Now that the September and May Sale Events have come to a close, all of the Developer owned units have gone into escrow and/or closed and the Beach Villas will now begin to establish themselves as one of the premier residential facilities on Oahu. I will be continuing to market and manage properties in the Villa's and would be happy to add you to my list of folks who want to stay informed.  Keep me up to date on the Villas    To View Villas For Rent : CLICK HERE  To View Villas For Sale : CLICK HERE          On the 15th of May we saw the last 54 units sell out and those transactions are in the process of closing. Unfortunately... or fortunately depending upon the case, there may be a few sales that don't get all the way to closing so let me know if you'd like to know about any units tha... 11/09/2010

                                   Welcome to the Beach Villas at Ko Olina! Paradise Found    The Beach Villas at Ko Olina are 247 privately owned condominiums, located ocean front on sun drenched Lagoon two in the beautiful Ko Olina Resort & Marina, Oahu, Hawaii.Each Villa features stunning fit and finishes such as pocket lanai doors that push back into the walls blurring the boundaries between the interior and generous exterior lanai. Stone flooring, wood trims, granite counter tops, and exquisite appliances create an air of a luxury. Multiple pools, spas, a fitness center, and beach bar add to wonderful resort lifestyle.   This unit has just become available and is brand new and now available for rentals beginning on November 15th, 2010. If you are trying to make some last minute pla... 11/09/2010

Come join us for wonderful vacation in Ko Olina on Oahu in our Ko Olina Beach Villa in the Beach Tower. If you are thinking of a vacation to Oahu, one of the first things to decide is if you want a Hotel Room or a residential home for your vacation. Honolulu and Oahu have some of the greatest vacation rentals in the world and The Beach Villas at Ko Olina are some of the nicest available. Most people immediately think of Honolulu  and Waikiki as their destination in Oahu but you might want to consider Ko Olina for your Hawaii vacation.              Sunset Side of the Beach Tower from #702   Pricing will include parking, taxes, telephone,WiFi, cable and a gorgeous unit with incredible ocean views from every room in the place. These villas are available for less than an Ocean View hotel ro... 11/09/2010

 If you are considering a Honolulu Vacation Rental on Oahu, perhaps you might want to consider Ko Olina to enjoy a true Vacation paradise. Final pricing includes parking, telephone, cleaning, taxes and WiFi. That's less than a Ocean View hotel room and you'll enjoy 2 spacious bedrooms a gourmet kitchen and a view you wont get from any hotel. Enjoy the luxuries of the Beach Villas and pamper yourself!           Full details of the special pricing are listed below.                                           Show me Pictures!                Hale Nalani at The Beach Villas at Ko OlinaThe Hawaiian name, Hale Nalani, is translated as Home of the Heavens, and that says it all. This luxurious home is fully appointed and ready for you to enjoy for a vacation of a life time. This 1,265 square foo... 11/09/2010

I'm sure that it's really important to look good to get better results. When you meet new people (new clients) you need to look beautiful, stylish and modern. Sport activities can be really helpful not only to look but to feel great. Fitness has become much more available than it was before for me because of limits of time – I’m a professional specialist and it is not surprising that I’m living in non-stop tempo from day to day. I’m creative person and sometimes an idea comes to me when I’m flying somewhere by my job. In this case I use my iphone which is very convenient to make some notes and scratches for the future article. I like my compact iphone for one more feature - iphone pedometer, the program which helps me to define the burden and to count calories which I’ve burnt and steps... 06/16/2010

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com 03/13/2010

I’m sure that the final price that you sell a house for depends 90% on the value of the home, the city and state price dynamics and other economic and financial factors. But 10% of the price depends on the psychological factors. If buyer likes the realtor and trusts him or her, the price can be increased by 2-3%. The buyer will agree to it as it’s so pleasant to give a present to such a good guy. So, it can be a good idea to make friends with your potential home buyer. Share some useful (or maybe even insider) info (the easiest route to school to avoid traffic jams or discount coupon to your favorite Gucci clothing store)   The second factor depends on buyer’s awareness that nobody tries to cheap him. If he realizes that there is a difference between the descriptions and the photos of h... 01/25/2010

