Ron And Sabrina Najarian
At Home in Kailua
Ron and Sabrina own and operate the auto repair shop RNS Automotive in Kailua.
Please tell me about yourselves.
WE have been married for 16 years and reside in Kailua. WE have a 23 year-old son and are fostering a 1-year-old boy with the expectation of adopting him.
How long have you lived in Kailua?
WE have always lived in Kailua and currently own a beautiful house in Maunawili.
Where is Kailua and what’s it like as a community?
Kailua is on the Windward side of Oahu. WE love the small-town feel with an updated look. Being small business owners, WE love the fact that the businesses in Kailua respect and support each other. Kailua is also a very family friendly suburban town with beautiful parks and beaches. In fact, Lanikai Beach has been voted #1. In our subdivision of Maunawili, WE are surrounded by mountains but are only 10 minutes away from the beach.
Did you have your heart set on Kailua or did you consider buying in other neighborhoods in and around Honolulu?
It was always Kailua! WE love the quality of life here.
Do you worry about crime in Kailua?
Not so much, especially with neighborhood watch.
Have you found it easy to find childcare in Kailua?
WE have been blessed with a wonderful network of friends who always lend a helping hand. It was never hard to meet people when WE moved here.
What’s your commute like? How is the traffic heading into the city of Honolulu?
Our shop used to be located in Mapunapuna. With the new H3 Freeway, getting to work was a breeze. If you’re commuting into the city of Honolulu, you should leave a little earlier during peak traffic times.
How has the real estate market changed since you bought your house?
It has its ups and downs but our home in Maunawili has always had equity. It has doubled in value.
What would you say is the one “can’t miss” event or place that a family living in Kailua and Hawaii should be sure to experience?
The Kailua town party and the 4th of July parade with fireworks to finish the evening off on Kailua Beach. Honolulu also has wonderful local plays at the Daimond Head Theatre, The Hawaii Theatre & the Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College.
What places should you avoid if you don’t want to see a lot of tourists?
Waikiki would be a place to avoid.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in Kailua or in other parts of Honolulu?
WE like Willow Tree for Korean. WE also like Buzzes for the salad bar, steak and seafood – and Assagios and Zias for Italian.
What advice would you give people who are house hunting in Honolulu and especially in Kailua?
Check out the neighborhoods during the day and evening. Also, be sure to ask people who live in the area for the pro and cons.
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“Adrienne was very helpful in selling our house. It took us a year and a half to decide to list and never did we feel pressured to do so before we were ready. We always received good information and all of our questions were answered in a timely fashion. Adrienne and her team were able to work with the buyers agent and our lenders to close our short sale in a timely fashion. I would not hesitate to refer friends to Adrienne when selling or buying a home.”
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“When my husband and I got transferred here with the Coast Guard we were interested in purchasing our first home. We found Adrianne through other military members that she had helped. Adrianne and her team went above and beyond to help us find our first home. She took out all the stress and helped us every step of the way, from finding a home to finding a lender to get a loan. We found a short sell and she helped us get into our house and close within a month! Adrianne and her team has made us feel like family the way they take the time to call and check on us throughout the years and through their client appreciation events. Thanks again Adrianne and Team Lally!”
“Adrienne and Atillio knew the urgency in selling our home and worked so quick that at times I was overwhelmed. When they got a buyer, their team Member Howard Nett was so helpful in keeping us informed and updated as to how things were progressing and things we needed to do, that it made this whole process comfortable for us. We are VERY satisfied with their services. We recommend Team Lally when you are looking to sell your home.”
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