5 Best Coffee Shops in Honolulu in 2023
Smoothies, acai bowls and shave ice are wildly popular in Hawaii, but you’d be surprised that some of the best coffee can be found right here in Honolulu. Here are our picks for the five best coffee shops in Honolulu that are known for their ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on May 11, 2023 in Eating
New Restaurants Coming to Ward Village in 2023
Ward Village closed on it's 6th condo tower in it's master planned community at the end of 2022 bringing many new residents and visitors to the neighborhood. Each year brings a new completed residential tower and new ground floor commerical space ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on February 28, 2023 in Eating
The Pros & Cons Of Hawaii Condo Living
Whether you consider yourself an advocate or a skeptic, condo living in Hawaii presents a home buying option that cannot be ignored.
Contrary to many other states, Hawaii condominiums provide added perks and advantages oftentimes lacking in ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on July 26, 2022 in Moving to Hawaii
Oahu's Most Family Friendly Neighborhoods
Buying a home for your family raises the stakes of a home purchase significantly — not only do you have your own happiness and contentment to consider, but that of your partners, children, and whomever else will reside in your new home....
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Posted by Holden Lau on July 26, 2022 in Moving to Hawaii
Honolulu’s 5 Most Expensive Condos Sold in the Last 6 Months
The real estate market in Honolulu has been rocked in the recent months by the COVID-19 pandemic with numbers of active listings and sales plummeting to historic lows much like the rest of the country. While sales have hit lows prices have actually ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on July 26, 2022 in Moving to Hawaii
5 Lunch Spots In Kaka'ako That Deserve A Visit
Whether you prefer a tonkatsu sandwich or a camarones taco to get you from one side of Hump Day to the other, lunch is pivotal.
It marks completion of a successful first half of your day and commences the latter half filled with finishing up ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on July 26, 2022 in Kakaako
What is the cost of living in Hawaii in 2020?
Hawaii is so much more than the tourist dream of island breezes, white sandy beaches leading to blue waves dotted with surfers. Of course everyone loves to watch hula dancers swaying to the sounds of ukuleles, and who can forget the green mountains ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on May 15, 2020 in Moving to Hawaii
Traffic on Oahu
Six ways you can beat Honolulu’s traffic
Here’s the truth of it: traffic in Hawaii can be horrible. In the newest report from INRIX, a transportation analytics firm, Honolulu was ranked 18th most congested city in the U.S. The good ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on May 1, 2020 in Local
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on April 30, 2020 in Buying a Home
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions if you are a first time home buyer. While most of them are looking out for your best interest, ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on April 30, 2020 in Buying a Home
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter
The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on April 30, 2020 in Selling Your Home
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?
Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago....
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Posted by Holden Lau on April 30, 2020 in Buying a Home
Honolulu Affordable Housing in 2020
Will the Affordable Housing Rules Change in 2020?
This is a common question I get from buyers that frequent Kakaako.com and we're going to fill you in on everything you need to know for 2020. First off we need to familiarize ourselves with some of ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on February 14, 2020 in Buying a Home
10 Things To Know Before Moving to Hawaii
People dream of moving to Hawaii – after all, it’s paradise. With promise of serene tropical weather all year round and living near a pristine beach, Hawaii seems like an ideal location. But while our islands are beautiful, it’s ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on December 17, 2019 in Moving to Hawaii
New Poke Bar, Redfish, by Foodland Opens at SALT
Kakaako is slowly becoming a food mecca in urban Honolulu. Everything from high-end restaurants like Nobu to mom and pop hole-in-the-wall eateries like Insomnia Cafe can be found in this blossoming mini city. New on the scene is Redfish Poke Bar ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on December 17, 2019 in Neighborhood News
Kakaako Kitchen Closing its Doors
We live in Paradise and as the seasons change we are so blessed that the weather doesn't. Though, a different kind of change is taking place in Kakaako right now, specifically Ward Village where the Texas based developer is developing one of the ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on December 6, 2019 in Community News
Your Ultimate Guide to Kaka‘ako
Welcome to Honolulu’s new “it” place: Kaka‘ako. This is a rapidly growing urban neighborhood with a rich history that’s deeply rooted in industry, entrepreneurship and Hawaiian culture.
Back in the day, this was a ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on July 16, 2019 in Neighborhood News
A Guide to Kaka‘ako’s Best Restaurants in 2020
It's official:The Kakaako restaurant scene is growing and it's quickly becoming one of Honolulu's best destinations for enthusiastic foodies. Whether it's a quick snack, a relaxing brunch or casual dinner, this approachable, friendly neighborhood ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on June 12, 2019 in Community News
Raising Building Height Limits in Kakaako
How High is too High? Should we extend the building height limit in Kakaako from 400 feet to 768 feet?
Building heights in Honolulu have always been a polarizing topic among locals and developers. For many years, the topic has been brought to the ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on February 20, 2019 in Community News
Our 2019 Guide to Kakaako
Our 2019 Guide to Kakaako starts here. Located in the heart of Honolulu between the business district of downtown Honolulu and the tourist mecca of Waikiki, Kakaako has the perfect mix of gritty industrial vibe and swanky luxury beach town. Our ...
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Posted by Holden Lau on February 11, 2019 in Community News