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About Hawaii County
Hawaii/Big Island: Current Volcanic Activity - Jul 28 11:41 AM
www.localism.com featured article
From January 1983 to present, the Kilauea Volcano has been going through an eruptive era. A new "episode" of this volcanoe's eruption is going on and this warrants a very careful watch. The events starting from Father's Day (June 17, 2007) and are almost identical to the events that led up to the January 1997 eruptions at the Napau Crater.
These are the following events since the activity started.
On June 18, 2007 there was a ...
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The Island of Hawaii: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, The Honu and Akaka Falls - Aug 26 02:12 PM
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is located on the southern end of the island in the Ka'u district of the island of Hawaii aka "The Big Island". Black Sand evolves from the ground lava and these black sand beaches are found around the areas where there are still active volcanoes.
The black sand actually has the term "black volcanic glass". When the lava flows into the ocean (which it is currently doing) then it chills and the glassy rinds shatter and ...
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Historic Downtown Hilo - Mar 28 05:15 PM
The Polynesians arrived in the Hawai'i sometime after about 1100 A.C. They are believed to have encountered and settled first on the Big Island. They eventually inhabited the area now known as Hilo where they farmed and fished. Oral histories show that there was trading of goods as well. Some reports put the native “pre-contact” (prior to discovery of Hawai'i by the western world) population as larger than the current population.
In those times, ...
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Pricing your property correctly - MY PHONE IS RINGING AGAIN - ocean front for $699,000 - Jun 18 05:15 PM
In this ever falling real estate market, its always difficult to make your sellers understand that their home - just isnt worth what they believe it is. (in reality - it was never worth that anyway). But I have some sellers that took my advice - and priced it correctly. Lucky I had 2 comps, one right above them that just closed 2 weeks ago at $685,000 - and another one 4 weeks ago also at $685,000. The problem ...
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Big Island Hawaii Coastline - Oct 25 02:29 AM
Here is another picture taken by myself in the Hamakua Coastline area and you can see an actual water fall from the side of the cliffs. You need to see it with your own eyes to believe what is actually a life experience here in Hawaii.
If you are ever going to visit Hawaii feel free to contact me for more information on things to do here. I travel between all of the islands just to get ...
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What's up with the school? - May 02 10:07 PM
This morning was the May Day Celebration at my son's school. It was just one of the best shows ever. We have a very small school. I think about 300 students, maybe more. I understand when moving one of the most important things is making sure there is a good school system, but you can't always judge a book by the first couple pages. Sometimes you have to delve into it some before it starts to ...
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It's important to do your homework... - Apr 26 04:28 PM
In Hawaii each section of the island is in a specific lava zone. When purchasing property or a home on the island of Hawaii the lava zone is important because in some areas home owners insurance cannot be had, in some areas the banks will not grant loans. If you are looking to buy in Hawaii make sure you do your homework and find out the facts on lava zones by checking with a local Hawaii ...
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Back to Work ! What a great weekend though! - Mar 03 05:54 PM
Its tough taking the weekend off - especially 2 in row !
Lots of missed phone calls and emails, But you know what - its worth it ! Sometime you just need it - anyway I have a lot of clients that follow my real estate blogs, I just thought I would let them know - I like to have fun also , so here are a few photos from camping this weekend - Makalawena Beach - I will ...
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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship - Time to get out of Town !!! - Oct 05 04:17 PM
Its that time of year again, people from all over the world, Swimming, Biking, Running around Kona ! Its been a great boost for the economy every year - especially after 9-11, there was just a handful of people that didn't make it that year, mostly because they were called to duty. So THANK YOU Ironman. Enough said about that, the reality of living here, and having to deal with - basically shutting down Kona on race day - ...
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Great Vacation rental in Waikoloa - Vista Waikoloa - Jun 29 10:28 PM
I made some great new friends here in Hawaii - even though they didn't buy from me :)
John and Patricia Gablehouse have opened up there new Vacation Rental to the public. The good news is that right now there are lots of premium dates still open - they have just started booking dates - So for there calender and website click below
View the calender at:
http://www.homeawayconnect.com/calendar.aspx?propertyid=191341&cid=5
View more photos at:
http://www.vrbo.com/191341
Aloha and have a great day!
