Kailua Real Estate | Kalaheo Hillside Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kalaheo Hillside sales in 2012 were varied, with some properties sitting on the market for long periods, 100+ days, and others selling quickly. There was an average of 66 Days on Market for all 14 properties sold in 2012 with an average sale price of $903,678. Kalaheo Hillside homes either needed work (Contractors Special) or were already highly upgraded. Kaleheo Hillside neighborhood is popular because of its larger lots, some with views, easy freeway access to H-3, Pali and the Likelike Highway. It is also a very convenient neighborhood for military families.

Photo courtesy of HICentral MLS.

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Kailua Real Estate | Kailua Estates Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Kailua Estates is a well liked area of Kailua real estate primarily for its large and sometimes, huge lots, as well as its proximity to Kailua Beach, and cute neighborhood park “Triangle Park.”  The homes are older, but many are lovingly maintained & remodeled, along with a handful of smaller newer homes on lots that are either CPR homes or subdivided lots.

Kailua Estates properties rarely become available (only 6 sold this year) and do not stay on the market for long with an average of 44 days on market (DOM) for 2012. Kailua Estates neighborhood homes sold for an average of $1,045,000 and the average list to sales price 99%.

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Kailua Real Estate | Hillcrest Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

The Hillcrest neighborhood in Kailua had 10 home sales in 2012. This area was a little slower moving than most in Kailua with an average of 127 DOM.  All the homes sold for or just under asking price with the average sale price for 2012 at $912,270. The home in this area are a bit more upscale and expensive than in some of the faster moving areas of Kailua, which may account for some of this extra time on the market.  The Hillcrest neighborhood has beautiful views overlooking the Enchanted Lake neighborhood of Kailua and ocean, making the homes there desirable to many.

Photo courtesy of HICentral MLS. This Hillcrest home sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii.

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Kailua Real Estate | Beachside Luxury Home on Kai Nani - Steps to Kailua Beach

The best thing today at Broker’s Open in Kailua: An enormous price reduction in the Kailua beach home for sale located at 27 Kai Nani Place in Kailua. This Kailua beach home, which was substantially rebuilt in 2007, is literally steps (one house) from Kailua Beach on one of the best and most private streets in the Beachside Neighborhood in Kailua.

This Kailua luxury home was originally listed in October of 2011 at $4,250,000.  It was relisted in 2012 at $3,690, 000 and now has just had a price reduction to $3,250,000. The owners purchased this beautiful piece of Kailua real estate at a low point in the Kailua real estate market, in 2009, for $2,650,000. Since these owners purchased, the already lovely home underwent an interior design project with Philpotts and Associates, and the owners added a Bali-style outdoor bathroom, as a major improvement.

Photo Courtesy of Elite Pacific. 

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Kailua Real Estate | Beachside Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

The activity in Kailua’s desirable Beachside Neighborhood demonstrates that 2012 was a busy year for real esate transactions near famed Kailua Beach. This neighborhood has homes priced at the upper end of the Kailua market, with homes ranging from $1,000,000 and up to about $30 million. All Beachside properties are within a few homes’ walk to Kailua Beach. The Beachside Kailua area fronts Kailua Beach (ocean or makai side of Kalaheo Ave ) and runs from Kalapawai Market back to the Kawainui Marsh canal outlet (at Pinky’s Bar & Grill). Beachside is the area where President Obama stays when he vacations in Kailua. 

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Kailua Real Estate | Aikahi Park Neighborhood - 2012 Sold Homes

Aikahi Park neighborhood is popular with retired military and young families who want to be in the Aikahi School district, among others. Prices generally range from about $750,000 up to $1,200,000. Aikahi Park Kailua homes seemed to be in high demand in 2012 given that there were 9 sales and an average of only 43 days on market.

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NEW Kailua Real Estate | Immaculate, Well-Designed Kaimalino Home

Today, at broker’s open, we saw a great new remodeled Kailua home for sale in Kaimalino, Kailua. And it’s no wonder that it had already had 4 offers and was in escrow. Great care had been taken with the interior decoration and remodel of this home. It features a remodeled kitchen and enlarged bedrooms. The backyard featured a pool, great landscape and views, and no neighbors behind, due to the conservation land/Marine Corps Base. Listed at $1,595,000. Take a look:

NEW Kailua Real Estate in Beachside, Immaculate Kailua Tropical Home with Pool

You’re driving down North Kalaheo Avenue in Kailua and you see a charming, tidy looking Kailua home, with a heavenly sea blue paint color and a lovely pergola walkway and beautiful landscape. You know the house. It’s 87 Kaiholu Street and it’s now for sale, listed at $1,695,000.

