Monthly Archives: January 2009

Kauai Luxury Market Update

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Poipu: New Quality Home near Grand Hyatt Luxury 4 bedroom / 5.5 bath new home near Poipu Bay Golf Course , and the Hyatt – Back on the Market and dropped $500K! Listed at $1,980,000  MLS 169175   Oceanfront Estate at … Continue reading →

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Spam Musubi in the White House?

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Last week on Inauguration Day, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle showed Shaka to the Punahou marching band.   More than a wave, for those of us on the islands, it’s a show of Aloha – a spirit of sharing, loving … Continue reading →

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Wainiha or Hanalei – you pick!

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

This week on the Hanalei Brokers Caravan I previewed two homes that offer an interesting comparison.  Both homes are in Residential zoning and have applied for a Special Use Permit to allow continuation as vacation rentals.   Residential zoning is more … Continue reading →

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Anal and Honest Realtor? Why thank you!

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

This week I had a new experience – representing a first-time   in Legal Mediation action against Sellers who are commercial Realtors from Oahu representing themselves.  It’s a long sordid story, and I could probably script a new A&E show – … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Foreclosure Rate Triples

Posted on January 16, 2009 by

Hawaii’s foreclosure rate for December 2008 skyrocketed 238 percent, year over year, based on a report recently released by RealtyTrac.  Read the entire article from the Star Bulletin. It’s interesting to me that none of the press coverage I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Blame it on my wife! Dream of home in paradise come true!

Posted on January 15, 2009 by

After negotiating in the midst of the National Crisis, with his wife doing the on-site inspection on election day, finally my client gets to see the home he picked on the internet, and viewed with video and 360′ tours. Both … Continue reading →

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Kauai Foreclosure and Short Sale Update

Posted on January 12, 2009 by

Short Sales ‘R Us… This week I’ve been working with some buyers negotiating offers on Short Sale condo offerings in Princeville, as well as working with a listing client who is trying to get an offer approved by his lender.  … Continue reading →

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Kauai Vacant Land – time to buy??

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

“Vacant land is considered by lenders to be a higher risk for underwriting, along with adjustable rate mortgages, and lodging units,” explained Diego Lopez, owner of Global Mortgage in a recent interview.  His insights helped explain why land sales have … Continue reading →

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Why it’s a good time to buy on Kauai!

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

Kauai Market Predictions – with Diego Lopez of Global Mortgage At the close of my in-depth interview with Diego Lopez, he confirms my gut feeling that this next 30-60 days is the best time to negotiate on Kauai that we’ve … Continue reading →

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Kapaa Ukulele Player at Tahitian Lanai Bar & Grill

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

I had heard about an amazing young local Ukulele musician at the Waipouli Beach Resort’s Tahititan Lanai Bar & Grill, but I hadn’t heard him until I took some clients there recently. He is simply amazing! I would consider him … Continue reading →

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