Oahu Real Estate | Most Expensive Luxury Neighborhoods on Oahu - Top 15

The Top 15 most expensive neighborhoods on Oahu, Hawaii for 2017 single-family homes are island-wide, spanning Honolulu, Kailua, and the North Shore. Luxury homes on Oahu can be found mostly around the perimeter of Oahu, where there are beaches. Luxury homes on Oahu can also be found where there are great ocean views or mountain views. There are many luxury homes on Oahu and many expensive neighborhoods on Oahu, because beaches and views are not in short supply here! Some of Hawaii’s best homes are on Oahu, though stunning Hawaii luxury real estate can be found on all of the Hawaiian islands.

Click to read more ...

Oahu Rentals | Tenants want CLEAN Oahu Rental Properties

As an Oahu property manager, I am frequently approached by many prospective tenants who ask if I have any available rental properties on Oahu.  I always ask what type of Oahu rental Clean, freshly painted walls and clean carpet make a great first impression.property they are looking for and where.  No matter the size of the Oahu rental property or where they are looking, the first descriptive word prospective renters use is Clean.  They would like a clean, 3 bedroom home for rent in Kailua.  Or, a clean, 2 bedroom condo for rent in Honolulu  

Unfortunately, “clean,” when describing an Oahu rental property, is a subjective description.  Some think of clean as free from dirt.  Some think of clean as white, and new (or newer).  Some think of clean as a bathroom without a ring in the toilet or mold in the shower.  Most prospective Oahu rental property tenants however, think of clean as all of those things – fresh paint, clean bathrooms, no dirt – and what they see will form their first impression.

My advice to owners that are preparing their Oahu rental property for rent is two fold – first:  clean it – have someone else (a professional) clean it.  If there is mold in the shower, remove it by removing the old caulk, or bleaching the spots you can’t remove.  Re-caulk!  It’s cheap, and you can do it yourself.  If there is a ring in the toilet, get a pumice stone and get it out.  Clean the insides of the drawers and Walls don’t have to be white! Accent colored walls are fantastic way to add color to a room.cabinets, under the refrigerator and stove, and inside the closets!  Clean the windows and the screens – all of them!  Second:  Paint.  Paint is cheap, and while painting is not cheap, it is something most people can do, or can learn to do.  You don’t have to choose the whitest white – in fact I recommend against it.  But fresh paint: the smell, the look, and the feel gives most Oahu rental properties an updated and new feel.  Most importantly – a clean Oahu rental property shows the prospective tenants the owners care about the product they are offering. 

For additional advice on how to prepare your Oahu rental property for rent, contact Home Shoppe Hawaii today!

Kailua Real Estate in Beachside's Lovely Kainalu Park Area

Kailua real estate is still in high demand with low inventory, so it is nice when lovely new homes, like this one in Kailua’s Beachside neighborhood of Kainalu Park, come on the market.

Kainalu Park is a sub neighborhood of Beachside, Kailua. Kainalu Park neighbors have gated beach access to the beautiful, 3 mile stretch of white sand called Kailua Beach. The neighborhood is one of the best neighborhoods in Kailua and also, features underground utilities. President Obama has stayed in this area over recent years, as his Winter White house is located in Castle Point, which is accessed through the Kainalu Park area.

 Photos Courtesy of HiCentral MLS. Listing courtesy of CB Pacific Properties.

Click to read more ...

Kailua Real Estate | Lanikai Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Lanikai Kailua is a beautiful are with beachside and beachfront homes in Kailua. Lanikai also has many hillside homes with ocean views. Lanikai home sales, in 2012, held strong with a total of 19 transactions, proving Lanikai, though one of the pricier areas of Kailua, is still a popular neighborhood in which to buy.

The average home sale price in Lanikai, Kailua is $1,929,271 and, with these higher priced properties, the average days on market is a little higher too, sitting at 106 (DOM). The Lanikai, Kailua neighborhood had a list to price percentage average of 95%.

Photo Courtesy of HICentral MLS

Click to read more ...

