Kapolei, sometimes called Oʻahu’s second city, has been a growing community for years, and since initial construction of homes began there in the late 1980s, it’s flourished into a community perfect for families, first-time homeowners and even work-from-home professionals. Here’s our handy guide on everything Kapolei, with expert advice and tips from our friends at […]
If you dream of waking up with a view of the Honolulu skyline from your 42nd floor lanai, or downsizing to a smaller living space to retire in paradise, buying a condo in Hawaii is an investment to consider. List Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the Islands’ premier real estate agencies, has helped many prospective
Kāhala is local luxury at its finest and one of the nicest places to call home in Hawaiʻi. Just outside of the hustle and bustle that is Waikīkī and Downtown Honolulu, the streets of Kāhala are lined by beachfront homes and expansive properties with multimillion-dollar price tags. But if you can afford it, Kāhala is
Purchasing a house or condo in Hawaiʻi is an exciting endeavor. The state’s beautiful weather, community spirit and scenic spots are among the benefits that come with having your own place in paradise. But to get the right information and take the right steps to meet your homebuying goals, you have to ask the right
When people think about living in Hawaiʻi, bungalows on the beach and cabins tucked deep in tropical forests might come to mind. And quiet serenity. But Downtown Honolulu is a very different story. Home to an amalgamation of urban culture, artistic vision, the freshest local cuisine and heaps of happening bars—all a few miles away
Agents at List Sotheby’s International Realty use two words to describe Kailua: beach town. “Kailua is a location with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world,” says Heather Selvitelle, a multi-award-winning agent at List Sotheby’s International Realty. “There’s this feeling of being in a small beach community, but with growing opportunities. It feels
Imagine turning that two-week vacation to Hawaiʻi into a permanent one. Waking up to the smell of the ocean everyday. Walking a block and a half to your favorite beach. Spending a lazy afternoon on your lānai reading a good book and basking in the Hawaiian sun. This dream scenario can be real: Just ask
Oʻahu foodies know: Kaimukī—particularly along Waiʻalae Avenue—has it all, from old-school diners to trendy brunch spots to inventive bakeries. You can find hot pot, ramen, farm-to-table restaurants, vegan eateries and burger joints all within walking distance. It’s home base for much of Honolulu’s culinary talent—a place where chefs old and new can see what works
Hip, vibrant and modern—these are just a few words that spring to mind when imagining the Kakaʻako lifestyle. Complete with trendy breweries and restaurants, juice bars, stylish retailers and other exciting gathering spaces, Kakaʻako is a popular destination for urban living in the heart of Honolulu—and is the perfect location for people looking to enjoy
Living in Hawaiʻi isn’t as easy as packing your bags, buying a plane ticket and sipping mai tais on the beach. Well, actually, you can and probably will do just that—specifically the mai-tais-on-the-beach part—but like any other place in the world, Hawaiʻi has its own unwritten book of codes, customs and phrases that can take years
Moving in Hawaiʻi, whether that’s changing neighborhoods or relocating to the Islands, requires constant decision-making. Neighborhoods, school districts, proximity to workplaces—the list goes on. But one of the most important decisions is whether your home is close to the beach or nestled in the mountains. According to List Sotheby’s International Realty agents Seiko Ono, Steve Nihiser
There’s a certain mix of classy cafés, happening bars and exciting new developments that make a neighborhood “hip.” And while there’s no wrong choice when it comes to picking a district to call home, some sections of Oʻahu seem to have more of an undercurrent of electrifying growth. And while they may not be deemed
