February 2011


This Week’s Open House Pick: Keola Lai

February 11, 2011

This Week’s Open House Pick: Keola Lai

If Keola Lai in Honolulu is on your house-hunting radar, you’ll want to check out this weekend’s open houses. Read more »

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February 10, 2011

Ocean-View Waikiki Condo for $319,000

This turnkey, one-bedroom condo in Waikiki has ocean views and is located a few blocks from the beach. Read more »

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February 9, 2011

Number Crunching: Honolulu’s January Real Estate Stats

The Honolulu Board of Realtors' January residential resales statistics show that the year is off to a good start. Read more »

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A New Life for Chinatown’s Club Hubba Hubba

February 8, 2011

A New Life for Chinatown’s Club Hubba Hubba

Club Hubba Hubba, the infamous Chinatown exotic-dance club that was popular with sailors in the 1950s, is undergoing a major renovation. Read more »

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Things Fall Apart: Chinatown’s Lai Fong Building

February 7, 2011

Things Fall Apart: Chinatown’s Lai Fong Building

Back in September, it was reported that the metal awning of the Lai Fong building in Chinatown was falling down after being hit by a delivery truck. Fast-forward five months and not much has changed. Read more »

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This Week’s Open House Pick: Terraces at Launani Valley

February 4, 2011

This Week’s Open House Pick: Terraces at Launani Valley

This weekend's open house pick is a three-bedroom, two-bath townhome at the Terraces at Launani Valley in Mililani. Read more »

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February 3, 2011

For Rent: Windowless Apartment at Honolulu’s Executive Center

A listing for a two-bedroom apartment in Honolulu's Executive Centre for $1,300 per month sounds like a good deal, until you read the fine print: no windows. Read more »

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February 2, 2011

Five Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

Some home ownership costs are obvious, while others are not. Here are five hidden costs that every would-be homeowner should keep in mind. Read more »

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February 1, 2011

The Scoop: Honolulu’s Luxury Condo Market

Sales of luxury condominiums in Honolulu were strong in 2010. Read more »

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Honolulu Real Estate focuses on the Hawaii housing market, condos and homes for sale, Hawaii rentals and general news about real estate in Hawaii.

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