Kauai Local News and Real Estate Update August 18
*****Pacific Ocean Properties Named Christie’s International Affiliate!*****
I’m really excited to report that the company I’m with, Pacific Ocean Properties, was named the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie’s International which is the worlds oldest fine art auction house. With Real Estate becoming more global every year this is a valuable affiliation with a very prestigious company.
Being a part of this network entails Pacific Ocean Properties to reach a wider audience in marketing its selection of high-end properties in Po’ipu thus increasing their exposure globally for all their properties. Christies Great Estates is the largest international luxury network of real estate brokers and it’s network includes more than 850 offices and approximately 35,000 sales associates in more the 40 countries.
And now for the real estate news for this week! For an excel spreadsheet on what was listed last week and what has sold CLICK HERE FOR SPREADSHEET
*****Lihue, Kauai makes National Geographic “Move To” List*****
Lihue, Kauai was the only city in the entire state to make National Geographic’s list of places to move to. What’s even better is it placed #3 out of 50 outdoor-oriented places for you to move to and live a better life. National Geographic lists places that were “smart places” to live rather then hot spots. So state the magazine: “A change of address can
bring instant gratification. But a move is a long-term investment. Not only do the selected towns have the action they’ve also got a plan.” Here is what they listed about the town:
3. LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII
Visitors come for Lihue’s heavenly Kalapaki Beach—perpetually ranked as one
of the world’s finest stretches of white sand. But residents in this
commercial hub (there’s even a Costco) have ample time to explore the
3,000-foot-deep, jungle-fringed Waimea Canyon too.
Population: 5,674
Median home price: $485,000
So who was #1 and #2? Seattle Washington and Coo’s Bay Oregon,
respectively.
*****California Builder Stopped From Building Home*****
After a protest last week at a Ha’ena home site, which resulted in no arrests after a calm day of demonstration, a California builder is stopped for the time being from building his dream home. Some 15 members of Ohana O Naue rallied at the Mokihana Building on Tuesday for the state to not allow construction of a single family home which is located at the site where some 30 ancient Hawaiian Burials have been identified. The protesters asked the 17 member panel to revisit the burial treatment plan approved by the Kaua’i Island Burial Council. The commission unanimously voted to direct the county Planning Department to investigate the accuracy of the plans. However, on Thursday Judge Kathleen Watanabe affirmed that construction may continue because the base of the home has already been poured and more disturbance to the grounds was not to be expected. Protesters left the court room dejected and some were in tears.*****Hawaii Celebrates Statehood*****
On August 21, 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state and plans are already underway to celebrate our 50th birthday next year. A 25 member commission has been formed to over see the “birthday” celebrations.
Hawaii started as a territory on July 6, 1898 by a vote of 42 to 21 in the House of the Senate. Hawaii almost became a State around the time that WWII started. Plans for statehood were shelved until 1959 with a dual admission of Alaska (January 3, 1959) and then Hawaii.
Birthday celebrations will include; 50 Voices Of Hawaii which will be radio and television vignettes, a traveling history exhibit, student essay and art contests and a time capsule.
*****Hawaii 5-0 Returns!*****
If you miss the 1060’s television drama then keep your eyes tuned to CBS because they are looking to revitalize the series with “Chris McGarrett” who is Steve McGarrett’s son. Ed Bernero is the mind behind the revitalized series and he says he will keep the show as original as possible.
Did you know..Before settling on the name “Hawaii Five-O” Producer Leonard Freeman considered titling the show “The Man” and that the Hawaii 5-0 offices are actually Iolani Palace?