Diamond Head claimed another large sale this week. This is following a trend of the high end buyers realizing some great buys in this exclusive neighborhood. 3239 Noela St. closed for $8,750,000. The 10,544 square foot home that sits on over an acre was the former home of Jack Myers a local developer that moved [...]
Realty Trac came out with their latest Hawaii foreclosure stats that were published this week in the Star Bulletin. Lihue on Kauai led the state with the highest rate, however this was skewed due to Kauai Beach Resorts foreclosure, which accounted for 145 units. Although, Oahu accounts for the majority of the population in the [...]
In April, I wrote about buying farmland on Kauai, and about how prices on vacant land were beginning to drop. Let’s revisit the topic and see how things have progressed. Looking at Kauai vacant land over 1 acre priced under $1 million, there are currently 119 active listings. While it’s difficult to tell how many listings there [...]
We just launched Version 5.2 of HawaiiLife.com last week. The new site is a huge improvement. It’s interactive, smart, and stable (well…it will be stable soon). Our Customers, Clients and Realtors can create Property Galleries, share information, and stay current on what’s happening in the local market and around the State. Realtors are often a [...]
I have three beautiful residential real estate listings in North Kohala at prices ranging from $1,095,000 to $1,599,000 that have been for sale 60—90 days. Today, I am meeting with one of those sellers to review market conditions and where we stand. Earlier this week our Big Island Hawaii Life team had a mini-caravan to [...]
As I am headed off island and out of the country this evening, the reality of a pending vacation is foremost in my mind. “You go on vacation when you live in Hawaii?” is a question I’ve been asked time and time again. And the answer is a resounding YES! Of course! We love to [...]
Children’s Place Magazine recently wrote an article titled The 100 Best (and Worst) Places to Raise a Family and Honolulu ranked #7! I must say I’m not surprised. I was born and raised here and don’t have much to complain about. Clean air, beautiful weather & the Aloha Spirit- what more could you ask for? [...]
As the numbers of foreclosure properties on Kauai continues to escalate, the number of auctions slated for the court house steps in Lihue increases. Last Friday I attended the auctions which are generally held at noon of each day. There were 23 auctions on the slate, and, as is often the case, 20 of the [...]
I know it might seem strange to refer to “Autumn” in Hawaii (unless you live Upcountry)… people often say that there are only two seasons: Dry and Wet (especially here on Kauai’s north shore). I have to admit, I think it took me about 10 years before I began to really pick up the subtle [...]
The first time homebuyer tax credit will soon be expiring. Buyer’s need to purchase before December 1, 2009 to be eligible. Well since we’re only September, you may think you have plenty of time… WRONG! Most Purchase Contracts (with financing) on average will take 45 days, if not longer with new regulations for appraisers in [...]
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