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Hawaii County Market Reports
Kailua Kona Condo Sales - on track for an increase in sales over Feb. as of March 20 2008 - Mar 21 01:53 AM
Things are looking up in the Condo Market - as of today 3/20/2008, we are at 14 condo sales for the month. That puts us on track for a total of 21 - compared to a total of 9 last month. That is over double the sales!
I went ahead and just double checked the sales - just to make sure there wasn't some influx of a certain project - and the answer is no - they ...
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Kailua Kona Market Evaluation - Jul 18 10:33 PM
If you look at the official numbers in the MLS, it shows things slowing down - quite a bit! But I did some of my own research - using my own twisted way - no really I just pulled up - HOMES- listings for the last 30 days, versus the 30 days preceding that, That had gone contingent during that 30 days, and added/multiplied/divided and came up with the figure that - Kona - Home - Contingent ...
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Talk about a buyers market? Kailua Kona Real Estate, Condo sales - Dec 31 01:05 PM
Not to waste to much of your time, just ran some quick figures for a client, and was a little surprised by the outcome!
Currently we have 394 Condos for sale in North Kona (mostly Kailua Kona) - and for the month of December - as of today 12/31/07 - only 14 have sold!
With that I will leave you with a photo of Mauna Kea yesterday - what a treat living here, We left our 80 degree ...
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Kona Real Estate, Kailua Kona Home Sales, Median Home Prices, July 2007, Kona Realtor - Aug 06 07:12 PM
Aloha
Last week we went over the current MLS sales statistics - NUMBER OF SALES, and also SALES VOLUME in DOLLARS. Today we are going to take a look at the Median Sales price, for North Kona, which includes sales from Hualalai, Kailua Kona, Keauhou, and Honalo. I don't know if you remember, but June 2007 numbers were at $601,000. that was down by <7.54%> over last year, well July 2007 numbers show the Median Sales Price @ ...
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2004 prices are back! Kailua Kona Real Estate, homes, Condos, For sale - May 30 02:15 PM
I have been saying for a while now that we were headed to 2004 prices, and now its here. I have looked at some of the current listings, and sure enough - they sold in 2004, for exactly what they are asking today. Thats great news for the local families, bad news for investors. Whatever it is - its here to stay for awhile.
Here is a few listings for under $400,000 - Affordable homes in ...
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Updated 4/24/08 Pre Foreclosure - Vista Waikoloa - ( Across from the Hilton Waikoloa ) 2/2.5 Condo - 40k below its closest comp. - Apr 12 02:58 PM
Updated 4/24/2008
I had so many responses - I had a full price - cash - offer 2 days after this. Thank you - AR - for all your help!
Sorry for the delayed update.
Updated 4/15/08 - Trust has approved a selling price of $449,000.
Auction is schedule for Friday - the Trust is trying to postpone the sale - It would go a lot easier if I had an offer on the table! This unit is being ...
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Aprils MLS numbers - Sales Volume - Hawaii County, April 3008 - May 05 01:52 PM
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
http://www.konahometeam.com/
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
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Aprils numbers are in!! Hawaii County MLS Figures for April 2008 - Number of Homes Sold - May 05 01:50 PM
Pretty big decline in the amount of homes that sold -
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
http://www.konahometeam.com/
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
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Big Island Topo Map - Jun 23 09:03 PM
Below is a link to a topo map we created for the Big Island of Hawaii ===>
http://www.localhawaiirealestate.com/maps/BigIslandTopoMap.pdf
You can view and download the past 12 months of Home Sales and Land Sales for Hilo Town at: HiloTownRealEstate.com
Larkin HathawayREALTOR® Salesperson
Direct: 808.937.6434Larkin@LarkinHawaii.com
Local Hawaii Real EstateHonesty • Integrity • Commitment
159 Keawe St., Suite 1Hilo, HI 96720
REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is Member of the ...
