New Solar Water Heating Savings Program
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced a new Solar Water Heating Savings Pilot Program. The program allows residential homeowners & renters to have their electric water heater replaced with a solar water heater with no upfront cost. "The cost for the system is collected by KIUC on the monthly electric bill.... Participants will be able to choose to repay the cost of the system in 60, 120 or 180 monthly payments."
According to KIUC, "solar systems installed through KIUC programs provide 90% of the household's hot water needs." For details or to request a program brochure or application package call KIUC at (808) 246-8284.
Source: "Watt's Up." KIUC, November 200
Makai Golf Course Renovation Continues in Princeville
On Dec. 15, 2008, the team at the Makai Golf Course in Princeville distributed their latest update on the course's face lift. Here's the latest from the Makai Golf Course: • Earthmoving and rough shaping of the green, fairway bunkers and tee area on Hole No. 1 were completed recently. • The driving range rough shaping is in the final stages of tee&target green shaping. • Earthmoving underway on Hole No. 9 with tee shaping, bunker & earth mounding along Ka Haku Road. • Earthmoving from the west side of Hole No. 8 to the opposite side of the fairway is underway. • Construction activities will be relatively quiet between Dec. 22, 2008 and January 8, 2009. Though the golf course is closed, you are welcome to visit the golf shop to view the plans and ask questions. Please call Michael Castillo, Director of Golf or Eric Belmonte, Head Golf Professional ahead of time at (808) 826 5010.
Kapaa - Professional Baseball Players Visit Kauai for Youth Sports Clinics
Shane Victorino of the Phildelphia Phillies, Tyler Yates of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kila Kaaihue of the Kansas City Royals were featured guests at youth baseball clinics on Kauai. Held in December at the Vidinha Baseball Stadium, the event was coordinated by Wade Yamasaki, athletic trainer for the San Diego Pirates. One clinic was targeted to children 8-12 years of age and a second focused on the 13-18 year age group. Kauai's youth were taught the fundamentals as well as advanced baseball skills such as proper throwing, catching and fielding, the art of hitting, the science of pitching, footwork & hand-eye coordination skills and much more. Source: www.honoluluadvertiser.com, 12/13/08
HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Hope to see you on Kauai in the coming year. Here's wishing you and yours all the best life has to offer. May 2009 bring better days ahead for all!
Aloha
Debra
Debra A. Jason, RA (Realtor-Associate), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative)
When paradise is calling you, call me! (808) 826 1846 cell: (808) 635 8031
www.kauaihawaii-realestate.com
Vision Realty All Islands Kauai
Yes, it is possible to find good food for under $20.00 on Kauai. While it may not include a waiter or waitress or even a bartender, there are still good grinds to be had.
A friend of mine in Colorado actually sent me a link to an LA Times article which revealed the results of a restaurant survey they did on Kauai. While the article, posted at http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-tr-kauai30-2008nov30 goes into more detail, here are some of the north shore spots they listed (along with some of my own comments):
1. Red Hot Mama’s – price $5 to $11.50. This place is tucked away in Wainiha (on your way to the Na Pali Coast) next to the General Store, but before the double bridges. You’ll place your order and take it with you as there are no tables here.
2. Tahiti Nui Restaurant & Bar – price $7 to $20.00. One of the landmark spots in the town of Hanalei. While Auntie Louise is no longer there running the show, it’s still a favorite among all who enter. Stop by on Thursday night and you’ll experience great music and may be treated to a hula performance.
3. Polynesia Café – price $7.95 to $16.95. Gourmet dining on paper plates in Hanalei town. You place your order, then select a table where you’d like to dine outside. Bring your own bottle of wine if you like. No bar and no waiters/waitresses.
4. Kilauea Fish Market – price $9.99 to $14.99. Located in Kilauea town on the way to the Kilauea Lighthouse. Mostly take out, but there is a small outdoor patio.
5. Kilauea Bakery – price $3.05 to $11.95. Enjoy scrumptious fresh baked breads and pizza in Kilauea’s Kong Lung Shopping Center. Place your order inside, then head to the courtyard with tables outside (limited seating inside).
Check out the L.A. Times article for more detailed information as well as more listings they included in spots like Anahola, Kapaa, Lihue and Koloa. Whether you’re coming to Kauai to purchase real estate,or just want to kick back for a fabulous vacation, keep these places in mind for dining that won’t empty your wallet.
Also, some of the best meals you’ll have are those where you buy your own fresh fish, take it to your “Kauai home” (if you’re staying in a vacation rental) and cook it on the grill! Mmmmm.
Enjoy!
Debra
Debra A. Jason, RA, ABR
Realtor-Associate, Accredited Buyer's Representative
When paradise is calling you, call me! (808) 826 1846, cell: (808) 635 8031
Vision Realty All Islands Kauai - located on the highway in Hanalei, Kapaa & Lihue
www.kauaihawaii-realestate.com
In the last week several oceanfront homes have come on the market along Kauai’s popular north shore. Between Wainiha (i.e. the Haena side of the double bridges) and Haena, eight homes are now on the market.
The north shore is favored by many for its lush hillsides and beautiful beaches. However, there’s only so much oceanfront and now is a good time to take a look at what’s around.
Here’s some info on the latest listings currently on the Kauai Multiple Listing Service. Keep in mind, for those looking for homes they can vacation rental, these properties are not in a Visitor Destination Area. However, several have been vacation rentals to date and have applied for their Non Conforming Use Permit (NCUP) so that the property can hopefully continue on as such. At this time, it is thought that many owners won’t know if their property will be approved for said permit until approx. March 31, 2009.
