Monthly Archives: January 2010

Kauai’s Top Ranking Golf Courses

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

Golf in paradise?  You bet!  Kauai offers a variety of choices from top ranking Poipu Bay on the South Shore, Prince Course on the North Shore to local favorite Wailua Golf Course on the Eastside. Join me for a sunset bike tour … Continue reading →

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Bernanke on Housing Bubble “It wasn’t me!”

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

This week there was a backlash in the press to Ben Bernanke’s recent statements about the housing bubble and interest rates.  Wall Street Journal’s article Bernanke Challenged on Rates’ Role in Bust, covers his statements and analysis from leading national … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bankers want a violin? Try Ukulele

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

Obama Tax Prompts Put-Upon Bankers to Break Out Violins, as reported by Chris Ferrell in BusinessWeek: …What is it that has bankers upset? The Administration wants to charge banks a fee that is expected to raise some $90 billion over 10 … Continue reading →

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New Kauai REO Listings, January 15th

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

Just listed today, a 1 bedroom condo at the oceanfront Kaha Lani complex near Lydgate Beach, #109 for $319,000. Listing Details. Photos.  Other new REO listings; Waipouli Beach Resort  – #F202, 2 bd / 3 ba for $535,000 – MLS … Continue reading →

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Kauai Foreclosure and Short Sale Update

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

The first two weeks of 2010 have seen a lot of activity in the foreclosure market on Kauai.  When priced right, properties go into escrow within days! The first of my 2010 weekly reports, covering market updates on Kauai foreclosure … Continue reading →

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Kauai Real Estate Year-End Statistics

Posted on January 10, 2010 by

Confused by the year-end reports and graphs?  Me too!  Sorting through national news, and local statistics – my mission is to find what’s truly meaningful for you relative to Kauai real estate. The WSJ interview with Robert Shiller, co-founder of the Case-Shiller … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips to Sell Your Home on Kauai

Posted on January 9, 2010 by

The differences between real estate on Kauai and the mainland hit home with a recent article from FrontDoor.com about Top 10 Projects that Add Home Value.  Two of their Top 10 don’t really apply in Hawaii; 1) Add Insulation, and … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Kauai Estate Homes at $10M

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

What will $10 Million buy on Kauai?  Join me for a virtual tour: On Hanalei Bay: 1. 5430 Weke Road, $12,000,000 – 2 bd, 3 bath on 1.15 ac / Photos 2. 5156 Weke Road, $10,900,000 – 4 bd, 4 bath … Continue reading →

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Hollywood and Kauai

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

Kauai’s north shore is a favorite vacation spot for some of America’s top Hollywood stars. Over the holiday week, as I listened to stories at dinner parties – it really hit home the special quality Kauai offers, to the famous … Continue reading →

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Poipu Ocean View Foreclosure

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

Want to live across the street from the ocean?  Poipu’s foreclosure rate has been much lower than Princeville – the only other true “resort” area on Kauai.  This may be a unique opportunity for you! New Poipu REO listing – just came … Continue reading →

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