Condo Living
In December, I spent a month writing about Hawaii real estate. Several of the articles showcased new and planned high-rises in the Kaka’ako area of Honolulu that were almost exclusively targeting foreign investment and wealthy local buyers wanting to trade their nest for a high-rise perch. You may also recall that many of these buildings…
About a week or so ago, the story came out with such glee: Oak Lawn was the top trending Airbnb neighborhood in the U.S., according to a list released by the super short term lodging app. You know, the one that lets you make a hotel out of your home. It was started by two guys in…
The real estate world is be buzzing with news about the sale of Walnut Place (aka the Crespi Estate) for somewhere in the ballpark of $100 million this week. But in the It’s My Mansion occasional feature on CandysDirt, we look at newsworthy properties that have fewer zeros on the end of the list price. Take, for example, the newly…
Since we first heard the news, Bleu Ciel has made a big impression on us. From the design to the prices, we have to admit that this 33-story condo building is going to have a big impact on the Harwood area. The tower will include two- and three-bedroom homes from 1,300 square feet to more…
Readers, This is the column that started what would become 99 columns in 2015 (some you’ve not seen yet) for CandysDirt.com. I’ve been frequently asked how I got started. It’s simple … revenge! After attending a particularly egregious HOA meeting, I penned a screed to Candy detailing the insanity of the building I lived in. …
