Field Guide: Harding Ave.
Small, funky and independent describe the businesses that line this Kaimuki street.
Author: Jenny Quill
Bike Polo in Hawaii
Bike polo is gearing up in Honolulu.
This Week’s Open House Pick: Vintage Makiki
This classic, 95-year-old kamaaina residence sits on nearly an acre of land in Makiki Heights.
Downtown Honolulu Penthouse Discounted $6 Million
This 4,000-sq.-ft. penthouse in downtown Honolulu’s Pinnacle condominium building was recently discounted by $6 million.
Diamond Head in Your Backyard at La Pietra Townhomes
Tucked away along the slopes of Diamond Head, the La Pietra townhome community is one of the neighborhood’s best-kept real estate secrets and one of Oahu’s most exclusive addresses.
Golf Course Living in Aiea for Less Than $400K
One of Aiea's more popular buildings is Colonnade on the Greens, a gated condominium community surrounded by the Pearl Country Club golf course.
Getting a Fair Price on Honolulu Rentals
Before signing a lease, find out if you're overpaying for that Honolulu rental using Zillow's new Rent Zestimates tool.
This Week’s Open House Pick: Retro Cool in Tantalus
This 1970s cottage perched atop Tantalus oozes retro cool.
A Better Way to Look for Rentals
Searching for a new rental is made less painful by PadMapper, a mash-up of Craigslist and Google Maps.
A Leasehold Holding its Value: Admiral Thomas in Makiki
Leasehold units at the Admiral Thomas in Makiki have retained their value thanks to the longer lease (the expiration date is Dec. 2046), spacious digs, in-town location and moderate pricing.
Best of Honolulu 2011
It's that time of year again. From macarons to mac-and-cheese, face-painting to surfboard shaping--we've crisscrossed the city to find the best.
Number Crunching: February Honolulu Real Estate Stats
The Honolulu Board of Realtors released the Honolulu resale figures for February, and condo sales were a bright spot.
Kahala Beach Apartment for $85,000
Once home to Jack Lord of Hawaii Five-O fame, the prestigious Kahala Beach apartments once sold in the millions, but now a two-bedroom/two-bathroom unit can be had for $85,000. But there's a catch.
Open House Picks: Two Historic Manoa Properties
We’re heading to Manoa for this week’s open-house picks, both of which are historic properties.
Cash Talks in Hawaii Real Estate
In Hawaii, a significant number of buyers are paying cash for real estate.
ERA Homes Weekly Waikiki Property Tours
ERA Homes Oahu offers Waikiki real estate tours very Wednesday.
For Rent: Renovated Kukui Gardens in Honolulu
Three- and four-bedroom units are available for rent at Kukui Gardens, a low-income housing complex in downtown Honolulu that was recently renovated.
On Sale: Hawaii Kai’s Upscale Hale Ka Lae Condos
After several setbacks and a name change, Hale Ka Lae (formerly Hale Alii), a luxury high-rise condominium in Hawaii Kai, recently held its sales gallery grand opening.
This Week’s Open House Pick: Keapuka in Kaneohe
This three-bedroom home is located in the popular Keapuka subdivision in Kaneohe.
At a Glance: Makee Ailana in Waikiki
We take a look at what your money gets you at the Makee Ailana condo building in Waikiki.
More Million-Dollar Views at Waikiki's Colony Surf
An inside look at two more units for sale at the Colony Surf in Waikiki's Gold Coast neighborhood.
At a Glance: Waikiki’s Colony Surf
Located in the exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood of Waikiki, the Colony Surf offers studio and one-bedroom units in the $900K to $3.5 million range.
This Week’s Open House Pick: The Peninsula at Hawaii Kai
Waterfront property in popular Hawaii Kai is always a safe bet, and this unit at the in-demand Peninsula has a lot to offer.
Inside Honolulu's 909 Kapiolani
Located in convenient Kakaako, 909 Kapiolani has one- and two-bedroom condos for less than $450,000.
Going Modern in Hawaii Kai
This Hawaii Kai home is the happy marriage of design smarts and good looks.
Waikiki Condotel Units From $155K
The Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa Hotel is a boutique condo hotel located a few blocks from Waikiki Beach with units priced from the low-$100s.
The Price is Right: The Cabana at Waikiki
The Cabana at Waikiki, a 15-unit condo conversion, recently came on market with furnished, one-bedroom condos listed between $209,000 and $219,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Scoop: Honolulu’s Luxury Condo Market
Sales of luxury condominiums in Honolulu were strong in 2010.
History, Architecture and Ocean Views on Honolulu’s Gold Coast
This two-bedroom condo in the Tropic Seas building on Honolulu's Gold Coast has a story to tell.
D.R. Horton Oahu Home Sale
In an attempt to drive Oahu home sales, D.R. Horton will be throwing a “Super Sale” on Jan. 29 and 30.
Buy vs. Rent in Honolulu?
Is Honolulu a rent or buy city? You may be surprised by the findings in a recent report released by Trulia.com.
Three New Bills Take Aim at Historic Homes Property Tax Exemption
The Honolulu City Council has scheduled a first reading for three new bills related to the historic homes property-tax exemption.
Want the Best Location in Honolulu? Try 1350 Ala Moana
Located across from Ala Moana Beach Park and Ala Moana Center, 1350 sits on a prime parcel of Honolulu real estate.
Anatomy of Foreclosure Listings
Real estate listing lingo can be annoyingly difficult to decode. And foreclosure listings are often even more indecipherable. Here, a quick breakdown of some of the most common phrases you’ll come across.
This Week’s Open House Pick: 1350 Ala Moana
I'll be scoping out this two-bedroom, two-bath corner unit at 1350 Ala Moana this Sunday.
Diamond Head's Moroccan Manse
This Diamond Head offers killer ocean views and exotic design combined with island-style indoor-outdoor living.
Top-Performing Oahu Neighborhoods of 2010
Many Oahu neighborhoods saw increased median sales prices in 2010 for single-family homes and condominiums. Here are the areas that fared the best.
The 25 Most Expensive Oahu Condo Sales of 2010
Yesterday, I highlighted Oahu’s 25 most expensive single-family home re-sales of 2010. Today, we’re going to take a look at last year’s top condominium sales, which peaked at $4.75 million.
Oahu's Top 25 Single-Family Home Sales of 2010
Despite a down economy, decreased home values and fewer luxury-home sales, there were still plenty of high-end single-family home sales last year. Here, Oahu's 25 most expensive home sales of 2010.
Get a Sneak Peek Into Trump Tower This Weekend
Trump International Hotel and Tower Waikiki Beach Walk doesn't allow open houses. However, two units will be showing by appointment only this Sunday, Jan. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Trend: Home Pre-inspections
Gaining in popularity, the home pre-inspection can save sellers money and lead to faster, headache-free sales.
Downtown Honolulu Living at Keola Lai
Keola Lai in Honolulu has the downtown location and luxe amenities that urbanites seek, with resale prices starting in the high $400,000s.
