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About Kauai County
A Beautiful Kauai Sunrise - Nov 20 09:55 AM
A beautiful sunrise...
Yesterday morning as I walked from the 1st to the 2nd hole of the Wailua County Golf Course, this is what i saw. I had to stop and take this picture with my iPhone. Lucky I live Kauai. This island is one of the most beautiful places on the earth.
I often wonder what makes the sky so purple and red sometimes in the early morning.
Ron and Gwen
Margolis
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Hello out there - we're trying to go green! - Jan 25 12:24 PM
While the governor of Hawaii is promoting Green legislature, the county of Kauai is still dragging its feet. A property owner in Wailua, the mountain area just above Kapaa, hangs poised to run the island’s first Skystream 3.7 residential windmill, which he and other community members say they want in order to cut their electric bills and “go green” at home. Kauai has one of the most expensive electical costs in the entire US and many ...
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Absorption Rates Explained With Chart Example - Jul 06 01:24 AM
What is this "Absorption Rate" thing anyway and how can I make sense of the
data for my clients? Read on...
Recent blogs on absorption rate prompted me to share my own experience with
this market parameter. Absorption rate can best be thought of as the
number of months it would take to sell all existing inventory based on current
monthly rate of sales. If no new listings were to come on the market, ...
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How to save gas on Kauai - May 31 01:32 AM
Kauai's The Bus
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Don't Overlook The Kauai Bus
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Great Kauai Foreclosure Values - Mar 02 11:08 PM
Great values! Their loss may be your gain
The Kauai real estate market is holding its own and yet, there continue to be an evolving selection of motivated, even distressed sellers, who over-extended in Kauai. Whether it's a condo or a new home, there are some great values being offered by sellers who, for one circumstance or another, must sell their properties. Here are a few samples. If you have an interest in seeing a ...
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Kauai Rocks in Tourism While Oahu & Maui Slip - Aug 16 09:22 PM
No Tourism Growth in Hawaii in 2007 Is Not The Full Story...Kauai Rocks!
The
University of Hawaii Economic Research
Organization (UHERO) reports that Hawaii tourism (it's financial mainstay)
got off to a poor start in 2007 and the forecast is for limited gains for the
rest of the year. They reported that visitor days on Oahu and Maui fell
4.3 percent and 2.2 percent respectively in the first quarter. This is not good
news for the ...
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More Vacation Rental Drama on Kauai - Apr 29 09:03 PM
As most of you who read this blog know, the Vacation Rental Bill passed a few months ago. The Planning Department was directed to create a form necessary to apply for non conforming use certificate (NCUC) for those eligible SFTVR’s in operation outside the Visitor Destination Areas (VDA) before the ordinance was passed. In addition, the Real Property Tax Office was required to have a form for ALL those Vacation Rentals IN THE VDA to register by. The ...
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Princeville Hotel Closing in September - Mar 02 11:05 PM
Princeville Hotel to close for 7 months
After several years of rumors, press releases, and delays, the Princeville Resort announced this week that beginning Sept. 19, 2008, they will be closing during renovations to re-brand the hotel as The St. Regis Resort, part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts luxury series.
Pool view from the St. Regis Monarch in California
The marble lobby of the Princeville Hotel,
which is expected to be ...
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Beach Access on Kauai - Mar 15 02:00 PM
Community groups rally 'round Beach Access
Rachel Gehrlein reported in the Garden Island paper earlier last month about a protest held on Feb. 2, to raise awareness about the loss of beach and shoreline access throughout the state.
In 1995, The Hawai`i Supreme Court decided that all beaches in Hawai`i were open to the public and cannot be privately owned. More than 20 community groups including Surfrider Foundation spread around the island to protest ...
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Kauai Commission Approves Biomass Plant - Mar 12 01:52 AM
A recent Garden Island article higing hlights an exciting new development on Kauai. A proposed agricultural biomass-to-energy plant moved through the initial stages of approval. Once completed, it will sell energy to Kauai Island Utility, supplying approximately 10% of our island's electrical needs. In recent coverage of the candidates for the KIUC Board, green energy is taking center stage. It is still years to come before we see any solutions that will impact our monthly bills, but ...
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Kauai County Market Reports
Kauai real estate update - May 26 04:08 PM
Kauai’s current real estate trend shows a shift towards a buyer’s market in 2007. This change can be attributed to a growing inventory as property sales slow through the first half of the year.
Compared to the same time last year, the overall number of properties sold is down 52%. Vacant land and condo sales were the largest contributing factors, with sales falling 66% and 64% respectively. Residential homes sales were less effected, showing an ...
