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Kauai's PMRF 2nd of July celebration is open to all

07-02-09

Elaine Schaefer (R, BIC, CRS, GRI, ABR)

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Aloha,

If you want to kick off your extra long weekend with fireworks, head on out to the Westside and PMRF (Pacific Missile Range Facility) for a "pre-holday" celebration and fireworks on Thursday July 2rd. Since all government employees have Friday the 3rd off, the base is opening it's doors to the Community for an evening of fun and celebration from 5 PM to 10 PM on the 2nd. This past Saturday, while speaking at the Military Appreciaton Day, "Capt. Aaron Cudnohufsky, commanding officer of the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Mana, expressed his appreciation to the county, its leaders and people.

"It is important to have support, and we thank you for supporting us," Cudnohufsky said. "We invite the people to PMRF on July 2 starting at 5 p.m. to enjoy the Fourth of July. It's just a small way the base tries to give back to the community because we cannot do what we do without you."

There will be food, games for kids, various displays and vendors and of course, fireworks to get your holiday weekend off to a perfect start. Come on out and join in the fun.

Aloha Elaine

Elaine Schaefer (R, CRS, GRI, ABR)
Broker in Charge - Princeville Resort Office
Certified Residential Specialist
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RE/MAX Kauai
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Princeville, HI 96722
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Should You Buy Hawaii Real Estate (Military Buyers)?

07-02-09

1SG (Ret) David Kucic

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As you prepare for your PCS move to Hawaii, you are probably overwhelmed with things to do. Two of the biggest headaches I remembered were Clearing CIF and dealing with transportation to get packed and moved out.

Dealing with transportation means that you will need a new home to place all of your personal belongings.

If you are making plans to purchase a home in Hawaii, you might want to consider some things that may save you some serious grief after your tour in Hawaii is over.

Your BAH rate will probably increase when you get here unless you are coming from another high cost area such as DC, San Francisco or Alaska. You will also be entitled to COLA whether you are single or married.

Should you really buy a home in Hawaii even if you can afford it with your BAH and COLA?

What are you going to do with that property after your 3 year tour is over? What if the value decreased or maybe stayed the same? Will you be able to afford the costs of selling of it at a loss? Maybe you will keep it and use it as an investment/rental property but are you prepared to pay 10% of the rent collected each month to a property manager? Will you have enough liquid assets to make your mortgage payment in between tenants? What about necessary repairs......do you have cash available to pay for those items?

Buying real estate is a great way to build wealth but it is not for everyone.

For more information on purchasing real estate in Hawaii, contact me anytime via email or telephone.

Good luck with your move to paradise!

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Kialua Kona Home sales up over 18% from last year, Waikoloa up 15% from June of 2008

07-02-09

Lance Owens

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Second month in a row that homes sales met or exceeded last years numbers - is this the sign? These numbers are reported by the Hawaii MLS and your favorite Realtors.

I dont know - do you ever know? Anyway - take a look at the numbers and decide for yourself - its your money - not mine :)

Its actually easier to download and read from my webpage - click on - Market Reports - on the left side of the page!

Aloha, and have a great day

Lance Owens (RS)

(808) 936-8383

Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com

www.KonaHomeTeam.com

Aloha Kona Realty Inc.

