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December 2008 Kauai REO Foreclosure Update

December 1, 2008

December 2008 Kauai REO Foreclosure Update

Foreclosure Activity lulled for a little bit and then picked up on Kauai last month. Here is this month’s update with commentary after:

Listed since November updates:

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1.2242 Ioela St.,Kilauea, 3 bedroom 2 bath home with enclosed garage studio. Has curb appeal. Originally listed at $493,500 already reduced to $468,900. Photo above.
2.Regency at Huleia. Newer 2 bedroom 2.5 bath town home in Lihue. Granite slab countertop in kitchen, and other upgrades. Pool on project Listed at $415,625.

Still Listed with price updates:

1.Kauai Beach Resort #1331. Ocean view condo at the Kauai Beach Resort (Hilton) REDUCED $185,900. MLS#217159 Chase REO
2. 4031-(off Koloa Rd) aka 4062 Blackstad Rd, Koloa.2 homes and a cottage on 1.28 acres in Lawai. MLS#213597 Fixer $629,900.
3. HaleLani Village at Puhi #Z101. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo for $220,000. Owned by Fannie Mae. MLS#217388
4. Emmalani Court #412, Princeville. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo owned by FannieMae $560,000. MLS#216880
5. 4540 Waiakalua St., Kilauea. This 3 bedoom 2 bath home is located on 2 acres of Fruit bearing trees in the Kilaua Farms subdivision on the north shore. Priced at $729,900 MLS#217182. See previous blog for photos.
6. 5013-D Moa Road, Kapaa. An incompleted craftsman house. See October 2008 blog for photos. $300,000. MLS#216449
7. 276 Makani Road, Wailua House lots. Two dwellings on this property and a lot of illegal units reduced to $449,900. MLS#2163504.
8. 5143 Iolani Pl, Princeville. 3/2 home in Princeville. Owned by Countrywide Reduced to $768,900. MLS#2170175.
9.4588 Kuilei St, Lawai, 3/2 home in Lawai Valley Estates. Reduced to $388,959 MLS#215332
10. 2469 Keneke St, Kilauea 4 bedroom 2 bath 3080 sq.ft. home. MLS#211611 Reduced to $519,500.
11. Islander on the Beach #321. studio oceanview unit. $179,500. MLS#217190
12. 2469 Keneke St, Kilauea, 4 bedroom 2 bath 3080 sq.ft. home. MLS#211611 Reduced to $519,500.

In Escrow:
1. 1730 PuuKaa St, Kapaa, 3/2 home owned by Wells Fargo.
2. 4313 Maka Road, Kalaheo 3/2 bedroom for $421,900. Owned by Countrywide.
3. 1632 Elika Place. 3/2 home in Kapaa.
4. 6340 Kaahele St, Wailua Homesteads. Reduced to $399,900 MLS#214615 This is by far a good deal. Offer pending senior management approval.
5. HaleLani Village P106 at Puhi. 2/1 condo.

Upcoming REOS: Not listed yet.
1. 148 Royal Drive, Wailua Homesteads
2. 5796 Noni Street, Wailua Homesteads
3. 4836A Puuwai Road, Kalaheo
4. 4119 Aheahe Place, Lihue
5. Apopo Hale #5, (Aliali Road) Kapaa
6. Hoolako Street, Lihue.
These homes are not listed yet and may or may not be available for showing. Call or email me for more information julie@hisemail.net.

14 REO homes/condos are now listed/available for sale on Kauai. This is the most ever listed on Kauai. Some REOs are priced right and sell quickly. Others take a few price reductions until they hit the right price threshold. Savvy buyers know that banks will often keep reducing their price until that threshold is met. However there are a few lenders who are not reducing their prices as quickly as they should. Some are just misinformed, due to outdated appraisals and some are just unwilling to take such a large hit. However it is not a good strategy to keep on waiting to see how low the banks will go if you are truly interested in a property. There are buyers out there who are buying when the price is right. If you need help in determining if a Kauai property is priced well, feel free to call or email me. Aloha Julie Black

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November 15, 2008 Kauai REO Update

November 15, 2008

November 15 2008 Kauai REO & Foreclosure Update

It appeared for a couple of weeks that no new REOs were coming on the market. But the lull was just temporary. Here are two new bank owned houses that will be coming on the market soon.
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4836A Puuwai Road, Kalaheo. This house will be listed with Julie Black (R) Kauai Dreams Realty. No price yet.
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4119 Aheahe Pl, Lihue. This is a two story house with a 3 bedroom 2 bath home on top and a family room with bath or studio on bottom. Cul-de-sac location. Fannie Mae/Freddy Mac foreclosure/owned.

There are no more price changes since my last update or posting from the begining of the month. However email me if you would like to know the prices of the above mentioned REOs when they do get listed. Aloha Juliejulie@hisemail.net

Kapaa High School Homecoming 2008

Kapaa High Homecoming 2008

Last night, November 7, 2008, Kapaa High School had their second homecoming at the new town Kapaa Park and football field. The bleachers were packed as students and alumni hoped Kapaa could have their first KIF win of the season against undefeated Kauai High School. Well hopes were dashed but not Kapaa's spirit as they lost 7-27.

Senior Kelvin Villanueva & Sophmore Leilani Caspillo

Senior escort Kelvin Villanueva & sophomore Leilani Caspillo take a pose for a photo during the second half of the game.


Leilani is the daughter of Julie Black, Principal Broker, Realtor Kauai Dreams Realty. www.kauaidreams.com

Kapa'a Police Station

The Kapa'a Police Station

Across from my office is Kapa'a Park & the Kapa'a Police station. Its small and the tourists often chuckle when they see it. My guess is that it is approximately 400 sq. ft. But it serves its purpose in our mellow beach town of Kapa'a on the island of Kauai. This morning I just happened to get a photo of two of our friendly officers.
Kapa'a Kauai  

This is a photo of the station from the highway. Beyond the station is a beach pavilion and beach. To the right fenced area is the Kapaa Beach Park. The park hosts a variety of festivals and soccer games. My office Kauai Dreams Realty is located in the Seto building across from the park. Kapaa is a great morning town. There are a number of Coffee shops with yummy pastries & tasty smoothies. Aloha Julie
 


 

Kauai REO Update: SOLD! Kakela Makai Lot

Sold for $229,900 (CASH) Listed by Julie A. Black, Kauai Dreams Realty on 10/22/2008

Listed Price: $229,900 (after 2 price reductions) - MLS#213866 Owned by IndyMac

This level lot with ocean views just sold! It was the lowest priced lot, located in Kakela Makai, a planned unit development in Kalaheo, featuring shared community center with pool, clubhouse with exercise equipment and more. Bank REO. Sold AS IS, no disclosure.

Currently similar sized, vacant lots in this neighborhood are listed between $295,500 and $500,000 - evidence that there are good deals to be found among REO listings! Julie specializes in Hawaii REO properties and is the exclusive agent for IndyMac & Wells Fargo REO properties on the island of Kauai.

Kakela Makai Lot - REO 1236 Milia St.