SUP To The Rescue

Rescued a canoe paddler drifting alongside his broken one man canoe yesterday evening.  Mahalo to the other SUPPers and Bodyboarder who joined in the rescue. 
The Aloha Spirit is alive and well.  So thankful for a happy ending!!

Miss Hawaii 2010 - Jaylee Kate Fuselier

Miss Hawaii 2010, Jaylee Kate Fuselier made a visit to Kauai this weekend to spend some time with us at "Church on the Beach".  COTB is an outreach program by Kauai Bible Church designed to bring the gospel to the people.  Held every 3rd Sunday of the month, our church gives away numerous prizes as an example of God's love and provision in your life.  For more information on COTB, go to: www.kauaibiblechurch.com

Wanani Auction - updated as of Feb. 18, 2011

Auction #2 – 3004 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
3 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths (1-Level Home)
Nohea-A  Model

Starting Bid:       $550,000

Asking Price:  $1,325,000
Winning Bid:      $845,000
SOLD:  $950,000  (2/18/11)

Auction #4 – 2889 Kolepa Street
3 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths / Pool (1-Level Home)
Hau’oli-B Model

Starting Bid:      $595,000

Asking Price: $1,395,000
Winning Bid:     $900,000
  

Auction #3 – 2998 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
3 Bedrooms / 3 Baths (1-Level Home)
Hoku-E  Model
Starting Bid:      $550,000
Asking Price: $1,325,000
Winning Bid:     $930,000

Auction #1 – 2995 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
3 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths / Pool (2-Level Home)
Alakai-C  Model
Starting Bid:       $650,000
Asking Price:  $1,495,000
Winning Bid:      $950,000
SOLD:  $1,000,000  (2/03/11)

Auction #6 – 5385 Kolepa Place
3 Bedrooms / 3 Baths (1-Level Home)
Hoku-E  Model
Starting Bid:     $450,000
Asking Price: $1,075,000
Winning Bid:     $780,000

SOLD:  $870,000   (2/17/11)

Auction #5 – 2897 Kolepa Street
3 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths (2-Level Home)
Hanohano-D  Model
Starting Bid:      $595,000
Asking Price: $1,325,000
Winning Bid:     $900,000
SOLD:  $950,00  (1/17/11)

Waimea Town Celebration - February 25 & 26, 2011

Waimea used to be a sleepy plantation town, but not anymore!!  February 25 & 26, Friday and Saturday, marks the 34th annual Waimea Town Celebration.   This two day event will host more than 10,000 people and will provide food and activities for every age group.  Visit: http://www.wkbpa.org/events.html for the schedule of events.

• Friday starts at 4:30pm
• Saturday starts at 10:00am

I'll see you there!!

Kauai Condo, Poipu Sands 621 - OPEN HOUSE TODAY

 This is Kauai's idea of a gloomy day!!

Poipu Sands is just a stroll to the beautiful Poipu beach coastline.

Kauai House for sale under $250,000

Eleele Nani house came on the market yesterday for $215,000.  This is not a distressed house sale.  The elderly owner passed on just recently.  The lot size is less than 6,000 square feet.  The basic foundation of the house appears to be in fairly good condition...redwood, single wall. Built in the 80's.  2 bedrooms, 2 baths.  A good fixer upper...but there is more good  than fixing!!

This will go quickly...possible bidding war may drive the price up.

Kauai Real Estate market's past, present and future

Today's local community newspaper, "The Garden Island", published an informative article about the Kauai real estate market, past...present....and future.

"Residential real estate market slow to rebound"

• Sales volume rose .98 percent from 2009 to 2010
• Sales occurring at the low and high end of the market
• five (5) month moratorium on non judicial home foreclosures pending in Hawaii legislature
• based on current inventory, it's a buyer's market
• New Kauai Board of Realtors president's insight in a Q and A format

I agree that the market is in a s-l-o-w rebound, but we are rebounding. People are out there with money, looking for "deals". They don't trust the stock market and are willing to divert their investments to real estate, especially Hawaii real estate. And even if your property loses economic value, (which I doubt) it is still a beautiful and enjoyable place to live.  

However, the deals go quickly. With the advent of the internet, consumers are savvy in finding information. If you are interested in obtaining a "deal", as soon as you see a property that interests you, you'll have to pick up that phone, call your realtor and be ready to submit an offer.  That means you need to be prequalified, if you need to borrow money. You should also be firmly decided on what your parameters are: where you want to live, the features of the home you MUST have (3 bedroom, 2 bath, oceanview, school vicinity,  etc), how much you want to spend, etc.   Otherwise, while you are discussing the nuances of  purchasing this "deal",  the other person has already submitted an offer right under your nose.   Trust me, I've seen it happen once too often.

Better yet, find a realtor beforehand and provide him with all your requirements. When a "deal"  pops up, you'll be among the first to know...and you'll have an offer in contract ready to submit to the seller's agent as soon as the ink from your signature dries!

A Golfing we will go

Drew, Phil, Tim, Phil

A week of Kauai golfing with Phil, which included Kukui'ula, Kiahuna and the Hawaii Hotel and Lodging Association, Kauai Chapter golf tournament at Poipu Bay Golf Course on Sunday.   Here are some actual pictures that I took from the course at Kukui'ula and a "team" photo taken at the HHLA Golf tournament. We didn't win, but we sure had FUN!!   Truly, one of the blessings of living on Kauai.

Folks think that we're just out here playing.  However, we're really practicing for and supporting the golf tournaments that are fundraising vehicles for many Kauai nonprofit organizations. So I commend all my "brothers" and "sisters" who support  the community by your financial support through the wonderful world of golf!!  (smiley face goes here)