Aloha, Looks like a few people are getting Condos for Christmas – the short sale Plantation that just came on as a new listing went this past week into escrow today, Sunday, as you’ll see on next week’s update. We had two sales this week – both well priced. Take a look at the activity: NEW LISTINGS 259205 CND A 5 4-5-4-12-9-28 FS $559,000 Pali Ke Kua #238 993 #238 2/2.00 253480 CND A 5 4-5-4-5-16-20 FS $675,000 Alii Kai #3104 1,085 #3104 2/2.00 259353 CND C 3 4-5-4-5-23-65 FS $339,000 Plantation #1711 1,153 #1711 2/2.00 CONTINGENT SALES 257442 CND C 30 4-5-4-5-13-13 FS $389,000 Kamahana #13 2,073 #13 3/2.00 SALES 254655 CND S 177 4-5-3-6-22-63 FS $699,000 Kaiulani #63 1,901 #63 2/2.01 SOLD 12/7/2012 for $642,000 (CASH) DOM 177 257465 CND S 3 4-5-4-5-24-92 FS $310,400 Nihilani #31B 1,567... 12/09/2012

Aloha, Home sales continue to be sluggish while condos seems to be preferred. Overall, we closed out the month of November with slightly fewer sales this month compared to last November – 78 compared to 80. Overall, however, there have been 795 transactions year to date compared to 712 for this time last year. Take a look at your Princeville, Kauai condo activity for this past week: NEW LISTINGS 259066 CND A 4 4-5-4-6-1-34 FS $625,000 Villas Of Kamalii #34 1,825 #34 3/3.00 259115 CND A 5 4-5-4-5-23-43FS $639,080 Plantation #1121 1,318 3/3.00 CONTINGENT SALES 258443 CND C 37 4-5-4-15-21-5FS $274,000 Sandpiper #105 1,042 #105 2/2.00 259095 CND C 10 4-5-4-5-39-167FS $395,000 Cliffs #7303 1,137 #7303 2/2.00 SALES 252627 CND S 81 4-5-4-5-18-2 FS $255,000 Puamana #1B 1,298 #1B 2/2.00 SOLD 11/... 12/02/2012

Aloha, Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hard to believe we’re one month away from Christmas. Where did the year go? This week brought some outstanding sunsets – here is one: We’ve seen continued movement in condos but not so much in residential. Take a look: NEW LISTINGS 259095 CND A 3 4-5-4-5-39-167 FS $395,000 Cliffs #7303 1,137 #7303 2/2.00 258927 CND C 4 4-5-4-5-18-9 FS $249,000 Puamana #3A 1,532 #3A 2/2.00 259026 CND C 6 4-5-4-5-17-39 FS $425,000 Alii Kai #12G 1,037 #12G 2/2.00 CONTINGENT SALES 258927 CND C 4 4-5-4-5-18-9 FS $249,000 Puamana #3A 1,532 #3A 2/2.00 243060 CND C 4964-5-4-15-21-59 FS $249,000 Sandpiper #222 1,173 #222 2/2.01 248910 CND C 418 4-5-4-5-17-23 FS $399,000 Alii Kai #10G 1,037 #10G 2/2.00 259026 CND C 6 4-5-4-5-17-39 FS $425,000 Alii Kai #12G 1,037... 11/26/2012

Aloha, Statistically speaking, as of today we are behind in numbers compared with last November, posting only 45 sales so far compared to 80 sales for November 2011. Since it’s only the 18th, I’m thinking we’ll catch up. Breaking the numbers down a bit – there were 22 condo sales last November compared to 15 so far this November. To go a step further, of those 15 sales, 7 were in the Hanalei District compared to only 3 this time last year. Here are the 7 condos – all in Princeville – that have sold this month: Location Sold Date Price Sold Price Puamana #12C 11/1/2012 $299,000 $275,000 Mauna Kai #5A 11/1/2012 $305,000 $295,000 Puamana #10B 11/1/2012 $305,000 $293,000 Nihilani #13C 11/1/2012 $560,000 $550,000 Puamana #5A 11/13/2012 $269,500 $260,000 Emmalani Court #413 11/14/2012 $395,00... 11/18/2012

