Honolulu Real Estate Views » For Buyers http://honolulurealestateviews.com Views on trends affecting Honolulu real estate Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:12:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Don’t Assume Your Insurance Will Cover Your Loss! http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/12/05/dont-assume-your-insurance-will-cover-your-loss/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/12/05/dont-assume-your-insurance-will-cover-your-loss/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:45 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5717 Great article at the Wallstreet Journal talks about the impact of language in your Homeowners insurance policy.

“Home-insurance policies are pretty much the same, and carriers compete on the basis of price and service—right?   Believe those two myths and you might wind up paying dearly.”  To read more CLICK HERE

Based on this article, it may be prudent to have your home insurance policy reviewed by your attorney.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/12/05/dont-assume-your-insurance-will-cover-your-loss/feed/ 0 1031’s and TIC’s…No Not The Bugs! http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/11/02/1031%e2%80%99s-and-tic%e2%80%99s-no-not-the-bugs/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/11/02/1031%e2%80%99s-and-tic%e2%80%99s-no-not-the-bugs/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:43:24 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5677 The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Zweig gives a great history and the down falls of investing in institutional Tenant-In-Common interests in commercial real estate.

“In the cycle of investment life—boom, bust and aftermath—the lessons only become clear after it’s too late.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE.

Email me or call me if you would like to discuss a more practical 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/11/02/1031%e2%80%99s-and-tic%e2%80%99s-no-not-the-bugs/feed/ 0 View Pearlridge Estates 4 Bedroom 3 Bath http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/04/26/view-pearlrigde-estates-4-bedroom-3-bath/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/04/26/view-pearlrigde-estates-4-bedroom-3-bath/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:00:13 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5645 You will love the views of the Waianae Mountains, Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base, city lights, the ocean and much more. This large lot is located on the high side of the street providing the views and making this house very private.  Built to last with a tile roof and maintained with care, why settle for less when you can have all of this?

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Price:  $899,000

Street:  Kahapili Street, Aiea, HI 96701

Bedrooms:  4

Baths:  3

Additional rooms:  Large covered lanais in the front and back of the home.  Also, large covered lanai above pool.

Interior square feet:  1,506

Lot size:  11,131

Parking:  2-car garage

Maintenance fees:  None

Condition: Very clean and ready for you to move in now.

High School:  Aiea

Middle School:  Aiea

Elementary School:  Pearlridge

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/04/26/view-pearlrigde-estates-4-bedroom-3-bath/feed/ 0 Hawaii Kai Penthouse http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/04/25/hawaii-kai-penthouse/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/04/25/hawaii-kai-penthouse/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:39:23 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5637 There are good locations and then there are great locations. If you want to enjoy outdoor living on your lanai, then this unit is the best it gets.  This protected top floor location offers fabulous views of luxurious grounds, the marina and ocean.  Your large lanai becomes an extension of your entertaining and living areas.  Vaulted ceilings make the layout of the unit seem even bigger than it is!  If you have high standards, you will want to see this home!

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Price:  $699,000

Street:  1 Keahole Place

Bedrooms:  2

Baths:  2

Interior square feet:  1,427

Lanai Area (Patio):  265 square feet

Total Area:  1,692 square feet

Parking:  2 covered stalls

Other parking:  Plenty of guest parking

Maintenance fees:  $684

Condition: Excellent (built 3 years after other units on lower floors)

High School:  Kaiser

Middle School:  Niu Valley

Elementary School:  Hahaione

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/04/25/hawaii-kai-penthouse/feed/ 0 Beautifully Remodeled Honolulu Condo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/02/22/beautifully-remodeled-honolulu-condo/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/02/22/beautifully-remodeled-honolulu-condo/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:33:20 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5630 The apartment is centrally located to just about everything in Honolulu and Waikiki.  Even though it has convenient parking, you could live very well without a car, just walk or jump on a bus to get wherever you want to go.  Why spend your time and money remodeling a unit when you can move right into this unit and enjoy the very nice upgraded kitchen, living room and bathroom. Private, light and quiet due to its corner end location.  Hurry this one won’t last.

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Price:  $349,900

Street:  400 Hobron Lane, #1014 (Villa On Eaton Square)

Bedrooms:  1

Baths:  1

Interior square feet:  593 square feet

Lanai Area (Patio): 48 square feet

Total Area:  641 square feet

Parking:  1 unassigned stall

Other parking:  Public parking and metered street parking

Maintenance fees:  $496

Condition: Excellent, very clean and ready for you to move in now.