This Kailua beach home is a bright and cheery 3 bedroom and 3 bath tropical retreat. This Kailua real estate is special in that it is on an oversized, 13,988 square foot lot and it is just a short walk from the white sand and turquoise waters of Kailua Beach. If you are not in the mood for the beach, the backyard also, is lovely and private, and has a relaxing swimming pool and waterfall. 

The inside of this Kailua home for sale is as beautiful as the outside, with spacious living spaces and high ceilings. There is a great gourmet kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, and a lavishly tropical master suite. This home has some beautiful stained glass and a well-done beachy flair.  There is a 1 bedroom suite, with separate entrance, for guests or rental possibilities. This great Kailua property is in the beautiful Beachside neighborhood of Kailua.

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Qualified buyers please contact Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn at 808-721-8088 for showings. Listing courtesy of CB Pacific Properties.

Schedule Some "Spa Days" for your Oahu Home in the New Year

Most people know that a decluttered and refreshed home for sale on Oahu will sell quicker and usually for a higher price than Oahu real estate that is not decluttered and staged. And basic staging is not that hard. It is usually well-worth the time and effort. There are numerous shows on HGTV that can show you how to stage Oahu real estate, and to do it on a budget.  I typically advise my clients who are selling Oahu real estate to at least de-clutter, and I help with staging if it is desired. 

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Happy New Year from Home Shoppe Hawaii Oahu Real Estate

Home Shoppe Hawaii Oahu Real Estate wishes you and your family all the best in 2013! Please let us know how me can contribute to your happiness and prosperity in the new year by serving all your Oahu real estate needs!

~Aloha~

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Waikiki 2012

Oahu Real Estate Broker Strategies for Buying Oahu Homes in a Seller's Market

It’s official!  Oahu real estate has fully recovered in 2012 and Oahu properties for sale are hotter than ever! It’s a bit hard to be a Buyer in the Oahu real estate market, when inventory is so low.  Sellers have all the leverage.  All the great properties are going fast, with multiple, often over asking price, offers. What is a Buyer of Oahu real estate to do?

First and most importantly, you can make sure you are working with a great Oahu real estate agent or Oahu real estate broker. Your Oahu real estate professional should be experienced in handling Buyers, in a Seller’s market, and should have multiple strategies to suggest, depending on the situation, that will enhance your ability to purchase some great Oahu real estate.

Here are just a few Oahu real estate buying strategies that you might consider:

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President Obama Arrives on Oahu to Spend Christmas with His Family

Last night President Obama and his family arrived on Oahu for the start to their Christmas holiday. As is traditonal for them, they are staying in the beautiful and picturesque beach town of Kailua, Oahu, where I also live. The President’s sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng and other family members live on Oahu, and the President was born in Honolulu.

Lanikai, Kailua Beach and Mokulua Islands by Tomas del Amo Kailua Real Estate Photographer

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Kailua Luxury Real Estate | Plantation Style Waterfront Home in Kailua

One of the loveliest homes for sale in Kailua is a charming, plantation-style, new construction home in the Kaimalino neighborhood of Kailua. This Kailua home is located at 776  Mokapu Boulevard, and is waterfront, on the Kawainui Canal, just across from the street where President Obama has stayed in the past during his Christmas holiday in Kailua.

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How to Choose a Neighborhood When Buying Oahu Real Estate

Oahu has hundreds of neighborhoods! Which one should you choose? It’s best to narrow your home search on Oahu by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Home Shoppe Hawaii can offer you lots of neighborhood information to guide you in your search, and you can find Oahu Neighborhood Information on this website.

When evaluating Oahu Neighborhoods you should investigate the local conditions, as well as the prices. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes, some of the following factors may be more important considerations than others:

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Kailua Sunsets No Ka 'Oi

Kailua Sunset viewed from Enchanted Lake Home on the Kaelepulu CanalWhat a beautiful sunset this evening! The colors are just gorgeous. Another “lucky we live Hawaii” day!

~Aloha~

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Please contact Home Shoppe Hawaii for all your Oahu real estate needs: Honolulu Real Estate, Kailua Real Estate, Kaneohe Real Estate, Hawaii Kai Real Estate. Yvonne Ahearn, B08-721-8088.

Beachside Kailua Home Sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii --- $1,200,000 FS

Home Shoppe Hawaii closed today on the sale of the adorable Kailua beach home at 110A N Kalaheo Avenue. Congratulations to our Buyers! This beautiful piece of Kailua real estate was an unlisted home at the time of purchase and, through some creative problem solving and negotiating, were were able to come to a mutually acceptable agreement with the Sellers and make the sale happen. With the market for Kailua real estate so hot right now, and with so little inventory available in Kailua, it was a great opportunity.

