Experience the Hualalai Spa

Jun 30, 2011 — Rob Kildow, Hualalai Realty

Here is a recent article highlighting our Hualalai Spa found in a local publication Innov8.  Sit back and enjoy this journey through our lush spa. - Rob Four Season’s Hualalai Resort & Spa By: Jeff Smith Heat waves radiate upward, melting the black fabric of ruched lava and deep blues of the Pacific Ocean into a fuzzy haze. This reception welcomes you to Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu. Travelers fortunate enough to visit the Four Season’s Hualalai Resort & Spa are not only transported to a place literally made of Hawaii, but one which outstandingly weaves modern sophistication with an ancient Hawaiian way of life. This beautiful resort celebrates its historical significance and perpetuates Hawaiian culture by remaining inspired by the natural elements from which the area was created.

The Little Cheeper Dealer Is For The Birds

Jun 29, 2011 — Len Miliaris, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Brokerage

When someone is in deep thought as to whom to list possibly their single most valuable asset, they should think very carefully.  Today I met with a potential list client.  They talked about a 1% listing that the other agents offered.  This is a battle I have over and over again.  One must think about what they are looking for in the sale of their single most valuable asset.  Anyone can sell anything at any time.  Getting all the money goes far beyond the 1% listing commission.  What to look for in the agent is if he or she is a “hit and run” specialist.  By this I mean, watch out for the agent that simply just wants to plant signs in the neighborhood and then run and hope for the best.  Paying a proper commission will pay back in thousands.  The agent that insists on getting paid will in most cases go for all the money.  They will market the home, advertise, showcase and just do the job to get the rewards.  You pay peanuts you’ll get monkeys…..

Selling real estate in the country...a little different!

Jun 28, 2011 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

One of the real "plus" aspects is the wildlife that one encounters...like this deer family, plodding past, minding their own business while a showing is underway. Sometimes, Orca whales leap into the air, and smash back into the waves, seeking salmon...sometimes salmon are running, and that's an amazing thing, indeed...or a herring boil rolls into a harbour and out again.

4th of July Holiday Weekend Special

Jun 28, 2011

Courtesy of Paragon Lodging 20% off three nights or more over the 4th of July Holiday weekend Escape the heat and spend the 4th of July weekend in the mountains! Activities galore! The "4th of July Celebration" activities include the Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race, 28th Annual July Art Festival, the Independence 10k Trail Run, Main Street Parade, Free Concert at 2:00pm with Rusted Root, National Repertory Orchestra Concert at 8:30pm, Breckenridge town fireworks show (weather permitting) at 9:30pm. All activities are in and around Breckenridge. Contact our office for details.

Maple Bay, on Southern Vancouver Island...a boater's mecca!

Jun 27, 2011 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Spectacular home, executive dream, at prestigious Maple Bay, on Southern Vancouver Island! Dramatic living, formal dining, dream kitchen, library/media room, expansive decking and patio areas, complete the main level. Totally private master sitting, with superb ensuite, is in "hidden" upper level. Garden level offers two bed sitting rooms, both ensuite and self-contained, plus engaging and dramatic formal entry/foyer, with fountain feature wall. So many wonderful finishing choices -- to be pleased by and to enjoy! A unique blend of Zen - Scandanavian design ethics -- serene harbour vistas, forest surround, "natural" landscaping...tranquility and flair, to rest the soul. This is a dream property that enjoys the very best of the Pacific Northwest Coast lifestyle.

Former Estate of Kenny Rogers Hits the Market for $20 Million

Jun 27, 2011

Courtesy of Jordan Blakesley of Voca PR Beaver Dam Farms, built and designed by country music legend Kenny Rogers, is an expansive 973-acre private estate tucked away in the rolling foothills of Athens, Georgia, on the original site of one of the state’s grandest plantations. Just listed for $20 million, this luxurious, fully-furnished estate features a 12,000 sq. ft. main house complete with two gyms, a movie theater, a billiards room, and an Italian marble wraparound porch. For guests, the estate also offers a six bedroom guest home, a four bedroom guest home, and four one bedroom villas. Purchased from Rogers by the Wes Adams family in 2003, Beaver Dam Farms still includes Rogers’ (an accomplished interior designer and one-time partner in an Atlanta design firm) one-of-a-kind design and many of his original furnishings.

Site of Original Artists-Writers Game For Sale

Jun 27, 2011

Courtesy of Judi Desiderio of Town & Country Real Estate The Artists and Writers Softball Game, which began back in 1948 as a summer picnic, was first played on the lawn of this home originally owned by Wilfrid Zogbaum. Participants of the first games included Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning, Philip Pavia, Jackson Pollock and Joan Mitchell. It wasn’t until the late 60’s and 70’s that writers joined in the fun and shortly thereafter politicians, actors, musicians, publishers, editors and television personalities batted and fielded the now famous annual Artist Writers Game played in Herrick Park, East Hampton.

Nick Horton and Terry Spice List New Zealand's Most Expensive Luxury Real Estate Listing

Jun 27, 2011

Courtesy of Nick Horton of New Zealand Luxury Real Estate Limited New Zealand's luxury property experts Nick Horton and Terry Spice with the brokerage New Zealand Luxury Real Estate Limited have been engaged to sell New Zealand's most expensive real estate listing. The record breaking property titled Rahimoana is listed for sale at $43,500,000 USD and is located on the North Island of New Zealand near the quaint town of Russell in the Bay of Islands. The incredible property is perched on the highest hill on a private peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Rahimoana is the ultimate South Pacific legacy asset, a functional sculpture that pushes the boundaries and compares to the best of the best in luxury houses around the globe. The stunning building sits facing north on a 44 acre private headland overlooking unlimited deep water anchorage and has panoramic views of New Zealand’s famed Bay of Islands. Beautifully landscaped grounds connect to over one kilometre of private beach via an easy walking track through native forest. This property, built by its current owners and completed in 2006, is of a standard that will impress the most astute aficionado of global luxury homes.

Product Blur

Jun 26, 2011 — Len Miliaris, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Brokerage

Nothing replaces a full tour of a property.  Touching, feeling, smelling and just hanging around really excites the buying bug in people.   When you have an appointment to see a property take full advantage of the time allotted to you.  Walking in and out without really taking in the whole home can cost you dearly.  I’m not talking financially; I’m talking your reputation as a responsible agent.  Buyers often miss out on key features of properties if they don’t slow down.  They experience what I call “product blur”.  How many times has a client mixed up properties with others when it came time to put in the offer?  Their whole world can come crashing down on them if they thought that nice fireplace they saw was in the home they’re on but it was actually in the other.  Slow down, don’t look at too may properties and for heaven sake, spend time in the home.  That Express train running behind the forest just might be behind schedule…..LOL

Monterey Peninsula Market Snap Shot

Jun 25, 2011 — Courtney Jones, Carmel Realty Company

The past 6-8 weeks has witnessed a drop in buyer activity here on the Monterey Peninsula. For the most part, we believe that prices have bottomed in our market, although our recovery has been stop-and go. And the word “recovery” is really not the right word to use, as projections show prices to remain flat this year, and well into 2013 and  possibly 2014.  For those deciding whether to sell now or hold on for a few years, I would consider your carrying costs as your home will most likely be worth the same today as it will in 1-3 years. Not an uplifting picture from a seller’s perspective I know. From a buyer’s perspective, however, now is the time. I would act now, before our conforming loan limits are set to change in the fall. Essentially as it is today, you can borrow up to $729,500 at a conforming rate and come this fall you will only be able to borrow up to $483,000 or $625,500 at that rate, anything in excess will cost you more.
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