Kristine Dugan

REALTOR BROKER

I've been in real estate for 20+ years across three markets — Las Vegas, Monterey County, and now Kauaʻi, where I've been since 2017. I hold the Certified Residential Specialist® (CRS) designation, a credential fewer than 3% of REALTORS® carry, and I've led top-producing teams in two states before planting roots here.

What I love about Kauaʻi's market is that it's genuinely unlike anywhere else. Leaseholds, conservation zoning, HARPTA withholding, vacation rental permits, cesspool regulations — buyers and sellers here run into things that don't exist on the mainland. I spend my days in this data and on this island so you don't have to navigate it alone.

After hundreds of transactions across three states, here's what I know for sure: the best outcomes come from being well-informed, not well-pressured. I dig into the comparable sales, study the market daily, and tell you what I'm actually seeing — whether that's what you want to hear or not. My goal is to make sure you have everything you need to make the right call for your situation.
When I'm not working, you'll probably find me on the golf course, in the water snorkeling with sea turtles, surfing, or hiking somewhere I haven't been yet. Kauaʻi has a way of making you want to explore.

If you're thinking about buying or selling on Kauaʻi, I'd love to talk. Follow me for market updates, insider tips, and Kauaʻi homes for sale at: HousesForSaleKauai.com.

Aloha,
Kristine
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My Active Listings 4 Properties | $12M Total
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My Sales 12 Properties | $17M Total
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My Blog Posts
buying advice
Wailua Homesteads, Kauaʻi: Mauka (Mountain) Living on the East Side
One of the neighborhoods I find myself describing most often to East Side buyers is Wailua Homesteads. It sits mauka …
buying advice
Home Insurance is Changing in Hawaiʻi: What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know
Home insurance in Hawaiʻi has shifted in ways that directly affect whether a transaction closes. I’m having this conversation with …
buying advice
What Is a Mortgage Buy Down and How Does It Help Kauaʻi Buyers and Sellers?
The most common question I hear from buyers watching rates right now: Are they going to come down? They might. …