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When the 'ARMs' stop bleeding... - Jun 27 12:28 PM
I've been working with several buyers recently, and as I assist them trying to sort out if this is the right time to buy...it occured to me that as we try to "guess" the market...a little logic and common sense can help
It's only logical that the ‘bleeding' from these ARMs has to stop fairly soon. We've been weathering through this credit crisis now for over a year, year and a half. ARMs were generally ...
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Fractional Ownership Beats the Credit Crisis - Jul 05 12:56 AM
A recent article in ReachTogether - Fractional Ownership News, highlights the strength of this market that is still fairly new to Kauai, but growing. Offering a unique advantage to both buyers and sellers, the Kauai fractional offerings are a natural way to meet the needs of a growing demographic. As baby boomers retire, and find more time to travel and relax, owning a second home without the headaches and expense of year-long maintenance and management is a perfect solution. Read ...
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Princeville Condo Update for the week of December 16th to 22nd - Dec 24 03:17 PM
Happy Holidays to all of you! MELE KALIKIMAKA ( pronounced like may lay caw lee key maw caw.) Now don't hold me to this pronunciation as I am but a realtor and not a Hawaiian language expert - but at least you get the general idea. Rain rain go away was the other phrase heard round the Island and I think it is finally working. At least we have had spots of sunshine as the rain ...
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Fractional Development - A Positive Alternative - Jul 05 03:46 AM
Growing Wealth Magazine just published an interesting article highlighting the benefits for owners in developing their resort homes as a fractional offering. Lower fractional price points, ownership flexibility and variety make a very attractive offering in today's market. Read the entire article.... "Turning Profit in Luxury Fractional Real Estate." For more information, and a referral to a fractional development consultant, please email me at Info@ResortSecondHomes.com .
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Kauai Foreclosure Updates - Jul 03 07:02 AM
Kauai faces an increasing number of Short Sale and Foreclosure listings. I've written before about the unique challenges of the Kauai market in sorting out the true value of properties, and whether they offer good investment opportunities. It's important for you to find an agent you trust who provides you with in-depth market analysis.
I've dedicated two additional websites for consumers to assist with staying up-to-date with Kauai Short Sale and Foreclosure offerings, and in-depth information ...
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Kauai Short Sales and Foreclosure Auction Properties - Jul 02 12:25 PM
You can get weekly updates on all properties on Kauai that are offered as "short sales" or where the bank is agreeing to allow the owners to sell the property for less than the total balance of the loan.
Featured property - 7162 Alealea Rd, Hanalei $1,700,000
Bookmark this website to get up-to-date information on Kauai's short sales, and upcoming foreclosure auctions: www.Kauai-ShortSales.com
Search ALL Kauai MLS listings at www.KauaiHomesbySusie.com
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Sometimes it's just a matter of timing....Puamana and Nihilani update - Mar 13 10:47 PM
Real estate agents always talk "price" first and foremost, but sometimes it really is just a matter of timing. Case in point: Puamana 22C listed for $419K went into escrow the other day with only 16 days on the market. The thing about it is, this unit was previously listed from 5/07 to 10/07 during which time it went from a start price of $510K down to a low of $410K - less than what it ...
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Princeville condo (and house) update for the week of April 27th to May 3rd - May 05 01:06 PM
Aloha,
It looks like we've got many new listings but when you get into it, you'll see they are all "repeats." Here is your condo listing update for this past week:
Copyright 5/3/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS210770 T A 1 4-5-3-11-1-30 FS $815,000 Villas On The Prince #30 1,732 #30 3/3210605 T A 5 4-5-3-6-22-22 FS $2,395,000 Kaiulani Of Princeville #22 2,864 #22 3/3.5210590 T A 5 4-5-4-5-7-9 FS $499,000 Princeville Sealodge #B1 566 #B1 1/1208790 T ...
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Princeville Condo and House update for the week of Jan 13th to 19th - Jan 20 11:13 PM
Aloha,
And welcome to your weekly update. Today ended up sunny with cooling breezes although this morning, as I watched wave after wave of rain come in off the ocean I wasn't so sure we'd see much of the sun. However, it did end up as a perfect winter day with temps in the high 70's -
Here is your update for this week:
Copyright 1/20/2008 by Hawaii Information Service
NEW LISTINGS205973 T A 5 4-5-3-6-22-48 FS $1,900,000 Kaiulani ...