MLS #218622, asking price $3,600,000 2 bedroom/2 bath (approx. 1373 SF of living space on 27,750 SF of land) DOM (days on market) = 6
MLS #218628, asking price $3,700,000 2 bedroom/2 bath (approx. 952 SF of living space on 26,250 SF of land) DOM=6
MLS #218590, asking price $4,600,000 2 bedroom/2 bath (approx. 2784 SF of living space on 13,731 SF of land) DOM = 8
MLS #219016, asking price $6,000,000 5 bedroom/3 bath (approx. 4500 SF of living space on 1.01 acre of land), 2 homes on property DOM = 1
MLS #217160, asking price $6,500,000 3 bedroom/3.5 bath (approx. 2500 SF of living space on 17,048 SF of land) DOM = 45
MLS #208632, asking price $13,000,000 8 bedroom/8.5 bath (approx. 6236 SF of living space on 2.97 acres of land) 2 homes on property (each 4 bedrooms) and tennis court, DOM=36
MLS #207311, asking price $3,250,000 7 bedroom/5 bath (approx. 3102 of living space on 9100 SF of land) DOM = 300
MLS #135921, asking price $15,000,000 4 bedroom/3 bath (approx. 2141 SF of living space on 8.29 acres) 3 bedroom home and 1 bedroom caretaker’s cottage, DOM =1,645
(Information has been supplied by third parties and has not been independently verified by Hawaii Information Service and is, therefore, not guaranteed).
Want more information about oceanfront homes or other single-family homes along Kauai’s north shore (i.e. Kilauea, Princeville, Hanalei, Wainiha, Haena)? When paradise is calling you, call me!
Have a great day. Mahalo for your time.
Debra A. Jason, RA, ABR Realtor-Associate, Accredited Buyers Rep.
(808) 826 1846, cell: (808) 635 8031
www.kauaihawaii-realestate.com
Vision Realty All Islands Kauai - located on the highway in Hanalei, Kapaa & Lihue
The news most of you have probably heard about today is the Treasury Department’s prospective plan to revitalize the U.S. home market. Still in the development stage, the plan would lower loan rates to approximately 4.5%, more than a full percentage point lower than prevailing rates for 30-year fixed mortgages. Sources: “U.S. Eyes Plan to Lift Home Sales,” The Wall Street Journal, 12/4/08. “Treasury Considering Plan to Ease Mortgage Rates,” CNBC.com, 12/3/08
In December’s REALTOR® magazine, Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS® reported that although it’s a good bet the economic picture will remain highly uncertain as we head into 2009, there’s a good reason to believe the housing market has turned the corner. He wrote, “Housing in some of the country’s hottest markets during the boom – California, Florida, and Nevada, among others – is once again starting to experience gains in home sales. The reason is increased affordability.” He continued, “even if the economy stays in the doldrums, it’s likely that existing-home sales will remain on an upward trajectory . . . . Given signs that improving affordability conditions are starting to drive home sale gains, the signs are good that home sales will spur the next economic recovery.” Source: “A Housing-drive Recovery,” REALTOR magazine, December 2008
“On average, owners who purchased their home 6 years ago have seen the value of their home rise 24.3% during that time, despite recent price declines.” – National Assoc. of REALTORS®, www.housingmarketfacts.com
“In a recent survey of economists, 8 out of 10 believe home prices will be higher in 5 years than they are today.” – Baylor University Keller Center for Research, as reported by National Assoc. of REALTORS® www.housingmarketfacts.com
Here on Kauai - on the south shore in Poipu, Koloa Landing reported that all of their Phase I residential buildings are in progress and beginning to take shape. The developer is anticipating that the 85 residences in this phase should be complete and ready for occupancy beginning January 2010 through the first half of that same year. Source: “A message from the developer,” Koloa Landing Co-op Broker Update, November 2008.
Once again, I hope you find this information helpful and refreshing. If I can be of assistance to you, feel free to contact me. Have a great day and mahalo for your consideration.
Debra A. Jason, RA, ABR
Realtor-Associate, Accredited Buyers Representative
When paradise is calling you, call me! Direct: (808) 826 1846, cell: (808) 635 8031
www.kauaihawaii-realestate.com
Vision Realty All Islands Kauai - on the highway in Hanalei, Lihue & Kapaa
For those of you who have been interested or already own homes in Princeville, HI, here’s an update on what’s happening in the community.
You may already know that the Princeville Resort is closed for a $40 million renovation, but the Makai Golf Course is also getting a face lift.
Golfers, here’s what’s happening (as per a flyer circulated in the local community dated Nov. 10th). Earth moving began in the area of the former practice putting green and #1 tees at the beginning of November. Further grading is going on at the #1 hole. The first green, surrounds and bunker complex shaping were schedule for the 2nd week of November with architect’s approval expected this week (I don’t know the status of that to date). Once approved, drainage & irrigation will be installed before final shaping and grassing of the hole. When that’s complete, work will progress to the #9 hole.
For those of you on Kauai, you are welcome to stop by the Makai Golf Course golf shop and view Princeville’s plans or ask questions about the renovations.
In the meantime, for those of you still interested in single-family homes within the Princeville resort community, there are currently 60 of them on the market, priced from $645,000 (3 bedroom/2 bath) to $10,000,000 (4 bedroom/7.5 bath on 1.25 acres).
For those in the market for a condominium, 157 of them are available in Princeville as of today, priced from $329,000 to $2,245,000 (ocean view). If you want more details about a property in Princeville or elsewhere on the Garden Island of Kauai, let me know. When paradise is calling you, call me!
Have a great day and a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope this post finds you getting ready to connect with friends and family for Turkey Day!
Aloha
Debra A. Jason, RA, ABR
Realtor-Associate, Accredited Buyer's Representative
(808) 826 1846 cell: (808) 635 8031
www.kauaihawaii-realestate.com
Vision Realty All Islands Kauai - located on the highway in Hanalei, Kapaa & Lihue
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