Hawaii real estate is no stranger to planning. When one lives on an island, with limited growth opportunities, urban planning is essential. The University of Hawaii-Manoa will be participating in World Town Planning Day activities planned through the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. The Honolulu Advertiser reports on World Town Planning Day:

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The fastest growing homebuying demographic in the country is single women. And single women are now keen to buy Hawaii real estate as well. Even though Hawaii real estate features notable difficulties when it comes to buying a first home, as well as finding an affordable home, Hawaii Business magazine points out that many single professional women can afford a mortgage. But, as the magazine continues, the national single women homebuying trend may not gain as big a foothold in Hawaii:

But there are also Hawaii mortgage programs for certain professions that can ease the cost.

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Hawaii mortgages are notoriously expensive. Happily, though, there are special programs that allow people in certain professions to get considerations on their mortgages. Hawaii Business magazine reports on these Hawaii mortgages programs:

If you are interested in buying a Kapolei home, and you work in a community-oriented profession, it is worth looking into the available programs.

For more on Hawaii mortgages and buying a Kapolei home, contact John Riggins.

The Hawaii Superferry has been billed as a cheaper alternative to flying when it comes to getting people between the Hawaii real estate of the islands. However, an injunction was issue against the Hawaii Superferry because an environmental assessment hadn’t been properly conducted. On the otherhand, some say that a Hawaii Superferry environmental assessment isn’t necessary, reports USA Today:

Protesters on surfboards blocked harbors on Sunday during the Hawaii Superferry maiden voyage to Kauai, in an attempt to turn the boat back. Eventually the Coast Guard cleared a path for the Hawaii Superferry.

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One of the benefits associated with Kapolei area schools includes the high tech nature of many of the classrooms. One example of the commitment to offering a high tech learning environment is James Campbell High School, a school located in Ewa Beach.

Any search of Hawaii real estate should include a school search for young families. Contact John Riggins to learn about Hawaii schools.

A Kapolei home offers access to great amenities, such as decent Kapolei schools and shopping. Now the Kapolei shopping options will be increased as a Target store comes to Kapolei Commons. The Target at Kapolei Commons is one of the first two Target stores to come to Hawaii real estate, and is expected to open in 2009. The Honolulu Advertiser reports on the Target Kapolei commons project:

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Back in May, the Hawaii Board of Realtors appointed Nelso Higa to be the director of strategic development. This is a great development in local Honoulu business, and for Hawaii real estate. Higa has extensive experience in directing, as he is a veteran of the YMCA. The Honolulu Advertiser offers this brief bio of Nelson Higa:

Higa’s duties with the Hawaii Board of Realtors will include government affairs, public policy and special projects. John Riggins congratulates Nelson Higa on his first month in this position, and wishes him the best of luck for the future.

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Hawaii real estate is maintaining a healthy level of activity, and that is good news. Even though the real estate frenzy over Hawaii property has ebbed, the demand is still there, albeit in a more moderate and reasonable fashion. The Honolulu Advertiser reports on the state of the Hawaii real estate market:

You can take advantage of some of the best deals available on Hawaii homes. Contact John Riggins to arrange tours of Hawaii real estate.

When one thinks of Hawaii real estate, gorgeous views come to mind. And this great Kaneohe home offers plenty of beautiful views. There is a water view and a hill/mountain view from this prime piece of Hawaii real estate near Honolulu.

To arrange showings of prime Hawaii real estate, contact John Riggins.