June Real Estate Update

July 8, 2010

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Honolulu from Diamond Head

HONOLULU – The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® released the following resale figures for the month of June 2010. According to the analysis conducted by the Board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Single Family # of Sales Median Price Current Month 285 $575,000 Last Month 287 $606,000… [Read more…]

Posted in: Real Estate

The Learning Coalition

July 24, 2010

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The Learning Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a single mission – to improve the quality of Hawaii’s public educational system by: Encouraging the growth of successful ideas and small-scale initiatives already at work within Hawaii’s schools so their benefits can be enjoyed on a broader scale throughout the system, and Actively informing the… [Read more…]

Posted in: Schools

Wikihood Honolulu

July 18, 2010

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Wikihood

Wikihood is a mobile travel guide designed for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  With just a few clicks you’ll get a list of interesting places around O’ahu with images, distance and wiki articles. At a glance you see: - which locations are closest to you - what are the most important locations around you… [Read more…]

Posted in: Guides, Island Life

Cathy’s Marketplace

July 3, 2010

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Accessories

You’ll likely bring your car and some of your most treasured valuables with you to O’ahu, but your relocation is sure to involve furnishing your new place in paradise.  Craigslist.com will be an invaluable resource for picking up new items, and a new local online resource called Cathy’s Marketplace will help you locate even more… [Read more…]

Honolulu named among Top 10 Public School Cities

June 25, 2010

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Great Schools Top Cities 2010

GreatSchools.com ranks the nation’s best education towns for 2010 and Honolulu, HI was named among the top 10 in the large cities category.  Ranking was determined using the most recent K-12 public school student enrollment and test score data, along with 2009 median home price and population data.   Test score data included the most recent data from the… [Read more…]

Posted in: Best of..., Keiki, Schools

Emergency Preparedness

June 19, 2010

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Being prepared for disaster is important. When disaster strikes, you may not have ample time to respond and ensure the resources you and your family need to survive are available. Moreover, hundreds of other families in your area share the same concerns, and it will be difficult to get access to the necessities you need… [Read more…]

Posted in: Guides, Island Life

May Real Estate Market Update

June 12, 2010

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Honolulu from Diamond Head

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® released the following resale figures. According to the analysis conducted by the Board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are...

Posted in: Real Estate

Homes for Sale

June 11, 2010

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HomesForSale

Preview every home for sale on Oahu. Search by neighborhood and property type. Save your searches. Create a profile that will update you daily or weekly with new home listings, price reductions and status changes.

Posted in: Guides, Real Estate

The HonuGuide to Sustainable Living in Hawaii

June 1, 2010

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HonuGuide

The HonuGuide is a resource guide for sustainable living in Hawaii. It helps to connect the local, healthy lifestyle...

Higher Education for Hawaii’s Relocating Military

May 28, 2010

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HPU Military Campus Programs

Hawaii Pacific University hosts a number military campus programs...

Hawaii Animal Quarantine

May 22, 2010

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Hawaii Animal Quarantine

One of the many benefits of your new home in paradise is that Hawai’i is rabies-free. If you are just starting to plan a move to the 50th State and pets are part of your plan...

Posted in: Moving to Hawaii

“Stories of Hawaii” Videos

May 11, 2010

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Hawaii

The Stories of Hawaii, a series of web videos from The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Posted in: Island Life, Video

Renting a Home

March 11, 2010

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In some cities, finding a rental property can be relatively easy - homefinding companies show you model apartments and you choose from the three available vacancies. In some markets every property for rent is entered into the MLS system making for an easy search process.

World Famous Waikiki

February 28, 2010

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Insider's Guide to Waikiki

Honolulu Magazine's online insider's guide to Waikiki is the perfect resource for learning more about Oahu's busiest, coolest and most photographed neighborhood.

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Hawaii Trade Referral

February 11, 2010

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Hawaii Trade Referral

Hawaii Trade Referral, your source for pre-screened contractors...

Posted in: Local Business

Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii

January 14, 2010

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Elvis Status Hawaii

Elvis Presley made television and entertainment history with his Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Via Satellite concert...

