Luxury

March 20, 2016

Price Slashed on Marks Estate in Nuuanu

Over the weekend, we just reduced the price of the Marks Estate in Nuuanu to $4,599,000. This is over a $1 million reduction since we’ve hit the market last year at $5,643,000. We’ve since been in escrow 3 times, some of which were higher than the …

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Jan. 28, 2016

Mahalo for Your Business in 2015

Thank you for our success in Real Estate.  We could not have done it without you!

Colony Surf in January 15 Ilikai Feb 9th Coconut Plantation February 24 Regency Park February 27th

Moana Pacific March 27th Makaha May 5th Diamond Head May 7th Hawaii Kai May 20th

Nuuanu May 26th Hoakalei June 3rd Kuapa Isle June 8th Palo Alto August 14th

Waikiki Shore August 18th Kahala Kua August 19th Diamond Head Sands August 24th Anchorage September 9th

2987 Kalakaua October 6th Kuapa Isle October 8th Castle Surf December 12th       Hawaii Life

The properties above represent the wonderful people we were able to work with and successfully purchase …

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Sept. 13, 2015

Recent Market Activity in Kahala Kua

Over the past month we have listed and sold a home in Kahala Kua, which is one of east Oahu's exclusive gated communities. Considering there's been very little inventory selling there over the years, it really says a lot.

Kahala Kua Just Sold

Recent Kahala Kua sale where we represented the Buyer

Since …

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Sept. 9, 2015

Mid Century Modern Classic Available in Waialae Golf Course Neighborhood

Over the years, I’ve written a number of articles on the Sony Open and homes fronting Waialae Golf Course. They typically range anywhere between $3-5 Million. If you’re not adamant about living “on” the course, yet want to be in the same neighborhood, I’ve got the right place for you …

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May 3, 2015

Vladimir Ossipoff Home for Sale on Diamond Head Circle

Recently I wrote about two mid century modern homes done by Alfred Preis that were good values. In the article I’d mentioned how the Preis home on Diamond Head was the 2nd best value on a price/sq. ft. basis. The best value was an Ossipoff home on Diamond Head …

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April 20, 2015

Alfred Preis Diamond Head and Portlock Homes Back on Market

Alfred Preis is one of my favorite mid century modern architects in Honolulu. I’ve written a number of articles over the years on his listings, which seldom come on market. Today could be a luxury homebuyer’s lucky day if they’ve been waiting for one of his homes. There are two …

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Feb. 9, 2015

Castle Surf One of the Best Values on the Gold Coast

Castle Surf is one of the best values on the Gold Coast and can often be seen as a sleeper of a building. 

Castle Surf on the Gold Coast at Diamond Head

Castle Surf is directly across the fountain at Diamond Head

With only 38 units, seldom do they come up for sale. With covered parking, low maintenance …

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Jan. 29, 2015

2014 Oahu Luxury Housing Market Recap

Luxury Home Sales in 2014

Luxury single family home sales on Oahu in 2014 were lower in the upper echelon when compared to 2013, which saw 7 sales over $10 million. 2014 had just 3. 2013 also had a higher standard where $6.2 million was necessary to be in …

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Aug. 28, 2014

Oahu Luxury Home Market May Have More Upside

With the median sales price of homes on Oahu hitting $700,000 last summer, there's been a lot of concern about affordability for buyers in the marketplace. While this is understandably so for your average home buyer, our luxury market could have a ways to go.

Kahala Home Listed for $22 Million

Kahala's priciest …

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June 28, 2014

Two Mid Century Modern Homes Available in Diamond Head

Over the past few weeks, there have been some nice looking mid century modern homes popping up in Diamond Head. They are also 2 of the 4 lowest priced listings on the market with an existing inventory of 20 homes for sale. Both of them a few blocks away from …

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