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10/24/2018 1 Comment

Central ala moana vs. Ohana hale

Artist Rendering of The Central Ala Moana

Artist Rendering of Ohana Hale

Which one to choose?

If you have been keeping up with my email updates, you may have heard that there's another new project called Ohana Hale that is also new construction and features Affordable Housing.

Now how do you choose which one is the right fit for you? Do I choose The Central Ala Moana or do I choose Ohana Hale?

Lets Compare the both buildings and their amenities

The Central Ala Moana

43 Story building with 512 Units (310 Affordable 202 Market)
Residential floors 2-43
All affordable units have 1 parking (possibility for 2 beds to buy additional parking but may be offered to market units first)
Estimated Maintenance Fee: $0.62 a sq. ft.
Pool, Jacuzzi, and Children's pool with outdoor shower
BBQ Pits / Grilling Stations / Cabanas
Children Play area / Multi-purpose room / Fitness Area
Residence Bicycle Storage
Secured Entrance
Electric Vehicle Charging Stalls Available
Pet Friendly and Dog Play Area
Affordable Units Available:
- Studios
- 1 Beds
- 2 Beds
- 3 Beds

Ohana Hale

21 Story building with 180 units (108 Affordable 72 Market)
Residential floos 9-21 (lower floors parking)
All affordable units have 1 parking
Estimated Maintenance Fee: $0.50 a sq. ft.
Roof Deck
Community Garden
Trash Room on Each Floor
Secured Bike Storage
Secured Entrance
Recreational Area
Pet Friendly up to 35 pounds
Affordable Units Available:
- Studios
- 1 Beds

Ohana Hale will only have Studio and 1 bed Affordable Units.
Whereas The Central Ala Moana will have Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bed Affordables.

Location | Ala Moana or Mo'ili'ili
The next biggest difference is the Location. Both are centrally located in Metro Oahu and are just a short distance from one another. One thing to keep in mind is the neighborhoods are different. The Central will be in Ala Moana whereas Ohana Hale will be in the Mo'ili'ili/McCully Area

The Central Ala Moana Location

Ohana Hale Location

Here is my personal opinion of the two.
When comparing the two buildings you are essentially comparing apples and oranges. Both buildings will be different not only in physical location, but the level of amenities, and all the way down to the maintenance fees of the units. The obvious similarities are that they will both feature affordable housings (both with the 10 year owner occupant hold period). It just depends on what you are looking for and which neighborhood you prefer. If you are looking for a Studio or 1 bedroom you may want to try for both as you can cross shop. But if you are hoping to get a 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom then you would have to try your luck at The Central. Both are lotteries and I am pretty sure that The Central Ala Moana will definitely have more applicants.

Feel free to call, text, or email me if you think or have any questions.

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10/15/2018 0 Comments

Samkoo's first building - Kapiolani residence

What does the inside look like?

When it comes to new construction, unfortunately buyers have to rely on the developer's interior rendering pictures for an idea of what the inside would look like. Some buyer's often times get worried as they feel they don't really quite know what they are buying into.

But I'm pleased to say that Kapiolani Residence (the first building built by SamKoo, who is also developing The Central Ala Moana) has lived up to the renderings and has done an amazing job as the interiors look just like the renderings, if not better!

This month throughout October, we have had Final Walk Through Inspections for the buyers of Kapiolani Residence and below is a short video showing the interior of one of the units. They are still building the ground floor and doing interior painting and other work within the building.

Expected completion and move in date is mid December 2018

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Jonathan Pang (R) RB-22025

Jonathan Pang (R) and Locations LLC DOES NOT represent the Developer/Seller but are Buyer's Agents in respect to any sale within The Central Ala Moana. The Seller/Developer, SamKoo Pacific, LLC is represented by Century 21 iProperties Hawaii.

As a buyer's agent, Jonathan will be there to help you every step of the way and will look after your best interests. Jonathan is a full-time Realtor in the state of Hawaii and a Broker-In-Charge at Locations LLC who specializes in new project construction on Oahu. All blog posts here were created by Jonathan Pang and may contain personal opinions and thoughts by the author.

Jonathan's has most recently helped the Howard Hughes Association as a sales team member for Aalii in Ward Village and has successfully helped clients with the sales of Anaha, Aeo, Akoko, Hauoli Lofts, Ke Kilohana, Keauhou Place, Symphony, Seabridge, and Kapiolani Residence.

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