Orchid Land Estates...a great place to grow exotics...

This is a photo of my pitcher plant blooming, I came out one morning and it had a huge bloom stalk and a few days later it was all bloomed out. I did nothing special (not that I know of at least), I think it's living in Puna. Everything loves to grow here!

Well I vented about the roads in my last post (Mahalo for your indulgence in my passing fit of nasty attitude) and the next day some of the pot holes were filled! I know it wasn't my post...I am just embarrassed to have been so impatient! (I am still torqued about the graffiti to "Fix Aulii" though...).

I missed the GMM meeting! I had to work that day but it looked like there was a great turn out (I had to drive by twice!), I felt really bad that I wasn't there...but I know everyone worked very hard to resolve our current concerns in OLE.

I appreciate that we all get frustrated, but I have to say that in my experience as a REALTOR, I have found every subdivision has these kinds of concerns...and OLE has a pretty great bunch of people living here!

Two great properties to be aware of... Jared Gates has listed this gorgeous home right on Orchid Land Drive, I know it is a little pricey at $439,000.00 but check it out...this one really is a great deal! Up graded all the way, some of the furnishings may be included and it has a Sauna! (Not a hot tub, a steam sauna!), check out this little video for images of this incredible home, http://www.realestateshows.com/show.php?mls=basic&id=213637

And I recently listed a beautiful 3 acre lot on 39th Avenue just down from Orchid Land Drive for $54,900.00! Ocean views (I could see it when I stood on top of my SUV), it is on the Orchid Land Drive side of the old Noni farm...Great lot at a great price! Check out this show, http://www.realestateshows.com/269016

Visit with you soon...

Oi! The Roads! Whats up with the roads?!

Beautiful Orchid Land Estates... Pot hole capital of the free world?

Yep, maybe so...exempting the newly paved section of Orchid Land Drive of course (but it has been undermined in a few areas from that incredible rain we had), I wonder how may pot holes we have? It may be easier to guestimate how many linear feet of roadway we have that doesn't have pot holes! I bet it is at least 6 per block which wouldn't be to bad if they were the normal garden variety pot holes, but NOOO, this is Hawaii, we grow dem buggahs bigger and badder than anyplace else! So these are real axle breakers... it has gotten to the point that no one blinks when the on coming traffic is on your side of the road, you know they aren't drunk or stoned, just trying not to snap a wheel in that grandaddy pot hole! It is like an obstacle course!

And what is with the doofus who spray painted "Fix Aulii" on half the signs in OLE? Does he/she really think that is going to help? If they want Aulii fixed (who doesn't?) they should show up to the GMM meetings and help make some changes, cause the way things are now is just not working...

Mahalo for your indulgence during my rant! Is Orchid Land still one of the best subdivisions in East Hawaii? Definitely yes! And with March's land sales averaging just a little over $50,000.00 it is one of the most affordable subdivisions as well....

Check out Donna Duryeas listing on 39th Ave. to the right off of Orchid Land Drive, Nearly new custom home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Huge garage with painted concrete floor and extra storage...very nice place! $399,999.00

Or just a little farther down the road is my listing on 39th, right next to the Domingos' old Noni farm. 3 Acres for $54,900.00 and when I stood on top of the SUV I could see the ocean in the distance! Just up the road is the Art & Orchids Bed & Breakfast which I have on very good authority is a awesome B & B! And have you noticed that Poke to your taste has recently been parking down by Ilima? He makes the best Kimchee taco, Yummy!

Whatcha doing this Sunday? Come visit us at our Booth in the Makuu Market...every Sunday from 7:00-2:00 we will have a open house booth to discuss prices versus values on the Big Island and specifically the Puna/Kau/Hilo/Hamakua areas, we would love to see you there!

Visit with you soon...

Aloha Everyone! Welcome to my blog about living in Orchid Land Estates on the Big Island of Hawaii...first off... I am a REALTOR and I will be posting the Orchid Land specific information relating to new listing and/or recent sales. Secondly... I do live in Orchid Land so I will be passing on observations and relevant information about this great subdivision... here are a few great links that are valuable resources:

http://www.orchidlandestates.com/

http://www.orchidland.org/

What is one of my favorite things about Orchid Land?

Climate! 140”-160” inches of rain a year with an average day time temperature of 70-80 degrees (winter to summer variations). Our elevation ranges from about 300’ to nearly 1,000' and we receive a gracious amount of the trade winds coming in over HPP (Hawaiian Paradise Park) located just down from us across Hwy 11.

New Real Estate info for August 1st 2007 thru September 27, 2007 :

Land- 83 listings, average asking price, $80,033.00. Average selling price, $60,550.00
Homes- 26 listings, average asking price, $406,653.00 Average selling price, $304,750.00.

Featured Property- Wonderful 3 acre lot just up Pohaku Drive from Hwy 11 in Orchid Land Estates.

Have a question? Perhaps a photo or a anecdote of Orchid Land you would like to pass on? Let me know! Mahalo & Aloha!

Heliconias on 39th Ave. in Orchid Land Estates Hawaii

(These great heliconias are growing wild & blooming on 39th Ave., a nice spot of color beside the road.)

Aloha Everyone! Welcome to my blog about living in Orchid Land Estates on the Big Island of Hawaii...first off... I am a REALTOR and I will be posting the Orchid Land specific information relating to new listing and/or recent sales. Secondly... I do live in Orchid Land so I will be passing on observations and relevant information about this great subdivision... here are a few great links that are valuable resources:

http://www.orchidlandestates.com/
http://www.orchidland.org/

What is one of my favorite things about Orchid Land?

Neighbors! We have some of the greatest people living in Orchid Land! Verle down on Napua, the Walkers on 39th (now those are great dog owners!), and of course the Shaka guy and his wife that walk down Orchid Land Drive almost every morning. And who is this new gentleman? I always see him with his umbrella heading down to Wiki Wiki…whoops, there is his name now…Umbrella guy! Know a character? Tell me about them…

New RE info for July 1st 2007 thru August 22nd 2007 :

Land- 76 listings, average asking price, $83,217.00 Average selling price, $62,571.00

Homes- 18 listings, average asking price, $429,305.00 Average selling price, $239,900.00

Anyone go to the last Bluegrass & Burgers shindig? How was it?

Have a question? Perhaps a photo or a anecdote of Orchid Land you would like to pass on? Let me know! Mahalo & Aloha!

Aloha All! E Komo Mai...this is Orchid Land Estates...

Aloha Everyone! Welcome to my blog about living in Orchid Land Estates on the Big Island of Hawaii...first off... I am a REALTOR and I will be posting the Orchid Land specific information relating to new listing and/or recent sales. Secondly... I do live in Orchid Land so I will be passing on observations and relevant information about this great subdivision... here are a few great links that are valuable resources:

• http://www.orchidlandestates.com/
• http://www.orchidland.org/
  

What is my favorite thing about Orchid Land? You can grow almost anything here! I am continually amazed at how well my plants love living here, I used to live in Hilo and I never dreamed there could be this much difference...the Hibiscus picture I have posted here came from my place and it just keeps blooming!

I will be updating this blog as new real estate information comes out: 75 active land listings, the newest one is also the most affordable 3 acre land lot at $59,500.00, Pohaku Dr. to 39th Ave., 6th lot on the right. Just before pole #5.
17 active residential listings, the newest one is a bright and cheery 2 bedroom 2 bath on 37th for $275,000.00.

Have a question? Perhaps a photo or a anecdote of Orchid Land you would like to pass on? Let me know!
Mahalo & Aloha!