PBN: How does technology affect real estate agents today?

To match up with clients, you have to match up with technology. It’s changed drastically since I’ve been in this business. We never had email when we first started; we never had texting. There is so much information. There is almost no disadvantage to technology. Properly used, it’s like a gun. You can either use it for good or bad.

Bill Chee, CEO of Prudential Locations at the company's Diamond Head office. Photo by Tina Yuen

Kakaako Waterfront Park

102 Ohe St
Honolulu, Hawaii

December 31, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m.

For the fourth year in a row, Hawaii's voted #1 New Year's Eve party will reprise its unbeatable entertainment, fun, food and celebratory experience. Ring in the New Year with five areas of amazing entertainment you won't find anywhere else, plus a fireworks show from 9:00 p.m. every hour until the clock strikes midnight.

Seven different areas of activities, with something exciting for everyone!

• Area 1: Eat The Street with over 40 delicious food trucks and vendors
• Area 2: EK Fernandez Ferris Wheel including rides, games and fun for the whole family
• Area 3: Concert Stage featuring Hawaii's #1 reggae band The Green, Kapena and more
• Area 4: Power Stage featuring the hottest DJs plus national Super Stars The Cataracs
• Area 5 and 6: Reserved for our exclusive VIPs, with elevated stage and private party cabanas.
• Area 7: Volcano Vapor Lounge, Fire Dancers, Mechanical Bull rides and more.

Tickets: $30 general admission

$110 general VIP (adults only)

$1000 VIP table (seats 4 adults only)

$2000 SUPER VIP table (seats 6 adults only)

Tickets at ticketmaster.com

Overall, beach properties on Oahu held up fairly well since the residential real estate bubble burst in the United States in 2008, but that's not to say there aren't a few great deals out there. So, if you’re looking to own a piece of beachfront paradise, here's your holiday wish list... the top 10 cheapest beachfront homes for sale on Oahu.

54-065 Kamehameha Highway, Hauula, HI 96717

MLS #: 201335748

$525,000  

• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Bath
• 710 SQ FT

Opportunity Knocks! This is the lowest priced beachfront property on Oahu! This cute one bedroom, one bath beach cottage is awaiting creativity and a little TLC to bring back its shine. It’s a perfect weekend or get-a-way home in beautiful Hau'ula with space available to launch a small boat on-site. The property is located on a white sand beach and adjacent to Beach Park. Property listed by Arquette Properties, Inc.