An Associated Press news release states that the 2nd Hawaii Superferry was launched into a floating drydock in Mobile Alabama on Monday. The vessel is scheduled to provide ferry service between Hawaii's Big Island and Honolulu. It is to be delivered in March of next year after completing sea trials.
The aluminum catamaran-type vessel is 370 feet in length and can carry more than 800 passengers and 200 vehicles. It will join its sister ship, the 350 foot Alakai which currently provides service between Maui and Honolulu. There are no plans that I'm aware of to attempt to restart service to Kauai due to past issues with protesters here.
I took the superferry the one time it ran between Kauai and Honolulu before protesters shut it down and took it from Honolulu to Maui once. Both times I had my car onboard which offered the ultimate in convenience. The convenience comes not only from avoiding parking fees and rental cars but perhaps more importantly, the ability to load up the car with my possessions at no additional charge. The ride is smooth but it rolls from side to side which can cause sea sickness in some. I found that I arrived at my destination much more relaxed having bypassed the frenzy of airport security and cramped airplanes.
Aloha!
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I received a shocking message from a new client this morning. Just last Thursday I was with a delightful couple looking for a retirement home on Kauai. We looked for 2 days and they found one that lit up both their eyes in excitement on the 2nd day. Then first thing this morning I received a message that the husband had died suddenly and his wife is returning to the mainland with his body. It gives me chills just to write about it. I'm so sorry their dream couldn't come true while Randy was here to enjoy. I offer my condolences to his wife and my thanks for allowing me to work with them those 2 days. I'm so glad that I took a video of them in their home-to-be that day and gave them a copy.
Thanks for listening...
The Honolulu Advertiser newspaper reported today that work has begun on the Kukui'ula clubhouse and spa in this high-end project billed as the best development on Kauai. Certainly it's scale is grand and it's prices aren't for the faint of heart. The project currently plans for 1500 homes and homesites with prices ranging from $1.5 million for a lot and $2 million and up for a plantation cottage. The full article can be read HERE.
The project is located on Kauai's South Shore adjacent to the Koloa/Poipu area. The upward-sloping land will provide many of the homeowners with stunning ocean views. Construction of the Kukui'ula retail complex is well underway and is planned to open it's high-end stores sometime next year.
Contact me for details on purchasing a home in this new upscale community.
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Our Kauai newspaper reported today that tourism is down sharply. August visitor arrivals in August dropped 25% compared to August 2007. Similar figures were seen on the other islands with August declines of 18% for Oahu, 23% for the Big Island, and 21% for Maui. The bright spot was Canadian tourist arrivals which was up 8.5 partially offsetting U.S. West Coast declines which is the largest on record.
The article said the decline was due to departure of 2 of 3 NCL cruise ships, rising fuel prices, the economic crisis and declining consumer confidence. The full article from The Garden Island newspaper can be read HERE.
Tourism is Hawaii's mainstay and we hope the downturn is short-lived. Clearly now is the ideal time for tourists to come visit. We hope to see you island-side soon.
Since my office is in the Koloa/Poipu area, I track condo sales there very closely. The 2 charts below show a 12-month history and a 24-month history. Each chart shows median sales price and the number of units sold. Data is for fee-simple, full-ownership properties on Kauai's South Shore. The bold lines are trend lines and the dashed lines represent the underlying data.
Data shows the number of sales has continued to decline while median sales prices are relatively flat. Data represents what is selling and not necessarily the value of an individual property.
Aloha,
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Richard is a Hawaii real estate agent with extensive knowledge of the Kauai & Maui markets. He lives and works on both islands and offers unique insight to his clients. Richard holds BS & MS degrees.
Strong credentials for buyer and seller representation.
A resident and full-time, licensed real estate agent in Hawaii, specializing in Kauai & Maui properties. University education with BS & MS degrees combined with 35 years of corporate business & management experience. Recognized as a Century 21 All Islands Top Producer (see awards below).VIP Marketing Plan assures aggressive marketing for my owner-clients who wish professional assistance in selling their properties.
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), the "granddaddy" of real estate certifications An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABRâ) with excellence in representing buyers. Certified as an e-PRO so important in electronic transactions with mainland clients Custom website with first-page Google & Yahoo ranking Invaluable Buyer Information Package for my clientsSuccess-oriented and accustomed to doing what it takes to make your dreams come true.
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"Thank you so much for your professionalism, Aloha Spirit and real estate knowledge. Wow! You work fast, intelligently and with extreme personability! We feel so blessed that you were recommended to us. We hope you enjoy our tropical gift basket. Thank you for helping us get our slice of paradise."
I work hard for my clients, even this fellow who was looking for a banana farm!!!
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I'm a REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® holding the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and e-PRO designations from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. I also hold BS and MS degrees from Southern Illinois University and have extensive experience in engineering management. This is an unusual combination of credentials on the Outer Islands which assures you are working with a true professional. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you realize your dream of home ownership in Hawaii.
In 2004 I left my position as an Engineering Department Manager in a major aerospace corporation to pursue my dream of living and working in Hawaii. I had already developed extensive experience in Hawaii real estate through the purchase and rental of four properties on Kauai and this rewarding experience provided a bridge to my new real estate career. I first joined Century 21 All Islands and then recently moved to Keller Williams Realty continue my growth with the 3rd largest real estate franchise in America. The most enjoyable part of my job comes from meeting people both near and far and in helping them realize their dream of home ownership in Hawaii. I'm a successful and knowledgable agent with sales that typically put me in or near the top 10% of all Kauai agents. This means I'm highly experienced and yet have time to assist each individual client with their transaction.
In 2008 I continued my Kauai sales activity while broadening my services to include Maui where I now reside nearly half time. Living and working on both Kauai and Maui gives me unique knowledge and perspectives that allow me to provide an unmatched level of service to my clients. I continue to be successful even though the number of sales has been reduced by approximately half over previous years.
I can help you realize your Hawaii dreams. I will work with you directly on Kauai and Maui or will refer you to qualified agents on other islands. Please visit my website at http://www.KauaiRocks.com for a wealth of helpful information including access to property listings.
Mahalo and Aloha,
Richard Dolbeare (RA)
Keller Williams Realty
Aloha@RichardDolbeare.com
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What other agent do you know who provides such comprehensive searching capability as described above? I know this is important to most home buyers who prefer to start their search in the comfort of their home office without someone looking over their shoulder. When you're ready for assistance and the extensive knowledge I have on the Hawaii real estate market, please, please contact me to make your dreams come true.
Aloha
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