Bringing Toto to Hawaii
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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 →
Hawaii House and Cottage, The Numbers Make Sense
Posted by Bob Whitmer, RS on August 12th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, First Time Buyers, Hawaii, Homes, Kauai, Maui, Oahu
For those of you who aren’t familiar with house and cottage it’s a common term for buying two houses together in Hawaii.
I have sold allot of house and cottages. The reason I have sold so many is that the numbers work. Once you start adding up your mortgage, taxes, utilities, and other expenses, the added rental income makes a huge difference.
Let’s look at a simple math equation. If you pay $600k for a property and 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 →
Where is the Real Estate Market and Will I Ever Fit in?
Posted by Ken Molina, RS on July 30th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, First Time Buyers, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, News, Oahu
Wow, I don’t mean to be heavy or anything, but have you ever asked yourself questions like, “Where is the Real Estate market?” and “Will I ever fit in?”
These two questions are actually related…at least they were for me. When I was in my early 20’s, a real estate career was never on my mind. I, however, always felt that I wanted to live a comfortable life but I didn’t quite know how to get there. I suppose the phrase, “the universe will provide,” proved accurate for me. Everyone has their own meaning of “provide,” so ours may not be the same, but here are a few thoughts about both questions. 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.
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