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2008
Aloha, We are having our version of Indian summer - or maybe I should call it Polynesian summer because it has been another exquisite week. As I sit typing looking out onto the ocean, it is as smooth as glass and ever so inviting. I have work to do though (darn) - plus I had a great weekend playi...
09/29/2008
Sunday afternoon as I entered my living room from the bedroom, I glanced out at my ocean view as I often do; only this time I saw something I had never seen before. Now, I am accustomed to the occasional cruise ship and small boats along with outrigger canoe paddlers from time to time, but what ...
09/24/2008
Aloha, Here's to another beautiful week. I probably sound like a broken record but you really should be here to experience this stunning weather. It's been a rather dry summer which seems to be continuing as we had into Fall. All too soon the winter swells will be here along with the Humpback wha...
09/22/2008
One of the most important elements in any transaction is the lender. A good lender can save a transaction while one that is unfamiliar with the terrain can just as easily cost you the whole enchilada. My advice is simple: Use a local lender. I cannot stress this enough. I, and many others I'm sur...
09/17/2008
Aloha, It's been another stellar week with bright blue skis, warm breezes and equally warm water - not that I've had time to find out for myself. Today however, I am going to take time for the beach because the ocean looks so very inviting as I sit here and type. You first have to know that I am ...
09/14/2008
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Aloha, The month of August continued to see declines, with the exception of some up-ticks in residential sales. Island wide, comparing last August to this August, there was a 23% increase in residential sales, from 21 to 26 with an overall decline comparing last year to date and this year to date...
09/11/2008
Aloha, It was another slow week with a minimum of condo activity as you'll see from the following update. Just out of curiosity, I checked the week's activity Island wide and found there were 19 new listings, 18 that came back on the market, 13 contingent sales (went into escrow) 9 sales, 3 that ...
09/07/2008
Aloha, This is going to be a short update, due in part to the fact I just returned from Oahu where I took the final class needed for my CRS (certified residential specialist) designation but mainly because very little has happened last week as you can see in this update: Copyright 8/31/2008 by Ha...
08/31/2008
