Luxury

April 11, 2014

Half a Dozen Homes for Sale on Diamond Head Circle

Diamond Head Circle is an exclusive enclave of homes off Monsarrat Avenue on the backside of Diamond Head. Typically, there may be a listing (or two) on the market at best. This week however, that count is up to six!

Diamond Head

Locations of the six homes for sale on Diamond Head …

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March 2, 2014

Ossipoff Mid Century Modern Home on the Ocean in Wailupe

Most of the homeowners that had the means to hire Vladimir Ossipoff to design and build their home in Hawaii usually had a great property to offer for his canvas. I always let my clients know that most of the choice or sought-after properties on Oahu were built on first …

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Jan. 24, 2014

2013 Oahu Luxury Housing Market Recap

Luxury Home Sales in 2013

2013 witnessed the rebound of the luxury real estate market on Oahu. At the bottom of the market in 2009, the record home sale on Oahu was just $8,750,00. In 2012, the record sale was $10,950,000. This past year, 7 homes …

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Nov. 29, 2013

Why Honolulu Real Estate is a Bargain

Having just celebrated Thanksgiving, I am thankful and blessed to be living in one of the best places in the world. Honolulu is truly a melting pot for culture, climate and caring people that share the Aloha Spirit. We get the best worlds of "living in paradise", yet having access …

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Posted in Honolulu, Luxury, Waikiki
Oct. 25, 2013

Makiki Heights is a Mid Century Modern Home Listing Hot Spot

Over the years, Makiki Heights has been known for a collective hot spot of mid century modern homes on Oahu. The current active listings for sale are a true sign of its splendor for architecture.

Albert Ives Makiki Heights Home

This recently listed one (MLS# 201334459) is the lowest price of these mid century gems …

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Aug. 2, 2013

Nohona Kahala Gated Community Living

Nohona Kahala is a gated community of 55 homes on the mauka (mountain) side of Kahala Mall, most of which were completed in 1991. Although many would consider it a "Kahala" address, you won't find it on your Kahala home search as it happens to fall under the Wilhelmina …

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June 26, 2013

East Honolulu Beachfront Estate Listed for $16 Million

This past week, the Outrigger Canoe Club listed one of it's major assets for sale - two contiguous oceanfront parcels totalling over 2.6 acres.

Aina Haina Beachfront Estate

The "Alii Estate" (MLS # 201327172) off Kalanianaole Hwy. is one of East Honolulu's last treasures

What is very special about this property is it …

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May 21, 2013

Oahu Luxury Real Estate in May Surpasses 2012

In the past week here on Oahu, we've seen two luxury sales surpass the highest sale we had last year.

Kailua Beach

Kailua is the frontrunner for the highest sale on Oahu this year with last week's $12 million sale

The highest sale on Oahu last year was an oceanfront …

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Dec. 30, 2012

What do Luxury Honolulu Condos and Beaver Creek have in common?

David Skiing in Beaver CreekI had the opportunity to go skiing in Beaver Creek, Colorado with my family over the Christmas holidays. It was my first time ever skiing (on two skis that is). Growing up in Hawaii, I never had the opportunity to be in the snow until I went to college in …

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Oct. 10, 2012

The Transformation of Kahala Avenue

If you've driven down Kahala Ave. lately, you may have noticed several oceanfront parcels where statues have been erected over the last few weeks.

Kahala Ave. Statues on Old Hemmeter Estate

Statues at the end of Kahala Ave. on the Old Hemmeter Estate

Kahala Avenue has been know to fetch some incredible real estate prices over …

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