By Sean Yano Realtor Associate

Growing up on the Windward side of Oahu has been a great experience for me, so much so that
I chose to raise my own children here as well. Besides the beautiful surroundings and scenery,
from the lush Koolau Mountain range to beautiful Lanikai Beach, Windward Oahu offers its
residents an easy, laid-back lifestyle that can't compare to any other area on the island.

It is an ideal location for families and anyone who loves the outdoors. For those who enjoy
hiking, there are several trails in the Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, Maunawili Falls trail and the
Lanikai Pillbox trail, just to name a few. For the beach lovers, Lanikai and Kailua beaches are
top-rated and offer endless recreation from stand-up paddling, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing,
windsurfing and more. For those fortunate enough to own a boat or jetski, the Kaneohe Bay
sandbar, located about one mile offshore from Heeia Kea pier, is the go-to destination. There
are also several golf courses - MidPacific Country Club in Lanikai, Luana Hills Country Club  in
Maunawili, Koolau Golf Club and Bay View Golf Course in Kaneohe.

Note: This article is from 2012,  please use our Powersearch to look for the most updated affordable homes on Oahu.

What's the price of paradise? Honolulu Board of Realtors January 2012 statistics show the median price of a single-family home on Oahu is $618,900. That can be well beyond the means of many prospective homebuyers. We searched the MLS to find 10 of the most affordable homes on Oahu and here's what we found.   We excluded a few homes in far outlying areas that were actually less expensive than these in our list.

1. $375,000
    91-204 Polohuku Pl. 85
    Ewa Beach
    MLS# 1200328

Completely renovated in 2011, this residence shows like a model home. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath in Ewa Gentry’s Alii Cove is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. A 2-car garage boasts extra built in storage shelves. An enclosed yard offers privacy. A large family room shares the upstairs with a bedroom and a bath.   Click to View complete property details.

On February 2, 2012 Prudential Locations celebrated their 42nd year in business at the Halekulani Hotel.  Over 200 awards were presented to honor the agents and their accomplishments in sales, client service, and in the community through the Locations Foundation. 

The theme of this year’s awards banquet was “Pirates of Prudential.” The agents, managers, and staff all celebrated in the piratey theme.  The banquet began with this very special and fun video starring some of the hustling Pirates of Prudential.