Honolulu, HI - "Living the Dream"
Living in Honolulu gives new meaning to the phrase “living the dream.” Real estate in Honolulu offers something for everyone, whether it is an urban high-rise condominium in the downtown area, or a single family home or waterfront estate in the neighborhood of your choosing. The median price for condominiums in Honolulu was $320,000 in the 4th quarter of 2007, but there are many residences that fall below and well above that price point. Some of the most popular condominium communities fall in the area of Ala Moana-Kakaako, which is home to Oahu’s major shopping and cultural centers. The Ala Moana Center is Hawaii’s largest shopping center, containing over 200 shops and restaurants in a lush tropical atmosphere. The neighborhood of Kakaako is the location of the Honolulu Academy of Arts, the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, as well as many theatre and concert venues.
But if an urban home isn’t what you’ve always dreamed of, Honolulu offers a variety of single family homes that range in style from lavish waterfront estates to modest homes in eclectic communities. The neighborhoods of Aina Haina, Kuliouou, and Niu Valley are located on the foothills and up the side of Koolau Mountain, and offer mid to upper priced homes in a peaceful and eclectic atmosphere. The lively communities of Kaimuki and Kapahulu feature tidy and charming streets, especially Kaimuki’s Waialae Avenue, which has the charm of a vintage 50’s-style main street. Possibly one of the most famous affluent neighborhoods in Honolulu is the community of Kahala, which among its many features, offers beautiful properties with ocean sunrise views. Single family homes in Kahala can cost $3,000,000 on average, but many affordable condominiums are also available in the area. In the native Hawaiian language, “honolulu” means “sheltered bay” or “place of shelter,” but in the 21st century, the word means so much more. Honolulu is a place in which you can really live life to its fullest, and wake up every morning to the beauty that is Hawaii.
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