Debra A. Jason, Kauai Realtor's Blog

I was thinking the other day of all the “talk” about social media. It’s the latest rage to be tweetered on Twitter, have a Facebook friend, or get LinkedIn. While social media continues to grow in popularity, and worthwhile for many reasons, let’s not forget about the good old tradition of social...

For those seeking real estate on Kauai and those  particularly interested in REO (real estate owned by the bank) properties for sale, here's a list of what appears on Kauai's MLS (multiple listing service) today: Single-family homes on Kauai MLS #221563 2 bedroom/1 bath (600 SF of living space), ...

On Feb. 11, 2009, the Pacific Business News reported that Hawaii foreclosures dipped in January. The article stated that “Hawaii ranked 30th in the nation for foreclosures in January, down from 29th in December 2008, according to the latest report from RealtyTrac.” It continued on to say that the...

Aloha, Back in December there seemed to be a surge of oceanfront single-family homes on the market along Kauai's north shore (between Wainiha and Haena). Now, a surge means 8 homes when previously there had been maybe one here and one there. Now, the # has increased slightly. For those looking fo...

On 10/28/08 I posted "Marketing in Turbulent Times." It was followed up with another post about "7 Strategies for Email" on 12/16/08. Today, I'm offering five ways you can develop a savvy "plan of attack" when the economy is uncertain and your budget is tight. 1. Send out an e-mail. Seven strateg...

Aloha, Happy new year. Here on the north shore of Kauai (near the Haena area), my boyfriend and I ended 2008 with a bang - literally! At 12:30am on Dec. 31, 2008, our house was struck by lightning. Talk about a frightening experience. Kauai may be known for rainy winters, but thunder and lightnin...

New Solar Water Heating Savings Program Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced a new Solar Water Heating Savings Pilot Program. The program allows residential homeowners & renters to have their electric water heater replaced with a solar water heater with no upfront cost. "The cost for...

Yes, it is possible to find good food for under $20.00 on Kauai. While it may not include a waiter or waitress or even a bartender, there are still good grinds to be had. A friend of mine in Colorado actually sent me a link to an LA Times article which revealed the results of a restaurant survey ...

In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to stay in front of your customers. Pick up the phone, send a greeting, or consider e-mail. One of e-mail’s competitive advantages is its ability to help you optimize your most valuable asset - loyal customers - especially in a down econom...

In the last week several oceanfront homes have come on the market along Kauai’s popular north shore. Between Wainiha (i.e. the Haena side of the double bridges) and Haena, eight homes are now on the market. The north shore is favored by many for its lush hillsides and beautiful beaches. However, ...