Just Sold Kauai Beach Resort 1328   $44,900 The Buyers got a great buy on this REO (foreclosure) studio condominium at Kauai Beach Resort. The Kauai Beach Resort is a deluxe 5 story oceanfront resort with 350 deluxe hotel guestrooms situated on 25 lushly landscaped acres of Kauai's longest exploring and strolling beach is located north of the town of Lihue, Hawaii and minutes from the Lihue Airport. Surrounded by exotic lagoons, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical settings, the Kauai Beach Resort offers a central, convenient location close to the airport, shopping, championship golf and all of Kauai's great activities and adventures.   Currently there are 14 units offered for sale priced from $35,200 to $90,000. These units originally sold in 2006 for less than $300,000 to more than ... 09/08/2011

Buyer restrictions have been removed for Lihue's affordable housing called Kamamalu.  These brand-new, 2 bedroom condominiums are now available to all buyers including investors.  This project was an offset to the Kauai Lagoons luxury condos & homes and was intended to provide affordable housing to Kauai residents.  Demand was less than expected and less than 1/3 were sold as affordable units. More information and a video will be posted soon.   05/12/2011

Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Hawaii April 11, 2011 Update Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Hawaii REO, Hawaii Foreclosures. This blog is the update to the April 1, 2011 Kauai REO (bank owned property) list. It is updated weekly or on the 1st of the month New Listings:1. 4662 Laukona St, Hanamaulu, Lihue. 2 attached living areas. 3/1 & 2/1 . 2 electic meters. 2 gas heaters, all for $359,900. MLS#244190. Owwned by Wells Fargo.2. 7075 Alamihi Road, Haena, Hanalei. Vacant lot of approxiamtely 12627 sq.ft. There is an expired 2 unit CPR created on this property but thiss price is for the whole subdivided lot. $291,900. MLS#244385. Owned by OneWest Bank.3. 6683 Kuhoho St #2. Wailua Homesteads, Kapaa. 9260 sq.ft. of land. CPR unit 2. $94,000. MLS#244340. Owned by OneWest Bank.4. 4312 Kai Iken... 04/10/2011

Just Sold Kauai Beach Resort 2301 I just represented the buyers on Kauai Beach Resort 2301.  They paid $22,400 for this Bank-owned (REO) condo/guestroom at the Kauai Beach Resort. The Buyers got an incredible buy on this condo for sale with this corner unit in the main building with mountain views, air conditioning and developer furnishings. The previous owners paid $239,000 in March, 2006 for this unit. The hotel underwent a major renovation in 2006 and 350 fully furnished guest rooms were offered as condos for sale priced from $235,000 to over $400,000. The hotel was managed by Hilton in 2006-2009 and is now being managed by Aqua Resorts.  The Kauai Beach Resort is located on Kauai's east side on a 3 mile stretch of beautiful beach.  It is a deluxe 5 story oceanfront resort that offer... 02/24/2011

Those of us living on Kauai are accustomed to seeing Pride of America docked in Nawiliwili Harbor once a week during its Kauai stop on its Hawaii cruises.  Today I saw a new girl in town and on taking a closer look, saw it was the Golden Princess.  A little research shows she's quite majestic indeed with 710 cabins, 4 pools, 3 dining rooms, and a capacity of 2600 passengers and 1,000 crew. It's a 14-day cruise with an itinerary starting in Los Angeles with stops on the Big Island, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Ensenada, and back to Los Angeles.  Here she is in profile.   Aloha! 02/23/2011

Updated information for Hale Malu/Halemalu at Puhi Townhouse-style Duplex Homes     This attractive community is located on the outskirts of Lihue, Kauai's center of commerce.  It consists of 30 buildings in a 2-story, duplex-style arrangement and one stand-alone building.  Each has a 2-car garage and a modest, easy-to-maintain, private rear yard.  It's within walking distance of Kukui Grove Mall, Costco, Home Depot, and Kauai Community College.  I moved here myself in 2009 to take advantage of the convenience of Lihue living.  Homes range from 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, and 924 to 1,336 sf of living area.  In January 2010, maintenance fees for the larger units were approximately $310/month and less for the smaller units.  Property taxes vary greatly depending on exemptions and a sa... 10/22/2010

Villas at Pu'ali Homes, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii   Villas at Pu'ali is a community of homes located at 4261 Puhi Road in Lihue, Kauai on the western side of Lihue in an area known as Puhi.  It's an attractive community on 15 acres with the Hau'pu mountain range to the south with a peak of nearly 2300 feet for Black Mountain or Hau'pu Peak.  It's conveniently located at just a 5-minute drive from Lihue's shopping and commercial district.  There are 52 buildings and 104 homes in a duplex configuration with only 1 common wall.  Diamond Pacific Homes completed these units in 2005 and they were in very high demand at the time as they were well-priced as part of Kauai's affordable housing initiative.  These homes had shared appreciation and county buy-back rights at the time of completion.  It is... 07/15/2010