I just received information that the next sales event for the Beach Villas at Ko Olina will be held in May of 2010. The previous sales event in September resulted in the successful sale of 66 of the remaining 120 villas which leaves a balance of 54 villas that will be made available for purchase. So only around 20% of the units remain for the May sales event. Reservations are taken in a priority order so quick action on your part will make a difference. If you have an interest, please contact me directly by email or phone ASAP through the links on the right side of the screen so that we can discuss. There is still a limited opportunity to take advantage of greatly reduced prices and there is no obligation to purchase. There is also no penalty if you change your mind. See below for how t... 12/28/2009

In our 3rd part in a series of Where to Find Oceanfront Condos on Oahu, we leave Waikiki and head clockwise all the way to Ko Olina before we run into more oceanfront condos. A number of harbors take up a good portion of prime real estate along the way... Ko Olina is a resort along Oahu's leeward or west shore. The climate is very similar to the resorts on the western shores of outer islands like Maui's Kaanapali and the Kona side of the Big Island. It is also a relatively new resort and kind of reminds me of what Kaanapali was like when I was a kid there in the early '80's... There's a number of newer construction condo projects there, however only 2 oceanfront complexes: Kai Lani (built by Armstrong builders in 2003) and The Beach Villas at Ko Olina (Recently built by Centex). Althoug... 11/17/2009

                 I thought I would create this page for people to go to who are interested exclusively in Kai Lani at the Ko Olina Resort and Marina. Below you will find links to information on various properties for sale and/or rent and as they come and go, I will update this page. Mahalo for your interest and let me know if you see something you would be interested in looking at. If you currently own property and would be interested in having your property managed or marketed for sale I would love to let you know how I might be able to assist you. Premium Ocean View 3 bedroom unit fully furnished for sale at $999,000. Full Details:                                                                  92-1001 Aliinui Drive Unit 18DPartial Ocean View 2 bedroom unit fully furnished for sale a... 10/11/2009

       2 Bedroom Kai Lani Retreat at Ko Olina For Sale Located within Ko Olina Resort and Marina, Kai Lani is one of the 5 residential neighborhoods within the Resort and is my favorite of all of them. Kai Lani is a low density development and nearly all of the units have varying degrees of Ocean Views and this unit is no exception. In addition to the closest proximity to the ocean of all the neighborhoods except the actual Beach Villas, Kai Lani is where you will wake up in the morning and know you are in Hawaii! I've done my best to create a sense of Kai Lani with the pictures and virtual tours and I hope by the end of the article, you will have a feel for what a magical place it is.     This unit, as you see, is fully furnished and is being sold complete with all the furnishings. Thi... 10/11/2009

         3 Bedroom Ground Floor Kai Lani With Ocean View                          Available For Sale or 1 Year Lease Located within Ko Olina Resort and Marina, Kai Lani is one of the 5 residential neighborhoods within the Resort and is my favorite of all of them. Kai Lani is a low density development and nearly all of the units have varying degrees of Ocean Views and this unit is no exception. In addition to the closest proximity to the ocean of all the neighborhoods except the actual Beach Villas, Kai Lani is where you will wake up in the morning and know you are in Hawaii! This unit is currently leased through the end of October but is available for limited showings during the Month of October.                             Available for purchase at $639,000 or a minimum 1 year lease fo... 10/11/2009

Rarely available fully furnished 3 bedroom Ocean Front ground floor unit in Kai Lani available for rent as a long term rental. This property will be available for a minimum 1 year lease to a qualified candidate for the monthly rent of $3,300 per month plus GET (4.5%). This property will be available on November 15th and is currently vacant and easy to show. Take a look at the pictures and if you have any questions, click here to Contact Michael or give me a call at (808) 225-3660   Here is a picture from what could be your own Lanai as you watch the sunset as the sun slips into the ocean.                                 All you need to do when you move in is hang your clothes in the closet. The living area is furnished with plenty of room to accommodate your needs and is of the highest... 10/11/2009

The Beach Villas at Ko Olina on Oahu Hawaii held their clearance sale on their luxury condo's this past weekend on September 19th & 20th. This was the real estate sales event where the condo prices were drastically reduced with the goal of selling all of the remaining 114 condos/villas (or about half of the project) over two days. The sale was very successful with around 78 out of the 114 villas sold. You still have a second chance with around 26 villas remaining. If your interested, click the Call Me or Email Me links to the right > and we can discuss the opportunity. Some of the villas sold for as low as in the high $500's which is an amazing price when you figure the original starting prices at the project were around $1.8m. This is an almost four for the price of one deal. It remain... 09/21/2009

