Over fifteen hundred people, and that's a big crowd on Kauai, showed up this morning for this year's 31st Visitor Industry Charity Walk. The Charity Walk began at the Historic County Building, headed down Rice Street, turned left on Ho‘olako Street, went up Ka‘ana Street, turned left on Kapule Highway, [...]
Safeway said today it has completed purchase of the land for its Hokulei Village shopping complex between Lihue and Puhi and is going forward with development of a new Safeway Lifestyle store and surrounding retailers. Sale of the property — a 22.8-acre commercial-zoned parcel at the corner of Kaumualii Highway [...]
In this buyer's market with uncertaining lending conditions, it's really a good idea to get pre-approved. Standards for debt to income ratio's have gotten more stringent, and if you are at all leveraged, best to know what you can qualify for. Read this simple list below of eight benefits of [...]
In this buyer's market with uncertaining lending conditions, it's really a good idea to get pre-approved. Standards for debt to income ratio's have gotten more stringent, and if you are at all leveraged, best to know what you can qualify for. Read this simple list below of eight benefits of [...]
I just read a pretty provocative article about the GMO efforts happening on Kauai's west side and how much of our food on island is chemically processed and imported. Did not make me feel too good although we buy most of our produce from locally held farmer's markets. [...]
I just read a pretty provocative article about the GMO efforts happening on Kauai's west side and how much of our food on island is chemically processed and imported. Did not make me feel too good although we buy most of our produce from locally held farmer's markets. [...]
On April 8th, The Garden Island published an article about a new value allocation approach being applied to Kauai condo's. According to the article, "After conducting site visits to all condominium properties on the island, the real property assessment office determined that the allocation of values between building and'" [...]
On April 8th, The Garden Island published an article about a new value allocation approach being applied to Kauai condo's. According to the article, "After conducting site visits to all condominium properties on the island, the real property assessment office determined that the allocation of values between building and'" [...]
The Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort officially resumed business yesterday as a boutique hotel, after years of renovation and permit processing, preceded by even more years of mouldering in place on Kauai's sunny South Shore. I've been hearing about this hotel for at least a year as my friend, [...]
The Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort officially resumed business yesterday as a boutique hotel, after years of renovation and permit processing, preceded by even more years of mouldering in place on Kauai's sunny South Shore. I've been hearing about this hotel for at least a year as my friend, [...]
Ken Stokes reports on his SuSHI sustainability blog about the ag forum that happened on Kauai this weekend. Read all about Kauai Ag Forum and Sustainability
Be sure to check all of the links in Ken's posts. They are each little pearls of wisdom unto [...]
Ken Stokes reports on his SuSHI sustainability blog about the ag forum that happened on Kauai this weekend. Read all about Kauai Ag Forum and Sustainability
Be sure to check all of the links in Ken's posts. They are each little pearls of wisdom unto [...]
Ken Stokes reports on his SuSHI sustainability blog about the ag forum that happened on Kauai this weekend. Read all about Kauai Ag Forum and Sustainability
Be sure to check all of the links in Ken's posts. They are each little pearls of wisdom unto [...]
At our GMM (general membership meeting) this morning, we had an engaging discussion about the state of Transient Vacation Rentals on Kauai.You see, the County Council passed an ordinance that went into effect last March, 2008, defining the rules and regulations of operating a transient vacation rental on our island. [...]
At our GMM (general membership meeting) this morning, we had an engaging discussion about the state of Transient Vacation Rentals on Kauai.You see, the County Council passed an ordinance that went into effect last March, 2008, defining the rules and regulations of operating a transient vacation rental on our island. [...]
At our GMM (general membership meeting) this morning, we had an engaging discussion about the state of Transient Vacation Rentals on Kauai.You see, the County Council passed an ordinance that went into effect last March, 2008, defining the rules and regulations of operating a transient vacation rental on our island. [...]
According to report commissioned by First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's tourism is in crisis mode. As a small example, last night I met some friends from California at a wonderful chinese restaurant, the Hong Kong Cafe, and we were the only people in the restaurant for about two hours. The downturn [...]
According to report commissioned by First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's tourism is in crisis mode. As a small example, last night I met some friends from California at a wonderful chinese restaurant, the Hong Kong Cafe, and we were the only people in the restaurant for about two hours. The downturn [...]
According to report commissioned by First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's tourism is in crisis mode. As a small example, last night I met some friends from California at a wonderful chinese restaurant, the Hong Kong Cafe, and we were the only people in the restaurant for about two hours. The downturn [...]
Spring is here and our market is definitely picking up. Hooray. There were 49 transactions that either went into escrow or went into escrow and sold in the month of March. That's a pickup in activity for kauai real estate. That is far more volume than we've seen in January' [...]
Spring is here and our market is definitely picking up. Hooray. There were 49 transactions that either went into escrow or went into escrow and sold in the month of March. That's a pickup in activity for kauai real estate. That is far more volume than we've seen in January' [...]
Spring is here and our market is definitely picking up. Hooray. There were 49 transactions that either went into escrow or went into escrow and sold in the month of March. That's a pickup in activity for kauai real estate. That is far more volume than we've seen in January' [...]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the 1993 Apology Resolution did not strip the state of its authority to sell or transfer 1.2 million acres of ceded lands. The court’s unanimous decision overturns a previous ruling by the Hawaii Supreme Court that blocked the sale of land conveyed to [...]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the 1993 Apology Resolution did not strip the state of its authority to sell or transfer 1.2 million acres of ceded lands. The court’s unanimous decision overturns a previous ruling by the Hawaii Supreme Court that blocked the sale of land conveyed to [...]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the 1993 Apology Resolution did not strip the state of its authority to sell or transfer 1.2 million acres of ceded lands. The court’s unanimous decision overturns a previous ruling by the Hawaii Supreme Court that blocked the sale of land conveyed to [...]