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Honomu Topo Map - Jun 23 08:57 PM
Below is a link to a topo map we created for Honomu ===>
http://www.localhawaiirealestate.com/maps/HonomuTownTopoMap.pdf
You can view and download the past 12 months of Home Sales and Land Sales for Honomu at: HonomuTownRealEstate.com
Larkin HathawayREALTOR® Salesperson
Direct: 808.937.6434Larkin@LarkinHawaii.com
Local Hawaii Real EstateHonesty • Integrity • Commitment
159 Keawe St., Suite 1Hilo, HI 96720
REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ...
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Hawaii County News & Events
Merrie Monarch Festival - Mar 31 07:00 PM
Its a busy time on the Big Island right now -- its Merrie Monarch Week!
Now, to many people, their first reaction is "huh?". But to those in the hula and Hawaiian culture world, this is a BIG EVENT. Some have called the Merrie Monarch hula competition "the World Series of Hula" or "the Superbowl of Hula". And it is. To even have the chance to compete at Merrie Monarch, you have to be really good ...
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Merrie Monarch Parade - Apr 05 08:39 PM
Today's Merrie Monarch Parade was great fun. The weather cooperated (a little rain before to cool things down). You gotta love a town where the parade has the mayor walking down the street in a pair of jeans and waving to everyone.
See a lot more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndirgo/
There were Pa'u riders representing each of the islands (including Ni'ihau) in their ceremonial colors. Even the horses were adorned for the event. A number of high schools bands, ...
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Local Hawaii Real Estate Office Logo - May 21 10:22 PM
After much thought and design we settled on a logo for our new office.
John Petrella, REALTOR®ABR®, GRI, Principal Broker
Direct: 808.640.3953Fax: 808.443.0500
Local Hawaii Real Estate159 Keawe St., Suite 1Hilo, HI 96720
Your Referrals are most Welcome!
REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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Hawai'i Hula Festival - Jun 29 01:21 PM
Patrick J. Lambert Realtor / Salesperson Century 21 All Islands 808-937-1188
www.patrickjlambert.com
I love living in Hawaii. Every year around this time our small, very remote town has a Hula Festival. Yesterday was this years big event. It's always so wonderful and our family really enjoys the show every year. It is clear every year how hard the Hula Dancer, both men and women, work to perfect their artful dance. My children always enjoy. ...
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Foreclosures, REO Bank Owned Properties, Short Sales - Flagged on CraigsList - Feb 05 02:21 PM
I had run this blog over the weekend and only had a few replies - thank you to those who did - but I still don't have any answers?
When I run an ad on CL with the word - Foreclosure - in the headline - it never even appears on CL - no warning, no nothing, lost in space somewhere.
Recently though my ads that have REO, Bank Owned, Short sale - it is flagged in 5 ...
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Downtown Hilo KTA Store to Get More Parking - May 16 05:35 PM
The Vice President of Administration for KTA Super Stores issues the following statement yesterday:
"It is our intention to make improvements to the property. We evaluated many different options and concluded that additional parking for our store would be in our best interest. Currently, we are in the preliminary planning phase. Our consultants are working with the appropriate county departments (i.e. building, planning, fire, etc.) to ensure we comply with current codes and unique restrictions of ...
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Hawaii VOG: why we have a VOG disclosure - Apr 17 03:29 PM
How are you being affected by the VOG?
I have a 7 year old son who is having breathing problems. He keeps getting what the doctor is calling "viral pneumonia" he believes is caused by the VOG. So, I checked out the information at this link
http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/kilaueastatus.php
It seems we have some major activity. Though I was aware of this from the news I did not realize just how much. As I live about 40 ...
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Hawaii Island tennis fundraiser July 2008 - Jun 22 06:26 PM
There's one thing you'll soon notice after moving to Hawaii: all of the charitable events. Honolulu Magazine has a Kokua section that's always packed with events to be held around the state. The local newspaper is also good about publishing event calendars. There's a golf tournament to raise money for this; a silent auction to raise money for that. I do not jest when I say attend as many as you can. Not only do you ...
