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Kauai is Buzzing With Excitement Over Newly Listed Wailua Bay View Condo

Katerina Norman, RA — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:27:47 +0000

Have you ever wondered what can be better than falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the Pacific Ocean washing over the shore just underneath your windows? Getting up to whales frolicking in the morning, of course!

Competitively priced at $274,000, unit 214 marketed under (MLS# 251530) is one of only 5 currently for sale (one of which is already in escrow). It is a turn-key vacation rental and belongs to an active on-site rental pool, but new owners have a choice of self-management as well.

This tastefully appointed condo on Kauai’s Coconut Coast has it all…picturesque views of the gorgeous Wailua Bay, close proximity to local shops, restaurants, Wailua Golf Course, and numerous beaches offering you year-round surfing, snorkeling, and swimming.

Wailua Bay View Apartments

For those times when you don’t feel like leaving the property, Wailua Bay View complex offers a swimming pool and BBQ area, or you can simply stay in and make a homemade meal in the fully equipped kitchen with ingredients from our local farmers’ markets.

All 45 of Wailua Bay View units consist of 686 sq. ft. 1 bed/1 bath condominiums with complete kitchens, their own washer/dryers, and as they all face the ocean – sweeping views of the Pacific.

Remodeled Plantation Home For Sale Near Kauai’s Wailua River

Lucy Adams, RS — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:15:48 +0000

This is a sweet story about an adorable little plantation home on Kauai…Once upon a time there was a quaint plantation home (MLS# 249826) tucked across the street from Kauai’s famous Coco Palms Hotel. This hotel took pride in having the largest coconut grove in the state of Hawaii with its swaying palms and coconuts.

This idyllic setting was only 3 minutes walking distance to the Wailua River, which is the largest navigable river in Hawaii — a river in which you could kayak, water ski, or take the boat ride to the famous Fern Grotto. This home was also only about 4 minutes walking distance to beautiful Wailua Beach — one of the most beautiful ocean views on Kauai.

Along came Jack and Kathy and they fell in love with the charm of this location and the home’s storybook setting, but alas the home was old and needed major updating, including all new copper plumbing, new electrical, new septic, new plumbing fixtures, new kitchen, new landscaping, new two car garage — well just about new everything! But there was something about this home that captivated them and they decided to purchase it and embark on a major renovation.

Home before the remodel and renovation

The prize unfolds — the plantation home after the remodel

The entire kitchen is replaced with new cabinets, granite counter tops, all new appliances, and a five burner gas stove

But it doesn’t stop there — oh no! Kathy is an interior decorator, so everything had to be “just right” including her personally designed landscaped yard with two curved coconut palms set exactly the right distance from each other for their hammock swing.

Lazy days lying in the sun between two coconut trees!

New tropical front entry into this fully remodeled plantation home

Life is good, the remodel is done, and they are loving everything about their new home. Then as life gives its twists and turns, unexpectedly, Jack is transferred to California, so sadly, off they go. However, being the smart people they are, they had applied for a vacation rental permit during the open period that allowed vacation rental approvals.

So, they were ready to allow other people to enjoy the fruits of their labor, and happily, this home has been operating as a permitted and very popular vacation rental – much to the delight of their guests (as their guest book loudly attests) Jack even purchased a Radio Flyer wagon — you know the kind with the wooden sides — so guests could tote their kids (or their stuff) to the beach or river in comfort!

And as sad stories go, they have decided that the time has come when they must say “goodbye” to their adorable home. And while this may be a sad ending for Jack and Kathy, as in all good fairy tales, there is always a happy ending — so this is just the beginning of a “new love story” for its next owner.

Outdoor living area just as it should be

Of course, because of market changes, they understand that they will not be able to recover the money that they invested in this home, so they simply want the new owner to love it as much as they do! Could that be you?

If you have ever thought of buying a home, a second home, or a vacation home on Kauai, be sure to check out this one-of-a-kind home. It is being offered at only $695K and comes with the vacation rental website, and all future bookings, should the new owners not be ready to make a permanent move to Kauai.

Please call Ilona at 808.635.1495 or Lucy at 808.651.5676 for more information about this charming plantation home. We would love to provide more information about this home and are ready to assist you with your real estate needs. Have a wonderful Aloha Day!

3-Bedroom Home For Sale in Wailua Houselots – Short Sale Value

Ron Margolis, RA, ABR — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:24:08 +0000

My newest short sale listing is in this Wailua Houselots home for sale.

The houselots are only a few minutes walk to Wailua Bay, a good beach for swimming or kite surfing. It’s a simple, single wall construction home with multiple lanai and a carport. The lender is Wells Fargo and with Wells’ use of the Equator short sale system, things move fairly quickly, which makes it good for all parties to the transaction.

Buyers need to understand that in a short sale, the servicing bank (Wells Fargo) and any additional stakeholders like the investor (who owns the loan), or the mortgage insurers (whether the seller’s or lenders) may have requirements that effect the transaction. So, buyers must be patient while all these stakeholders weigh in.

