Hawaii

[bmwracer]

dochira wrote:

I wonder if it's the same situation in Hawaii, i.e. do most of the people there have traditional mortgages?

Yeah, I'm curious about that myself.

Once Aho wakes up, maybe he'll chime in.

[dochira]

While looking at gaspricewatch.com, I noticed the highest price for gas (as reported by people) is in Lanai City, HI for $4.20. I've seen reports that gas was $5+ in the Southeast, but I guess no one has reported it to this site.

[krim]

there's that 4.20 again.

a friend of mine said that there was a station outside of Atlanta (ruralish highway) that had 87 for $5.01 two days after Katrina hit. When he went back the next day to take a photo, it was down to $3.59.

[ahochaude]

dochira wrote:

I wonder if it's the same situation in Hawaii, i.e. do most of the people there have traditional mortgages?

A lot of people have been taking advantage of the 100% financing options available now.
Also, I noticed people here have VERY GENEROUS relatives who fork over some cash to help them out.


And people who already own property, especially with a title free and clear, they'll refinance the property and use the proceeds to purchase another.

Timeshares have gained MUCH popularity here. The market is crazy.
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[bmwracer]

ahochaude wrote:

A lot of people have been taking advantage of the 100% financing options available now. Also, I noticed people here have VERY GENEROUS relatives who fork over some cash to help them out.

Oooh, that old Hawaiian money.

Must be nice.

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And people who already own property, especially with a title free and clear, they'll refinance the property and use the proceeds to purchase another.

And so on and so on and so on....

[ahochaude]

bmwracer wrote:

And so on and so on and so on....

Exactly. And working in escrow, you'll see the same names in different transactions a lot.
It's all about the money, I'm afraid.
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[niko2x]

krim wrote:

ill bet you make more than I do though.

i don't know about all that now.

ahochaude wrote:

Yep, however the real estate bubble hasn't burst in Hawaii just yet. Single family home prices are still on the rise, and very steadily. Niko, if you do plan to move to Hawaii and purchase a residence, I'd suggest you come when you can.

not in any time soon, prolly in about 10 or 15 yrs...
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[krim]

niko2x wrote:

i don't know about all that now.

Im fairly sure, even your building name is cooler than mine.

[niko2x]

krim wrote:

Im fairly sure, even your building name is cooler than mine.

speaking about buildings, aren't you the one with the nice view of the hotel pool across the way?

anyhoos, if not hawaii, i'll prolly retire in okinawa. even tho its at least 25 yr away, it's never too early to think ahead.
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[krim]

niko2x wrote:

speaking about buildings, aren't you the one with the nice view of the hotel pool across the way? anyhoos, if not hawaii, i'll prolly retire in okinawa. even tho its at least 25 yr away, it's never too early to think ahead.

after labor day, there's nothing to look at til next spring break.

[dochira]

I already asked in the Food thread, but I figure I might attract more attention here. Any places to go for sushi buffets/other buffets or do I need to open my wallet for decent stuff?

Also any good places for breakfast?

[qilver]

dochira wrote:

I already asked in the Food thread, but I figure I might attract more attention here. Any places to go for sushi buffets/other buffets or do I need to open my wallet for decent stuff? Also any good places for breakfast?

there is this one place in Oahu that i went to, kinda like a to-go place for sushi, and people that are in Hawaii, you may know this place, sorry forgot the name of it, but it had these sushi rolls you can get to go, and they were the best. They had several throughout the island, might be a chain of food stores. Also this other place i went to get some good japanese rice crackers on Oahu, the best hawaiian/japanese snacks.

also, there is the chilli, you can get on the island, at some restarants, called "Zippy's Chilli" good stuff.

not sure on the higher end type fancy restarants, although went to a few places with my family, but don't recall them.

[dochira]

Hmm, perhaps someone there will be able to post the name of this place. And along my post, is there a kaitenzushi (conveyor belt) sushi place on the island?

[ahochaude]

Regarding the sushi place, could it be Genki Sushi?
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[Rinrin]

ahochaude wrote:

Regarding the sushi place, could it be Genki Sushi?

That's the same thing I was thinking!

As far as the take-out sushi, that's probably Kozo Sushi.
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[dochira]

ahochaude wrote:

Regarding the sushi place, could it be Genki Sushi?

Is this that place qilver was referring to?

[Rinrin]

dochira wrote:

Is this that place qilver was referring to?

Genki Sushi is the kaitenzushi place. It's actually pretty popular here.

I think the "to go" sushi place that qilver was talking about is Kozo Sushi. They've got stores all over the place.
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[dochira]

Rinrin wrote:

Genki Sushi is the kaitenzushi place. It's actually pretty popular here.

Cool. Thanks for the info aho and Rinrin. I'll look up the info for this place.

[SubaruWRX]

Whats that mountain you can hike early in the morning to get a good view?

[dochira]

SubaruWRX wrote:

Whats that mountain you can hike early in the morning to get a good view?

Hmm, the only thing I've climbed was Diamond Head, and it gives you a view of Waikiki and neighboring islands from the top.