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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,…

Life’s a Beach: The search for the ultimate beach house

June 10, 2016
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As summer is upon us, you may be in search of those amazing seasonal experiences that come with the most beautiful, festive time of the year. You may be out to achieve and experience the perfect vacation, the perfect outdoor adventure, and—if you happen to be a surfer, a swimmer, or just an admirer of…

Hot Property: How to host a summer open house

June 10, 2016
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Summer, the most beautiful and most anticipated season of the year, has arrived! Surely this radiant, festive season is the perfect time to host a real estate open house. Right? Right? Well the fact is that, during the hottest months of the year, some folks actually prefer a ‘closed house’ to an open one. More…

Vacation Homes: Not Just for Vacations

June 10, 2016
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So you’re thinking of buying a vacation home, but are afraid that you may have very limited use for such a lovely extravagance. You may be pondering, just how many vacations can one person take during the course of a single year? Well the good news is that, apart from being beautiful, luxurious and a…

6 Reasons Why you REALLY Need a Real Estate Agent

March 19, 2016
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It’s a slow Sunday morning in Honolulu. You’ve sipping your morning coffee and just opened your laptop to check out the latest home listings.  You know there a good number of open houses today and are looking for “your” home. You’re doing the home search on your own.  Pretty sure you’re doing it right…after all, everything…