 Garden Island Newspaper article This week the Kauai Planning Commission approved Safeway's request to build Lihue's Hokulei Village shopping plaza in 2 phases insteat of one.  The economic slowdown had made finding tenants for the complete project difficult. According to today's Garden Island newspaper, Phase I will include a 2nd Safeway supermarket on the island, another major store (not named), 4 restaurants, 2 shopping complexes, a bank and a gas station.  While we love our local owned and operated grocerers, some food items can not be purchased there so the Safeway will be a welcome addition to many.  Phase I is scheduled to be completed in 2012.  Road improvements currently underway on Kaumuali‘i Highway, though not directly attributed to this project, will aid traffic flow in the... 06/26/2010

Time at the beach provides a great break from the routine, even if it's only for an hour.  I headed down to Lihue's Kalapaki Beach yesterday and took this video while there. Kalapaki Bay and it's crescent sandy beach is conveniently located right in Kauai's major city, Lihue. The narrow entrance from the ocean is shared by ships headed to and from nearby Nawiliwili Harbor. Here one sees sunbathers, surfers, stand-up paddle boarders, and a mix of other activities. It's a public beach that fronts Lihue's Marriott Hotel. Aloha! Richard Dolbeare Keller Williams Realty 06/22/2010

Kauai REO, Hawaii Foreclosures, June 14,2010 Update This is an update to the June 1, 2010 Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Kauai, Hawaii Foreclosures list. Scroll down to the June 1, 2010 list to see the complete list of Kauai REO properties New Listings: 1. 4202  Mano St., Puhi. A 2 bedroom 2 bath plus enclosed patio. In good condition. $320,000. Financed buyers need a prequalification letter from Wells Fargo Home Loans. MLS#235844. 2. 5539 Kuamoo Rd, Wailua Homesteads. This 2 bedroom plus office, 2 bath house is located on the rim in Wailua. $449,900. MLS#235840. A IndyMac/OneWest Bank REO. 3. 5915 Kaapuni Road, Kapahi. 2 homes for a total of 5 bedrooms 2.5 baths on a level acre. Privacy hedge. $551,000. MLS#235837. An IndyMac/One West Bank REO.4. 5176 Hauoli Pl, Kapaa. 2 story 4 bedro... 06/14/2010

For several months workers have been busy erecting a new building in Lihue across from the Kukui Mall.  There are all kinds of rumors about what it will be in spite of a credit union sign out front.  I did a little research and indeed it will be a new ofrice for Kauai Community Federal Credit Union.  It will feature partially underground parking on the first level and offices in the rest.  Occupancy is planned for Fall 2010.  At 21,000+ square feet it's certainly a large building but no it's not a new Safeway as rumor would have it.  It's designed to be "green" and will include photovoltaic panels on the roof. Aloha, Richard 04/27/2010

Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue, Kauai  Kauai Beach Resort (KBR) is located North of Lihue in an area with little development other than KBR itself and the adjacent Kauai Beach Villas.  While offering a relatively remote, peaceful location, it is convenient to Lihue and the airport which is only a 10-minute drive away.  Kauai Beach Resort sits on 12 lushly landscaped acres featuring lagoons, waterfalls, and Kauai's longest beach.  There are 345 guest rooms plus restaurant, meeting space, bar, and tennis courts.  The majority of the units are in the hotel pool with on-site management by Aqua Resorts.  The former Anekoa rental management company is no longer associated with this project.  It was operated under the Hilton flag as recently as last year. Unofficial governing documents for this p... 04/12/2010

The fine community of Puako is located on the southwestern edge of Lihue, close to all the conveniences that offers yet sufficiently removed to have the feel of a private setting bordered by the 18-hole Puakea golf course, the Ha'upu Mountains, and the blue Pacific Ocean.  Homesites were originally developed by Grove Farms as a master planned community.  Homes are clustered around side streets and cul-de-sacs connecting to Halehaka Road which enters agricultural lands as soon as it exits Puako in the Western side.  On the east side, the community borders Nuhou Road which begins at Puako and connects to Lihue's Kukui Grove Shopping Center only 1 mile away.  This community offers fine homes with convenience, views, value, and much more. Click HERE to view the Puako community site map.   P... 04/11/2010

Halelani Village at Puhi   Halelani Village is a 2-story condominium project on the outskirts of Lihue in an area known as Puhi. The project consists of 292 units in 28 building in an area bordered by Puhi Rd and Hanalima St .  There are 4 units with 1 bedroom, 272 units with 2 bedrooms and 16 units with 3 bedrooms; median living area of 750 square feet ranges from 553 to 980 square feet.  There is a mix of owner-occupied and long-term rentals.  Short term rentals are not allowed. The Halelani Village association documents can be found HERE.  Key documents located therein include Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Condominium Declaration, and House Rules.  A map of the complex can be found HERE.  Although providing a convenient reference, these documents are not "official" documents re... 04/08/2010

