Northern exposure: An Alaskan adventure
Do any of you have a bucket list? Mine is pretty long, so I’ve been working my way through it for years now to ensure I don’t have to rush to finish it. One of the items on my list…
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A rare condo unit in Kailua
Quiet and spacious Poinciana Manor
House-hunting on the go
Some mobile apps to put house shopping at your fingertips
Party pics: Ala Moana Center’s Posh Pau Hana
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Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Shaka Moa Eggs
Did you know that local eggs are only about two to three days old when they hit the store shelves? By comparison, did you know that mainland eggs are at least 14 days old?That’s just one of the little known…
Avoiding foreclosure abatement fraud
Tips from the FBI on foreclosures
All in the ohana
Aikahi Park home offers rental option
The Hale ‘Aina Supper Club is back
Late last year, chef Kanani Lincoln started a twice-monthly supper club in the space formerly occupied by Don Ho’s. It seemed like a good way to make use of the space, as well as showcase his creativity for potential clients…
Subleasing can be a good transition option
Exploring a sublet in Nuuanu
Open house pick of the week: Moanalua
Rarely available townhome in Moanalua Village
Work to start on Ka Malanai
Upscale D.R. Horton project a go in Kailua
How to taste Scotch
When I got the invitation from Christa Wittmier (@SuperCW) for a Scotch tasting lunch at The Modern, I was immediately intimidated. Usually the only time I drink Scotch is at Chinese society dinners (the real ones), and it’s usually just…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Romano’s Macaroni Grill
While eating lunch at Romano’s Macaroni Grill recently, we noticed that there were some changes on the menu — flatbread pizzas, interesting new bruschettas, and a couple of pupu and entrees. (Best of all, they’ve been putting truffle oil in…
Legislative watch: foreclosures
How could the new foreclosure bill affect you?
New, custom home in older Kam Heights
"The Alani Home" offers spaciousness inside and out
Cute starter home in Kahaluu
Cute price and efficient maintenance costs
Farmer’s Series preview at Alan Wong’s
Every few months, Alan Wong partners with a local farmer to create a themed “Farmer’s Series” dinner around their product. It could be honey, eggs, shrimp … or in the case of next Wednesday, March 14, Maui beef.Did you know…
Open house of the week: Ka Makana at Hoakalei
Not your typical townhouse
Panoramas of paradise in Koko Kai
This custom home emphasizes an Island lifestyle
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ One Strong Ohana
In the United States, nearly four children die every day as a result of child abuse and neglect. More than three quarters of these children are under the age of five and more than 40 percent of young victims won’t…
Number crunching: February 2012
Sales and prices picked up in February
After the storm
Is your home insured against this weather?
Flavors under the Hawaiian sky
Chefs and eaters alike know that an invitation to cook at the famed James Beard House don’t come every day. Beard was — and still is — an icon in American cuisine, having mentored generations of professional chefs and food…
Lots of options with this Manoa home
Versatile layout meets different needs
Party pics: SACS in the City 2012
About 500 people turned out for the Junior League of Honolulu’s eighth annual SACS in the City Saturday to enjoy a celebration of fashion and fabulous handbags. The event is a fundraiser for the Junior League’s various programs, featuring a…
Open house pick of the week: Royal Summit
Large Aiea property already getting calls
New real estate radio show…on the internet
Get “the buzz” every Thursday night
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Honolulu Festival 2012 Gala Preview
The 18th annual Honolulu Festival returns to Waikiki this weekend, March 2 to 4. The weekend is filled with free Japanese cultural activities, from music and dance to food sampling to hands-on craft demonstrations, culminating with a huge parade down…
Living single
The cost and benefits of flying solo
The great debate: rent or buy?
Some good reasons to rent
New construction in Puunui
Does the new development in an old neighborhood matter?
Open house pick of the week: Portlock
So new, no one has seen this home yet
Grand opening: Surf Line Hawaii Ocean-Lifestyle
Surf Line Hawaii Ocean-Lifestyle Store held its grand opening at 411 Puuhale Road yesterday, featuring Zodiac boats, surfing canoes and paddles, limited edition surfboards, stand up surfboards, performance paddle boards, racing kayaks, OC1 canoes, giant rubber bands that sling you across…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Auction Hunters
It’s amazing to find that so many Hawaii people are such huge fans of the wildly popular Spike TV show “Auction Hunters,” starring Allen Haff and Ton Jones. This show, now in its second season, follows two artifact buffs as…
Storage hunting
Quick tips on selecting and using self-storage units
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Aloha Harmony Tea House
Many of us drink tea for the caffeine, or to warm up, or to help digest while eating dim sum. But did you know there are health benefits to tea, as well?The Aloha Harmony Tea House (@alohaharmonytea) recently opened at Waikiki…
Simple living in Palolo
Rarely available Hi-Sierra unit
Living large in Hauula
An unexpectedly huge estate in the country
Party pics: Hawaii Unite Music Festival
Reggae greats Third World and Tarrus Riley headlined the Hawaii Unite Music Festival, a fundraiser for the Maoli Music Program for Hawaiian Charter Schools. Other music acts included the vocalists of Natural Vibes, Rebel Souljaz, Ooklah the Moc, Anuhea, Paula…
Kani Ka Pila Grille’s new menu
Kani Ka Pila Grille ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 13 It's aloha Friday! Some of you may be headed into Waikiki for meetings, or maybe you already work there. I wanted to share highlights of a recent lunch…
