Hawaii

Second Homes, Natural Disasters, And Insurance

By Jon Anderson | May 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Second Homes, Natural Disasters, And Insurance

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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Honolulu Home on Black Point Isn’t Shangri-La, But It’s Close

By Jon Anderson | January 11, 2017 | Comments Off on Honolulu Home on Black Point Isn’t Shangri-La, But It’s Close

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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Live Like a Local: Regency at Kahala Offers a Slice of Old Hawaii

By Jon Anderson | December 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Live Like a Local: Regency at Kahala Offers a Slice of Old Hawaii

When I say “old Hawaii,” I mean places where locals have lived for decades.  These are not the new flashy high-rises in Kaka’ako, but rather buildings like this one that rose from the ground in 1969.  The Regency at Kahala is a tall, 20-plus-story slice of Hawaii. There are four units per floor … a…

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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt Results Show Visitors Dream Of Hawaii, Florida, and Massachusetts

By Deidre Woollard | July 13, 2016 | Comments Off on HGTV Ultimate House Hunt Results Show Visitors Dream Of Hawaii, Florida, and Massachusetts

It’s no surprise that Hawaii captures the imagination of people dreaming of a getaway. Tropical breezes, the deep blue Pacific, technicolor sunsets, and lush greenery set the stage for a dream vacation or the ultimate home away from home. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International have announced the winners of…

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High-Rise Aloha! Buying a Condo in Hawaii is a Big Decision

By Jon Anderson | February 24, 2015 | Comments Off on High-Rise Aloha! Buying a Condo in Hawaii is a Big Decision

It’s 34 degrees, windy and icy in Dallas with snow on the way. It’s 83 and sunny in Hawaii. Enough said, right? For a few years after graduating college, I spent Christmas and New Year’s in London – to escape, versus be with, family.  While I continue to love London, it only took a few…

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Tourists Are Returning to Hawaii, and So Are Vacation Home Buyers – Honua Kai

By Candy Evans | October 22, 2012 |

Tourism is up in Hawaii, which is a very good sign for Hawaiian real estate. The number one reason buyers purchase a vacation home in any location is because they love it. It goes like this: visit the location, love it, feel like you never want to leave. This is the point where buyers start…

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