Hale Malu/Halemalu at Puhi Townhouse-style Duplex Homes This attractive community is located on the outskirts of Lihue, Kauai's center of commerce.  It consists of 30 buildings in a 2-story, duplex-style arrangement and one stand-alone building.  Each has a 2-car garage and a modest, easy-to-maintain, private rear yard.  It's within walking distance of Kukui Grove Mall, Costco, Home Depot, and Kauai Community College.  I moved here myself in 2009 to take advantage of the convenience of Lihue living.  Homes range from 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, and 924 to 1,336 square feet of living area.  In January 2010, maintenance fees for the larger units were approximately $310/month and less for the smaller units.  Property taxes vary greatly depending on exemptions and a sampling suggests a 2... 04/07/2010

 Years ago to buy a lot at Grove Farms newest subdivision Pikake Phase II, you had to be on their waiting list. In the peak of the market the lots went quickly. Now there are resales near the same prices of the original sales. There are a few newly built homes that are on the market too. Here's a list of lots and homes for sale in Pikake Phase II subdivision in Lihue, Kauai. Lots for Sale:       MLS #   Tp St DOM    Taxkey         Tnr Price            Display Location             Land area Details     229501 LN A 121    4-3-3-17-135 FS  $249,000  Pikake Phase II Subdivision         10,000 sqft        206131 LN A 791    4-3-3-17-86 FS  $269,000  Pikake Subdivision  Kauila St          8,295 sqft        232531 LN A 27    4-3-3-17-180 FS  $269,000   Pikake Ph Ii Subdivision               10... 03/26/2010

February 22, 2010 Kauai REO, Hawaii Foreclosures, Update This is an update to the February 1, 2010 Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Kauai, Hawaii Foreclosures list. Scroll down to the February 1, 2010 list to see the complete list of Kauai REO properties: New Listings: #1. Paradise Court #C, Lihue Kauai. This is a 2 bedroom 2 bath 5 unit condo complex near Wilcox hospital. a park and shopping. MLS# 232285 $179,900.#2. 4560-J Uha Rdoad, Lawai. A large brand new but not yet finished 4 bedroom 3 bath home on over 2 acres. MLS#2332191 $855,000.#3. 4462 I Mua Place, Puhi (Lihue). A 3 bedroom 3 bath home appearing to be in good condition. $399,900. MLS#232165. In Escrow:1. 4922 Laipo Rd, Kapaa. A LEGAL duplex. Two -2 bedroom 1 bath with living area & kitchen. Only $320,000. An IndyMac/One West... 02/21/2010

April 27, 2009   April 27, 2009 Kauai Hawaii REO Foreclosure Update This post is a weekly update to the April 1, 2009 list. Please scroll down to the 4/1/09 list for a complete list of Kauai Hawaii Foreclosure & REO list. The post will agin be updated on May 1, 2009. New Listings:1. 2891-C Pua Nani St, Lihue. This is a spacious 4 bedroom, plus office, 2.5 bath home, $569,000MLS#224496. An IndyMac REO.2. 3295 Kilikina Place, Lihue. A 3 bedroom 2 bath home 1236 sq.ft. near a Park. $414,900. MLS#2234113. 3834 Koula Rd, Hanapepe. Two older homes in the heart of Hanapepe town. $323,730. MLS#223522. Price Changes:1. Kauai Beach Resort #1331. Ocean view condo at the Kauai Beach Resort (Hilton) REDUCED $93,900. MLS#217159 Chase REO.2. Pono Kai #C209 2/2 Oceanfront condo. $424,900 MLS#218983. C... 04/27/2009

Puako Subdivision Weekly Market Update for Friday, 3/27/2009There are no new listings, sales, escrows or price changes to report this week. There are currently two active listings in the neighborhood. Click here for more information on the homesite at 4148 Puahala, which is listed at $389,000. This is a prestigious corner lot at the main entrance to the subdivision. Click here for more information on the home listing for 2505 Kanio Street which is listed at $925,000. This is a large home at the end of a cul-de-sac and has a fenced back yard. Go to KauaiFineHomes.com and search all Kauai and Hawaii properties for sale in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). At the Annual PHA board meeting earlier this month, there was good food, fun, and prizes. I won walkie talkies! The Neighborhood Watc... 03/27/2009

Pikake Subdivision Weekly Market Update for Friday, 3/27/2009 In the past 30 days, there are 2 new listings, 0 sales recorded, 3 escrows, 0 withdrawn or expired listings, and 7 price changes(all 6 are price reductions, 1 is a price increase) to report. Pikake New Listings MLS#222358 $305,000 MLS#222157 $429,000 There are currently 20 active listings in the Pikake neighborhood. One is a residence- a gorgeous new home with great views, listed at $1,495,00. Click here to view home listing. Please keep in mind that when you use the link to view the listing MLS detail sheet, that at the upper right there is a camera icon which is a link to view pictures of the listing. There are 19 active land listings in the MLS ranging in price from $265,000 to $449,000. Please e-mail JJ@KauaiFineHomes.com... 03/27/2009