Archive for January, 2009
Emerson’s Quote Of The Day
January 7th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
“Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of our own mind.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essay on Self-Reliance
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Good News For Honolulu Time Shares
January 7th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
Pacific Business News reports that the bright spot in Hawaii tourism is time shares.
“Amid all the gloom evident in Hawaii’s tourism industry, one business is still growing: time shares.
While the number of visitors who chose to stay at a hotel or a condominium in 2008 is down almost 10 percent from last year, the number of visitors who chose a time share ticked upward.”
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Does Honolulu Need Government Support For Housing?
January 6th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
If you own a home, you are well aware of tax benefits (incentives) the government gives you. Forbes has an interesting article concerning government intervention to encourage citizens to buy and own a house or condo.
“And since it’s a tangible investment that its owners can actually live in, its virtues become even more attractive regardless of any preferential treatment afforded it by the federal government.”
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Emerson’s Quote Of The Day
January 6th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
“Society is a joint-stock company, in which the members agree, for the better securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and culture of the eater. The virtue in most request is conformity. Self reliance is its aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essay on Self-Reliance
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Another Layer Being Added To Honolulu’s Pearl
January 6th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
Since Waikiki is one of the main engines that powers Honolulu’s economy and real estate market. It is great to hear from Pacific Business News that the owners of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza are planning redevelopment.
“Waikiki Shopping Plaza LLC proposes to tear down a four-story building, a two-story building and two one-story buildings at the corner, which is across the street from the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Center, and replace it with one 60-foot-high three-story building, according to a final environmental assessment filed with the state.”
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Since the turn of this new century, Waikiki has been on a renewal tear and this move adds to the overall sheen that has been on the grow.
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Emerson’s Quote Of The Day
January 5th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
“Accept the place the divine providence has found for you.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essay on Self-Reliance
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Journal Is Right About Honolulu Real Estate
January 5th, 2009 categories: For Buyers, The Market
Today’s Wall Street Journal has an optimistic article written by Allan Murray. In writing about the national economy, Mr. Murray touches on a few points that apply to Honolulu real estate.
“But here’s the thing: Fixed-rate mortgages are already at historic lows, and the government is going to use every tool in its bag to get them lower over the course of the year. So if you find a piece of property you want, if the seller is willing to recognize how far the market has truly fallen, and if you have good credit — three big ifs — you can benefit from a once-in-a-lifetime double bonus of low prices and low interest rates.”
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I heartily echo his optimism. In core Honolulu, I believe we will look back at 2009 as a terrific year to have purchased. If you would like to speak with me regarding your real property situation, please call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093.
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A Bird, A Plane, Its Super Pool…In Honolulu?
January 5th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
According to the Honolulu Star Bulletin, Waikiki is adding a great big pool to one of its key hotels.
“Sheraton Waikiki’s $8 million development – featuring a 70-foot water slide - is intended to reposition the hotel into a family-oriented destination and comes amid waning tourism that has forced many hotels to downsize.”
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Great to see that the hoteliers are taking advantage of the recent slow tourist market to upgrade…good on them!
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Emerson’s Quote Of The Day
January 3rd, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
“God will not have his work made manifest by cowards. It needs a divine man to exhibit anything divine.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essay on Self-Reliance
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Honolulu Hide Your Wallet!
January 2nd, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
The Honolulu Advertiser is reporting that the revenue collections to build the recently approve rail are falling short.
“The decline in collections comes less than two years into a 15-year tax hike adopted to fund construction of the elevated train from East Kapolei to Ala Moana. The city’s rail plan anticipated transit tax revenue growing each year, Read the rest of this entry »
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