Found 23 blog entries tagged as Kauai Real Estate.

When I first moved to Kauai I lived in Kapa'a town.  Every day I would go down to Kitchens beach and walk along the sandy beach.  I would walk though Kitchens beach, to the beach frontage of the Wailua Golf Course, and sometimes all the way to the beach in front The Kauai Beach Resort.  I loved the feel of the sand and warm water lapping at my feet as I walked along the beach.

There are miles of a sandy shoreline, starting at Lydgate Beach Park and continuing south down the Coconut Coastline, and most people on Kauai don't know anything about it!

Kaha Lani is a small condo complex located on the beach between Lydgate Beach Park and Kitchens beach.  Kaha Lani is one of the very few condo communities on a sandy beach on Kauai.  The majority of them…

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Buying a vacation rental property on Kauai can be a great investment!

How does it work? There is a lot to consider as you decide which property to buy as your vacation rental.  Here is some information that should help you in determining which property will be best for you!

Before we get deep into the details it's important to remember that as a Realtor I help people buy and sell real estate on Kauai. If you are interested in another Hawaiian island I'd be happy to connect you with someone great who can help you there.

When looking at a vacation rental property on Kauai as an investment it's important to think about what people on vacation want.  Here are some of the top request and concerns, these items effect the properties value and what…

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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.

Anini Beach House, Kauai

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

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I've become a big fan of social media!  

I'm active on Facebook   Anne Eliason- Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers

I love my Instagram account Anne_Kauai

I've recently started participating on Quora Anne Eliason Quora Profile

I was responding to a question on it this morning and thought 'I should add this to my blog!'

The questions asked was "What constitutes as luxury real estate"?

That question itself is a little problematic simply because if you're a high net worth individual "luxury"  or something of value is whatever you want it to be.

Here is part of the answer I gave:

I sell real estate on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The average home price on Kauai's north shore is over 1 million. You can get a super nice home with a great…

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Aloha Christie's International Real Estate!

A few select agents with Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, myself being one of them have elected to partnership with Christie's International Real Estate!

Christie's International Real Estate is part of Christie's auction house. 

Why does this matter to you?

Buyers and Sellers of extraordinary art, exclusive homes, and exquisite jewelry often shop and travel in the same small circles. Being a Christie's International Real Estate affiliate connects myself and the properties I sell to this group. It also connects me with the highest producing agents around the world for specific and exposure to Buyers and Sellers.

Christie's and Hawaii Life also bring the kind of exposure to a one of a kind property…

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There I am enjoying my day relaxing in paradise at Kukui'ula's Plantation house with my friend Erica.  I'm sure you know how laying in the sun all day taking it easy can really make you have an appetite! ;)

Lunch at Kukui'ula's Club house is generally served by the Makai pool, but I was told that there would bring it anywhere we wanted it (VIP treatment). The menu had a lot of fun local favorites, and a few things for every type of appetite.  I had the Chinese Chicken Salad...yummy, and the perfect lunch item if your trying to stay bathing suit ready at all times (if you know what I mean). 

Kukui'ula Chinese Chicken Salad

After our healthy and delicious lunch it was time to get back to some serious time in the sun!  We headed over to a perfect spot with an ocean view, a little…

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"It's so beautiful, I just can't take it all in"!  Is what my friend Erica said after our brief tour of the Plantation House at Kukui'ula.

I convinced her that we should start our time at Kukui'ula by lounging by the "adult" pool (it's not actually just for adults, but it seem to be the pool that adults spent time at in Kukui'ula). 

The "adult" pool is an infinity edge pool above the myriad of pools and water slide that flow down a sloping hillside.  As with everything else in Kukui'ula every detail has been thought of.  The pool temperature...perfect, the depth of the water...perfect, how one pool flows to the next...perfect.  The complex of pools in Kukui'ula's Club house creates privacy, fun, accessibility, and if you want a social…

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As a Realtor on Kauai I've been to Kukui'ula many times.  I've attended special events for agents where the developers of Kukui'ula wine and dine you to promote their beautiful project...and it is beautiful!

I've always know that aesthetically Kukui'ula real estate development offers the best of what Poipu and Koloa on Kauai have to offer.  What I didn't understand is how dreamy it is!  Wow...talk about living the ultimate lifestyle on Kauai!

A good friend of mine is building a few stunning spec homes in Kukui'ula (and I'm not even talking about how amazing his homes are). He invited me to spend the day at the Kukui'ula Club House which they call the Plantation House. I asked my friend Erica if she wanted to come along with me because these things…

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The Hanalei Surf Company sponsors a water sport swapmeet the first Saturday of every month from 9:00am to 12:00am. 

Rain or shine the Hanalei swapmeet has been successfully happening on the first Saturday of every month for over 18 years now!

There are long boards, short boards, paddle boards, usually a few kayaks...and sometimes even a few things that have nothing to do with water sports. :)

You can haggle for pricing and get discounts for buying multiple items from the same seller.  

My recommendation is to come early.  There are every shape and condition of boards that show up at the Hanalei swapmeet and the good ones go early!

 

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Aloha Kauai lovers!

Good news this morning from the Federal Reserve.  They will not be changing interest rates (for now).

Federal Reserve March Meeting

Why is that good news for you?

It's easy to see why low interest rates are good for buyers.  If you're getting a loan it makes what you're buying more affordable, and maybe even enables you to buy something that would be to expensive with higher interest rates.

If you are selling Kauai real estate (or thinking about it), low interest rates keeps a larger group of buyers in the market, and makes your home affordable to a larger group of buyers!

All around it good for every one (except maybe the banks...maybe, but I think it's good for them too)!

I meet people everyday who have been…

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