Lifestyle

July 18, 2023

Hoakalei Waves, Golf and Homes

Hoakalei Development over 15 Years

Can you believe it's been over 15 years since they have been selling homes here in Hoakalei? I’ve been blogging about this community now over the last 13 years at least, talking about how this is such a cool development. Originally this Lagoon behind ...

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Oct. 25, 2021

One Last Hike up Diamond Head Lookout Before Bunker Demolition

One Last Hike

Good Morning, here I am at the base of Diamond Head. I just read yesterday that they are going to de-construct the bunkers that are on the top that have been there since the war. Although I've been up into the crater hundreds of times, I ...

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Jan. 16, 2021

2021 Sony Open: Golf Course Homes and No Fans

2021 Sony Open on Oahu

2021 Sony Open on Waialae Golf Course

The 2021 PGA Sony Open has been underway this week on Oahu. Similar to years past, I'll share the latest on Golf Course homes available for sale fronting the course. However, unlike last year this year no fans are allowed due to ...

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May 28, 2020

Kapolei History, Lifestyle and Transportation

Why I Love Living in Kapolei by Yolanda Recinos, Realtor-Associate

Barbers Point Sunrise in Kapolei

Kapolei, takes its name from a volcanic cone Pu’u o. Also known as the beloved Kapo. History tells the story of Kapo who was the Goddess of Fertility and also sister of Pele, Goddess of Fire and Nāmaka, Goddess of ...

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Posted in Kapolei, Ko Olina, Lifestyle
May 22, 2020

Waterfront Living in Kailua

Waterfront Canal Living in Kailua by Matthew Dubrule, Realtor-Associate

Paddling on Kailua canal

Morning Paddle on the Oneawa canal in Kailua

Since moving to and living in Kailua for the last five years I’ve been very thankful and appreciative to be able to start my days with an ocean paddle at sunrise. It’s enhanced ...

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April 23, 2020

Is Now the Time to Buy Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Residences?

In the midst of the COVID-19 lock-down here in Honolulu, one condo project in Waikiki that seems to be feeling the pain more than others is the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki.

Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Tower 1

Tower 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Waikiki

There are currently 73 listings for sale in the building, with only 1 ...

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Jan. 10, 2020

2020 Sony Open and Golf Course Homes on Oahu

As we head into the weekend for the final round of 2020 Sony Open this weekend on Oahu, it appears the players will be facing a lot more adverse conditions than the past few years.

2020 Sony Open in Kahala

2020 Sony Open Fans 2020 Sony Open Hole 1

Cloudy conditions for this year's Sony Open at Waialae Golf Course

Honolulu may ...

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Sept. 23, 2019

Magical Mystical Molokai

My wife and I are travelers and water people. For most of our 47 years together we lived on sailboats on the sea. In our 20’s, we bought a 30 foot sloop in San Francisco although we did not even know how to sail! We taught ourselves celestial navigation (decades ...

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Posted in Lifestyle
July 23, 2017

Two Hawaii Surf Ski Legends List Their Homes for Sale

Hawaii's two most decorated surf ski paddlers of all time have their homes for sale here on Oahu. Both Marshall Rosa and Nalu Kukea are the only two Hawaiian surf ski paddlers to have a handful of 2nd place finishes in the prestigious Molokai to Oahu Surf Ski Championships ...

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May 3, 2014

Ossipoff Indoor/Outdoor Living Home for Sale on Waialae Nui Ridge

Want to know a little secret? I’ve often had Buyers ask me, “What specific neighborhoods can you find homes done by Vladimir Ossipoff on Oahu?” Although he’s done some incredible homes all over the island and other parts of the state, one of the neighborhoods you can most likely ...

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