In Sickness and In Health...
Well 2008 was a rough year for most of the folks I know. Many of my my colleagues and my clients were beat up by the economic fallout of 2008...me included! However, a shiny ray of hope has been there and still exists for a lucky few with cash on the sidelines, they have picked up Hawaii deals not seen in years. In addition, those not paying cash have gotten some great rates on their loans now that credit is easing and the rates remain incredibly low.
So this is the way I see it for 2009... Like the commitment you make to a life long partner, as a Real Estate professional I made a commitment to this industry. Our national and global economies have made even the most insulated markets catch cold and many are still suffering with an all out flu. So how does it get better? One patient at a time, one day at a time, with commitment by those who are willing to see it through.
Many in the media try to make the Real Estate business out to be a national market industry, but the truth is that Real Estate is a local market industry, with national market influences. I'm making a commitment to stay the course in 2009, in sickness and in health, and till death do we part! Change begins with one person and then by the commitment of a group of people willing to stand by their community at the local level. National change will eventually be the sum total of those individual parts.
Kailua-Kona is my home and my community. It's filled with people, both colleagues and clients, that I call friends. I'll still be here in 2009 with a renewed commitment to help my community get economically healthy. Will you join me in your industry and in your community? Together we'll make the change.
Amazing & Outrageous Tree Goats
I was driving down picturesque Alii Drive yesterday afternoon and just wished I had my camera! Yes it's true, Hawaii too has the famed Tree Goats. Now this photo is of Goats In Morocco, but these goats must have called the goats here in Kailua Kona on their Goat Phones!
We have plenty of wild goats in the open spaces and undeveloped lands of the Big Island of Hawaii. I see them frequently in little wild herds often right near the road. However, yesterday was the first time I have seen them in the trees! I nearly laughed until I peed my pants. It was just a ridiculous sight.
Well, the variety of amazing flora, fauna and yes now "Goatness" of Hawaii never cease to amaze me. I am thankful Hawaii is my home. A warm ocean breeze, the swaying of a coconut palm tree and a good laugh are hard to beat!
For more, and less silly, information about the community I live in visit my web site here. Have some fun and Google Tree Goats!
In Sleepy Kona You Gotta Go to the Big Events!
FYI - The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual Building & Design Expo is this Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20
It will be held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa Convention Center. It's Open to the general public on Friday from 5 - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 9am - 3pm.
I have attended in years past and it was well worth the time and trouble. This year they have thought ahead and are offerring free shuttle service from the Keauhou Shopping center to the resort. Parking at the resort is limited and it can become a mess. If you don't go early on Saturday, I suggest you consider the free shuttle.
Here is what the Chamber posted about the event on their website...
http://www.kona-kohala.com/building-design-expo.asp
FREE to the public.
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce will hold its fourth annual home expo July 18 - 20. Friday evening the expo is open to the public from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Located at the spacious Keauhou Convention Center at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, the Expo has become a must-attend event. Free to the public, participants will have the opportunity to visit with over 100 exhibits from local companies in the areas of home design, construction, home decorating, landscaping, pools and spas, indoor and outdoor furniture, home security and more. The booths will present products, services and information relating to the building and improvement of homes, apartments and condos.
Enter to win great prizes to be given away including a 2 night stay at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa and a prize package from HPM. NEW THIS YEAR Shuttle service will be available all day Saturday and Sunday courtesy of Polynesian Adventures. Parking will be available behind the cinemas at the Keauhou Shopping Center. A large tent with chairs will be available for the short waiting period. The shuttle will run continuously from the parking area at the shopping center to the Convention Center.
A Couple of Photos from Last Year...
Results Driven Kona Real Estate Specialist. Hassle Free & Done Right - Performance Guaranteed in Writing! Serving Kailua-Kona North Kona, South Kona & South Kohala Districts of Hawaii - Big Island.
Ken Anderson, Broker REALTOR®
The Client-First Philosophy
In addition to a large number of vocational and communication skills required to be an excellent real estate professional, are true strength of character and a solid resolve to "Do the Right Thing". Qualities such as integrity, candid honesty and the willingness to persevere with a clear head are all key character elements in this business. Also critical to best serving my clients is an in-depth community and market knowledge, time tested marketing savvy, highly effective negotiation skills and a rock solid work ethic.
With that said, in my experience as a Kailua-Kona real estate professional, I've found that providing the very best service is essentially about always putting my clients first. This means staying accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.
This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done much more efficiently. Technology is helping me to extend the range and quality of services I provide to my clients.
Hassle FREE & Done Right
I offer written guarantees of performance that remove the entire risk of selecting me as your REALTOR®. In certain situations I actually back the guarantees with cash paid to you in the event I don't deliver on my promise! You Deserve the Best - Backed In Writing!
