Governor Linda Lingle

Hawaii is also starting a program. http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com/news-and-events/releases/2008/pr-081209.php GOVERNOR LINGLE, MAYOR TAVARES AND PHOENIX MOTORCARS ANNOUNCE INTENT TO BRING ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO MAUI BY 2009 Electric Vehicle Partnership Supports Hawai’i’s Move Toward Energy Independence Ontario, Calif. –December 9, 2008 Governor Linda Lingle today announced a plan to bring all-electric vehicles and an electric vehicle infrastructure to the island of Maui through a partnership with Phoenix Motorcars by 2009. “This public-private partnership to bring electric vehicles to our state marks another significant development in the Hawai’i Clean Energy Initiative, as we seek to reduce Hawai’i’s dependence on imported oil,” Governor Lingle said. “It is also an ... Read Full Story

*****Hawaii Foreclosure Scam***** Five people have been arrested for tricking homeowners who were facing foreclosure. The five Honolulu residents told homeowners they could remain in their homes if they agreed to fake sell their home but the “transaction” eventually resulted in foreclosure. To date more than 17 people have been charged in Hawaii with mortgage fraud claims. So how did we do last week on new listings and sales? As you will see we have another great week of closed transactions, the new inventory that came on the market is a little lower than what is has been. For a complete list island wide ... Read Full Story

ESPN DiGiorno Instant Win Game Official Rules & Promotion Period 2 Grand Prizes: A trip for winner and one guest to attend the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl Game in December 2010. Trip includes round-trip coach air transportation for two from major U.S. gateway airport nearest winner’s primary residence in the U.S. to Hawai’i, 3-night standard double-occupancy hotel accommodations and ground transfers to/from the airport/hotel/game. Approximate Retail Value: $2,500. Total Grand Prize ARV: $5,000. Read Full Story

Another state has signed on with Better Place to create an electric-car network. Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle announced yesterday that Hawaii is partnering up to fuel Hawaii’s drive to lead the nation in renewable energy use, and create jobs locally. “Attracting investments into the state is a major component of our Five-Point Action Plan to help stimulate the economy,” said Governor Linda Lingle. “Today’s announcement is a significant move towards our state gaining independence from foreign oil. This public-private partnership is exactly the type of investment we have been working on as we continue to carry out our Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI), moving ... Read Full Story

*****Want to buy a beachfront “fixer upper” for $80 Million?***** Once a vacation haven to Jacqueline Kennedy and Bob Hope this seaside 5.5 acre estate is up for sale and it need some serious TLC after being vacant for 2 decades. Henry Kaiser originally bought the property in 1959 for 1 million and it was once considered the largest residence in the United States. It is now being offered for sale in three different parcels or a bulk purchase at $80 million. If this is out of your budget I have listed a list of the new properties that came on the market last ... Read Full Story