  NEW!!FHA HUD Preforeclosure Sales Program   Basically, the definition of the short sale process is when the lender of a property allows the property to be sold for less than the amount due on the mortgage loan(s) secured by that property. With real estate values declining, it is more and more common for properties to worth less than the debt against them. There are benefits for all parties involved. A short sale process is that it allows the seller to avoid the credit report damage associated with a foreclosure. A foreclosure can stay on your credit report for up to 10 years and can take an emotional and financial toll on you and your family. For the lender, it provides an orderly and predictable strategy without the additional time and expense of a foreclosure action. But the pitfall... 08/23/2009

                                                                 I hate short sales! But I hate foreclosures more.Not in my Market of Ko Olina, Kapolei and the Leeward Coast? Let me know if you would like a Certified Distress Property Expert (CDPE) in your market and I will make arrangements to have an expert in your area contact you.                    Click Here For An Expert in Your Market Within this website, you will find information to assist you in evaluating a short sale as an alternative path if you currently owe more money on your house than you believe you can sell it for. In "Resources and Forms" you will find some of the actual paperwork that is required in a successful short sale. I can't imagine an agent would prefer the additional work required to work with a lender on ... 08/22/2009

    First time on the market, luxurious Ocean Front Condo at theBeach Villas at Ko Olina available for lease or vacation rental. Are you looking for a place to live where each day feels like you are on a luxurious vacation? You can at the Beach Villas at Ko Olina. Imagine waking up to a beautiful Ocean Front view, then wandering down to the the fitness center for an early morning workout, followed by a visit to the steam room and sauna, and then some laps in the lap pool, all before you head off to work. In the evening, go for a stroll on your sandy beach, take a dip in the ocean or lagoon pool, watch the sun set as you BBQ some fresh Ahi Tuna steaks, Rib Eye Steaks or Shrimp. Costco, Target and Safeway are all just one exit away and less than five minutes from your home. Not interested... 08/16/2009

Are you thinking about purchasing a villa at the Beach Villas at Ko Olina at the Final Sales Event in September, 2009? Should you buy? Here is the latest scoop. Last week in Federal Court (August 13th, 2009), the Master Developer of the Ko Olina Resort, Jeff Stone lost his motion to stop Centex, the developer of the Beach Villas at Ko Olina from recharcterizing the limited common areas of our property into common areas. This allows Centex to take the areas such as the pools, grounds parking lots, etc. and turn these areas over to the homeowners via our homeowners association. This is through the process of converting the limited common elements into common elements. The judge ruled that Centex was within their right to proceed with the change, based on the wording of the contract signed... 08/16/2009

             Whether you are new to this string on the Beach Villas at Ko Olina or have been following it since December... welcome! In either event, it might be a good time for a review of that last year. As is the custom, if you want to read the full details, links to the earlier articles are at the end of this. When we began this story, the Villas were about half sold and were being offered with some slight price reductions, but were essentially priced close to the prices that the first 127 units had sold for. That was December 2008.                    In January 2009, Centex Destination Properties, the Developer of the Beach Villas at Ko Olina announced that they were going to have a Final sale event on June 5th and 6th with plans to sell the 120 remaining units at discounts rangin... 08/13/2009

Ko Olina Restaurants and Kapolei Restaurants located near the Beach Villas at Ko Olina, West Oahu, Hawaii. Beach Villas at Ko Olina Homeowner and Vacationer nearby dining options. So your on vacation at the Beach Villas, where to eat? Even though the Beach Villas at Ko Olina have beautiful kitchens with Sub Zero, Wolf & Fisher-Paykel appliances, not everyone wants to cook while on vacation! Here is a list of our families favorite restaurants in the Ko Olina Resort and the Kapolei area. All of these restaurants are convenient and close to our property, the Beach Villas at Ko Olina. Our property, the Beach Villa Resort is located on Lagoon Two. Lagoon Two (Beach Villas) - The Beach Bar is now open serving well drinks, sodas, water and coffee in the mornings. The Beach Bar is for the exclu... 08/07/2009