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Relocating your Pet to Kauai
Posted by Marisa Kagan, RA on August 31st, 2010 |
Tags: Hawaii, Kauai, Pets
Wailua Real Estate – Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Mountain Home in Great Neighborhood
Posted by Ron Margolis, RA, ABR on August 17th, 2010 |
Tags: For Sale, Hawaii, Homes, Kauai, Life, Wailua
As we finished vacuuming and dusting our new listing at 5781 Ahakea St. (MLS# 237785), the neighbors on the street were gathering for their bi-monthly “block party.” With dozens of children of all ages, the families gathered to partake of a huge feast. Grilled steak, barbecued chicken, asparagus wrapped in bacon and grilled, tuna salads, chicken salads, and an assortment of vegetables, salads, and desserts. What a friendly environment and a great place to live. Read entire post →
Affordable Luxury – Anini Real Estate Selling to the Highest Bidder Regardless of Price
Posted by Glenn Forman, RA on August 13th, 2010 |
Tags: Anini, For Sale, Hawaii, Homes, Kauai, Luxury
Here’s a great property and an example of newly “affordable housing” on Kauai: 4304 Anini Vista Drive (MLS# 236531), formerly listed at $9,800,000, now selling to the highest bidder, regardless of price. Read entire post →
Kauaiwood… “The Cinema Isle”
Posted by Glenn Forman, RA on August 12th, 2010 |
Tags: Kauai, News
So many major stars have been on Kauai this year, I was afraid I was gona trip over one.
Stars like Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Adam Sander, Penelope Cruz & Johnny Depp. I was secretly hoping Johnny Depp would be tooling around Kauai & somehow just happen to drop in at my house. Yeah, like that’s gona happen, but you gotta have dreams! Hey brah! You never know what can happen on Kauai & often does!
Kauai is a hot spot with many movie productions & TV shows filming this year. This behind the scenes article, KAUA’IWOOD from Midweek about the film industry & Kauai’s Film Commissioner (“Da Commish”), Art Umezu, is fascinating. Some highlight quotes from the Midweek article, Read entire post →
The Frank Lloyd Wright of Hawaii – Vladimir Ossipoff
Posted by Ilona Coffey, RS on August 5th, 2010 |
Tags: Architecture, Deals, For Sale, Frank Lloyd Wright, Hawaii, Homes, Honolulu, Kauai, Oahu, Ossipoff, REO, Wailua
Liljestrand House above Honolulu
Most everyone who appreciates architecture knows Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, and in Hawaii, we had another great man who left his mark on our beautiful islands.
Vladimir Ossipoff has been called “the master of Hawaii Modern architecture,” ”the dean of residential architects in Hawaii,” and “the premier postwar designer of kama’aina-style residences in Honolulu.” Perhaps the most famous of which is the Liljestrand House pictured here.
Ossipoff’s Liljestrand House with views of Honolulu.
Today, on Kauai, you can purchase a home designed by Ossipoff that is currently listed as an REO for just over $400K (MLS# 235840). It sits on the rim overlooking the Wailua River Valley on Kauai’s fabulous East Side. The views are incredible from this simple home that need just a bit of TLC.
My husband and I looked at this home a few years ago and thought it was an amazing opportunity at just under $1M. Read entire post →
How to Access Hawaii Information Service on a Mac
Posted by Dixie Daniel, R on August 4th, 2010 |
Tags: Agents, Big Island, Kauai
Frustrated over their inability to use your Mac to access Hawaii Information Service?
Currently, in order to use a Mac to access H.I.S. you’ve had to use a virtual machine with either Parallels or Boot Camp.
If you have Snow Leopard, you can now bypass virtual machine using Safari. Read entire post →
Kauai Foreclosure Update
Posted by Ron Margolis, RA, ABR on August 2nd, 2010 |
Tags: For Sale, Foreclosures, Homes, Kauai, Princeville, REO, Short Sales
This week on Kauai 5 properties were reverted back to the lender on the courthouse steps. Approximately 30 auctions were postponed til dates in August and September. 12 new listings are distressed properties. The distressed property market is primarily composed of two things:
- REO (Real Estate Owned) – These properties have already been foreclosed on by the lien holder, assigned to an asset management company, and relisted with an REO agent.
- Short Sales – these properties may or may not be in foreclosure but the proceeds of the sale will be less than what is owed to the lienholder and thus require lienholder approval.
Two of the best North Shore values that just listed are in Princeville proper, where an owner can have a legitimate vacation rental. Princeville is sanctioned by the county of Kauai for this purpose since it lies within the VDA (visitor destination area).
8th hole of Prince Course from Villas on the Prince
Villas on the Prince – Unit 30
This 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome (MLS# 237228) looks out at the Hanalei mountains and overlooks the world renowned Prince Golf Course. This is a short sale with Bank of America and is listed at $579,000. Remember, the pricing requires lienholder approval so it may sell for more than this in the end. The unit is in clean shape and is unfurnished.
5141 Kapiolani Loop
This single family home ( MLS# 237229) is probably the best value for a home under $600,000 in Princeville. It features 5 bedrooms, including two upstairs with spacious lanai and pretty mountain views. The practical laminate flooring is easy to maintain in Kauai and there is a great garden and backyard that can keep you busy if you nurture it. Priced at only $549,000, this home must be sold within two weeks. Read entire post →
Haena Real Estate – Short Sale on Luxury Home
Posted by Sagar Hallal, RA on July 30th, 2010 |
Tags: For Sale, Haena, Hawaii, Homes, Kauai, Luxury
This beautiful Haena home (MLS# 236828) just off the beach is a bargain at only $1,175,000.
Lovely enclosed lanai.
Bomb Shelter or Luxury Kauai Studio? You be the Judge
Posted by Ilona Coffey, RS on July 15th, 2010 |
Tags: East Side, For Sale, Kauai, Luxury, Studios, Wailua
If you have a taste for a a unique, modern, high tech, micro living space, perched on a mountain ridge overlooking the beautiful Garden Island of Kauai, then this might be the opportunity of a lifetime.
Pomakai Doors with a surprise
I first saw this house (MLS# 235986) several years ago, and when I approached the entry it look pretty much like an electrical sub-station, or a bomb shelter. Solid Concrete, Brick, and zero landscaping. What I found as I turned to enter the magnificent Stainless Steel Doors, was a very contemporary, unique and expertly designed living space with a view of forever. Read entire post →
2nd Best Island in THE WORLD…Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Posted by Ilona Coffey, RS on July 12th, 2010 |
Tags: Hawaii, Kauai, Life, News
Yes, it’s true, it seems enough people have experienced the magic of our island to have voted Kauai the #2 Best Island in the World, second only to the Galapagos.
Waterfalls and Rainbows are part of everyday on Kauai
I’ve always known what a special place Kauai is, and it’s not just the Real Estate news that makes it special.
Living and working on Kauai is unlike anything I’ve ever known, and while it’s not for everyone, for those that choose to spend more than a week vacation here, there is magic! Read entire post →
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