Aloha, It was another busy week for condos, with three more going into escrow. As of today in Princeville condos, there are 14 units in escrow, only five of which that are priced above $299K. Across the board, I am seeing these low end well priced condos and homes going quickly into escrow. Buyers who need to sit on the side to think things over when a property comes on the market may ultimately find that the market has turned and they are still wishin’ and a hopin’ – take a look at last week’s activity: NEW LISTINGS 257442 CND A 1 4-5-4-5-13-13 FS $389,000 Kamahana #13 2,073 #13 3/2.00 BACK ON THE MARKET 243060 CND A 482 4-5-4-15-21-59 FS $249,000 Sandpiper #222 1,173 #222 2/2.01 249960 CND A 354 4-5-4-11-3-60 FS $899,000 Hanalei Bay Resort #J3 41,324 2/2.00 CONTINGENT SALES 258443 CND... 11/11/2012

Aloha, Sometimes the best summer days are in November, at least you would think so based on the beautiful weather we’ve been having. It seems plenty of buyers thought so too, based on the number of closings and condos that went into escrow. Take a look: NEW LISTINGS 258194 CND A 2 4-5-3-11-1-6 FS $719,000 Villas On The Prince #6 1,737 #6 3/3.00 CONTINGENT SALES 251607 CND C 288 4-5-4-5-18-17 FS $269,500 Puamana #5A 1,214 #5A 2/2.00 258297 CND C 13 4-5-4-5-18-3 FS $295,000 Puamana #1C 1,298 #1C 2/2.00 SALES 257852 CND S 4 4-5-4-5-18-43 FS $299,000 Puamana #12C 1,298 #12C 2/2.00 SOLD 11/1/2012 for $275,000 (CASH) DOM 4 253131 CND S 154 4-5-4-5-4-5 FS $305,000 Mauna Kai #5A 1,503 #5A 2/2.00 SOLD 11/1/2012 for $295,000 (CNV) DOM 154 252867 CND S 177 4-5-4-5-18-36 FS $305,000 Puamana #10B 1,... 11/04/2012

Aloha, It’s been another beautiful week with tons of sunshine, minimal breezes and blue skies everywhere. If you were on Island and didn’t make time to go to the beach, you should have. I visited Anini the other day, and after a couple of hours, there was only myself and one other gentleman in the area. He was lounging chest deep in the water with his dog laying nearby. As I walked by on my way out, I commented that he now had the beach to himself. He looked up and down the beach, then remarked on what a beautiful paradise it was. He then added: “My wife showed me a picture the other day. It was of two people talking. One said to the other “What did you do today?” The response – “Nothing.” The first person then asked, “I thought that’s what you did yesterday?” — “Yes, but I wasn’t done ... 10/28/2012

Aloha, This was one of the slowest weeks in terms of Princeville condo activity. Take a look for yourself – just one sale and one price reduction: SALES 250484 CND S 268 4-5-4-5-17-13 FS $268,888 Alii Kai #9E 1,037 #9E 2/2.00 SOLD 10/16/2012 for $250,000 (CASH) DOM 268 PRICE CHANGES 244035 CND A 570 4-5-3-6-22-5 FS $1,345,000- Kaiulani #5 2,843 #5 3/3.01 This information has been supplied by third parties and has not been independently verified by Hawaii Information Service and is, therefore, not guaranteed. Sales: Ali’i Kai 9E was listed for $268,888 and sold for $250K cash. The seller almost broke even after fees and commissions as they paid $235K in 5/09. Price Changes: Ka’iulani 5, which sold from the developer for $1,765,990 in 4/08 reduced from $1.435M to $1.345M. That’s it! Now o... 10/22/2012

Aloha, It’s been a rare week of blue skies without a trace of clouds – some days with minimal trades making time at the beach a must. We finally got a bit of rain last night. It was also an unusual week for Princeville condos as there were no new listings this week; something that seldom happens. Take a look for yourself: BACK ON THE MARKET 251607 CND A 267 4-5-4-5-18-17 FS $269,500 Puamana #5A 1,214 #5A 2/2.00 249079 CND A 370 4-5-4-12-11-1 FS $1,100,000 Puu Poa #101 1,359 #101 2/2.00 CONTINGENT SALES 256568 CND C 68 4-5-4-5-39-27 FS $215,000 Cliffs #1307 1,137 #1307 1/2.00 255855 CND C 94 4-5-4-12-10-25 FS $395,000 Emmalani Ct #413 952 #413 1/2.00 SALES 256251 CND S 5 4-5-4-15-21-66 FS $239,000 Sandpiper #229 1,173 #229 2/2.01 SOLD 10/12/2012 for $239,000 (CASH) DOM 5 EXPIRED 253727 C... 10/14/2012