Picking the Right Agent
I don't apologize for being a REALTOR®. I love this business because it affords me an opportunity to live out my passions for the benefit of others. I enjoy the time I spend with my clients and I get excited looking at properties, negotiating the best deals and seeing the property's full potential realized when my clients make the choice to call it their home. I also love the creative challenge of marketing a home for sale. Using my skills to enhance and expose its character and unique appeal to potential buyer's and their agents is a process I really enjoy.
So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Kailua-Kona area or anywhere in North Kona, South Kona or South Kohala on the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii, please contact me. Consider the benefits of picking an agent who loves the business and who's passion blends with experience to get real results!
E Komo Mai" (Welcome) to West Hawaii - Big Island
Nestled comfortably at the coastal base of the sleeping Hualalai Volcano, is the main western town on the Big Island of Hawaii known as Kailua-Kona. In the ancient times of Hawaii's reigning Alii, or Royalty, this area was considered the premier place to reside. The exceptional weather, combined with abundant water and the wide variety of natural resources made the Kona coast one of the most desired locations in all the Hawaiian Islands.
Later, missionaries from many parts of the world arrived to build churches, homes and businesses, turning this tiny fishing village into a small seaport and a hub of early Hawaii commerce. Today, Kailua-Kona along with the entire Districts of North Kona and South Kona are home to thousands of residents who choose this special place as their full or part-time home. In addition, the Big Island continues to attract visitors from around the world to appreciate and enjoy its natural beauty and a very special connection to old Hawaii.
Don't miss the main thoroughfare of Kailua-Kona called Alii Drive. This picturesque drive wanders along the oceanfront and right through the heart of the Kailua-Kona village from the Kailua Pier to the Kuamo'o Battlefield. This charming town mixes numerous historical sites with modern tourist attractions. Quaint restaurants, shops, and hotels line the ocean "makai" and mountain "mauka" sides of Alii Drive. Spectacular Sunsets can be viewed from the seawall in winter and many other spots along Alii Drive all year long.
Kailua-Kona is also home to the world renowned Ironman Triathlon. This annual race begins in Kailua-Kona just to the left of the Kailua Pier where athletes start by swimming 2.4 miles in open ocean, then ride bikes for 112 miles through the lava fields north of town and finally run a 26.2 mile marathon to complete the rugged course right back in the heart of town...wow!
Whether you're buying a home, selling your home or relocating to Kailua-Kona Hawaii, the information, resources and tools available at www.kenandersonhawaii.com will help to guide you. Aloha & Mahalo for Visiting the Web Site!
Gordon & Beth Hasenbein
Wow! Ken Anderson really is a Full Service agent. We have never felt so taken care of in any of our prior Real Estate dealings. Ken's business knowledge, combined with his stress free style, put us at ease. Buying a vacation property while being on the mainland could have been nerve racking, but Ken was on top of all our concerns and we got answers to our questions right when we needed them. He was always accessible by phone, email and in person on our trips to Hawaii. Our purchase of a Luxury Condo at Hali'i Kai in the Waikoloa Resort went like a dream...Now we are enjoying that Hawaii dream...Thanks to Ken.
Chet & Agnes Shackelford
Recently we began shopping to replace an investment property we sold in California. Ken's knowledge of the Kailua Kona market and his willingness to spend the time we needed to get the right property made all the difference in our 1031 Exchange. He helped us identify and analyze the numbers on each prospective property. He was so patient as we shopped literally dozens of homes and neighborhoods for that perfect deal. One afternoon we got a call from Ken, he informed us that a property fitting our exact criteria had just come onto the market. It was only listed for a few hours when Ken had already gotten us inside for a look. Thanks to him we were first in line to negotiate a deal on that home. It was listed at 10-15% below its real market value. Ken worked hard to take care of our needs and find us a deal. He truly is Kona's Results Driven Real Estate Specialist! Ken is awesome!
Lisa & Pedro Contreras
Ken is the Best REALTOR in Kona...hands down! We have never experienced the attention to detail and the selfless concern for our needs that Ken displayed. This was the biggest financial decision of our lives and Ken cared enough about us to take the time we needed to become comfortable with our buying decision. We never felt rushed or pushed into the properties he showed us. He scoured Kailua Kona with us and I think we saw every possible home that fit our budget! We ended up with a wonderful home in the Heart of Kailua Kona. In this market, we saved tens of thousands and ended up with even more home for our dollar...not to mention the $30,000 that Ken was able to negotiate off the list price! We wouldn't call anyone else, Ken is our REALTOR for life.
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