Welcome to Great Hawaiian Homes. In our ongoing series of Oahu's neighborhoods, we are proud to present Kaneohe. After reading about Kaneohe, you can do a property search by clicking on our logo (Just Below) and putting in the criteria for your search. Gayle and I will be more than happy to speak with you at any time and set up showings of properties you are interested in. Please remember that we give our buyer clients a Rebate of 20% of our Commissions as our way of thanking you for your business. Cheers - Mike
Oahu Neighborhoods - Windward Oahu
Kaneohe
They say if you like the beach you go to Kailua and if you like boats you go to Kaneohe. With Kaneohe and Kailua in such close proximity to each other; you can have both!! With the addition of the H-3 to the Pali Highway and Like Like, access to downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Hickam AFB and the airport area is much improved from the late 60s when these bedroom communities expanded to the suburbs they are today. From Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Kaneohe, or Kailua to Pearl Harbor or the airport travel time is approximately 20 minutes. There are many restaurants and shopping galore! The Windward Mall has just had a HUGE face lift and there is little reason to travel into Honolulu anymore, except for Work and Nightlife.
Kahaluu to Kahuku
Continuing around the island from Kaneohe on the Like Like and Kahakeli Highways, there is a scenic drive along the windward coast from Kahaluu to Kahuku on the way to the North Shore going through many beautiful areas on the way to the North Shore towns of Haleiwa and Waialua. But, if you're in a hurry and need to skip this scenic drive, take H-3 towards Wahiawa and go over the saddle road to Wailua and the North Shore. Try Haleiwa for great shave ice, surf shops, and restaurants. If it's winter, watch out for the high surf - spectacular to watch but stay off the beach.
The drive up the Windward Coast leading up to the North Shore looks like the Hawaii people dream about. Here are the modern versions of the sleepy little beachside towns of old Hawaii, with glorious mountains on one side and the unbelievably blue ocean on the other. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are tucked off the highway, un-crowded and unspoiled secrets off the tourist radar.
Hauula
Originally a tiny Hawaiian fishing and taro farming village where folks lived in grass huts, Hauula is now a charming little community of affordable single-family residences and condos. A sandy procession of beach parks lines the makai (ocean) side; a new beach pavilion and the newly renovated Hauula Shopping Center highlight the town.
Kaaawa
The legendary crouching lion rock formation and the Crouching Lion Inn mark the north end of Kaaawa. Otherwise, you might not know you've been through town. Here, the steep, green cliffs of the Koolaus allow barely enough room beside this coastline-hugging stretch of Kamehameha Highway for the neat affordable to mid-priced homes of Kaaawa. There are some really great views from the makai side homes and a nice flat beach leading to the wave break - perfect for kayaking!
Kahuku
A former sugar plantation town, Kahuku still retains its warm-hearted plantation village personality. The old sugar mill is now a shopping center and the old plantation hospital is a modern medical facility. Today's townsfolk live in homey, modestly priced residences and turn out en masse for Kahuku High School athletics and activities. Look for the "Shrimp Truck" for a special treat of home-grown Kahuku prawns, and if the "yellow flag" is out at the corn stand up the road - get yourself some of the best sweet corn ever grown - you can eat it raw it's so ono [good]!
Laie
The community of Laie is most renowned for its world-famous inhabitant: the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center, one of Hawaii's most popular visitor attractions. The Center and Brigham Young University (BYU) are the main attractions of this largely Mormon community. The cozy community is home to slightly more than 5,500 people. Residences are in the medium-price ranges and are served by a newly expanded shopping center and the only movie theater and hotel in these parts.
Punaluu
Right now, Punaluu is the tiniest community of them all, but it looks like growth is on the way. The Pacific Ocean isn't the only thing lapping at these shores. Lots are on the market, developers are developing and a few fee simple homes are for sale in the middle to upper price range. alluring beach parks are mainly used by the few residents and vacation condo renters who are lucky enough to live in this divine place.
If you are thinking of a new home in or around Honolulu, or anywhere on Oahu, Gayle Fujita Ramsey (RA) and Michael Ramsey Fujita (RA), Vice President of Realty Executives Oahu, are two of Honolulu's finest Realtors and invite you to call at (808) 630-1828 or email at Mike@GreatHawaiianHomes.com. They often work with mainland buyers who are pre-transfer or pre relocation. Honolulu homes for sale and Honolulu condos for sale can be see by clicking the logo above. It will take you to http://www.GreatHawaiianHomes.com . GreatHawaiianHomes.com has a wealth of information about buying real estate in Hawaii. Below is a list of what you can expect from Michael Ramsey Fujita and Gayle Fujita Ramsey when you work with them as your buyer's Agent:
•· Our services are FREE to you because the Seller pays all Real Estate Commissions.
•· We Rebate our Buyer Clients 20% of our commissions! This is given to you as a credit at closing. You may apply the money to the Principle of your new home use it toward closing costs, part of the down payment or for new things for your new home.
•· When choosing a new home, it will be helpful to know if the list price is Fair Market Value, Priced Over Fair Market Value or a Real Bargain! Our high tech approach to valuation will give you this information before we even visit the property for the first time.
•· We will go through the Purchase Contract and ALL Addendums with you before you sign anything. You will also find a great deal of information about the Purchase Contract and its Contingency Descriptions. This way, if you choose to become familiar with this document, you can.
•· We will give you recommendations on Real Estate Professionals whom are available to you. We maintain NO affiliation with any of these Professionals; they are simply the best at what they do in our opinion.
•· Buyer's Agent. Every buyer needs a buyer's agent that is dedicated to THEIR best interest. As Realtors, and members of the National Association of Realtors and the Honolulu Board of Realtors, we are duty bound and Licensed by the State of Hawaii to Protect your Best Interest at ALL Times.
•· We work with Mainland Buyers from time to time. This is easily accomplished by use of Posted Video Tours of homes they have selected to see more of from our emails, emailing of documents, faxing of documents by way of our Toll Free Fax Line, and by excellent communication skills. We have and can also email pdf Slideshows of homes for Mainland Buyers directly to their inbox.
•· Once we have fully explained the various contracts to you and you make an informed decision as to your acceptance or rejection of them, we will do the face to face negotiating with the Seller's Agent for you to be sure you are getting the best terms the Seller will give. We do our best to keep your transaction as stress free and pleasant as possible.
•· Not only will we walk through every home together, we will review all inspection reports generated during your transaction. It is important that you know exactly what you are buying and its condition, even inside the walls!
•· We are proud to have represented a great many families in their purchases of new homes. You will have the full benefit of our years of experience as Realtors acting as Buyer's Agents. We promise not to hold anything back from you...ever.
•· Our website at http://www.GreatHawaiianHomes.com is a big advantage to buyers. It explains the buying process in detail and many clients have to us for assistance because they like our website so much. It is very down to earth, just like us. Let's chat over coffee...
