There have been a lot of questions and theories of the cyclical nature of the real estate market and if we are at the top of the cycle headed for a bottom. According to the real estate researcher, Homer Hoyt, observed in 1933 real estate cycles last approximately 18 years. Now if you follow this […]
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Visitor Destination Area Kauai – Where are these VDA areas?
May 2, 2018 – 2:49 pm
Want to know more about Visitor Destination Area on Kauai? Here is a quick overview answering all of your questions on Kauai’s Visitor Destination Areas (VDA). Many people looking to purchase a Kauai home think that it will be a great idea to use their residence as a vacation rental. Kauai has visitors all year […]
Encroachments on Kauai
February 12, 2018 – 11:44 am
Dealing with Encroachments on Kauai Last year I sold a property that had a small fence encroachment of about 4inches. During that time I realized there was not much information online about encroachments and the details that are involved in obtaining an encroachment agreement. Most encroachments today are from fences this is why it is […]
Hawaii State Department of Health Cesspool Conversion Push
December 20, 2017 – 2:33 pm
The Garden Island Newspaper just released an article by Jessica Else on the States Cesspool issue. Back in 2014 I wrote a blog on this issue and why the State is pushing for the conversion of a cesspool to either a septic, anaerobic treatment (?), or connecting to a sewer. Thank you Jessica & the […]
Our First Fix and Flip on Kauai
December 12, 2017 – 2:17 pm
Here are more details on our first fix and flip property on Kauai. Did you miss our episode? See it here: The DIY Channel’s show, First Time Flippers, episode: Tropic Blunder or Purchase on iTunes. Search for First Time Flippers or episode “Tropic Blunder” Before the purchase: This was the 4th attempt we made at […]
Kauai Real Estate Fraud. Choosing a Kauai Real Estate Agent.
November 18, 2016 – 10:45 am
The responsibilities of a real estate license are many. Every month the state of Hawaii puts out a bulletin to the RE licensees that includes Administrative Actions. As a self proclaimed Kauai real estate know it all, I like to read these stories to see what violations have occurred in my choice of profession. Most […]
Building on Kauai at an All Time Low, who would have known?
October 13, 2016 – 10:29 am
Economist Paul Brewbaker came to speak at our latest Kauai Board of Realtor membership meeting. I found his graphs interesting indicating that building on Kauai is at an all-time low, at least for residential housing on Kauai. This isn’t helping with the shortage of housing on Kauai. Kauai New Housing Units Authorized by Building Permit […]
Additional Rental Units Encouraged in Lihue
August 2, 2016 – 1:20 pm
Bill 2627 Passed Relating to Additional Rental Units in Lihue It is no secret Kauai is a growing community and there is a shortage of affordable housing. The Lihue Community Plan approved by the County Council in June 2015 stated that between years 2010 – 2035 they anticipate approximately 10,000 more housing units will be needed […]
A List of Kauai Condos That Allow Pets
May 14, 2016 – 3:20 pm
Kauai Condos That Allow Pets : Many prospective buyers want to know which condos on Kauai will allow pets. Restrictions do apply on many condos and each complex maintains individual pet policies; some will allow any pet, while others may specify the type of pet or have limits on the size or number of animals […]
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