Reuters reported today that according to the National Association of Realtors, Sales of vacation and investment homes in the United States slipped to 30% of all transactions of existing and new homes in 2008, the said on Monday.
However, more than four out of 10 investment buyers and more than three [...]
Reuters reported today that according to the National Association of Realtors, Sales of vacation and investment homes in the United States slipped to 30% of all transactions of existing and new homes in 2008, the said on Monday.
However, more than four out of 10 investment buyers and more than three [...]
Reuters reported today that according to the National Association of Realtors, Sales of vacation and investment homes in the United States slipped to 30% of all transactions of existing and new homes in 2008, the said on Monday.
However, more than four out of 10 investment buyers and more than three [...]
The Garden Island today reported that The Hawai‘i Senate rejected an attempt to pull a stalled bill proposing to grant the rights of marriage to members of same-sex civil unions from its deadlocked committee Wednesday in Honolulu, effectively ending the discussion for at least this year [...]
The Garden Island today reported that The Hawai‘i Senate rejected an attempt to pull a stalled bill proposing to grant the rights of marriage to members of same-sex civil unions from its deadlocked committee Wednesday in Honolulu, effectively ending the discussion for at least this year [...]
The Garden Island today reported that The Hawai‘i Senate rejected an attempt to pull a stalled bill proposing to grant the rights of marriage to members of same-sex civil unions from its deadlocked committee Wednesday in Honolulu, effectively ending the discussion for at least this year [...]
Did you happen to catch the article on cnn.money.com yesterday about our housing market? The article shares some insights that show we may be getting close or at the bottom and that's a bit of optimism for our industry. It appears to me that most of the markets that are [...]
Did you happen to catch the article on cnn.money.com yesterday about our housing market? The article shares some insights that show we may be getting close or at the bottom and that's a bit of optimism for our industry. It appears to me that most of the markets that are [...]
Did you happen to catch the article on cnn.money.com yesterday about our housing market? The article shares some insights that show we may be getting close or at the bottom and that's a bit of optimism for our industry. It appears to me that most of the markets that are [...]
Well, March is looking to be the best month yet this year as there are more buyers and more deals on the island of Kauai. Kauai REO foreclosures continue to grow and these seem to be becoming the best values in our market.
With one week left in the month of [...]
Well, March is looking to be the best month yet this year as there are more buyers and more deals on the island of Kauai. Kauai REO foreclosures continue to grow and these seem to be becoming the best values in our market.
With one week left in the month of [...]
Well, March is looking to be the best month yet this year as there are more buyers and more deals on the island of Kauai. Kauai REO foreclosures continue to grow and these seem to be becoming the best values in our market.
With one week left in the month of [...]
Kukui'ula, which covers 1,010 acres between Po'ipu and Lawa'i Valley on Kaua'i's southern shore, is a luxury community planned for 1,200 homes, an 18-hole golf course, a resort spa, 75,000-square-foot commercial village and a 31-unit boutique hotel.
Described as "Kaua'i's Living Garden," the plan' [...]
Kukui'ula, which covers 1,010 acres between Po'ipu and Lawa'i Valley on Kaua'i's southern shore, is a luxury community planned for 1,200 homes, an 18-hole golf course, a resort spa, 75,000-square-foot commercial village and a 31-unit boutique hotel.
Described as "Kaua'i's Living Garden," the plan' [...]
Kukui'ula, which covers 1,010 acres between Po'ipu and Lawa'i Valley on Kaua'i's southern shore, is a luxury community planned for 1,200 homes, an 18-hole golf course, a resort spa, 75,000-square-foot commercial village and a 31-unit boutique hotel.
Described as "Kaua'i's Living Garden," the plan' [...]
The Hawaii state Supreme Court on Monday rejected a state law that allowed the Hawaii Superferry to operate while an environmental study is being conducted.Ruling the law was unconstitutional, the court sent the case back to Circuit Court, leaving the fate of the Superferry’s service between Honolulu and Maui [...]
The Hawaii state Supreme Court on Monday rejected a state law that allowed the Hawaii Superferry to operate while an environmental study is being conducted.Ruling the law was unconstitutional, the court sent the case back to Circuit Court, leaving the fate of the Superferry’s service between Honolulu and Maui [...]
The Hawaii state Supreme Court on Monday rejected a state law that allowed the Hawaii Superferry to operate while an environmental study is being conducted.Ruling the law was unconstitutional, the court sent the case back to Circuit Court, leaving the fate of the Superferry’s service between Honolulu and Maui [...]
I saw Mayor Carvalho yesterday at a church in Lihue. The church was having a celebration for installing a new pastor. There was a great potluck and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I played in a jazz quartet that added a nice ambience to the event.
Today the [...]
I saw Mayor Carvalho yesterday at a church in Lihue. The church was having a celebration for installing a new pastor. There was a great potluck and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I played in a jazz quartet that added a nice ambience to the event.
Today the [...]
I saw Mayor Carvalho yesterday at a church in Lihue. The church was having a celebration for installing a new pastor. There was a great potluck and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I played in a jazz quartet that added a nice ambience to the event.
Today the [...]
H.R. 1, the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” passed the House on February 13, 2009, by a vote of 246 - 184. Later that day, the Senate also passed the bill by a vote of 60 - 38. The President signed the bill on February 17, 2009. The [...]