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Kauai County News & Events
Living on a Volcano - Jun 27 11:35 AM
Living on lush, tropical Kauai, it's easy to forget that we're actually living in the crater of what used to be an active volcano. With the recent activity on the Big Island, we got a taste of VOG over here a few weeks ago. It was eerie... couldn't see the mountains, couldn't see the ocean - reminded me of Los Angeles smog.
In a recent email from an agent in Kona area on the Big ...
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County Council Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Vacation Rentals - Feb 06 02:37 AM
Well, after 4 years of bantering back and forth, the Kauai county Council has finally passed their ordinance to put a stop to vacation rentals in single-family residences outside of the visitor destination area. Search as i might, I was unable to google a map to post here on AR, but, suffice it to say that it is primarily Princeville, most of Poi`pu, parts of Lihue and parts of Kapa`a. So for instance, the areas north ...
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Summer Buying Season - Jun 17 08:06 PM
As Kauai has entered the Summer buying season, I'm seeing more buyers willing to go ahead and make their dreams of owning Kauai real estate come true. The credit crisis seems to have already hit as hard as it's going to, Kauai is still a gorgeous island, and a place to fulfill your dreams.
What's selling, though, are properties that appear to be a "good value" or "bargain". A recent NY Times article titled "In Housing, the ...
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Write an Essay - Pay off your mortgage! - Jul 05 04:50 PM
According to the Reuters news service, the movie studio, in promoting it's soon to be released picture "Hancock" starring Will Smith as a "flawed but good-hearted superhero" has decided to hold an essay contest to select one lucky family to have their mortgage paid off.
Offering to pay off up to $360,000 of the winning family's mortgage debt, the contest requires the entries to be no longer than 200 words on the subject of why they ...
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Inspiring Local Kauai Artist - Jul 05 04:16 PM
In this week's Kauai People, the cover story highlights one of the most inspiring people I've ever met! Moses Hamilton, 32, has turned one of the worst things that can happen into a source of inspiration for others. Not only his personal triumph over a prognosis that would have him on a ventilator for life after a tragic car accident in 2002, but through sharing his joy, light, spirit and beauty through his art. Painting with ...
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Prudential's Online Real Estate Network - Jul 05 03:37 PM
Prudential has announced exciting partnerships with leading online portals in the real estate market. Both Buyers and Sellers will benefit from this expansive online exposure for listings, and sources of cutting-edge industry information and updates.
As an example, FrontDoor.com's article is very helpful for sellers trying to move their property in a market that has an oversupply of inventory, and nervous buyers..... Five Creative Tactics to Sell Your Home.
For more information on what your home ...
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Kauai Vacation Homes - Jul 02 03:38 AM
Have you thought about buying a second home? Do you love the magical island lifestyle on Kauai? Well with Kauai Vacation Ownership, there's the possibility of owning 60 day intervals of a gorgeous condo, townhome or estate home. Check out my webpage at www.ResortSecondHomes.com for more information about how to fulfill your dreams without spending millions. ...
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May Sales Numbers reported in the Honolulu Advertiser - Jun 05 05:48 PM
The Honolulu Advertiser today reported about the Kauai numbers for May. Our MLS is a real-time system so the monthly numbers and comparision to prior years is always available.
The Advertiser reports:
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Prices of single-family homes on Kauai rose in May, while prices of condominiums slipped.
However, the median price for both categories was based on much lower sales volume compared to the same month a year ago, according to statistics from Hawaii Information ...
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Top Kauai Real Estate Brokerages - Mar 25 04:36 PM
Kauai Top Brokerages
I'm a little tardy in posting top brokerage information for
2007 but here it is. I love being afiliated with the #1 brokerage on
Kauai!
Disclaimer: Data herein is deemed accurate but is
not guaranteed.
Visit www.KauaiRocks.com
Richard Dolbeare
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
Accredited Buyer Representative & e-PRO
Century 21 All Islands, the #1
brokerage on Kauai
(808) 651-4550
(866) 757-8239 (FAX)
www.KauaiRocks.com
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Island News March 08 - Mar 02 07:15 PM
Aloha,
I hope you've been having the same spectacular weather we've been enjoying. The week before last was so wonderful that even the locals (like me!) were saying how rare it was to have one full week of absolutely perfect days. We're back to more normal weather now which is sun, light clouds and pleasant trades.
I'm happy to report that real estate activity seems to have picked up within the last two weeks. This is based ...
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Kauai County Listings
Great Multi-Family Home in Wailua Homesteads - Apr 05 03:54 PM
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Great Multi-Family Home in Wailua Homesteads - Apr 05 03:53 PM
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Great Multi-Family Home in Wailua Homesteads - Apr 05 03:53 PM
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Koloa Makai brand new townhomes the best deal in town - Mar 29 05:07 PM
Koloa Makai brand new townhomes the best deal in town!
