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
One way to make your investments work for you is to purchase property and then rent it out to generate passive income. We talked to real estate agents Scott Startsman and Drew Read at List Sotheby’s International Realty for their insights on how to make rental properties work for you. 1. Run the Numbers. “For many
A Hawaiʻi home is really a thing of beauty. Regardless of where you are in the island chain, there are so many things that make every abode special, whether it’s the unique mix of indoor and outdoor living space; the warmth of multigenerational living; or the comfort of a smaller, more humble lifestyle. Our friends
“The ecosystem here is super unique,” says List Sotheby’s International Realty agent Scott Startsman. “There’s a lot of natural beauty in Hawaiʻi.” And—unsurprisingly—he’s right. The great outdoors are even greater here in the Islands, where epic hikes and postcard-perfect beaches can be found around every corner. But if you’re still not convinced, we have a few reasons why Hawaiʻi is one of
If you’re searching for great waves, look no further than Hawaiʻi. Home to some of the best waves around—the North Shore of Oʻahu is literally called the Seven-Mile Miracle—the Islands are the perfect place to call home if you’re an experienced surfer, a fledgling bodyboarder or a weekend stand-up paddler. Of course, there are a
For some, working from home is the new reality due to COVID-19. And while it may have seemed suffocating at first, many teleworkers have found ways to thrive in their new work-from-home worlds. One of those ways is traveling to new locales and renting condos and homes for short stays and long. Because now, working
What makes a home charming? Is it an extra-large bedroom that fits an extra-large bed? Or maybe it’s floor-to-ceiling windows that catch all of the warm evening light? Even some nice hardwood flooring can push a home from “comfy” to “charming.” However you define it, our friends at List Sotheby’s International Realty—agents Hatsumi Campbell, Drew
What does a real estate agent do? Good question. With the agents at List Sotheby’s International Realty, duties can range from helping clients sell undesirable properties under a tight deadline to fronting renovation costs and helping people get their COVID-19 vaccine. But more importantly, List Sotheby’s International Realty agents are always trying to build relationships with their clients, which
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
For many, the idea of buying a home without first setting foot inside of it may seem crazy. But thanks to advancements in technology, things we once thought were crazy—think about pitching virtual meetings in the 1980s—are now commonplace today. Fortunately these tech upgrades have also made it easy for many to buy homes that could be thousands