Priced at $269,000, it’s a great way to get into the Kauai single family home market and so conveniently located (MLS# 251238).

For a greater understanding of short sales and REOs, download my Foreclosure Facts and Opportunities Toolkit. It’s FREE!

Wailua River Lot Home Has Strong Ossipoff Influence

Randy Brummett, Realtor (A) SFR ePro — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:40:10 +0000

This 3 bedroom/3 bathroom Wailua River Lots home that’s for sale has river access right from the backyard from a canal that connects to the Wailua River! This is a rare offering and a real value listed at $629,000.

Centrally located on Kauai’s east side, this home (MLS# 247878) for sale has approximately 2,331 sq. ft., sits on an approximately 8,016 sq. ft. lot, and is literally a 5 minute walk to Wailua Beach (I walked it to know for sure).

View Property Details – MLS# 247878

This home was designed by Sydney Snyder of Ossipoff; Snyder and Rowland Architects Inc. Sydney Snyder partnered with Vladimir Ossipoff, the famed Hawaii based architect, and the Ossipoff influence can be seen in the design. It’s a tri-level home with true contemporary Hawaiian architecture and has a beautiful lava rock wall inside. The high ceilings, lava rock, and open feel of the living room that brings the outdoor feel indoors makes this a true Hawaiian hideaway.

The main home has 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms and the attached recently remodeled guest studio has 1 bedroom/1 bathroom with a full kitchen. You could rent out the guest unit to offset the cost of ownership, or just be really popular with your friends and family wanting to come to Kauai for a visit. The canal that is accessible from your backyard makes river play as easy as going outside.

Kayak or paddle board right to the river from your own backyard from the canal

Living room with high ceilings and contemporary Hawaiian architecture

Lava rock wall is just one of the beautiful Hawaiian accents

Living room of the attached guest suite

Beautifully designed home

Great backyard ready for your own luaus

Wailua River Lots Subdivision

This Wailua River Lots home for sale is one of only 18 houses in the Wailua River Lot subdivision. What makes this house even more rare is that only two homes have sold in the Wailua River Lot subdivision in the last two years! The average price per square foot was $447 for those two. This home, coming in at $270 a square foot, makes this property something to consider if you are looking for a well priced home.

This home for sale is a great opportunity for someone looking for that special Hawaiian home here on Kauai. Close by in Wailua is shopping, stores, the beach, and of course, the Wailua River.

If you are in the market for real estate, now is a great time to buy. Low housing prices coupled with historic low interest rates makes this an unbeatable combination. If you are looking to relocate, looking for a second home, or future full-time residence, Kauai is a beautiful place to invest in real estate.

Please contact me for more information on this listing, or to schedule a showing. Aloha!

Two Homes on a Half Acre For Sale in Wailua Homesteads

Darian Ponce — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:00:42 +0000

Here’s a unique REO on half an acre with a 2,837 sq. ft. home and a 500 sq. ft. legal ADU (MLS# 248951) located in Puu Pilo Estates, Wailua Homesteads and priced at $566,700.

The main home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with an upstairs living area and a downstairs living area. It also has two separate two car garages and six covered lanais. The floors, kitchen cabinets, and lanais are made from the Indonesian hard wood Bangkirai.

The ADU has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There are two electric meters and one water meter. The property includes mango, lychee, and avocado trees. The property is located on a flag lot off of Kolekona Place in the cul-de-sac.

Square footage of the main house and ADU were taken from the Public Records. The Public Record square footage does not match the square footage listed on the building permit structure details. Buyer to verify.

Please contact me for more information.

The Tastes of Hawaii – More Recipes From Kauai’s Old Plantation Days – Huli Huli Style Chicken

Lucy Adams, RS — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:32:20 +0000

Week 12—Huli Huli Style Chicken!

Huli Huli Style Chicken Recipe

4 split broiler chickens

Marinade:

½ tsp. garlic salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. Hawaiian salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
4 Tbsp. shoyu (also known as soy sauce)
2 Tbsp. sesame oil

Directions

Combine marinade ingredients. Soak chicken in marinade for 1 hour. Grill or smoke chicken until done. This chicken is ono (delicious)!

As mentioned in my first recipe blog, Hawaii is a wonderful mix of cultures and each of these peoples brought with them their customs and foods. The early plantation days saw these combining cultures creating foods that are unique only to Hawaii. We thank these early pioneers who planted and nurtured these plantation fields and created many of these amazing recipes.

Because we have this rich Hawaiian heritage, I started this running blog that features recipes with a Hawaiian flair. If you love collecting recipes, please check back so that you can collect your favorites.

Collecting and sharing recipes of Hawaii, is our hobby, but our passion is helping people with their real estate needs. Hawaii offers some of the most beautiful islands in the world and we believe Kauai has some of the very best real estate available. Check out this adorable, ready to move-in home (MLS# 240621) in Wailua Homesteads! Listed for $499,000.

