Hawaii

Re-Do or Re-Done: Hawaiian Duo on Diamond Head Offer Choice

By Jon Anderson / November 23, 2018 /

Back in 1982, two oceanfront thirds of an acre caught the eye of a developer who created a four-unit community behind private gates. Called Ku’u Makana it’s located in Honolulu at the foot of Diamond Head crater on the island of Oahu.  Each of the four units are identical 3,536 square feet indoors and another…

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On SecondShelters.com: How Natural Disasters Affect Second Homeownership

By Jon Anderson / May 7, 2018 /

The world is captivated by the images coming out of the big island of Hawai’i this week as Kilauea erupted into the Leilani Estates subdivision. Thus far there are 10 fissures opened along the Eastern Rift Zone that runs along a historic volcanic path, marked by ancient volcanic ridges to the south. Next week, I’ll…

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On SecondShelters.com: At Honolulu’s Colony Surf, Views Are King

By Jon Anderson / January 17, 2018 /

Last month I wrote an Oahu market update detailing the prior year’s slight price appreciation.  I also pointed out that it takes hard work to lose money in Hawaii if you have time. In other words, don’t buy high and sell low as the Dallas Police and Fire pension funds did. But all those number-y…

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In Honolulu Sometimes Shangri-La is Literally Two Doors Away

By Jon Anderson / January 11, 2017 /

Talk about location, location, location — 202 Kaikuono Place in Honolulu is two doors away from what’s arguably the most famous piece of residential property in Hawaii, Doris Duke’s Shangri-La estate.  Both are located on the ancient lava flow “toe” that juts out into the Pacific called Black Point.  It’s one thing to say you…

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On SecondShelters: Deidre Woollard Profiles Amazing Hawaiian Getaway

By Joanna England / December 3, 2014 /

We are beyond thrilled to say that one of the top real estate writers in the country, Deidre Woollard, is now blogging for SecondShelters.com. Woollard, who has written for realtor.com and founded Luxist.com, profiled the luxurious Hawaiian getaway, Hale Ali’i: Winter months have just about everyone dreaming of Hawaii and the luxury of warm weather and…

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