Congratulations! You bought the home of your dreams, and although you’re overjoyed and bursting with pride, this is something that is more than likely to have set your savings back. With electricity prices always on the rise, you may be looking for ways to enjoy your place while cutting down on your water and energy [...]
With great weather and a wide variety of activities, there is something for everyone on the islands. The most difficult question therefor stems, “Which Island is best for me?” The Big Island Rainfall Map The Kohala Coast is almost always sunny year-round and offers the best chance for dry weather, averaging just 0-10 inches annually. The [...]
At the Open House for the $13,750,000 Puakea Bay Ranch (Hawi) oceanfront estate property for sale, the question came up of whether a jet could land at Upolu Airport a few miles away. I’ve been asked the same question by prospective buyers of the 88-acre oceanfront parcel (MLS# 231242) for sale east of the airport and the [...]
Fairway Villas K21 overlooks the King’s Lake, golf course, and shops. This is a beautifully furnished, 1,172 sq. ft., 2 bedroom/2 bath condo in the popular Waikoloa Beach Resort (MLS# 260152). New accent painting just completed, this is a view condo in excellent condition. Offered at $359,000.
To the lay person, a CMA means nothing or what about COE, or maybe just the term escrow? I’m guilty of blurting out terms to clients who may not know what I’m talking about and are too shy to ask. So, I’ve decided to break things down a bit; 1. to educate you and 2. [...]
This is a ground floor condo in the popular Fairway Villas at the Waikoloa Beach Resort (MLS# 259081). The 2 bed/2 bath condo has a great view of the golf course, one of two courses in the resort. The Fairway Villas is an ideal location with an easy walk to shops, restaurants and the beach [...]
As many property owners may be aware, there has been some new rules regarding renting your vacation rental. Many owners who own vacation rental condos have heard many myths and some factual information over the past couple of years on the new Transient Accommodations rules, as it was being developed. Transient Accommodations Rules Myth The [...]
Nine years ago, I created this scholarship program as a way to encourage local, college-bound high school students to use their education to benefit Maui County. Since then, I’ve awarded more than $26,000 in scholarship funds to 26 students from high schools on the islands of Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lana‘i. Winners of the Josh Jerman Maui Nui Scholarship Scholarship [...]
Over the past decade I have helped tens of families moving to Hawaii and relocating jobs, homes, and schools. In Part 5 of my “Moving to Hawaii” blog series I’ll be presenting the Hawaii State School System. Those families making the move to Hawaii with children, no matter the age, will always ask me either, [...]
This installment of my blog series “Moving to Hawaii” deals with moving to Hawaii with pets. Almost every pet owner that I know considers their pet, not just “the dog” or “the cat,” but a true member of the family. Hawaii’s Animal Quarantine Law is quite specific in the steps necessary for a smooth move [...]
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