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Portlock a tropical paradise and an affluent community

Portlock is a neighborhood located in the Hawaii Kai area only 10 miles from downtown Honolulu in the state of Hawaii. While it is not as well known to outsiders like places such as Waikiki, it really is a tropical paradise and an affluent community.

The area is located in a very convenient spot. Great shopping and restaurants are reasonably nearby. One restaurant for people to check out is Roy’s Hawaii Kai, which offers a world famous Hawaiian Fusion cuisine. Another great place to stop by in the area is Assiago Hawaii Kai for its blend of Italian and Hawaiian.

Portlock offers all the amenities for residents so that they do not have to go far. There is a Foodland, Safeway, and Costco available nearby. Boutiques and specialty stores are also available at the Koko Marina Center and Hawaii Kai Shopping Center.
Portlock also does not have a shortage of activities for residents to participate in. Snorkeling and sun bathing are available at Hanauma Bay. The Spitting Caves offer spectacular views of the ocean waves although visitors should make sure to be aware of their surroundings to not get caught by the waves.

The area is great for those with families and has several schools such as Koko Head Elementary, Niu Valley Middle School, and Henry J. Kaiser High School. Kaiser is also the first school in Hawaii to be authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Homes in Portlock do not become available that often because many people tend to stay once they purchase real estate in the area. If someone seeking property in this area comes across something they like, it is wise to act quickly.
Homes in Portlock are among the more upscale properties in Oahu. Most homes will cost an average of $6.5 million for 6,000 square feet. Also, most of the homes were built in the early 1980s in a number of architectural styles from plantation to modern.

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admin | December 7, 2009
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Island Living with Luxurious Comfort

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The PGA Tour’s season opening Mercedes-Benz Championship event every January and the LPGA Tour’s Kapalua LPGA Classic are both held in the west Maui resort community of Kapalua.  Considered the premier West Maui real estate community, Kapalua is owned by the Maui Land & Pineapple Company and is bounded by the famous Honolua Bay surf spot.  As part of the resort’s arrangement with local carriers, both Mokulele Airlines and Aloha Island Air service the local Kapalua Airport with small, propeller-driven aircraft and multiple daily frequencies to Honolulu International Airport. However, the more popular way of reaching Kapalua is by flying to Kahului and driving to the western shores of Maui.

The Kapalua Resort is comprised of three types of accommodations: the Ritz-Carlton – Kapalua, the Kapalua Villas, and the Kapalua Luxury Homes.  Besides maintaining a variety of stunning properties, the Resort also operates a number of restaurants to cater to the area’s discerning tastes.  Gourmet French, Italian, Mediterranean, Pacific Fusion, Asian, and Hawaiian cuisine are all available in the heart of Kapalua.  But the most important aspect of Kapalua is the two golf courses: The Bay Course and the Plantation Course.  Both courses have received worldwide acclaim for their challenge, location, and scenic beauty.  The resort also includes five beaches: Kapalua Bay, D.T. Fleming Beach, Oneloa Beach, Honolua Bay, and Mokule’ia Bay.

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admin | December 2, 2009
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Temporary Housing When Relocating

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Current housing market conditions make finding temporary housing when relocating a significant burden for people looking to move to Hawaii for work or other reasons.  While most people look directly for a house or apartment to satisfy their long-term needs, it is sometimes better to find a vacation rental home until one has enough time to search all possibilities and purchase the best property available.  Vacation homes are often very reasonable, especially during the low seasons.

With the exorbitantly high price of waterfront hotels and condominiums, large traveling parties often find themselves spending thousands of dollars on their Hawaiian vacation.  While many people are fine paying large sums of money for a single night in Hawaii, travelers on a budget should consider Hawaii vacation rental homes.  Not only do vacation rentals lower the cost per person but also are often beachfront, include full kitchen and living room facilities, and provide a home away from home.  Many times, vacation rentals are also beachfront and more private than a comparable hotel would be.  By using vacation rentals, residents can find serene and quiet spots of Hawaii to enjoy instead of being part of the massive hoards of people that populate tourist locales like Waikiki and Kailua-Kona.

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admin | September 24, 2009
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Commercial Real Estate Hawaii

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Understanding Hawaii’s unique economy is a major part of running a successfulbusiness operation in the state.  Because of the island chain’s rather intricate and fragile way of doing business, newcomers must quickly understand the economic complexiono f the state in order to better understand the commercial landscape.  For people interested in Hawaii commercial real estate, the major economic driver is tourism. Although at one time, Hawaii was big in sandalwood and whaling, Hawaii today thrives off food exports, including coffee, macadamia nuts, pineapple, livestock, and sugarcane, as well as military and education.  Major commercial centers are located across the state, usually around harbors which are conducive to shipments.  Nawiliwili Harbor in Kauai is the major transit point for most goods and services on the island. The Kahului Harbor serves a similar role on Maui.  On Oahu, a much more diverse commercial landscape and spread out economic interests around the island.  Notable places of business include the downtown district that features dozens of high-rises and sky scrapers, Sand Island, Honolulu Harbor, the Honolulu International Airport, Campbell Industrial Park, and Pearl Harbor.  Major military installations throughout the state are also staples of the economy.  The largest bases are at Hickam Air Force Base and Pearl Harbor.

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admin | August 29, 2009
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Field Of Dreams

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The Central Oahu Regional Park, known to many park users simply as “corp,” is a 269- acre public park and recreational facility in the community of Waipio in central Oahu. Although there have been a number of Oahu real estate foreclosures in the area Waipio is still one of the fastest growing areas on the island. The park includes a twenty-court tennis center, the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, which includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, eight baseball diamonds, four softball diamonds, and a twenty-lane archery range. A tennis stadium is currently under construction at the park. Central Oahu Regional Park hosts a variety of events and serves a diverse range of community members throughout the year.

The baseball complex is the home field for the Hawaii Pacific University Sea Warrior baseball team. Every year, a large number of collegiate games are played at the complex. The Hawaii High School Athletic Association also hosts a number of baseball and softball tournaments at CORP. Additionally, a number of community youth leagues are based at the facility. On the weekends, it is not unusual to see all of the fields used continuously from sun up to sundown.

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