Oahu Property Management | Setting Monthly Rent for Oahu Rental Properties Part 4

How to Set the Monthly Rent for your Oahu Rental Property
Part 4 – MARKET VARIABLES AND TESTING THE RENT

In our previous posts we discussed the property, researching Oahu rental properties and setting the rent range … and in this post we will focus on what variables we should consider, and importantly learning how we determine if we set the rent right.

After determining what my Oahu rental property has to offer, researching what other properties on the market are offering and asking, and setting the rent range, I take a look at market variables.  Market variables include

Click to read more ...

Oahu Property Management | Setting Monthly Rent for Oahu Rental Properties Part 3

How to Set the Monthly Rent for your Oahu Rental Property
Part 3 – RESEARCH RENTALS AND SETTING THE RENTAL RANGE

In our previous post, we chatted a bit about what criteria to use when viewing your Oahu rental property and other Oahu rental properties.  You should have a pretty good list of the attributes your property offers, and also a list of advantages, or a small list of shortcomings.  We need to find out for how much other Oahu rental properties in your area have rented, and for how much available properties are being offered.

Click to read more ...

Kailua Real Estate | Bluestone Condominiums - 2012 Sold Homes

Bluestone is the only gated community of townhomes in Kailua, Oahu, and Bluestone condominiums in Kailua have the largest interior space of any development. They also are perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mid Pac County Club golf course and ocean, making them very popular. There were a total of 7 sales in Bluestone for 2012. Bluestone sale prices varied, based on location in the sprawling complex and size of the unit, and sold between $635,000 and $825,000 in 2012. The average price was $747,285 with a sale to list price of 98% and an average of 38 Days on the Market.

Image courtesy of HICentral MLS. Bluestone are buildings on hillside at top right of photo.

Click to read more ...

Oahu Property Management | Setting Monthly Rent for Oahu Rental Properties PART 1

How can I determine how much to charge for monthly rent on my Oahu rental property? 

What is the fair market rent for my Oahu rental property? 

I am collecting $X per month in rent … is this fair rent for my Oahu rental property?

I get asked these questions all the time.  I often wonder if there is a secret formula out there that I am not aware of and so every so often, I Google® it.  The truth is, every property manager and owner manager sets the rent for their rental properties differently.  Some use comps, others add market conditions, and first-time Oahu investment owners often take into consideration their monthly mortgage/tax/insurance payment.  Add to this, the fact that in Hawaii, we don’t have good rental statistics from which to compare monthly rents (that is, statistics on Oahu investment properties that are rented rather than on offer for rent).   In fact, the only way Oahu property managers can determine what rental properties are actually rented for is to use their currently rented inventory as a gauge and to search our MLS for “rented” properties. 

Click to read more ...

Niihau Shell Lei - Hawaiian Luxury at its Best

Nai’a Ulumaimalu WatsonI was recently asked about Niihau shell leis. These are Hawaii’s own luxury jewelry. Hawaii’s most prized shells are from the island of Ni’ihau (nee - ee - how) and they are used to make Niihau shell leis and other fine jewelry. Niihau shells are tiny shells, and they come in colors ranging from whites and creams, to pinks, corals and greens.  The shells of Niihau has a certain unmistakable luster and they are harder and more durable than shells from other places. 

Click to read more ...

Most Expensive Luxury Home on Oahu --- Kailua Beachfront Estate

A Kailua beach home, which is the most expensive home that has been on the market on Oahu this year, was recently taken off the market. However, I understand that this Kailua beachfront home is still being sold and is available to show during this interim period of being temporarily withdrawn.

This luxury Kailua beach home was most recently listed for $29,000,000 and is located at 210 N Kalaheo in the Beachside neighborhood of Kailua. This is a beachfront estate property that stretches from North Kalaheo Avenue on the Mauka side to the beach on the Makai side.

This spectacular Kailua beach estate consists of nearly 11,000 sq ft on 1.5 acres of sandy beachfront property, on the turquoise waters of Kailua Bay. The Main House of this Kailua estate property has 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 powder rooms. The Guest House on this fabulous Kailua beachfront property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1 powder room.

