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TripAdvisor.com has released the results of its latest survey of US travelers and pets, rating the best places to stay with your best friends. 61% of pet owners traveled with their pets last year, 33% often took them, and 5% always did. For amenities
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Be sure and check out the senior page on my web site, for resource links and information about what's going on here on Oahu in senior housing. One new development underway for Seniors is 15 Craigside, in Honolulu, and Hale KaLae will also attract
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Fannie Mae’s latest national housing survey finds that Americans are more confident about the stability of home prices than they were at the beginning of 2010, even though they lack confidence in the strength of the economy, 78% of respondents believe
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The Department of Education has approved a plan to redraw Hawaii Kai attendance boundaries to boost enrollment at Koko Head Elementary by about 150 students. The DOE had proposed closing either Koko Head or Kamiloiki. After public opposition to closing
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I've just finished and posted 2 new guides for your reference. Read about the Greening of Oahu - the state's efforts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Read about Retiring on Oahu - is it for You? with good links to the state resources and
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As our busy real estate season approaches, I decided it was time to offer a more comprehensive search engine on my site. Be sure and try out the new MLS Search functions, where you can now save searches, set up various searches by filters, receive email
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The real estate market on Oahu posted very positive numbers for the month of February. Closed Sales, all properties, increased 13.1% Closed Sales, single family homes, increased 2.3% Closed Sales, condos, increased 20.9% Single Family Market Overview,
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Both Single Family and Condo sales in Hawaii Kai were slow in February, with 7 home sales and 14 condos closed. This compares to 2010 with 7 home sales and 6 condo closings. Single Family The 7 sales ranged from $684,000 for a 3/1.5 in Koko Head Terrace
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A survey just released by HomeGain.com, of 1,000 homeowners, which asked if they used a realtor or sold by owner (FSBO), showed 83% used a realtor. Of those, 59% were successful, vs only 39% of FSBOs, which is a 50% higher closing rate for sellers who
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Tuesday, Feb. 22, the formal groundbreaking will begin the long-awaited Honolulu Rail system. projected to cost $5.5 billion. Sen Inoye has said he will do all he can to secure federal funding to help the project. The city's High Capacity Transit
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The numbers were very positive in January for Oahu real estate sales, compared to January, 2010: +10.2% change in closed sales all properties; +11.2% change in closed sales single family; +9.5% change in closed sales condos. Single Family (as compared
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7 homes sold in January in Hawaii Kai, ranging from $695,000 for a Cottages unit in the Peninsula, to $5,750,000 for a stunning view home on Poipu in Triangle. The Cottages unit was a 3/2 built in 2002, seling in only 5 days on market. The Poipu home
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After initially intending to close either Kamiloiki or Koko Head Elementary schools, the School Board has proposed to change the Hawaii Kai attendance areas in order to boost enrollment at the 2 schools. The idea won widespread support at a public meeting
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Trulia.com's latest Buy vs Rent report states that in 72% of the 50 largest US cities, it is more affordable to buy than to rent a 2-bedroom home. In only 4 of the major cities, New York, Seattle, Kansas City, and San Francisco, is it more expensive
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According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales rose sharply in December, and sales increased for the fifth time in the past six months. Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes,
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