Princeville Homes for Sale. Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii Home Sales Statistics show us that six (6) homes sold in Third Quarter 2012 with a median sales price of $764,000. Two (2) of those sales were Cash sales and the other four (4) involved conventional financing. Currently there are six (6) contingent (pending) sales of Princeville Homes for Sale. The least expensive Princeville Home for Sale is offered for $600,000. It has been on the market for over 500 days. It has 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms,has has been renovated and is located next to the Makai Golf & Tennis Club. Now if you are looking for a magnificent home for sale in Princeville, there are four (4) homes for sale on Hanalei Plantation Road that have views of Hanalei Bay and are beautiful properties.     Hanalei Plantation Road   M... 10/10/2012

Aloha, This week has been one of the hotter ones – making for perfect beach days. We even had a swell come in over the weekend which made for great surfing. Mind you, I’m not a surfer so my comments are based on the number of surfers we saw in the water while out walking. There was )unfortunately for us) very little breeze which made for nice, clean waves – at least it looked that way from our vantage point overlooking the ocean between Pu’u Po’a and Pali Ke Kua. I checked back on the September market statistics and they remained at 65 sales this past September compared to 55 last year. Year to date we are at 645, just slightly higher than last year which was 572. However, there seems to have been a little “uptick” as of late with several properties going into escrow. Right now there ar... 10/08/2012

The Princeville condo sales statistics show us that the market continues to improve. Year-to-date we have already surpassed the total number of sales for 2011,2010,2009 and 2008 with 73 Princeville condo sales so far this year. The median sales price of $408,000 for Princeville condo sales exceeds the median sales prices for 2011 and 2010. The charts below show the sales for Hanalei District.  Keep in mind that the Hanalei District includes the North Shore of Kauai from Kilauea to Haena. Nearly all of the North Shore condos are located in Princeville. The only condos on the North Shore outside of Princeville are those located at Hanalei Colony Resort in Haena. There have been only four (4) condos sold at or above $1,000,000. Three (3) of those were Puu Poa condominiums and one (1) was a... 10/04/2012

Just Sold Sealodge B5 Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii   This condo for sale just sold for $368,000. I represented the Buyers who will be enjoying the ocean views from the living room/dining area, lanai and both bedrooms. This condo is an end unit and does not have another unit above or below it. The main floor has a living/dining room kitchen, bedroom/bathroom and a covered lanai. The upstairs has a secod  bedroom and full bath. If you are interested in renting the condo, you can book your reservation at Parrish Kauai Sealodge B5. Princeville Sealodge is a development of 50 condo units located on the bluff in Princeville. Most of the units have ocean views and mnay have awesome ocean views of the coastline down to the Kilauea Lighthouse. There is a swimming pool and a barbeque area for the d... 10/04/2012

Aloha, Here we are at the end of September already. As of today, Sunday, there are a total of 65 sales this month compared to 55 last September. That number may change if there were closings on Friday that were not yet reported. Year to date we had 645 transactions compared to 572 the same time last year. Do I think things are picking up? Yes, I do particularly on the lower end. Are there still some good buys out there? Of course, but you have to be ready to move when you see them. Here is what took place this past week: NEW LISTINGS 257852 CND A 2 4-5-4-5-18-43 FS $299,000 Puamana #12C 1,298 #12C 2/2.00 257864 CND A 1 4-5-4-5-18-41 FS $400,000 Puamana #12A 1,532 #12A 2/2.00 BACK ON THE MARKET CONTINGENT SALES 251607 CND C 253 4-5-4-5-18-17 FS $269,500 Puamana #5A 1,214 #5A 2/2.00 SALES... 09/30/2012

Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Hawaii, September 24, 2012 Update Kauai REO, Kauai Foreclosures, Hawaii REO, Hawaii Foreclosures. This blog is an update to the September 1, 2012 Kauai REO (bank owned property) list. It is updated weekly or on the 1st of the month and is based on theMLS inventory. (Photos of any property can be seen by taking the MLS number and plugging it into my web sitewww.kauaidreams.com) New Listings: 1. Hale Moi #116, Princeville, HI 96722. 1 bedroom 2 bath condo on the 1st floor, seperate A and B sides. $208,900. MLS# 25766. Owned by GMAC Mortgage. 2. 8894 Kekaha Rd. #2, Kekaha, HI 96752. 3,921 sq. ft. of land in Kekaha, ready to build with a shared septic tank. $84,500. MLS# 257644. Owned by Wells Fargo Bank. 3. 5425 Pau A Laka St., Lihue, HI 96766. 27.89 acres of... 09/24/2012

