John Riggins CDPE Specialist

These are tough times in real estate and Kapolei is no exception.  With foreclosures increasing dramatically, and unemployment increasing people need both assistance and information on how to keep their homes and receive mortgage assistance.   One program that offers assistance is HAP (the Housing Assistance Program).  The benefits available through the HAP are the Private Sale Benefit, the Private Sale Augmentation Benefit, the Government Acquisition Benefit and the Foreclosure Benefit.  All of these benefits are designed to help service members and federal civilians.

If you need assistance with trying to figure out your Ohau housing contact John Riggins today.  John Riggins is one of only 4 certified CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) realtors in Hawaii and can help you figure out your mortgage and how to keep your home or sell your home.  Tough times call for strong information and John Riggins is the broker to inform you of your options and help you figure out your Oahu real estate needs.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

Kapolei Photo courtesy of Logan S

15 properties were sold in the Ewa Beach, Kapolei area of Oahu during the week of June 1-5, one of the hottest selling areas on Oahu, in the city and county of Honolulu.  There is no doubt that real estate is a tough market in today’s economy but Kapolei remains a stronghold and a desirable place to call home.  Kapolei is Oahu’s second largest city, providing a wonderful place to both work and call home.  Oahu’s beauty and tranquility come alive in Kapolei and offer its residents a quality of life that is hard to find elsewhere.

If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Kapolei contact John Riggins today.  John Riggins is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Kapolei real estate and can keep you informed on what the real estate market is doing all over Oahu.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

Photo courtesy of J Winfred

It is no surprise to anyone’s ears that it is a buyer’s market when it comes to real estate and Ko Olina Resort is no exception.  If you have ever been to the Ko Olina Resort on Oahu there is no doubt that you would want to return.  Perhaps you even said to yourself “someday I am going to own a home here.”  Well there could not be a better time to buy real estate in Ko Olina Resort.  Not only is inventory up but prices are down.  In this type of a market the buyer has a great deal of bargaining power.  There are plenty of sellers that not only want to sell but they need to sell.  If you are interested in looking at property in the Ko Olina resort area contact John Riggins today.  John Riggins knows the market and can help your realize your dream to own the best real estate on Oahu.

For more information about Ko Olina Resort Property as well as Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

Oahu has state of the art fiber optic technology which enables it to succeed as a place to live and work, remaining competitive in a technologically advanced world.  According to a recent article posted on HonoluluAdvertiser.com, “Sandwich Isles Communications (SIC), a local telecommunications company that services Hawaiian Homestead communities statewide, has completed installation of its new, state-of-the-art, undersea fiber optic cable connecting the five major Hawaiian islands (Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui, Moloka’i and the Big Island).”  This cable enables faster communication and is expected to improve the technology job sector in Hawaii.  Dedicated to keeping Hawaii on the cutting edge of technology SIC will continue to keep the islands up to date.  Oahu is a fantastic place to call home and the availability of top notch technology makes living and working there easier than ever.  If you have been considering relocating to Oahu contact John Riggins today.  John Riggins has the experience and knowledge you need to learn more about Oahu and the fantastic real estate opportunities that exist there.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

The rail system will add new growth along its corridor and Kapolei will be no exception.  With change comes resistance and while the proposed railway for Oahu has met its fair share of resistance one thing is clear, the railway will bring change, most of which is for the positive.  Not only will people be able to get places more efficiently on the island of Oahu but there will also be new business opportunities along the way.  Traditionally rail stations have introduced growth to their communities and in a time where growth is difficult the new railway will be a catalyst for new business, stimulating the local economy.  Kapolei will be at one end of the railway and will benefit from it as much as other points along the way.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

photo courtesy of Andy Castro

Disney Resorts is planning on developing a hotel in Ko Olina, having purchased 21 acres of oceanfront land in the resort area on Oahu.  The hotel will be a part of Disney’s timeshare business, the Disney Vacation Club.  The hotel is slated to be the first hotel by Disney that is not connected with a theme park.  The hotel in Ko Olina is going to have 800 units.  Ko Olina offers true hawaiian beauty, with lush tropical landscape and access to incredible beaches and bays.  Ko Olina, Kapolei and Oahu as a whole have a great opportunity with Disney choosing such a special place for their first non-theme park hotel.  The resort intends to open in 2011 and will create about 1,000 jobs.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

There is going to be a workshop for the rail station project in Kapolei on Monday June 29th and anyone who wants to have input or learn more is invited to attend.  The Honolulu Rail Transit Project is intended to improve life and transportation on Oahu.  The goal of the railway is to relieve traffic on Oahu’s congested roads and move people efficiently and easily from one location to their desired locations.  In short, the railway is intended to improve the quality of life for Oahu’s residents and guests alike.  If you want to learn more about locations for stations or have ideas that you would like to share please attend the second rail station design community workshop in Kapolei on Monday, June 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kapolei High School.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

No one likes the idea of someone losing their home but in today’s economy a short sale or foreclosure property offers buyers a great investment and there are some of these bargains available in Kapolei.  If you have been interested in purchasing  View Slideshow real estate in Kapolei this could be the time for you to buy.  Take a short sale for example.  In a nutshell a short sale is when a property owner is in arrears on mortgage payments and has received no View Slideshow tification from his lender that he is headed toward foreclosure.  A short sale allows the property owner to sell his house to cover the balance on the loan or less than the balance if the bank agrees.  There are short sale opportunities in Kapolei and John Riggins and his team are on top of them.  John Riggins is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to short sales and foreclosures and can help you find the ideal property at the perfect price.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

Photo courtesy of J Phillipson

Ko Olina Resort is located on the western shore of Oahu, 30 minutes away from Honolulu but a world away form city living.  Ko Olina represents the best of what Hawaii has to offer, lush landscape, fabulous beaches, and all the luxury that resort living has to offer.  Ko Olina Resort has single family homes, townhouses, condos and hotel properties.  In addition there is an 18 hole golf course and a large marina.  This gated community offers fantastic resort living and many great opportunities to invest in Ko Olina Resort real estate.  There couldn’t be a better time to invest in Ko Olina Resort, with property values lower than they have been in years and mortgage rates still reasonably low, it’s a great time to jump into vacation ownership.  Investing in the beautiful beachfront resort of Ko Olina can provide years of enjoyment and memories that will last a lifetime.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.

Photo courtesy of Logan S.

Kapolei has been Oahu’s fastest growing region for well over a decade and represents both a community and a way of life.  Kapolei was created to provide residents with a place to live, work and play and it has fulfilled its promise.  The community of Kapolei is complete with corporate business, retail, dining, condos, apartments, homes, parks, and schools.  There are recreational, educational and industrial opportunities which provide residents of Kapolei with a complete lifestyle that they can enjoy.  Hawaii offers a fabulous place to visit but an even better place to call home.  If you have been considering relocating to Hawaii consider relocating to Kapolei, a place that you can feel proud to call home and a community that will embrace you and the lifestyle you deserve.

For more information about Kapolei Real Estate please contact John Riggins, Certified Distressed Property Expert.  Click here for access to the Oahu MLS and all available listings in the Kapolei area.