Honolulu

Dec. 14, 2024

Diamond Head Beach Hotel | Legal Vacation Rental Condos on Diamond Head's Gold Coast

So often when we're selling real estate here in Diamond Head, people ask me "I'd like to buy something short term and legally vacation rental". Here we are at the Diamond Head Beach Hotel and this is literally going to be the only condominium here on the Gold …

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Oct. 31, 2024

Wolverine Showcasing 5 Oahu Properties for Halloween

Hey Bub, it's Logan here, the Wolverine. Well, it's another Halloween and we're going to talk about some great property listed by Harcourts Island Real Estate in Hawaii. I'm starting to miss that warm weather. It's been about 7 years since I've been back …

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Oct. 5, 2024

Why Do a Termite Inspection When Buying a Condo in Hawaii?

Aloha! This is David Buck and today I'm on the corner of South Street and Queen Street in Kakaako and the reason I'm here is I want to point something out to you. So often in my business (in real estate) you get asked "is it necessary to …

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Posted in Ala Moana, Honolulu, Kakaako
Aug. 23, 2024

Statehood in Hawaii 65 Years Later

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 …

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May 27, 2024

Sprinkler Law for Honolulu Condos

Well, there's been a lot of talk recently in the real estate industry here on Oahu regarding retrofitting old high rise condominiums with fire protection for sprinklers. It all starred with the Marco Polo fire that took place in 2017. 

Marco Polo Fire in 2017

Burn Mark on the Marco Polo after 2017 …

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May 19, 2024

Trump Tower Waikiki | 3 Months After Kalai Rebrand

It's been roughly 3 months since Trump Hotel Waikiki was rebranded as Kala'i. I'm here right across the street on Saratoga Road. Today, we're going to do a little report on what's been happening since the name rebrand has taken place at Trump Tower Waikiki …

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April 3, 2024

No Homes for Sale in Aina Haina | Only 1 in Niu Valley

Can you believe there's not 1 home for sale today in Aina Haina? Today is April 3, 2024. It's almost like it's April Fools Day. 

Inventory Needed in Aina Haina

In the entire valley of Aina Haina, there's not 1 home that's for sale …

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March 30, 2024

Hawaii Kai Real Estate - 65 Years Later

Can you believe this weekend marks 65 years since Henry J. Kaiser announced the development of Hawaii Kai? I can't believe it's been that long, however on March 30th, 1959 (which for those of you that don't know, was the year of statehood in Hawaii, which took …

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March 10, 2024

Ilikai vs. Ilikai Marina Condos

Here we are at the bottom of Hobron Lane at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor and we're going to be talking about the pros and cons today of the Ilikai vs. the Ilikai Marina

The Ilikai at 1777 Ala Moana Blvd

Ilikai Building Entrance

Ilikai Condo Entrance off Ala Moana Blvd …

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Posted in Honolulu, Ilikai, Waikiki
Oct. 7, 2023

Ward Village New Construction Update

Aloha, I'm going to give a quick walking tour of some of the latest developments of Howard Hughes. We've got Anaha right behind me and Waiea, which were the first two towers. 

Walking Tour of Ward Village

As we cross the street here on Auahi, you've …

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