Ko Olina, Home to Best Family Beaches

July 11th, 2010 Contributor Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Ko Olina real estate No Comments »

Ko Olina Resort is home to some of the best family beaches in Hawaii.  Often a family vacation destination, Hawaii offers a beauty and serenity that provides a backdrop to memories of a lifetime.  When looking for a beach for a family with children, safety and amenities are key elemeKo Olina Resort offers the perfect beach location for familiesnts to provide peace of mind. Ko Olina Resort offers beaches that fit the family criteria, four lagoons that were created for safe family fun.

Lagoon Four is a Ko Olina Resort beach that is complete with a beach park, convenience store and safe and easy swimming.  All of the lagoons actually offer safe swimming and peace of mind to parents.  Nearby JW Marriott offers one step beyond, walking distance from Lagoon One, the hotel has ponds that house sharks, fish and rays for viewing.

Ko Olina Resort on Oahu offers the perfect family getaway.  Contact me today to for more information about Ko Olina, as well as to learn about Ko Olina real estate opportunities.

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.

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Hawaii Resort Real Estate Sales Up Compared With 2009

May 4th, 2010 Contributor Posted in HAWAII NEWS, Ko Olina real estate, Oahu real estate Comments Off

So far Hawaii resort real estate sales are up compared with 2009.  Hawaii real estate data shows that resort property sales during the first quarter of 2010 is up 20% compared wResort real estate sales are up in Hawaiiith the first quarter of 2009.  High end real estate sales on Hawaii appear stronger than they have been for quite some time.

The opportunity to buy resort real estate on Oahu is ripe.  Luxury real estate in resort areas like Ko Olina have more attractive values, creating an optimum buyer’s market.  The lack of activity in 2009 helped to create a demand in the marketplace as well as more competitive pricing.

The increased activity for Hawaii real estate sales is seen as a positive sign in a nation recovering from a hard-hitting recession.

Click here to read a recent article form Pacific Business Journals regarding Hawaii resort real estate sales.

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.

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New Ko Olina Hotel Involves Community

March 21st, 2010 Contributor Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Ko Olina real estate Comments Off

The new Disney hotel in the Ko Olina Resort is involving the community.   The Aulani team is planning a mural and they want it to be made from phoThe new Disney Resort in Ko Olina is going to incorporate local students' photos, showcasing Hawaii's beautytos taken by students from the area.  The photos should display the beauty of Hawaii and can come from any aged student, elementary school through high school.  Photos that are submitted will be chosen based on composition and how they reflect on Hawaii’s culture, environment and overall feeling.

The Aulani’s inclusion of local talent will be displayed, incorporating the eye of Oahu’s residents into its decor.  Slated to open some time in 2011 the Aulani, the Disney Resort being built in Ko Olina, is currently a work in progress.

Click here to find out how to submit photos to the Aulani.

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.

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Ko Olina Resort Real Estate Provides More Than an Investment

February 20th, 2010 Contributor Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Ko Olina real estate Comments Off

Owning real estate in Ko Olina Resort insures a lifetime of memories

Purchasing real estate in Ko Olina Resort is more than an investment, it is a place where memories will be made.  The memories that will be made in Ko Olina Resort will last a lifetime.  Whether you are single, married, have children or have grandchildren, Ko Olina Resort has much to offer everyone.  People around the world save a lifetime to vacation in Hawaii and for those lucky enough to own real estate on Oahu, the vacation of a lifetime can be experienced over and over again.

Ko Olina Resort is a special place, offering beach frontage, golf courses, restaurants and more.  Whether you are looking for an easy condo or a single family home, it can be found in Ko Olina Resort.  The beauty of owning Ko Olina Resort real estate is that it can be rented when you are not using it to help offset the cost.  Now is a great time to buy Oahu real estate, with mortgage rates and home values down.

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.

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Disney Resort in Ko Olina on Oahu Now Has Name

January 21st, 2010 jriggins Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Ko Olina real estate Comments Off

Sunset at West End of Oahu by christopherdale

Aulani is the name of the new Disney Resort in Ko Olina

The new Disney Resort in Ko Olina on Oahu has finally been given a name, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawaii.  The new resort plans to open its first phase in the Fall of 2011.  Aulani is located on 21 acres of oceanfront property in the fabulous area of Oahu known as the Ko Olina Resort.  Aulani will have 360 hotel rooms and 481 time share villas when it is complete.

Its beautiful setting and surroundings will help make the Disney Resort unique, offering an amazing setting for the Magical Kingdom to spread its wings.  Disney is all about family and fun and Ko Olina provides the spirit of Aloha, combining to make one fabulous vacation experience in paradise.

