Kauai Real Estate Blog | Anne Eliason

Kainani Villas - A Beautiful New Community in Kukui'ula

The dream community of Kukui'ula on Kauai's south shore has something new to offer!

Kainani Villas for sale are located above the 3rd and 4th holes of Tom Weiskoph designed Kukui'ula golf course.  There will be only 20 Kainani Villas built.  They will be constructed in a 4 unit style and designed by Melzer, Deckert & Ruder Architects.  These architects have designed stunning resort homes from Kona to Dubai.

Kainani Villas Amenities

The Villas are designed to capture the beauty of Kauai and offer a true Kauai indoor/outdoor lifestyle.  There are two, three, and four bedroom options, offering flexibility to the amount of space and layout you're looking for.

Within Kukui'ula Kainani Villas is located close to the Plantation House, spa, fitness…

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When Architectural Design Matters...Who Do You Use on Kauai?

A video posted by Anne Eliason, HI Realtor (@anne_kauai) on Feb 3, 2016 at 8:09am PST

People are drawn to Kauai because of the way the beauty of the island makes them feel.  They are drawn to Kauai because of the experience they feel when they are here.

If you're looking for exceptional real estate on Kauai, part of your experience is the architectural design - the physical experience you will have in a place that will be your home.

Throughout the world and the US, there are many architects that are known by people that truly care about design.  Their names are known because their designs resonate with the experience and feeling that people want to have.

A few famous mainland names you might be familiar with…

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From Moscow to Princeville...Living the Kauai Dream!

Several months ago I started working with Victor and Elena, a charming couple from Moscow.  They are both very bright and super detailed oriented.

When I first started working with them they were looking for a condo either on Maui or Kauai. It's not unusual for someone to be open to more than one Hawaiian Island when they first start looking for something to buy.

After a visit to Maui they decided that Kauai, and more specifically Princeville, was the place they wanted to buy.  Elena loves Anini Beach. She says it's her favorite place in the world (like I said, she's very bright)!  Victor loves the feel and the beauty that Princeville offers, with both views of the ocean and the mountains.  It's a special place!

Finding Their Dream Kauai Home

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The Speed of Trust and the Power of a Great Connection

"Anne, I'm coming to Kauai next week and I'm ready to buy a vacation rental."

That was the start of a conversation I had a few weeks ago with an old client of mine.  We'll call her Valerie. Valerie has been a client of mine for years.  She has purchased multiple properties through me in several different states.

We have a great professional relationship.  I know what she likes. I know what's important to her.  The investment properties (and her personal residence) that she has purchased with me have all been great financial investments for her.

Why A Relationship With Your Real Estate Agent Matters

Valerie knows that she can trust my professional opinion and expertise as her real estate agent.

As a veteran of this industry, I can't express…

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Polynesian Fire Dancers

Have you ever seen a Polynesian fire dancer?  They're unforgettable!

The best fire, knife and poi dancers on Kauai are members of the Colburn Family!

Before we get into the specifics, let me share a little history of Polynesia fire dancing - which began hundreds of years ago by the people of Polynesia. Polynesia spans over 4,000 square miles with hundreds of islands, and it is generally believed that the Maori people of New Zealand were the first pioneers as the originators of poi.

The History of Poi

Poi is a Maori word meaning “ball on a string.” Maori warriors used poi as a form of exercise to train for battle or hunting. By swinging the heavy balls, they developed wrist strength and flexibility to handle various weapons and tools. This…

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Garden Isle Exotic Plant Pets

Rarities mostly captured at the Princeville Botanical Garden.  These beautiful collectors items are organized according to orders and families to help create a context as to where they fit into the plant kingdom.  Some are not so rare but help to fill in that context.  We start with Monocots then move on to Eudicots (Dicots).  Omitted here are all palms, to be displayed in the Kauai Palm Compendium.

MONOCOTS

     Order Cycadales

Zamiaceae                                                                                                                                      B.

                     A.

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Fantastic Flora of Kauai--Part III

Never a dull moment for plant enthusiasts on the island of Kauai....

Ohi'a'lehua

 Latin Name: Metrosideros polymorpha

Family: Myrtle (Myrtaceae)

Location: Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast

Native to: Hawaii

Fun Facts: A favorite plant of the volcano (and fire) goddess Pele, and as such it is one of the first plants to establish itself on volcanic rocks.  There are five types of ohia lehua in Hawaii that can be distinguished by whether their leaves have petioles or form rosettes (this one has very small or no petioles and forms rosettes) and also some have rounded leaves.  The leaf arrangementcan more accurately be called distichous, a sequentially perpendicular arrangement of opposite pairs.  The tightness of the arrangement…

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The Fantastic Flora of Kauai--Part II

Never a dull moment for tropical plant lovers on the Island of Kauai...

Red Ginger

Latin Name: Alpinia Purpurata

Family: Ginger (Zingiberaceae)

Location: Dollar Car Rental in Lihue

Native to: New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomon Islands, Bismark Archipelago and Bougainville

Fun Facts: Ornamental ginger is not edible like the related culinary ginger roots. Much more beautiful than in the photo, it has several varieties including "jungle king" (red), "jungle queen" (pink), hot pink, purest white, and so on. It spreads like a weed once established and was brought to Hawaii at least by 1928. It is similar to the heliconias in that they have these colorful bracts that look like flowers, but the actual flowers are white and…

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Fantastic Flora of Kauai... A Plant Lover's Introduction to the Garden Isle

Never a dull moment for tropical plant aficionados on the Island of Kauai....

Jackfruit Tree

Common Name: Jackfruit Tree

Latin Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

Family:  Fig Family (Moraceae)

Location: Princeville Botanical Garden

Native To: Southeast Asia, Rainforests and Coastal Areas

Fun Facts: This is the largest tree-born fruit, getting as big as 35 kg and each tree can produce 100-200 fruit in a year.  Tree gets up to 70 ft tall and both fruit and seeds are edible.

Lobster Claw Heliconia

Latin Name: Heliconia caribeae x H. bihai= H. 'jaquinii' (this is a cross-bred cultivar)

Family: Heliconia Family (Heliconiaceae)

Location: Secret Beach in Kilauea

Native To: Both species are native to West…

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How do I do a 1031 Exchange with my Kauai Property?

Owning real estate on Kauai is a dream for a lot of people.  Some people will use a 1031 Exchange to make their dream of owning property on Kauai come true!

What is a 1031 Exchange? Under Section 1031 of the United State Internal Revenue Code exchanges of certain types of property may defer the recognition of capital gains or losses due upon sale, and hence defer any capital gains taxes otherwise due.

Weather you want to buy or sell a real estate investment on Kauai you can utilize a 1031 Exchange to your advantage.  As a Realtor I can not give you tax advice. Always consult with your tax advisers as they are essential to a successful tax-deferred exchange.

Here are the answers to basic 1031 Exchange questions I'm often asked from people…

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