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Okay - no need to slam a place - I just wanna know where would YOU suggest? Some people I love live in Eden Roc and adore it!
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Agreed on Royal Gardens. but still seems a bit high priced. At 15 to 25K you can get something pretty good in Nanawale. I apologize if I seemed critical of the smaller subdivisions and Leilani. I didn't mean to do be, I still like Waa waa and I'm happy others don't. It means I might be able to afford something there LOL. Besides, remember, I already said I don't know nuthin'
Edited by - lee dejongh on 07/14/2006 11:37:01
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Good thread. Thanks, Carrie.
I'm keeping my eye on Hawaiian Acres. Proximity to the highway and Hilo and current (relatively) low prices seem like it has potential.
Seems like the run-off issue and related street conditions are the problem area.
Just speculation...
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My investment vote goes to Eden Roc or Fern Forest in the "closer to the highway off the paved road" end....
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Hawaiian Beaches has piped water, paved roads and mail delivery. Lots are around 12K sq feet. They are building here like crazy. The neighborhoods have changed for the better with the renters replaced by owners. We love it here and our neighbors are great.
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I have to agree about Beaches...people DO look for the mail, water, paved thing.
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I had the "Famous Bet" with "Jack of All Trades" (aka Robert Voge/Ferrari) on the putzville forum three years ago. I identified five subdivision where I predicted the values will go up at least 40% in two years. Four of those subdivisions were in Puna and one was in Kau. I was wrong about the time frame, it took only one year to achieve the win of the bet. Actually, prices went up 59% to 86% in the subdivisions I identified. (As a good sport as he is, I still have to collect the bet, but that's another story.) I have my list again, though I think it will take 3-4 years to achieve the same gain because of the scary media bubble-campaign. BTW, I don't just predict, I do lots of research and market studies and I put my money where my mouth is. I bought lots in all the subdivisions I identified.
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Edited by - John S. Rabi on 07/14/2006 09:58:05
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well then, since John is high on Leilani, I stand corrected by an expert. We should flock there.
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Puna Beach Palisades if I could afford it. Half acres lots, most with ocean views and 5 minutes from the beach.
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I think it all depends on your price range. If you have the cash to buy a couple of HPP or Leilani lots, its a good investment. If you have less cash, Nanawale is a good place. If you have lots of cash, Puna Beach Palisades or Kehena is a great area. Considering that lots in Kalapana Sea View are close in price to HPP (but the lots are much smaller), that could be a negative for a lot of people, although the views are great and the proximity to the beach is a big plus.
Man, I just identified almost everything as a possibly good choice. I guess the short answer is "it depends".
I'll be quiet now.
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