Green seems to be the theme on Oahu these days, now there appears to even be a way to party green.  If you want to learn what partying green is get to the Kapolei Library on Saturday (March 13) morning at 11 am.  The program is titled “Green Living & Partying” and is sure to enlighten all who attend.

The topics that will be covered will help make your daily life in Kapolei healthier for you.  There will be discussion on recycling, the use of styrofoam and plastic as well as how to throw a more environmentally friendly party.  If you live in Kapolei or anywhere on Oahu this discussion could prove to be interesting.  Reducing one’s carbon footprint can only help improve one’s environment.

Click here to visit the Kapolei Library’s website.

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The nation’s first net-zero-energy community is slated to be built on the island of Oahu.  A net-zero-energy home is meant to consume no more energy than it creates and intended to have a low carbon imprint on its environment.  The community slated for construction on Oahu is going to be an affordable housing project.  The low cost of energy for these homes will make them even more affordable in the long run.

This groundbreaking project will be built in West Oahu in Waianae Valley.  Oahu is setting a trend by being the first to develop an affordable development which is so environmentally friendly.

Click here to read a recent article from Pacific Business Journal about the net-zero-energy community on 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.

Hawaii is doing its part to make solar a possibility for homeowners.  Currently there are tax incentives in place that cover a large part of the cost of the installation of solar systems to homes and the Governor of Hawaii would like to help cover the rest of the cost through bonds.  The bonds that would be loans from the state that would be attached to the Hawaii home that used the money to install solar.

Solar energy will help Hawaii homes wean off of electricity.  The cost of adding a solar hot water system to a home is approximately $7000.  Tax credits and rebates help but still leave the homeowner owing about $2,000.  Governor Lingle’s plan would allow Hawaii homeowners to finance the balance and afford the solar system where they might not be able to otherwise.  Hawaii is thinking ahead and making an effort for the islands and the environment.

Click here to read a recent article from the Honolulu Advertiser about solar energy and Lingle’s plans.

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.

Oahu real estate values appear to be heading up.  The median sales price for Oahu real estate was up in January and again in February, a positive sign indeed.  The January increase was over 10%, followed by an over 3% increase last month.  These increases are for median prices on single family homes, although condominium values have also risen, though not nearly as much.

Currently it t is an ideal buyer’s market on Oahu.  Home values are well of their peak, mortgage rates remain hovering at around 5% and tax credits are giving current home owners and first time home buyers an edge.

For an up-to-date analysis of the state of the Oahu real estate market contact John RIggins today.

Click here to view data from the Honolulu Board of Realtors.

Oahu is a great place to catch the Aloha spirit.  Sun, surf and sand permeate the soul and ease the mind, allowing the body to relax and enjoy life in a way that is unparalleled in many parts of the world.  Whether you are lucky enough to live in Kapolei full time or own a luxury vacation villa in Ko Olina Resort, spending time on the island of Oahu is certain to improve one’s quality of life.

The current buyer’s market that exists on Oahu is increasing the real estate sales volume there.  First time home buyers are able to take advantage of the tax credit, historically low mortgage rates and low home prices to get into a home for an affordable amount of money.  For those who have dreamed of owning a second home on Oahu, the timing has never been better.

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 commitment to keeping mortgage rates low is great news for those wanting to buy Oahu real estate.  The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, announced this past week that due to the fragile nature of the US economy interest rates will not be increased in the near future.  Low mortgage rates are seen as instrumental in boosting real estate activity and real estate is seen as a way to lead the Country out of the recession.

Low home values, the extended and expanded tax credit and low mortgage rates have combined to create ideal buying conditions when it comes to purchasing property on Oahu.  Oahu real estate sales have been improving compared with a year ago and the ow mortgage rates will ensure that this will continue to be the case.

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.

Oahu real estate sales volume in January showed an improvement over a year ago

Oahu real estate sales volume in January showed a considerable improvement compared with January of 2009.  According to data at the Honolulu Board of Realtors there were 162 single family homes sold in January 2010 and 122 single family homes sold in 2009.  These figures show an over 30% improvement for Oahu real estate.

Condominium sales on Oahu showed an even greater improvement at an increase in sales volume of over 40%.  There were over 227 condominiums sold on Oahu in January 2010 compared with 159 in January of 2009.  The increase in sales is surely fueled by a tax credit, lower home values and historically low interest rates.  These factors have combined to create an ideal buying market when it comes to Oahu 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.

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.

For those who live on Oahu it is no surprise that Hawaii is ranked as the happiest state in the nation

An annual list of the happiest states has Hawaii ranked as number one for 2009.  It certainly can’t be a surprise to people that Hawaii is the happiest state.  With a gorgeous natural, tropical, beauty that many save their entire lives to visit Hawaii represents a tropical oasis in the Pacific Ocean.  Hawaii is more than just a tourist destination however, it is also a place that people call home, it is a state that offers an amazing quality of life.

Hawaii offers sunshine, warmth, and an amazing outdoor playground.  Before, during or after work residents of Hawaii can take advantage of the lovely Hawaii weather and go surfing, running, hiking, biking or choose from a plethora of outdoor activities.  Hawaii lends itself to spending time outdoors and being outdoors leads to happiness for its residents.

For a complete list of the happiest states on 2009 click here.

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.

Hawaii is ranked #11 for foreclosures

Oahu foreclosures keep coming and according to RealtyTrac, Hawaii is ranked number 11 for foreclosures.  The trend has been a big increase in December foreclosures followed by a drop in January.  The drop in January, however, is not indicative of foreclosures decreasing for the year, perhaps it is merely a holiday lull.  As foreclosures hit on Oahu, however, the opportunity arises for those looking for great investments.

Real estate has been hot recently in Kapolei and the Ewa Beach area because prices are right and mortgage rates are remaining low.  Click here to read a recent article on Hawaii foreclosures in the Pacific Business Journal.

If you are interested in looking at Oahu foreclosures or other Oahu real estate contact John Riggins today.  John Riggins is a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) and has the knowledge you need to complete your Oahu real estate transaction.

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.