Monthly Archives: July 2009

Beer Summit in DC – ‘Talk Story’ in Hawaii

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

Watching CNN cover the “Beer Summit” in Washington today made me chuckle.  You could see the announcer’s confusion and discomfort…like they wanted to say “huh?”    What made me chuckle is that President Obama is applying “island style” diplomacy at his … Continue reading →

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Top 2 Kauai Luxury Oceanview Price Drops

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

Kauai luxury real estate market continues to have a wide variety of offerings.  This week’s feature - two homes offering both pools and ocean views….  Two most dramatic price reductions this month: 1) Hale Mahina, designed by renown architect Gary Tobey.  4 bd … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Kauai Horse Properties for Sale

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

Kauai and horses go together…since plantation times.  In his book Kauai: the Separate Kingdom,  Edward Josting tracks the history of ranching on Kauai….”in the early 1800′s there were no fences and horses and cattle ran wild.  Later in the mid … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure need work? Try FHA 203(k) Loan

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

In a recent Washington Post article, Repairs Within Reach, Mara Lee highlights how using an FHA 203(k) loan allowed a couple to finance the purchase and repairs of a badly damaged  foreclosed townhome. The article goes on to tell of … Continue reading →

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Kalaheo REO Back on the Market – $290K

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

REO single family CPR property in Kalaheo is Back on the Market, after being “under contract” since May.   Great handyman special. 4836A Puuwai Road, Kalaheo – 2 bd / 1 ba, 832 sq ft on 11,842 sq ft lot Other … Continue reading →

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2 New Kauai REO Condo Listings

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

Kauai REO listings this week brought two new condo listings…both in resort communities.  Nihilani is located in the heart of  Princeville and Banyan Harbor is across the street from Kalapaki Bay and close to restaurants.  Both are in Visitor Destination … Continue reading →

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5 New Kauai REO Homes For Sale

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

Kauai Foreclosure (REO) recent activity brought 5 new residential listings (Westside to North Shore): 3371 Kai Lani Place,  Hanapepe – 4 bd / 2 ba, $334,900 4740 Hokuloa Pl, Ele’Ele – 3 bd / 2 ba, $309,900 4345 Naulu Pl, … Continue reading →

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Hanalei Bay Ranked #1 Beach in USA

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

Kauai’s beautiful beaches continue to touch hearts…and toes… throughout the world!  Recently Hanalei Bay ranked as #1 beach in USA, and Kauai as #4 island in the World. “Hanalei Bay is a spectacular white crescent-shaped sand beach that is considered by … Continue reading →

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Kauai Short Sale vs. REO Case Study

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Short Sale or Foreclosure – which is better?  In this week’s Short Sales News Flash, the New York Times article, So Many Foreclosures, So Little Logic, shows the huge loss lenders are taking with foreclosures – 64% of the loan … Continue reading →

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Kauai Short Sale Weekly Update

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

Kauai Short Sales news video, and related articles. Coming Soon!!  Short Sale Investment Webinars!!  We’ll review 3-4 Short Sale or Foreclosure properties with an web-based investment analytical tool offered exclusively to attendees of my webinars.  Crunch numbers to your heart’s … Continue reading →

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