78-6740 Alii Drive

MLS Sales Statistics
*Number of Sales*
		260	206	<54>	<20.77%>		1529	1117	<412>	<26.95%>
		MONTH OF	#	%		YEAR	#	%
Big		June	Increase /	Increase /		TO DATE	Increase /	Increase /
Island		2008	2009	<Decrease>	<Decrease>		2008	2009	<Decrease>	<Decrease>
ENTIRE	Residential	109	99	<10>	<9.17%>		628	526	<102>	<16.24%>
Vacant Land	116	79	<37>	<31.90%>		664	449	<215>	<32.38%>
Commercial	2	1	<1>	<50.00%>		16	4	<12>	<75.00%>
Condominium	32	27	<5>	<15.63%>		213	134	<79>	<37.09%>
Business	1	0	<1>	<100.00%>		8	4	<4>	<50.00%>
PUNA	Residential	41	37	<4>	<9.76%>		213	198	<15>	<7.04%>
Vacant Land	73	53	<20>	<27.40%>		422	284	<138>	<32.70%>
Commercial	1	0	<1>	<100.00%>		5	0	<5>	<100.00%>
Condominium	0	0	0			0	0	0
Business	0	0	0			1	0	<1>	<100.00%>
SOUTH HILO	Residential	21	13	<8>	<38.10%>		85	70	<15>	<17.65%>
Vacant Land	5	3	<2>	<40.00%>		43	30	<13>	<30.23%>
Commercial	1	0	<1>	<100.00%>		5	1	<4>	<80.00%>
Condominium	5	5	0	0.00%		19	20	1	5.26%
Business	0	0	0			3	1	<2>	<66.67%>
NORTH HILO	Residential	1	1	0	0.00%		4	5	1	25.00%
Vacant Land	0	2	2	0.00%		7	10	3	42.86%
Commercial	0	0	0			0	0	0
Condominium	0	0	0			0	0	0
Business	0	0	0			0	0	0
HAMAKUA	Residential	6	1	<5>	<83.33%>		13	10	<3>	<23.08%>
Vacant Land	2	1	<1>	<50.00%>		6	6	0	0.00%
Commercial	0	0	0			2	0	<2>	<100.00%>
Condominium	0	0	0			0	0	0
Business	0	0	0			0	1	1	0.00%
NORTH KOHALA	Residential	1	1	0	0.00%		16	10	<6>	<37.50%>
Vacant Land	7	2	<5>	<71.43%>		15	10	<5>	<33.33%>
Commercial	0	0	0			0	0	0
Condominium	0	0	0			0	0	0
Business	0	0	0			2	0	<2>	<100.00%>
SOUTH KOHALA	Residential	13	15	2	15.38%		89	72	<17>	<19.10%>
Vacant Land	5	4	<1>	<20.00%>		21	15	<6>	<28.57%>
Commercial	0	0	0			1	0	<1>	<100.00%>
Condominium	9	9	0	0.00%		88	41	<47>	<53.41%>
Business	1	0	<1>	<100.00%>		1	0	<1>	<100.00%>
NORTH KONA	Residential	22	26	4	18.18%		152	119	<33>	<21.71%>
Vacant Land	6	3	<3>	<50.00%>		34	21	<13>	<38.24%>
Commercial	0	0	0			3	2	<1>	<33.33%>
Condominium	18	13	<5>	<27.78%>		106	73	<33>	<31.13%>
Business	0	0	0			1	1	0	0.00%
SOUTH KONA	Residential	1	2	1	100.00%		20	12	<8>	<40.00%>
Vacant Land	6	2	<4>	<66.67%>		28	16	<12>	<42.86%>
Commercial	0	0	0			0	0	0
Condominium	0	0	0			0	0	0
Business	0	0	0			0	1	1	0.00%
KA'U	Residential	3	3	0	0.00%		36	30	<6>	<16.67%>
Vacant Land	12	9	<3>	<25.00%>		88	57	<31>	<35.23%>
Commercial	0	1	1	0.00%		0	1	1	0.00%
Condominium	0	0	0			0	0	0
Business	0	0	0			0	0	0

Aloha, and have a great day

Lance Owens (RS)

(808) 936-8383

Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com

www.KonaHomeTeam.com

Aloha Kona Realty Inc.

78-6740 Alii Drive

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Kolea Condo Villas, 48 cents on the $1.00 - Foreclosures starting at $499,000

07-02-09

Lance Owens

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Never thought I would see the day, that beautiful condo complex in Waikoloa Beach Resort, known as Kolea, has 3 active foreclosure listings, at unbelievable prices. Were talking Oceanside swimming pool and Jacuzzi, work out room, owners club that includes use of the Oceanfront Hales, were talking luxury at its finest - this place even out classes Mauna Lani Resort !

Unit 16G - ground floor unit, listed at $499,000 - Developer sold this unit for $890,000 in 2006

Unit 9F - 3rd floor, with shoreline views down into the beach at A-bay! not huge views - but views - great vacation rental potential - listed at $510,000 - developer sold for $1,049,000. back in 2006

Unit 16M - 3rd floor end unit, extra windows, skylights, - some views - listed at $537,900 - sold by developer for $1,195,000 back in 2006

If I only had 16M, located where 9F is, at 16G's price - I can dream cant I - I mean at less than 50 cents on the dollar - how can you beat it?

