The Kauai Dreams Realty Blog
Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, June 2015 List
This is my monthly Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosure Blog. It is a compilation all Kauai MLS listed bank owned properties. It is updated at least once a month or more if the Kauai REO activity has increased. Kauai REOS for Sale: 1. 6590-B Puupilo Road, Wailua Homesteads. 3 bedroom 3 bath home on 1.77 acres. $429,900. MLS#284692. Owned by Fannie Mae. 2. […]
Kauai Property Tax Exemption Opportunities
Kauai property tax assessments are assessed at 100% market value. As of 1983 the county decided that the assessed value of a property should be the same as the fee simple market value, this way homeowners can see the worth of their property. (Note: the market moves faster than the tax assessment and the tax […]
Lanikai Condominium, Wailua, Kauai
The LANIKAI condominium project in Wailua is located at 390 Papaloa Road in Kapaa. It is an Oceanfront project built in the early 80’s. Because there are only 18 units in the LaniKai condo complex it has always had an air of exclusivity. The 18 units are housed in 2 separate buildings, Building 1 […]
Building a Kauai Home or Buying an Already Built Kauai House
In todays market most Kauai Buyers are looking for a house already built rather than purchasing a vacant lot and hiring a Kauai contractor. There are many reasons for buying a preexisting house but there are reasons and also benefits of buying vacant land and building. Below is a list of pros & cons for […]
Awa`awapuhi Trail in Kokee Waimea Kauai
Waimea Residential sales are normally lowest out of all the Kauai districts. Don’t let this fool you, personally I love the west side of Kauai. Nothing beats the community, Polihale beach and Kokee right in your back yard. Recently for the first time I did the Awa`awapuhi trail hike in Kokee. This hike is 3 […]
Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Kauai May 2015 List.
This is my monthly Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosure Blog. It is a compilation all Kauai MLS listed bank owned properties. It is updated at least once a month or more if the Kauai REO activity has increased. Kauai REO Properties For Sale: Photos by listing agent. 1. Alli Kai At Princeville #1203, Princeville. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. $425,000. MLS#283040. Owned by […]
Makaleha Gardens Subdivision Kauai
Makaleha Gardens Subdivision is Kauai’s latest Agricultural Subdivision development located in Kapaa. This subdivision is located in upper Kapahi where the old Growing Greens Nursery used to be. It recently got subdivided into 8 different parcels. Four 1-acre parcels are going for $425,000 with Lot 1 pending. Three 4-acre parcels lot 5 priced at $575,000 […]
Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures April 1, 2015 List.
This is my monthly Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosure Blog. It is a compilation all Kauai MLS listed bank owned properties. It is updated at least twice a month or weekly if the Kauai REO activity has increased. Kauai REO Properties For Sale: 1. 4175 Mahina Place, Princeville. 3 bedroom 2.5 house. MLS#283007 $789,900. Owned by Bank of America. 2. 5395 Olopua st, […]
Improving a Pre-FIRM Home on Kauai
In my last blog I explained Pre-FIRM homes are homes built before Nov. 4, 1981. This date is when the county of Kauai joined the National Flood Insurance Program. Anything built after Nov. 4, 1981 is considered Post-FIRM. Pre-FIRM homes are “Grand fathered” and may not conform to present day code. These Pre-FIRM homes are allowed […]
Kauai Flood Insurance News – Update from FEMA
Kauai Flood Insurance news update from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Flood insurance has been one of the latest hot topics in Kauai real estate news. Ever since the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance reform Act of 2012 flood insurance rates have been rising. This is a great concern especially for those homes on Kauai located near the […]
Kauai Foreclosures, Kauai REO March 1, 2015 List
This is my monthly Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosure Blog. It is a compilation all Kauai MLS listed bank owned properties. It is updated at least twice a month or weekly if the Kauai REO activity has increased. Kauai REO Properties For Sale: 1. 3827 Hoohuki St, Hanamaulu. 4 bedroom 3 bath home with studio. $439,900. MLS#281755. Owned by LNV Corporation. 2. Kulana 15E, […]
Kauai Foreclosures, Kauai REO February 1, 2015 List
This is my monthly Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosure Blog. It is a compilation all Kauai MLS listed bank owned properties. It is updated at least twice a month or weekly if the Kauai REO activity has increased. Kauai REO Properties For Sale: 1. Kulana 15E, Kapaa, New 1.7 acres in the Kulana subdivision/condominium project. $141,900. MLS#281043 Owned by Bank of America. 2. […]
