Welcome back everybody to the weekly Island Land Blog. I wanted to take this week to do a couple things: 1) to inform anyone who didn't know that the model home at the Royal Ali’i Subdivision is now open! (No physical address yet, but head about 1 mile south of the Ali’i Gardens Marketplace, so get yourself some poke then come on by the house and see us! 2) wish everyone out there a Happy Thanksgiving!!
To kick things off I wanted to review the first week I have been in the open house at the model home. I have been so blessed to meet all the great and interesting folks who have given me their time to stop by and learn about the project. I am glad to report that there have been a lot of compliments given on the project. The most common compliment being the spacious rooms. The home does boast very large rooms, each of the three bedrooms in the model home are more than capable of having king sized beds in the room, without you having to do an awkward shimmy/crab walk between the bed and the wall just so that you are able to get in and out of the bed. There have also been a lot of compliments over the size of the lots. The lots are between about 6,000-9,000 square feet. This is perfect for the owner to have a manageable sized garden or in some cases a nice 12 x 20 foot pool.
There has really only been one complaint received over the project and that has been, “why did I not know about this project earlier.” Clearly they didn't read the Island Land Company blog…., but one of my personal favorite qualities about the project is that it has been kept under wraps. Not for the reason of keeping it to ourselves or making the project exclusive, but more so I like the idea of this community being made up of folks who did their due diligence to find one of the best new build gems on the island this year! Which really is true, based on recent sales in the area, on the mauka side of Ali’i Drive, this price/ square foot on a new build is an AMAZING value to the buyers within the project. Another positive aspect of the project is the ability to be a “founding member” within the subdivision. To me the idea of having a hand in being 1/19th of what will be a legacy subdivision on Ali’i Drive for many years to come is very cool. As a buyer, you get a chance to pick a plan, design property aspects, and build what will be on that lot for many years to come. Whether you continue to live there or not, your choices and any possible improvements that you choose to make to the grounds will be there on that lot for generations to come. How COOL right?!
With all that being said, I would also be remiss if I didn't wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to take some time to be grateful for all that we have, and all that we have been given the ability and chance to do. Enjoy the time with your family, even the family members you only see only on the holidays.
Since I was a little kid my family has read a poem before cutting into the turkey and beginning our feast. The poem was published in the Omaha World Herald in the 70’s, and I wanted to share it with all of you because as I have gotten older I am able to appreciate this poem more and more.
“Things To Be Thankful For”
Be thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means you have enough to eat.
Be thankful for the mess that you clean up after a party, because it means you have been surrounded by friends.
Be thankful for the taxes you pay, because it means you’re employed.
Be thankful that your lawn needs mowing and your windows need fixing, because it means you have a home.
Be thankful for the heating (A/C here in Hawaii) bill because it means you are warm (cool in Hawaii).
Be thankful for the laundry, because it means that you have clothes to wear.
Be thankful for the space you find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means you can walk.
Be thankful for the woman who sings off-key behind you in church, because it means you can hear.
Be thankful people complain about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech.
Be thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early-morning hours, because it means you’re alive.”
-Courtesy of The Omaha World Herald
Written by Nate Konecky R-S