Here is an active list as of July 1, 2009

Search criteria: TMK Project Kolea Condo Villas. MLS Status Active

MLS DATA
	MLS #	Tp	St	DOM	Taxkey	Tnr	Price	Location	Land area	Details
	224888	T	A	20	3-6-9-11-19-121	FS	$499,900	Kolea Condo Villas #16G		1,270 #16G 2/2
	223557	T	A	68	3-6-9-11-19-54	FS	$510,000	Kolea Condo Villas #9F		1,270 #9F 2/2
	223139	T	A	82	3-6-9-11-19-126	FS	$537,900	Kolea Condo Villas #16M		1,554 #16M 2/2
	224180	T	A	40	3-6-9-11-19-103	FS	$649,000	Kolea Condo Villas #11G		1,270 #11G 2/2
	216515	T	A	264	3-6-9-11-19-66	FS	$675,000	Kolea Condo Villas #11F		1,270 #11F 2/2
	219304	T	A	187	3-6-9-11-19-101	FS	$895,000	Kolea Condo Villas #9L		1,554 #9L 2/2
	217029	T	A	257	3-6-9-11-19-98	FS	$995,000	Kolea Condo Villas #9H		1,270 #9H 2/2
	216384	T	A	271	3-6-9-11-19-123	FS	$999,000	Kolea Condo Villas #16J		1,270 #16J 2/2
	216304	T	A	261	3-6-9-11-19-93	FS	$1,099,000	Kolea Condo Villas #16C		1,554 #16C 2/2
	211459	T	A	136	3-6-9-11-19-11	FS	$1,260,000	Kolea Condo Villas #2E		2,147 #2E 3/3.5
	221354	T	A	127	3-6-9-11-19-114	FS	$1,450,000	Kolea Condo Villas #14M		1,554 #14M 2/2
	224884	T	A	21	3-6-9-11-19-77	FS	$1,499,000	Kolea Condo Villas #13E		2,147 #13E 3/3.5
	204693	T	A	313	3-6-9-11-19-37	FS	$1,575,000	Kolea Condo Villas #7A		1,716 #7A 3/3
	207320	T	A	506	3-6-9-11-19-31	FS	$1,575,000	Kolea Condo Villas #6A		1,716 #6A 3/3
	206778	T	A	512	3-6-9-11-19-22	FS	$1,595,000	Kolea Condo Villas #4D		1,716 #4D 3/3
	219370	T	A	185	3-6-9-11-19-35	FS	$1,895,000	Kolea Condo Villas #6E		2,147 #6E 3/3.5
	214465	T	A	328	3-6-9-11-19-68	FS	$1,995,000	Kolea Condo Villas #12B		2,147 #12B 3/3.5
	169375	T	A	1,257	3-6-9-11-19-71	FS	$2,095,000	Kolea Condo Villas #12E		2,147 #12E 3/3.5
	180817	T	A	1,067	3-6-9-11-19-74	FS	$2,195,000	Kolea Condo Villas #13B		2,147 #13B 3/3.5
	190558	T	A	1,555	3-6-9-11-19-12	FS	$2,195,000	Kolea Condo Villas #2F		2,147 #2F 3/3.5

This information has been supplied by third parties and has not been independently verified by Hawaii Information Service and is, therefore, not guaranteed.

Aloha, and have a great day

Lance Owens (RS)

(808) 936-8383

Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com

www.KonaHomeTeam.com

Aloha Kona Realty Inc.

78-6740 Alii Drive

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Haiku Maui Commercial Real Estate

07-01-09

Steven Nickens R(S), GRI, ABR Maui Real Estate

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If you happen to be interested in Commercial real estate in Haiku Maui, here are a couple properties. First of all is a 1800 sqft building, located right next to the Haiku Post Office. This is a great location, has been used as a auto parts store and convience store in the past. Priced at $850K.

Haiku Town Center

I have listed two commercial properties, both are vacant land ready to go. Both lots are just under one-acre, utilities are in and ready to build. This property is zoned M-1, great for office space, retail and light industrial. Both parcels are priced at $1,899,000

Haiku Town Center

If you would be interested in a whole shopping center, then this might be interesting. The Haiku Town Center has had a major face lift, with extensive remodel work. Currently Haiku Town Center is home to Haiku Gym, Max Pizza and Italian food, bike shop and a few other business. This property has 28,653 sqft of space, and 1.79 acres. This property is priced at $8,000,000.

Two of my Commerical lots

If you need additional information on the following properties, give me a call or email for additional information. I can represent you as a Buyers Agent on Haiku Town Center.