This charming beach house in Kailua’s upscale Beachside neighborhood was located only 3 houses from the white sands of Kailua Beach.  This Kailua property includes a share in the private beach lane and a private deeded beach access.  This Kailua home, was sold for $1,200,000 and features a main house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a separate 1/1 guest cottage.  The home is situated on a sandy beach knoll, bringing it high enough to get an ocean view from the first story.  It has a great plantation cottage feel and the homes is prime for renovation.  Or, this unique piece of Kailua real estate could be used to build a custom home on this large Kailua beach lot.

Kailua Real Estate sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii in Beachside Kailua

If you are looking for Kailua real estate or a home in the Beachside Kailua neighborhood, please contact Home Shoppe Hawaii. We specialize in beachfront, or beachside homes for sale on 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, 

Lanikai Oceanfront Home in Kailua w/ "Green" Remodel is Sure to Please!

Today’s broker’s open held a pleasant suprise. A new listing from the lovely ladies of Choi, which was on the even side of Mokulua Drive in Kailua, meaning Oceanfront or Beachfront in Lanikai. This particular Lanikai home for sale is oceanfront and not beachfront, as it is not a section of Lanikai where there is no sandy beach. However, the sandy part of Lankai Beach is just a short walk away.

This 6 bedroom 4 bath home near Lanikai Beach is Mediterranean-style, with white stucco, and a beautiful landscaped entrance. A half-moon drive greets you upon entering the gates which ensure privacy from Mokulua Drive in Lanikai.

All photos courtesy of HiCentral MLS. Listing by Choi International.

This entire Lanikai oceanfront home, designed by Jeff Long, has been tastefully remodeled in 2010 with a slightly European flavor. It also has a very clean, minimalist appeal, with its white walls and colorful, artful decor. Built in 1990, it spans over 3,800 comfortable square feet.

The lanikai home for sale has a kitchen (below) that is outstanding, with its clean lines and view out to the ocean Lanikai oceanfront. But what makes this home even more fabulous is that they used green, environmentally-friendly finishes throughout the remodel.

 

Please call 808-721-8088 if you are a prequalified buyer interested in a showing. Aloha, Yvonne

Hillcrest Kailua Home with Panoramic Views

Kailua real estate sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii. 1442 Aunauna Street in Hillcrest. This home has the ocean views in Kailua, Hawaii that many have been waiting for. Not only are there ocean views over Kailua Bay, but also Enchanted Lake and Koolau Mountain range views from almost evey room. This Kailua View Home was listed at only $1,249,000, & sold for $1,225,000. This Kailua home for sale also offers its owners a beautifully landscaped terraced yard recently featued in Hawaii Home and Remodeling Magazine.

Let’s take a closer look!

Kailua Real Estate sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii in Hillcrest Kailua

Kailua Real Estate sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii in Hillcrest Kailua
The panoramic view spans the Koolaus, Enchanted Lake and the Ocean at Kailua Bay

These photos really do not do the property justice. The ocean views are more dramatic in person.

Everything about this home is immaculate, including the garden.

The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a master suite loft with a craft/office area and a suite below with a seprate entrance. There is also a basement “gym” area, a potting shed and a separate garage. Features include, koa and teak doors, Kitchenaid and Gaggenau appliances, teak parquet floors and an open floor plan. Sold by Home Shoppe Hawaii, Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn, Principal Broker.

Call me if you are interested in seeing more Oahu view homes like this one …. 808-721-8088

Charming Plantation Style Kailua Home for Sale - Sold $780k

Forget your troubles when you step inside the gate to this charming, beautifully landscaped 3BR, 2BA Kailua bungalow, with approx. 1457 sq. ft. living area. This enchanting Kailua home for sale was rebuilt in 2004 with new electrical, plumbing, roof, siding and more.

It has charming plantation cottage styling and upgrades include bamboo flooring, plantation shutters, crown molding, stained glass, rain chains, mahogany doors, and an art-glass chandelier. Enjoy the large kitchen with granite and slate, cooktop island, eating bar, vaulted ceiling and skylight.

Pleasant nights await you in the breezy master suite of this Kailua plantation style home, with French doors to a covered lanai that overlooks a tropical garden, and a large walk-in glass block shower. Additional features of this charming Kailua cottage are a home security system, landscape lighting, sprinkler system, Phantom screens, solar attic fan and custom stamped and stained patio. A large garage, with a loft and extra storage, completes the package.

Keolu Hills is located in Kailua, Oahu, 2 miles drive from famed Kailua Beach and just South of Lanikai. In this splendid location, you can walk to shopping and dining. This charming Kailua home is also located in the top-rated Enchanted Lake school district. Honolulu is less than 15 miles away, an easy and lovely commute.

Please call Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn for showings 721-8088