 bathrooms, 2 story home that had PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS. This sale is one of the highest non-waterfront sale in the Mikiola Neighborhood at Kaneohe. Minutes to the Marine Corp Base Hawaii, this approx. 3538 sq.ft. home offered 9 ft ceilings throughout and five entrances perfect…

Buying a home in Hawaii: Make any house the home of your dreams

July 21, 2016
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So it is time for you to buy a new home. And you just happen to have the perfect manse in your sights: the lavish, large scale Victorian style mansion conveniently located right on the beach in Kailua. The home may not, however, be conveniently located within your relative price range. Indeed, while you may…

3 Conversations to Reduce the Stress of Buying Your home in Hawaii

July 21, 2016
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Do you have a “house of your dreams”?  Living in paradise gives us amazing sunrises, sunsets, plenty of rainbows and an amazing topical experience. Waking up early, you can smell the ocean.  The lush Koolau mountain provide dramatic views for all to enjoy. The opportunity to have a family home in Hawaii is truly amazing,…