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Please enjoy these perspectives on Real Estate markets from my contacts in Hawaii and Mexico:  Pat Buckman, Broker Owner with Island Properties, joins me on this beautiful sunny day to discuss the Real Estate market in Honolulu Hawaii. Pat Buckman www.islandpropertieshawaii.com Wesley Gleason, Realtor with Agave Sotheby's International Realty, joins me to discuss the Real Estate market in  San Miguel De Allende , Guanajuato  Mexico . Interested in learning more? Email Sheila Sabine at ssabine@grubbco.com

Aloha - Here is the latest condo market news from Honolulu: While spending the holidays with family, I visited the new Kaka'ako development - located in Honolulu.  This is a series  of 20 buildings each 39 stories high-described as an owner occupied residential community. (left: work in progress, right: completed luxury living) Each building features a children's play area, dog park, pools and gyms, film center, community garden, putting area, wine tasting center, guest quarters, art works from local artists, and storage areas for cyclists and surfers. And of course,wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean.  Sounds great? These luxury units are not cheap - 2 bedroom,2 bath units start at $998,000 and 3 bedroom, 3 bath units start at $1,550,000. The project is being called the playground for the elite. Honolulu is beginning to look like New York City with skyscrapers and grid lock traffic.  Maybe it's time to move to Uptown Oakland !!

My visit to Royal Hawaiian Hotel with local real estate specialist, Pat Buckman.  Want to learn more Island Properties ? Email Pat at  admin@islandpropertieshawaii.com

Just a short skip and a jump over the ocean is Hawaii. I recent recently visited the vibrant city of Honolulu located on the island of Owahu. 20% of the population is Caucasian and the majority of the population are native Hawaiians as well as Asians from all over the world. It is a melting pot of cultures.  There are over 100  beaches that surround Honolulu, more than almost any other city in the world.The combination of natural beauty and diverse cultures make it a really terrific city.  The soft Island winds and the gentle tropical climate will give you the relaxation you have been craving. T he word Mahalo is used frequently by  the Hawaiians which means thank you  and I respect you.