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Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California

January 8, 2010

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HCCNC

The “HCCNC” was founded by former Hawaii residents working in the Bay Area and is dedicated to supporting the Bay Area Hawaii community and businesses. Individual membership with HCCNC is free – making it easy to get involved.  Learn about the benefits of joining. Learn more at:  http://www.hccnc.com/ Individual membership with HCCNC is free –… [Read more…]

Hawaiian Word Of The Day

December 31, 2009

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Word of the Day

Brush up on your Hawaiian language skills with the Hawaiian Word Of The Day websites brought to you by Kamehameha Schools and KITV-4.  Learn the correct pronunciations and meanings.  Develop a better understanding of Hawaiian language and culture. Visit  http://www.kitv.com/news/124839/detail.html

Posted in: Culture

MyAlohaVibe.com Dining Guide

December 30, 2009

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My Aloha Vibe

So many choices… Alan Wong’s in Moiliili, Chuck’s in Waikiki, or maybe Yudi’s in Manoa?  We’re talking restaurants, of course.  Such choices are made easier thanks to The Hawaii Restaurant Association’s (HRA) new web site, myalohavibe.com.  Each member restaurant is free to create an entry for their establishment and can use the free tools provided… [Read more…]

Hawai’ian Language

December 1, 2009

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There are 12 letters in the Hawai’ian alphabet; 7 consonants (H, K, L, M, P, and W) and 5 vowels (A, E, I, O, U).  For more information about the Hawai’ian language: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_language.

O’ahu’s North Shore, Surfing, Chinatown

November 30, 2009

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Hawaii

In this edition of GoHawaiiTV, tow-In surfer Dan Moore talks about Oahu’s legendary North Shore and how he surfed a monster 68-foot wave at Peahi (Jaws) on Maui. Authentic Waikiki Beach Boys follow in the footsteps of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku by teaching visitors how to surf in Waikiki. First Friday in Oahu’s urban Chinatown… [Read more…]

Posted in: Guides, Island Life, Video

Eating Local

November 5, 2009

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Eat Like A Local

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have created a wonderful new section on their website dedicated to island food and eateries. The Eat Like A Local section is great way to get learn about the exotic new tastes and flavors you’ll soon learn to love in your new Hawaiian home. HVCB tapped Island celebrity… [Read more…]

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The Hawaii Food Bank

October 15, 2009

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Hawaii Food Drive

The burden of poverty on O’ahu is lightened every day by the good works of the folks at the Hawaii Foodbank.  The foodbank assists an estimated 132,000 different people each year, many of whom are faced with deciding between food and shelter or medical care costs.  Near half of the clients are classified as “experiencing hunger” by the U.S. Government’s official food security scales.… [Read more…]

The Hawaii Military Surfing Ohana

September 1, 2009

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The Hawaii Military Surfing Ohana is a non-profit surfing club, comprised of military members from all branches of military service. Open to all active duty, guard, reserve, retirees, and dependents. From beginners to the seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. HMSO is a great way to meet people who have the military and surfing… [Read more…]

Posted in: Hawaii Military

Hawaii State Veteran’s Benefits

July 28, 2009

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The state of Hawaii provides a number of important veteran benefits including: Housing Benefits Financial Assistance Benefits Employment Benefits Other State Veteran Benefits Visit Military.com to learn more. For more information about Military Relocation to O’ahu visit the Relocating Military page.

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Childcare on Oahu

July 22, 2009

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For those in need, finding quality child care is number one on their relocation checklist.  Where do you start?  How can you be sure? Happily, on Oahu and state-wide, we have PATCH. PATCH is a well-developed system that supports parents, providers, and local communities in finding, planning for, and providing quality child care.   Their mission… [Read more…]

Hawaii prepares for 2009 Merrie Monarch Festival

April 10, 2009

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The 46th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival begins this Sunday and will run through next Sunday April 18th.   The annual “Super Bowl” of Hula takes places annually at this time of year in Hilo, HI.  All of Hawaii will be focused on the festival, in particular the competitions held Thursday through Saturday nights.  Hawaii’s ABC… [Read more…]

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PBN | HNL City Guide

March 7, 2009

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Your collection of Honolulu favorite bookmarked sites will not be complete without the Pacific Business News City Guide for Honolulu.  While targeted to business travelers, items like top restaurants, city attractions and a section called “cocktails” contain valuable information for newcomer or kama’aina alike.  Check it out.

Honolulu Named Best Convention City 2009

January 1, 2009

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Business Traveler Magazine, the world’s leading publication geared towards frequent business travelers, has awarded the Hawai‘i Convention Center with its 2009 Best in Business Travel award in the category of Best Conference or Convention Center: City. “The Hawaii Convention Center is a highly functional showplace, featuring an attractive, visitor-friendly design that appeals to the readers… [Read more…]

Best Cities For Relocating Families 2008

August 27, 2008

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Each year the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council and Primacy Relocation rate the Best Cities for Relocating Families and name the top 50 cities in three market segments; large, mid-size & small. Once again, Honolulu has been named to the top 50 list for mid-size markets; metro areas with populations 600,000 to 1.3 million). Evaluating factors… [Read more…]