The latest two weeks of new listings on Kauai feature something old and something new. View all Kauai Foreclosures My new listing of 10.8 acres on Kuamoo Rd. offer a superb opportunity for a developer. Zoned R-2, 2 homes to an acre, this is an opportunity for a smaller subdivision or CPR. Let me know [...]
Assuming he can get the Congressional Motley Crew to go along, Obama’s “Homestar” program would offer a rebate of $1,000 or more to people who purchase energy saving equipment. The details are not spelled out yet but there have been several proposals.
Tsunami season is upon us. Thankfully we were not inundated with water this past weekend. Prayers and thoughts go out to those in Chile where the earthquake that created the Tsunami originated. I met with clients on Saturday at our Waimea Starbucks—which was closed in anticipation of their employees’ needs. I found it fascinating that [...]
Here is our bargain Kona luxury home for the 1st week of March. With a $1.5M mortgage when built in 2006 this home (MLS# 231439) is now listed now as a Bank Owned REO at $855,000. “Ke Alohi Kai” is one of the Premier Oceanfront Gated Developments in the Heart of Kailua-Kona and the “PINEAPPLE [...]
Looking for a bargain Kailua-Kona luxury home you can put your own touches on, Look no further. Priced at $750,000 this elegant home Keauhou home needs some freshening up. With some light cosmetic work this home could be stunning again. The views, the location and the layout are superb. PRICE: $750,000 (- $149,000) ASSESSED VALUE: [...]
North Kona Condominium sales are up a whopping 212%! Even with that number of sales the median price for condos continues to fall. The median price fell to $253,000, a 23% decline. With the number of sales rising and new inventory falling these prices shouldn’t last long. 2 Bedroom Alii Drive Big Island Condo across [...]
Why Are You Heating Your House In Hawaii? You are probably wondering, “what in the world does an Easy Bake Oven have to do with heating a house?” Lots, actually. If a teeny tiny light bulb can bake a cake, imagine how much heat it can add to an already warm room. Incandescent lighting is [...]
I just came back from playing tennis in windy Waikoloa and got the news that unfortunately our Waikoloa tennis group won’t be able to practice from March 17th to April 8th but fortunately by April 9th we will be able to play again on resurfaced courts.
The North Kona median home price rose from $419,000 to $460,000 in February, a jump of 9.79 % over last year. The total number of sales was up 27%. It’s been a long time since sales and prices have both been up. Great homes are going fast. Brand New Oceanview Home with Guest Quarters So [...]
Contemplating a move to Hawaii brings up many lifestyle issues, including health care. Insurance aside, I am going to speak about the Malama (Care) aspect of health care here in the islands. Having just faced a major personal health issue, I know first hand how it goes here in Hawaii. From my first visit and [...]
When you find something or somewhere thats really great No Ka Oi means the Best. That’s exactly what living life in Hawaii is… Arising in the morning and hearing native birds sing, Savoring a cup of Big Islands finest 100% Kona coffee, Heading to the ocean for a dawn patrol surf session, Playing in the [...]
Here in Kona the draw is the ocean – the sports it creates like surfing, diving, sportfishing, paddling canoes and stand up paddle boards – and the frosting on the cake is all of the amazing creatures within Lucky my daily morning routine involves slipping into the warm ocean waters in Kona at the break [...]
Hawaii had quite the weekend, with the eyes of the world watching to see what the tsunami would bring. We’re grateful that there was no loss of life, or even damage to property… and it was great to see the coordination of the State and local officials to effect such a successful and efficient evacuation. [...]
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