Aloha, We were all enjoying dinner on my lanai Saturday night when the sound of the crashing waves was finally heard over the conversation – our first swell of the season. I’m not a surfer but I love the ocean just the same. There’s nothing like the sound of the gentle lapping of the water against the shoreline, like at Anini the other day, or crashing waves, like last night, to to invoke a feeling of relaxation. Whether calm or rough, the ocean in always a sight to behold. As for real estate, we had a busy condo week with several sales and two new escrows. Take a look: NEW LISTINGS 257646 CND A 3 4-5-4-12-2-16 FS $208,900 Hale Moi #116 1,033 #116 1/2.00 257643 CND A 4 4-5-4-12-11-17 FS $1,295,000 Puu Poa #203 1,352 #203 2/2.00 CONTINGENT SALES 252867 CND C 187 4-5-4-5-18-36 FS $305,000... 09/23/2012

Just Sold Emmalani Court 222 Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii  This condo for sale just sold for $433,500 (cash). It was on the market for only 19 days. The Buyers will enjoy their two bedroom/two bathroom second floor condo at Emmalani Court with 1092 square feet plus a lanai. Just off the tiled entry is a large storage closet and laundry. A roomy kitchen with a counter top bar opens up to the dining/living room with large windows looking out to the Makai Golf Course and beautiful blue Pacific Ocean.  The master bedroom has ocean and golf course views and the second bedroom offers mountain views. Both bedrooms have full baths.  Emmalani Court is a small, quiet community of 42 condominiums and a party room with a full kitchen. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and outdoor spa. A full time res... 09/22/2012

Aloha, This week had a bit more activity than last week, with several new listings and a couple of Nihilani’s that went into escrow. Unit 31B is a short sale with a great price and went very quickly as expected. We are about halfway though September and have 30 sales so far compared to 55 for last September. We should be able to surpass last year – no problem but we’ll have to wait and see. Interest rates are remaining low and good buys are still out there, although I am seeing prices creeping back up. That’s the good news and the bad news. Now on to your update: NEW LISTINGS 257556 CND A 3 4-5-4-15-21-34 FS $265,801 Sandpiper #134 1,042 #134 2/2.00 257476 CND A 6 4-5-4-5-17-12 FS $319,000 Alii Kai #9D 1,020 #9D 2/2.00 257549 CND A 1 4-5-4-5-23-31 FS $575,000 Plantation #821 1,366 #821 ... 09/16/2012

Aloha, It was a pretty quiet week, with no new listings and no new escrows, however two properties did close. What with the holiday, which signifies the end of summer and start of the school year, it’s not unusual for things to slow down this time of year. Take a look below at the Princeville condo activity this week: SALES 254896 CND S 13 4-5-4-5-23-64 FS $399,900 Plantation #1622 1,318 #1622 3/3.00 SOLD 8/31/2012 for $399,901 (CNV) DOM 13 232843 CND S 1446 4-5-4-12-11-14 FS $935,000 Puu Poa #114 2,065 #114 2/2.00 SOLD 9/4/2012 for $870,000 (CASH) DOM 1446 WITHDRAWN 243074 CND W 243 4-5-3-6-22-2 FS $1,250,000 Kaiulani #2 2,843 #2 3/3.01 244321 CND W 298 4-5-3-6-22-50 FS $1,295,000 Kaiulani #50 2,443 #50 3/3.01 249878 CND W 300 4-5-4-5-23-34 FS $379,000 Plantation #912 1,153 #912 2/2.00... 09/09/2012

Aloha, Quite a bit of activity when it comes to condos with four going into escrow. Take a look for yourself! NEW LISTINGS 257161 CND A 2 4-5-4-5-30-13 FS $450,000 Mauna Kai #F23 1,478 #F23 3/2.00 CONTINGENT SALES 254573 CND C 110 4-5-4-15-21-44 FS $238,500 Sandpiper #207 1,173 #207 3/2.01 250484 CND C 274 4-5-4-5-17-13 FS $268,888 Alii Kai #9E 1,037 #9E 2/2.00 253131 CND C 156 4-5-4-5-4-5 FS $305,000 Mauna Kai #5A 1,503 #5A 2/2.00 256110 CND C 27 4-5-4-12-10-9 FS $459,000 Emmalani Court #222 1,192 #222 2/2.00 SALES 250434 CND S 107 4-5-3-6-22-68 FS $699,000 Kaiulani #68 1,892 #68 2/2.01 SOLD 8/22/2012 for $624,000 (CNV) DOM 107 EXPIRED 247750 CND X 375 4-5-4-5-52-2 FS $932,000 Orchid Point #B 1,435 #B 2/2.01 247748 CND X 375 4-5-4-5-52-1 FS $969,000 Orchid Point #A 1,477 #A 2/2.01 PRIC... 09/02/2012