Delightful kitchen in this move-in-ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with double garage!

My sister and I work as a team to help people make their dreams come true. Please contact us with your real estate needs, we are here to assist.

Ilona Coffey, RS
(808)-635-1495

Lucy Adams, RS
(808)-651-5676

Summer Fun on the Historic Wailua River, Kauai

Darian Ponce — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:54:28 +0000

Recently, my friends and I spent the weekend wake-boarding and tubing on the world famous Wailua River. It is located on the east side of Kauai. It is the only navigable river in Hawaii, is 2.0 miles long, and starts at the Wai’ale’ale Crater. Wailua in Hawaiian means “two waters into one” or “two branches running to the sea by one outlet.”

This Wailua section of Kaua’i is full of old stories because it was here that the Ali’i (high born) had most of their temples. They tell us that Kaua’i had about 124 temples, which is more than any other island. King Kaumuali’i, the last great King of Kaua’i, actually lived in Wailua. This area was sacred and only the high-born Ali’i were allowed to enter here. It is important, when visiting, to respect the ‘aina (land) at all times.

Getting ready for their tube ride; they have no idea what they are in store for!

There they go!

Having a blast despite just catching some major “air”

Spending the weekend on the river was magical. Wake-boarding, paddle boarding, tubing, and some barbecuing made this day truly feel like summer!

This has to be one of my favorite things to do living on Kauai. On your next trip to Kaua’i, be sure to stop by and explore the Wailua River.

Oh, and don’t forget, someone needs to clean the boat off after all the fun! We leave that to the guys!

Darian Ponce, R(S)
(808)-346-4232
Darian@hawaiilife.com

$475,000 Wailua Homesteads Home on the Market – Nice Kauai Home with a Pool

Randy Brummett, Realtor (A) SFR ePro — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:02:15 +0000

Water activities are abound here on the island of Kauai, but what’s better than going out to your backyard for a little dip in your own pool?

A pool is a nice amenity to have right in your own backyard

I previewed this Wailua Vista home on Kauai’s east side last week and thought I would share it. This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home (MLS# 246348) has approximately 1,680 sq. ft. of living space and sits on an approximately 8,174 sq. ft. lot. It is currently on the market for $475,000.

I appreciated the rather private backyard. A few more trees and shrubs on one side of the property and the backyard would be totally private. Some other nice features are the solar heater and underground utilities. A large enclosed patio makes a great place to enjoy the natural setting of the outdoors while being indoors.

A few more trees and shrubs, or possibly a fence would make this backyard totally private

It’s nice to see a home with good curb appeal

The Wailua HomesteadsÂ are down a little bit from the base ofÂ Mt. Waialeale. The trade winds and generally cooler air makes for nice weather all year around.

Please contact me if you would like more information on this property, or any other listing here on Kauai.

Aloha!

Kapaa, HI – Just Listed Oceanfront Wailua Bay View 202 Condo For Sale

Carol Skon, RB — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:00:37 +0000

This Wailua Bay View 202 (MLS# 246823)Â condo is being offered for $299,000!

Wailua Bay View Apartments are located in Kapaa, Hi. on Wailua Bay on the island of Kauai

Imagine the sight of beautiful Wailua Bay and the blue Pacific Ocean from your lanai. Wailua Bay Beach is a popular swimming, body surfing, and board surfing beach. You’ll enjoy the views and the sound of the ocean from your lanai, living room, and kitchen. This is an oceanfront condominium with beautiful views overlooking Wailua Bay.

Wailua Bay View Apartments Resort includes 45 units with a pool and BBQ area, and well-maintained grounds. It is located close to Coconut Marketplace, restaurants, and shops. This condo offers a full kitchen, a washer/dryer, and comes fully furnished in beautiful condition.Â It is a great Kauai getaway, second home, or vacation rental.

If you want more information, call me at 808.634.2945.

Deal – $299,000 Wailua Bay View Condo For Sale on Kauai’s East Side

Randy Brummett, Realtor (A) SFR ePro — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:26:05 +0000

Great Wailua Bay View condo on the market with an ocean view for $299,000.

If you are looking to buy a property and want to be near, or better yet, right at the ocean’s edge, you might want to consider a condo at the Wailua Bay Apartments on Kauai’s east side. It’s just minutes from the Wailua River.

The ocean view from the lanai at Wailua Bay Apartments

This 1 bedroom/1 bathroom condo (MLS# 246823) has approximately 686 sq. ft. of living space with a full kitchen and is fully furnished. I always think of those who want to buy now, but cant live here full-time.Â With this unit, you have the option to rent it out as a vacation rental to offset the cost of owning. When you want to come to Kauai, just schedule yourself a week or two, or however long you choose.

Between the low housing prices and the low interest rates, now is a great time to buy. If you are thinking about buying real estate here on Kauai, please feel free to contact me. You’llÂ never know your options if you never look at them.