When most people think of Hawaii's architectural heritage, they picture open-air homes, tropical modernism, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. What many don't realize is that some of Hawaii's most influential architectural ideas can be traced back thousands of miles to Vienna, Austria.

Recently, I had the opportunity to …

When Architecture and Location Align

There are certain properties that stand out the moment you see them... homes where architecture, location, and history all come together. This was exactly the case with a mid-century modern home tucked away at the base of Diamond Head.

Mid Century Modern Home at the …

Kailua has long been a haven for those who appreciate timeless architecture and island living. This week, three mid-century modern homes have hit the market, offering a rare chance for buyers to own a piece of design history in one of Oahu’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

1. 141 Kuukama Street (MLS …

Aloha, this is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today I'm going to show you the latest listing that I have at 2608 Halekoa Drive at the top of Waialae Nui Ridge. This home is a beauty and a must see. This is the first time it …

65 Years as the 50th State

I can't believe a week ago, August 16th, 2024 marked 65 years of Hawaii being the 50th State in the United States, which is officially called "Admissions Day". Here we are 65 years later and I thought it would be fun to talk …

Aloha! This is David Buck and today we're going to take you on a walking tour of the Gold Coast. It's something I've done countless times with my clients here at the very end of Kalakaua Ave. at Diamond Head. What we have behind me is Sans …

Today is going to be a real treat because it's going to be the first time we're going to cover mid century modern homes on Oahu via YouTube. Although I've had a YouTube Channel for awhile, I haven't really done much with it regarding mid century …

We Need Inventory

Aloha and Happy Wednesday everyone. Today, we're going to be starting a segment called We Need Inventory, featured on Wednesdays. Although the market is slowing down here in Honolulu, there's always a segment of the market that is different, that has less inventory than others …

It's a been over a year since an Alfred Preis home sold in Makiki Heights and almost 3 years since the last one sold in Manoa. In general, most of the ones in Manoa over the years have been located on Melemele Place. This past week, one hit the …

A Vladimir Ossipoff home on Hopeloa Place in Puupanini hit the market recently. This is the first time this home has been for sale in many decades. Situated on a cul de sac, this architectural treasure is a decent price, considering the last few sales in the neighborhood.

Great Room …