Take a look in more detail via this video produced by Honolulu Magazine from YouTube:

Please do not hesitate to contact me at 808-721-8088 if you are a qualified buyer and you would like to view this spectacular Kailua beachfront estate property.

~Aloha~

 SEE MORE: Most Expensive Home on Oahu Back on Market Kailua Beachfront

Mokulua Islands, Kailua, Oahu.

Kailua Real Estate | Lakefront Kailua Home for Sale on Large Gracious Lot

Yay!! It’s here. A great new listing and with inventory so low in Kailua, this should go fast.

This view home in Enchanted Lake Kailua is lakefront & move-in ready with the best position on the lake to capture tradewinds. This Kailua home also features a large kitchen, full dining room & family room. This Kailua home for sale has views of Enchanted Lake from entire back of house including the Master Bedroom & Master office nook. There are two Giant walk-through closets in the 2 master suites. This Kailua home on Enchanted Lake also features a large covered lanai w/ sparkling pool. The front and back yard are fully landscaped. The 2d master has huge closets & separate entrance (with rental possibility?). This Kailua home features wood parquet floors, along with ceramic tile and carpet in the bedroom areas.

When you feel the breezes & flow of this house, you will know you are HOME.

Open tomorrow 2/16/2012 9:30-1130

Also, Saturday 2/18, 2-4:30 pm and Sunday 2/19, 2-5pm

Kailua Real Estate sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii in Hillcrest Kailua

Please call me at 808-721-8088 for a personal showing of this lovely home listed by Home Shoppe Hawaii, Principal Broker, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, 

Mililani Townhome in Beautiful Launani Valley

UPDATE: Under Contract, effective 10/3/2009.

Location, location, location! This beautiful Mililani Townhome is just what you or your buyer is looking for. In the lush, wooded Launani Valley, this condominium home is close to Wheeler Air Force Station, Schofield Barracks, Mililani Technical Park and Oceanic Time-Warner offices. This immaculately kept 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1056 sq ft. home is located on the parking level (no stairs up or down) of the Terraces at Launani Valley. In Building P, this is in the quiet, back side of the complex, with frontage on preservation land. This home has a 126 sq ft lanai and two parking spaces, one covered. Additional amenities of these lovely condominiums include a pool, whirlpool, community club house, recreation area with BBQ grills. There is also a playground for the kids. Nearby is the picturesque recreation areas of the Launani Valley Park, with another playground, tennis courts and hiking/walking trails. Good, EZ access to H-2, as well, for easy commute to downtown Honolulu.

Built in 1995, this townhome features high-ceilings, wall to wall carpet and a large kitchen (with eat-in area), as well as a large living/dining area, with a ceramic tiled, covered lanai large enough for a table and chairs. Walk through double doors off the living area to your master retreat, complete with access to the lanai, a separate dressing area with closet, and a large full master bath with double vanity, and extra storage. The second bedroom overlooks a garden area and there is another full bath. Ceiling fans and designer paint add to the charm of this lovely Mililani home.

$343,000 Fee Simple. Perfect home for First Time Homebuyers Looking to Utilize their Tax Credit by purchasing (closing escrow) before December 1, 2009. First Open House, Sunday September 13, 2009, 2pm-5pm. For showings, please call Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn at 808-721-8088. www.HomeShoppeHawaii.com.

Front of Building P, Front Doors Entry Area - Terraces at Launani Valley, Mililani Townhomes.

Spacious Living Area, Open Floor Plan w/ Dining Area - Double Doors Lead to Large Master Suite.

Lovely Mauka Views from the Large Tiled Lanai.

Newer Kitchen, with all the Amenities, including an Eat-in Breakfast Nook.

Bedroom of Large Master Suite with Separate Dressing Area and Large Full Master Bath.

Large Master Bath, with Tub/Shower Combination, Double Vanity & Extra Storage.

Good sized 2d Bedroom for Office, Guest Room or Child’s Bedroom.

Large Guest Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo.

Playground for Kids and BBQ Grill, Nearby, at the End of this Unit’s Row of Buildings.

Pool and Recreation Area, See Whirlpool to the Right of Pool. Club House, Recreation Room to Back.