Kona Real Estate Now- Edibles in the Hawaiian Landscape May 19, 2013One of the things that make living in Hawaii so great is that we always have access to fresh seafood and tropical produce. I don’t think we are ever out of avocados for example because people at work bring them in from their yards to share. There is also a house or two on the …Kona Blake
- The Hawaii Purchase Contract: Sections E & F April 22, 2013Today I’ll continue with my riveting series of post about the Hawaii Standard Purchase Contract. I know, it’s exciting stuff (LOL), but this document drives the entire transaction so it is important to have at least a rudimentary understanding of it. As with previous posts, a copy of the contract can be viewed by clicking here. …Kona Blake
- Central Kona Real Estate by the Numbers: Q1 2013 April 4, 2013With the first 3 months of 2013 now behind us, we have a chance to take a look at sales data for the quarter and see what it tells us about what has been happening in the real estate market. For Central Kailua-Kona, I have been predicting increased overall sales volume, increased number of transactions …Kona Blake
- The Hawaii Purchase Contract: Sections A-D March 29, 2013As last discussed, the Hawaii Purchase Contract is broken into various Sections and Paragraphs. I’m breaking these down to help you understand the contract and make it less intimidating. Today we’ll look at Section A, B, C and D. Again, for reference, click here to view the entire Purchase Contract. Section A: Agency Disclosure A-1 …Kona Blake
- Big Island Then and Now: A look at the numbers and what they tell us. March 26, 2013Last week we had a company-wide meeting at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. At that meeting, Putty Clark shared some data with us as he reflected on what has changed on the Big Island from the early 80′s through today. I found it all extremely interesting so I obtained this information to share with you. …Kona Blake
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Category Archives: Finances and Jobs
When I Grow Up
I got to thinking recently about our future and what I might want to be when I grow up. I am enjoying the real estate business but I am not sure that I want to do it forever. Besides, there … Continue reading
Oh boy… Look what we’ve gone and done now!
When we moved to Hawaii Island our car was paid for, in excellent shape, and 8 years old. I ordered it new from Germany in 2002, I loved it, and so it made sense to bring it along. No that … Continue reading
Watching all the cool things grow!
Check out our Foxtail Palms! Near the ground you can actually see trunk emerging whereas before mostly what you saw above the ground level was the crown. In fact, all of our palm trees are showing trunks now and growing … Continue reading
Beaches, Work, Big Toes
We try to get in some beach time at least once a week. After all, that is part of the reason we live this endless summer on a tropical island. Of course life here, as with life anywhere, means we … Continue reading
Sometimes you Gotta Vacay on a Budget
Oh how the boys have fallen! LOL. I mentioned that our trip to Waikiki for Thanksgiving week was a vacay on a budget. Sure we flew first class there and back but that was just a weird fluke. Besides, we … Continue reading
Beach Therapy
Being on a beach or by the ocean always causes me to reflect a little and always does good things to me. Without fail, I am always a very happy little camper by the time I leave regardless of the … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in Waikiki
We’ve been looking at getting off the rock and spending time in a city for a while now. We looked at some mainland options in California and also Las Vegas and these would have been cool because we could have … Continue reading
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When The Going Gets Tough…
Generally I keep to myself about such things but times have been a little tight for the boys. A new home purchase and related expenses including the landscape, a slew of unexpected car expenses including new tires for our car … Continue reading
A Creative Solution for the Bar
We’ve been looking for a piece of furniture to serve as a bar since we moved into the new house in March. We found a sweet piece at Kaloko Furniture a while back but it was more than we wanted … Continue reading
Welcome to Pier 1, How may I assist you?
As many of you know I have been very excited about the latest Hawaii opening Pier 1 in Kailua-Kona. I love this store and I think it is filling an enormous void here in Kailua-Kona and the entire Big Island … Continue reading
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A Moment Years in the Making
Once upon a time two boys decided they wanted to move to the Hawaiian Islands. Most regular readers are familiar with our journey to Kailua Kona and for anyone that might be curious, a fairly detailed account of our story … Continue reading
Countdown to Ashley and other talk of travel…
We are very excited around our house because Ashley is coming back to see us in 5 days! The last time we saw her was when she was here with Nikki fairly early in the summer and she had plans … Continue reading
The Boys New Home?
This could potentially be the boys new house. We’ve been talking about buying on the island for years as you know and after renting on both sides of the island we know that Kailua-Kona is where we want to be. … Continue reading
A Little Creative Ingenuity
People don’t realize it but being a REALTOR® is expensive. I have paid thousands towards professional dues such a membership in the National Association of REALTORS®, local REALTOR® associations and so forth. Then there is MLS membership, continuing education, E&O … Continue reading
Running Makes Blakey Pooped
Okay so after going back to work as Kona’s hottest REALTOR® (LOL) I have to admit that keeping up with the P90X routine has been a little bit more challenging to find time for and fit into my schedule. But … Continue reading