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.

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Deals Can Be Found on Oahu

January 11th, 2010 jriggins Posted in Ko Olina real estate, Oahu real estate Comments Off

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Real Estate bargains exist on Oahu

The upside of a bad economy is that bargains are there to be had and the Oahu real estate market is no exception.  Resort real estate is where some of the best deals can be found these days and Ko Olina Resort is no exception.  Ko Olina Resort Villas is a project where some units can be found for a discount of 50% off.

Are you looking for a bargain on the island of Oahu?  Perhaps a resort condominium or home that can be enjoyed but also used as a vacation rental to help cover costs and secure your investment.  Whether you want to find the best bang for your buck in Ko Olina Resort or elsewhere on Oahu, John Riggins can help you locate the property taht best suits your 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.

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Ko Olina Resort Real Estate

December 31st, 2009 jriggins Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Ko Olina real estate Comments Off

Ko Olina Resort offers a great place to own real estate

Ko Olina Resort is an area on the island of Oahu that offers vacations that many people only dream about.  The reality of owning real estate in the Ko Olina insures a lifetime of wonderful vacations as well as the possibility of investing in the future.  Real estate values have plunged in recent years, causing many to lose out on the wise investments that they thought they had made.  The beauty of purchasing real estate in today’s market is that you can be assured that you are not purchasing at the height of the market.

Ko Olina Resort is a desirable vacation destination that allows property owners to help cover their real estate costs by renting their properties out when they are not using them.  The ability to rent vacation properties often makes them an ideal investment.

If you have always dreamed of owning a piece of paradise, the Ko Olina Resort could be what you have been searching for.  With pristine beaches, a world renowned golf course and a lush and beautiful tropical landscape the Ko Olina Resort aims to please.

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.

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Ko’Olina Offers Golf and More

November 13th, 2009 jriggins Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Ko Olina real estate, oahu Comments Off

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Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the Ko'Olina Golf Club on the island of Oahu

As the northern states start preparing for winter golf enthusiasts may be mourning the end of a season.  The good news is that there are many places where the golf season never ends one favorite being the Ko’Olina Golf Club on Oahu.  The Ko’Olina Golf Club offers a wonderful golf course which has hosted a variety of golf tournaments, including the LPGA.  Playing golf is always more enjoyable in a beautiful setting and this Oahu location offers a stunning landscape filled with lush gardens and ocean views.

For families who like to vacation together but not necessarily all play golf together the Ko’Olina Resort has many amenities to enjoy.  From stunning beaches to shopping this Oahu resort has something for everyone.

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.

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Kai Lani in Ko Olina Resort is Oahu Living at its Best

October 31st, 2009 jriggins Posted in KO OLINA RESORT, Kapolei real estate, Ko Olina real estate Comments Off

Kai Lani represents a beautiful resort property in Ko Olina on Oahu

If you have been dreaming of owning resort property on Oahu the Kai Lani might be just what you have been waiting for.  Ko Olina Resort offers Hawaii living at its best with lots of open green spaces, beautiful beaches and amazing dining, shopping and recreational activities.  Kai Lani is just one part of the beautiful Ko Olina Resort, offering a pool, tennis courts and a fitness facility.  The properties at Kai Lani put residents and visitors next to preservation land, open space available to enjoy and appreciate.

Ko Olina Resort is a beautiful section of Oahu, offering resort living and beautiful Oahu scenery.  If you would like to learn more about Kai Lani, Ko Olina ar Oahu real estate in general contact John Riggins today.

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.

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Ko Olina is Bustling with Building Activity

October 29th, 2009 jriggins Posted in Kapolei real estate, Ko Olina real estate 1 Comment »

Ko Olina is currently a hub of development

Ko Olina is bustling with building activity these days.  With construction of the Disney Resort underway as well as two shopping centers nearing completion, Ko Olina has a busy future in front of it.  The two shopping centers Ko Olina Center and Ko Olina Station are scheduled to be completed in November, Ko Olina Station in early November and Ko Olina Center by Thanksgiving.  The shopping centers will house restaurants, shops ranging from footwear to jewelry, and offices that will include dental, medical and real estate.

The restaurants that will be in the new Ko Olina shopping centers include Hawaiian Barbecue, Roma Pizza, Just Tacos Grill & Cantina and the Wyland Grille.  ABC Store will have an expanded upscale version of its store which will have an expanded deli and wine selection.

If you are interested in real estate in Ko Olina contact John Riggins today.  John Riggins specializes in Ko Olina real estate as well as Kapolei real estate.

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.

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