Stop by Koloa Makai daily open house event going on now
through the end of the month. Reacquaint yourself with the best deal in town!
Seller will give special consideration to all offers coming in by
March 31st so don't let your clients miss out! Details to be given to those
who show up!
Visit www.KoloaMakaiHomes.com for
home details and interior photos
Email ...
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Announcing Big Savings on Combined Purchase of Custom Home With Land - Mar 29 05:00 PM
Purchase of this brand new custom home qualifies the buyer for a huge discount on the adjacent CPR parcel. Seller is offering a
$100,000 discount on the vacant parcel when purchased together with the home!
That's almost 1/3 off the list price which is already below both the purchase
price and below the new tax assessment. Build a second home, a guest
cottage, plant crops, or just enjoy an extra-large yard on a combined total of ...
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Villas of Kamalii - A real beauty in Princeville - Feb 15 02:37 PM
Listen to Lou dubuque Utter on his newest Villas of Kamalii listing
Check out this listing at the Villas of Kamalii. VOK is one of Princeville's finest gated, condominium complexes. With only 57 units, this complex is quiet, private and affords dramatic views of the Hanalei mountains. Let me know if you ever need information on any of the 153 condominium, and fractional condo offerings available on Kauai's North Shore.
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04-464 Kuhio Hwy unit 148, Kapaa, HI - Feb 07 08:36 PM
Oceanfront condo in Paradise! Check out these views!
First floor unit ~ beautifully appointed, fully-furnished ~ tropical furnishings, with private lanai, island-style artwork, coffee maker, telephone, and refrigerator.
On-site computers with internet access, laundry facilities, soda machines, BBQ grills, and ice are just steps away.* Unit is currently a successful vacation rental, managed on-site by Resort Quest.
Stroll across the street to the Coconut Marketplace where you may delight in shopping, dining, movies, and more. ...
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380 Papaloa Rd, unit #21, Kapaa, HI 96746 - Feb 07 08:34 PM
Life is too short to pass up on this fabulous and rare opportunity!
Kapaa Sands #21 is a townhome style condo in boutique complex ~ just 21 units! Ocean views abound upstairs and down from this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit.
Open concept living area downstairs and bedrooms upstairs ~ updated unit with new furnishings and attention to detail.
Complex is approx 1.29 acres of secluded and private beachfront property . Grounds are beautifully landscaped ...
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04-464 Kuhio Hwy unit 146 and 147, Kapaa, HI - Feb 07 08:30 PM
Oceanfront condos in Paradise!
Side by side ADJOINING units being sold TOGETHER!
Offering units 146 and 147 with TMKs 4-4-3-2-13-125 and 4-4-3-2-13-126 combined...
Step out your door and onto the beach! These first floor units are beautifully appointed, fully-furnished ~ tropical furnishings, with private lanais, island-style artwork, each with its own coffee maker, telephone, and refrigerator.
On-site computers with internet access, laundry facilities, soda machines, BBQ grills, and ice are just steps away.* Unit is ...
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410 Papaloa Rd, unit #231, Kapaa, HI 96746 - Feb 07 08:29 PM
Lae Nani
This third floor end unit with panoramic ocean views is luxurious and spacious ~ 1 bedroom 1.5 bath ~ new stainless steel appliances, beautiful furnishings with tropical flair, and a HUGE lanai to enjoy the views. Perfect for Kauai living or vacations.
Oceanfront complex makes it a breeze to walk the shoreline and swim in the ocean blue! Amenities include a large heated pool with lava rock salt water keiki pool, tennis courts ...
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Richard Dolbeare
Century 21 All Islands
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Koloa, HI
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Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor®, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloha Beat
Century 21 All Islands
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Princeville, HI
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Elaine Schaefer (R, BIC, GRI, ABR)
RE/MAX Kauai Princeville Resort Branch
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Princeville, HI
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Jamie Friedman
Prudential All Star Realty
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Kapaa, HI
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Matthew Ernsdorf
Kilauea Real Estate Company
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Kilauea, HI
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Susanna Kunkel, RA, ePRO
Prudential All Star Realty
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Princeville, HI
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Vanessa Schwartzel
Century 21 All Islands
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Koloa, HI
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Dave Rullo
Country Brokers, LLC
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Hanalei, HI
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Yvonne Summerfield
RE/MAX Kauai
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Koloa, HI
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Hawaii Life Real Estate Services
Hawaii Life Real Estate Services
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Hanalei, HI
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