Archive for August, 2008

Deadline to Register for the Hawaii Susan G. Komen Annual Survivors’ Conference

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Posted in General Interest | No Comments »

The Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure presents Celebrating Life:  4th Annual Survivors' Conference This conference aims to celebrate breast cancer survivorship in Hawaii through education and encouragement.  We also ... Read more..

Honolulu Ward Centers Whole Foods Opening Delayed One Year

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Posted in General Interest, Real Estate | No Comments »

Whole Foods recently reported that its Honolulu flagship store at Ward Centers will be greatly reduced in size (67,000 to 35,000 sq. ft.).  In addition, the store will open in early ... Read more..

Random Thoughts

Sunday, August 24th, 2008 Posted in General Interest | No Comments »

I constantly hear people in the media say they don't know who Barack Obama "is".  What they are really saying is they don't know what he truly stands for.  I agree with that ... Read more..

1031 Exchanges Part 3

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers | 1 Comment »

As I wrote earlier, Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides a tremendous opportunity to build wealth by deferring taxes.  Within carefully defined limits, investors may carry forward gains made ... Read more..

August 2008 Moana Pacific Condominium Market Report

Saturday, August 16th, 2008 Posted in Market Reports, Moana Pacific | No Comments »

Summary Moana Pacific sales have been plentiful, despite the fact that the number of 2008 Oahu home sales are lower than the number of sales recorded in 2007.  Curiously, as I write, there is just one 1-bedroom ... Read more..

Hawaii Hurricane and Flood Insurance

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »

Are you sure you know the difference between hurricane and flood insurance?  Are you willing to bet your home and your belongings on it? It's been over a decade since Hawaii ... Read more..

1031 Exchanges Part 2

Friday, August 8th, 2008 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers | No Comments »

As I wrote in Part 1 of the 1031 Exchange series, Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides a remarkable opportunity to build wealth by deferring taxes.  Within carefully defined limits, ... Read more..

August 2008 Ko’olani Condominium Market Report

Monday, August 4th, 2008 Posted in Ko'olani, Market Reports | No Comments »

Summary Ko'olani sales slowed in the second quarter, but were relatively strong when compared with other condo building sales in the Kakaako market.  Just six units sold in the second quarter of 2008 vs. 12 sales in the ... Read more..