High School:  Kaimuki

Middle School:  Washington

Elementary School:  Jefferson

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2011/02/22/beautifully-remodeled-honolulu-condo/feed/ 1 Rarely Available Crosspointe Townhome http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/12/01/rarely-available-crosspointe-townhome/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/12/01/rarely-available-crosspointe-townhome/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:37:28 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5620 Park living in a gated community central to everything important in the Honolulu, Aiea, Pearl City and Moanalua areas.  This is the most desired model in the Crosspointe Condomium development.  A two-story corner end townhome with central air conditioning (very unusual), this home is located in a very private and secluded location.

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Price:  $425,000

Street: 284 Mananai Place, 3H, Honolulu, HI 96818

Bedrooms:  2

Baths:  2.5

Interior Area: 1,005 square feet

Lanai Area (Patio): 210 square feet

Total Area:  1,225 square feet

Parking: 1 covered stall

Other parking: Guest parking throughout Crosspointe

Maintenance fees:  $458

Condition: Excellent, very clean and ready for you to move in now.

High School: Redford

Middle School: Aliamanu

Elementary School: Makalapa

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

CLICK HERE THE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BAH AMOUNTS

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/12/01/rarely-available-crosspointe-townhome/feed/ 0 Honolulu 2 Bedroom For $300,000? http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/11/03/honolulu-2-bedroom-for-300000/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/11/03/honolulu-2-bedroom-for-300000/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:28:52 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5612 That’s right! This centrally located Honolulu condominium is walking distance to the Queens Medical Center, Straub Medical and the Honolulu Academy of Arts.  Add to this centrality to Waikiki, the University of Hawaii, Ala Moana Shopping Mall and lots of school and you may want to get over to see it now.  With 4 units per floor, this building has an intimacy that is hard to find in much larger projects.  Call me at 808-398-3220 to schedule an appointment.

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Price:  $300,000

Street: 1456 Thruston Street, Honolulu, HI 9682

Bedrooms:  2

Baths:  1

Interior square feet: 680

Lanai Area (Patio): 47

Total Area: 727 square feet

Parking:  1 partially covered stall

Other parking: Street

Maintenance fees:  $325

Condition: Ready to move in now, or bring your dreams and plan a remodel.

High School:  Roosevelt

Middle School: Stevenson

Elementary School: Lincoln

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

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Price:  $299,000

Street: 949 Prospect Street, Honolulu, HI 96822

Bedrooms: 1

Baths: 1

Additional rooms:  Den

Interior square feet:  500

Lanai: 17

Parking: 1 partially covered stall

Guest parking: 3 stalls

Maintenance fees: $320

Condition: Very, very clean

High School: Roosevelt

Middle School: Stevenson

Elementary School: Lincoln

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

]]> http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/10/28/honolulu-condo-11-years-new-makiki/feed/ 0 Surrounded By Excellence! http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/10/06/surrounded-by-excellence/ http://honolulurealestateviews.com/2010/10/06/surrounded-by-excellence/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:55:25 +0000 Keahi Pelayo http://honolulurealestateviews.com/?p=5582 This condominium is located in Waikele and is walking distance to the Waikele Premium Outlets and Waikele Country Club.  You find yourself entering a street that leads to the golf clubhouse and just before you roll onto the course property, you turn right into the well-kept and appointed Hookumu Town-Home development.  This particular unit is located on the second floor interior side of the building, thus offering superior privacy and quiet. Perfect for the first time buyer wanting to use a FHA loan or a member of our armed service who qualifies for a VA loan (use your BAH to buy instead of rent).  If you are looking for a clean, rather new (by Honolulu standards) town-home this one just may be for you.

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Price:  $309,900

Street: 94-217 Paioa Place, Waikele, HI 96797

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 2 (dual bathroom arrangement)

Interior square feet: 830

Lanai Area (Patio):  90 square feet

Total Area:  920 square feet

Parking: 2 open stalls

Other parking: Guest parking stalls are available

Maintenance fees: $333

Condition: Good, it is ready for you to move in.

High School:  Waikele

Middle School:  Waipahu

Elementary School:  Waipahu

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

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Price: $125,000

Street: 2651 Kuilei Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

Bedrooms: 1 (currently no dividing wall so it is a studio)

Baths: 1

Interior square feet: 395

Lanai Area (Patio): 0

Total Area: 395 square feet

Parking: 1 open stall

Other parking: Street

Maintenance fee: $297

Condition: Fair, could use paint or a remodel.

High School:  Royal

Middle School:  Central

Elementary School:  McKinley

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE MLS INFORMATION SHEET

Call me at 808-398-3220 or email me at keahi@lava.net and let’s set a time for you to see it.

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