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King Kamehameha Day in North Kohala Hawaii - Jun 06 05:29 PM
King Kamehameha Day is quickly approaching. If you are on the Big Island next Wednesday June 11, plan to get to Kapa'au by 7:30 AM. The opening ceremonies begin at 8:00, and you need time to park at the Park and walk to the King's statue.
Bring your camera for the colorful pa'u parade and the statue's lei hanging ceremony. Better if you have a telephoto lens.
After the opening ceremonies, a very short drive back to Hawi ...
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$300,000 Absolute Ocean FRONT !!! Studio - Magic Sands - next to White Sands Beach!! - Feb 21 07:46 PM
Deal of the day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New on the market and priced to sell !!! Here is the MLS description below.
Wake up and smell the ocean, just a few feet away. Mesmerizing palm-framed views of ocean, sunsets, coastline and the pool. Perfect place for oceanfront living, or vacation rental.* recently upgraded* air conditioned* top floor* fee simple* at the beachBack to the future pricing, below all other available fee simple oceanfront units, and all Kona Magic Sands MLS ...
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Hawaii County Listings
Na'alehu Real Estate homes for sale - Jun 29 06:43 PM
Patrick J. Lambert Realtor/Salesperson Century 21 All Islands 808-937-1188
www.patrickjlambert.com
These homes are available for sale in Na'alehu Hawaii on the South end of the Big Island of Hawaii. To view more information simply click on the available links for photos, maps and more.
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Hualalai Colony Luxury Home, Kailua Kona, Holualoa area, Hawaii, Gated, Tennis Courts - Jun 29 01:40 PM
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Luxury Home in Kailua Kona - Holualoa Area - Hawaii, Gated, Infinity pool, 1 Acre of land - Jun 29 01:29 PM
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Kau, Hawaii, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, HI, 1 acre, Home for sale, Dramatic Southpoint views - Jun 29 01:19 PM
Aloha and have a great day!
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Email me direct
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
View more photos at:
http://KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Dr. – Suite 5, Kailua Kona, Hi 96740
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Blue Pacific Ocean View - Jun 28 01:50 AM
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Featured Local Hawaii Real Estate - Jun 22 05:28 AM
Our regularly up dated Featured Local Hawaii Real Estate can be found at ===>
http://www.localhawaiirealestate.com/listings/featured.htm
John Petrella, REALTOR®ABR®, GRI, Broker/Owner
Direct: 808.640.3953Local@LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com
Local Hawaii Real EstateHonesty • Integrity • Commitment
159 Keawe St., Suite 1Hilo, HI 96720
REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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Luxury Home in Hawaii for sale, Gated, Infinity Pool, Koi Pond, 3300sqft, Kailua Kona, Holualoa Area - Jun 19 06:44 PM
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
www.KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
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Keauhou Surf and Racquet Club - OCEAN FRONT CONDO - For Sale $699,000 - Jun 17 01:52 AM
Aloha and have a great day!
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Email me direct
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
View more photos at:
http://KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Dr. – Suite 5, Kailua Kona, Hi 96740
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Jimmy Stewart Ranch and others ... big island homes and land - Jun 14 08:33 PM
Patrick J. Lambert Realtor/Salesperson Cetury 21 All Islands 808-937-1188
www.patrickjlambert.com
These homes and land are located on the West Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii down toward the South Point. Lush, green area. There are only a few homes in this general area. The residential home listed was formerly owned by Jimmy Stewert ... that's right ... It's a wonderful life Jimmy Stewart.
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Honomalino on the Big Island of Hawaii - Jun 14 05:00 PM
Patrick J. Lambert Realtor/Salesperson Century 21 All Islands 808-937-1188
www.patrickjlambert.com
These homes and land are located in the Honomalino section of the Big Island. On the border of South Kona and Miloli'i there are only a few homes in this general area.
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