buyers: Open house today at 5109 Iolani, Princeville, Kauai HI - 08/14/16 10:13 AM
- Open house Sunday 8/14 from 2 pm to 5 pm -
Ideal 4bdrm/3bath family home in Princeville! Minutes from beaches, golf and shopping.
For more info click 5109 Iolani 
This spacious two-story house at the end of a cul-de-sac has a recently 
remodeled Grand Master Suite including large walk-in closet, luxurious bathroom and a large wet bar. The Master Suite occupies the entire upper floor and can be accessed through the house or from outside for complete privacy. It's the perfect sanctuary for parents, guests, extended family etc. 
 
The lower floor features a lovely great room with tall ceilings and covered, enclosed lanai . Fanning out … (13 comments)

buyers: Kauai condos for sale - Ocean front studio $78,500 - 08/08/16 07:53 AM
Studio condo (no kitchen) just steps from pool and ocean!
Great oceanfront, full-service resort vacation rental.
Click here to search all Kauai properties 
This beautiful resort condominium is part of a resort complex nestled on 25 breathtaking oceanfront acres and centrally located on the island of Kauai about ten minutes north of the Lihue Airport. Kauai Beach Resortis a highly rated vacation destination that offers 4 idyllic swimming pools with waterfalls and a water slide, on-site dining, spa, cultural activities, live entertainment, and much more.
The ground floor condo studio we are offering, unit #3124, is located by the pool and has a partial ocean view. You … (19 comments)

buyers: Kauai homes for sale - open house at 5108 Iolani, Princeville - 08/07/16 10:44 AM
- Open house Sunday 8/7 from 2 pm to 5 pm -
Ideal 4bdrm/3bath family home in Princeville! Minutes from beaches, golf and shopping.
For more info click 5109 Iolani 
This spacious two-story house at the end of a cul-de-sac has a recently 
remodeled Grand Master Suite including large walk-in closet, luxurious bathroom and a large wet bar. The Master Suite occupies the entire upper floor and can be accessed through the house or from outside for complete privacy. It's the perfect sanctuary for parents, guests, extended family etc. 
 
The lower floor features a lovely great room with tall ceilings and covered, enclosed lanai . Fanning out … (5 comments)

buyers: Kauai Property Tax, 2016 rates are still low for residents - 08/07/16 10:36 AM
Kauai property values are higher than the national average. But resident home ownwers here enjoy the lowest property tax in the USA.
That makes housing much more affordable that the sticker price implies for people moving from higher tax states like California and much of the USA.
Residents also get a home exemption that reduces your tax base, and that exemption increases for seniors to keep it affordable for those on fixed income. (Image courtesy of sscreations at FreeDigitalPhotos.net)
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buyers: Kauai Condos preview, studio oceanfront under $80,000 - 07/23/16 10:38 AM
Great oceanfront, full-service resort vacation rental!
Click here to search all Kauai properties 
This beautiful resort condominium is part of a resort complex nestled on 25 breathtaking oceanfront acres and centrally located on the island of Kauai about ten minutes north of the Lihue Airport. Kauai Beach Resort is a highly rated vacation destination that offers 4 idyllic swimming pools with waterfalls and a water slide, on-site dining, spa, cultural activities, live entertainment, and much more.
The ground floor condo studio we are offering, unit #3124, is located by the pool and has a partial ocean view. You can walk out your door directly to … (12 comments)

buyers: Buyers, How to make winning offers in a HOT market - 06/07/16 06:47 AM
You found the house you really want. But you know your market is HOT and there may be competing offers.
What can you do to have the best chance of winning if there are multiple offers?
Highest price does NOT always win!
Ask your Realtor what factors are most important to make your offer most desirable to the sellers. Price is one of them but your agent may know other things that are even more important.
 These are a few tips on what to do to make your offer a winner in a hot market. 
Offer ALL CASH. An offer that is not contingent on any financing is … (11 comments)

buyers: I HAVE heard buyers or sellers say their agent contacted them TOO MUCH - 10/02/15 04:24 AM
"I've NEVER heard a buyer or seller say their agent contacted them TOO MUCH!" 
This contest caught my attention because, contrary to the quote that inspired it, I have heard several people complain that their agent pesters them too much with weekly or more frequent check-ins that have little value to them. Maybe that is more prevalent in my market because our average DOM can often be 180 days. It isn’t unusual to go a couple of weeks without any activity. Hearing or reading the same “no activity” report does get boring.
I am a listing agent who also works with buyers and I … (13 comments)

buyers: Motivate buyers to get pre-qualified/approved before seeing properties - 08/25/15 05:48 AM
Agents are not only wasting their time, they are not serving their buyer-clients if they don't have the financial talk before doing any showings.
Ideally every serious buyer should meet with a local mortgage broker and complete the pre-approval process before they start touring homes. Why? There are several good reasons.
Chief among them is that pre-approval for a loan empowers the buyers. They will have a realistic picture of what they can and cannot afford to buy, and they are positioned to make an offer that is considered stronger because of this proof that they are qualified.
Sellers do choose offers based on things … (7 comments)

buyers: What's up with interest rates? - 02/26/15 02:32 AM
What's up with interest rates? According to Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen, NOTHING! At least not any time soon, and that's good news for both buyers and sellers in our still-recovering housing market.
Chairman Yellen spoke before the Senate on Tuesday and as usual financial pundits and investors throughout the world  were tuned in, ready to dissect and react to any nuances or signals about possible rate hikes. With USA stocks continuing to hit new record highs and our bond rates tending to head lower the overwhelming expectation in the financial community is that the Fed will raise interest rates. The question isn't if, it's when will … (7 comments)

buyers: Kauai Condos - Kahala at Poipu Kai - 02/12/15 07:00 AM
(This is one of a series I'm writing featuring general information about various condominium developments on Kauai. Sale prices and availability vary over time so call/email me if you are interested in more information about selling or buying a property on the island.)
Location, location, location!
 
Kahala at Poipu Kai Resort is located near the shoreline of Brennecke's Beach, in Poipu on Kauai's south shore. This complex is part of the 80-acre Poipu Kai Resort and shares its amenities. (To get an overview of the whole resort click here for the association's website.)
Kahala is a development that covers 9 acres of the resort. Just … (4 comments)

buyers: Price reduced, only $295,000 for Princeville Kauai condo - 02/06/15 11:43 AM
BEST VALUE IN PRINCEVILLE RESORT
The Seller says "Sell it NOW!" and has dropped the price well below anything comparable on the market. This income-producing rental can be your full time or part time residence, offering a master bedroom suite that can be used as a separate studio rental.
The ad below still says $319,000 but today the price is reduced to just $295,000. 
If you or anyone you know wants the best deal on the north shore of Kauai, call me soon. At this price the opportunity won't last long.
 
Please contact me and my sales team if you are considering selling … (12 comments)

buyers: Kauai's sale prices are up in January 2015 - 02/06/15 10:09 AM
 
The price of single family residences and condominiums on Kauai both went up in January 2015 compared to the same month in 2014. However the sales volume for those groups was mixed, with the volume up sharply for homes and but down moderately for condominiums.
In January 2015 Kauai’s median price for single family residences rose at a moderate rate, climbing 3% to $497,000 compared to $483,750 in January 2014.
The median price for condominiums on Kauai rose steeply, climbing 39% in January 2015 to $430,000 compared to $310,000 in January 2014.
The increase in price of condominium was based on … (7 comments)