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Here is February's housing update.

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One of the scariest things a homeowner fears is their home burning down. Unfortunately, there was another condo fire in Honolulu. Dealing with fires can be an uncomfortable thing to talk about. However, fires do occur and it’s important you are properly prepared. Buy Condos With Fire Sprinklers When you are looking at high-rise condos, you should tell your Realtor that fire sprinklers are a must-have. I’ve shown a lot of properties to first time homebuyers. Many condos in the

If you want to purchase a condo, here are four things you should look into... 1. Inquire about maintenance fee When you purchase a home that belongs to a homeowners association, there's usually a monthly maintenance fee. The maintenance fee is used to pay for common area expenses and certain utilities. When you're checking out a condo, ask your Realtor if he or she can inquire about the maintenance fee. Ideally speaking, you do not want to purchase a condo that's undergoing a

Something is going on in West Marina Hawaii Kai. The Honolulu Board of Realtors recently released April 2017’s Local Market Update. During April 2017, the number of condominium sales decreased 22.2 percent from April 2016 in the West Marina neighborhood. The median price for a West Marina condominium rose by 6.2 percent to $720,000 from the same time last year. According to the Days on Market indicator, West Marina condominium sales closed at a faster pace compared to a year

Here are the three most expensive residential, active listings on the MLS. If money were no object, which one of these 3 amazing homes would you buy? 1288 Ala Moana Blvd #PH-B Price: $28,888,000 MLS: 201604435 Condo name: Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana Arguably the best luxury condo in the state, this Hokua penthouse listing is the highest price home on the market. This split level condo features 4-bedrooms and 3.5-bathrooms over 5,576 living square feet. The monthly maintenance fee

Duane Shimogawa, of Pacific Business News, recently reported that OIiverMcMillan might be joining the development team to build Aloha Kai. Located Atkinson Drive, Aloha Kai, will be a mix-use condo located at site of the YMCA of Honolulu Central Branch. According to the current developers, MB Property Acquisitions LLC and Tama Home, Aloha Kai could start later this year. In addition to the 117-residential units, Aloha Kai is planning to construct a new 30,000 SF FT. YMCA Cent