Location Price Sold Price List/Sale Bdms Bths Living Area DOM Sold Date $/SF 2963 Pua Alani Pl $1,695,000 $1,350,000 79.65% 6 4.5 4,019 52 6/26/2008 $336.00 4432 Lawai Beach Rd $5,900,000 $5,650,000 95.76% 3 2 2,341 656 7/7/2008 $2,414.00 1709 Keoniloa Pl $1,299,000 $1,150,000 88.53% 4 3.5 2,202 23 2/19/2008 $522.00 2737 Milo Hae Loop $1,299,000 $1,200,000 92.38% 3 2.5 2,231 39 3/14/2008 $538.00 2859 Milo Hae Loop $1,395,000 $1,340,000 96.06% 4 3.5 3,676 188 3/18/2008 $365.00 1691 Kelaukia St $1,450,000 $1,338,000 92.28% 4 3 2,135 129 7/16/2008 $627.00 5344 Puuone Pl $1,750,000 $1,551,000 88.63% 4 3.5 3,537 253 2/26/2008 $439.00 Wainani At Kiahuna $1,795,000 $1,650,000 91.92% 3 3.5 2,026 81 7/3/2008 $814.00 2888 Milo Hae Loop $1,799,000 $1,710,000 95.05% 3 3 2,322 25 2/28/2008 $736.... 10/20/2008

The chart above tracks the annual mean average sale price of fee-simple condominiums in Princeville and Poipu.  Although similar in statistical performance, the overall running average appreciation trend line for Poipu edges out Princeville by approximately 3% overall (Poipu: 18%  vs. Princeville: 15%). All things considered, Kauai condominium appreciation historically has done well against most other investment vehicles while generating income and offering significant tax deductions and personal use benefits.   HOTLINKS HOTLINKS Find:    Kauai Real Estate     [Land]   [Homes]   [Condos]    [Businesses] Book:  Kauai Vacation Rentals   [Princeville]    [Poipu]    [All Kauai] Why Use REMAX ?                         Why Join REMAX ? REMAX KAUAI Property Search 10/19/2008

This post of for my Kauai contacts seeking information on condo sales history in the Poiipu, Kauai area. Data has been extracted from our Kauai multiple list system and charted in Excel. The first chart is for "legacy condos".  I use the term "legacy condos" to mean those built in 1990 or earlier.  Much of Poipu was constructed in the 1979-1980 time frame so this data applies mostly to resale units as opposed to new construction.  The data is as reported in our Kauai MLS system with leasehold, timeshare, and shared-ownership excluded.  The yellow trend line constructed automatically by Excel shows a decline of around 25% when comparing today's prices to early 2006.  That does not necessarily mean an individual unit has declined in value by that amount as this is only a measure of what i... 10/17/2008

After a week in which the financial system almost ground to a halt, governments of the industrialised world seem at last to have found the right tools to get credit markets moving again. At the weekend and early on Monday October 13th officials in Europe, America and Asia announced unprecedented and comprehensive plans to prop up failing banks, guarantee their loans and flood the world with cash by providing unlimited dollar funds through central banks. At first blush-and in contrast to previous failures after half-hearted efforts-the new plans seem to be working. Stockmarkets rose around the world on Monday, although the real sign that the situation is improving will come in the credit markets this week. Ref: The Economist REMAX KAUAI Property Search   10/13/2008

Since my office is in the Koloa/Poipu area, I track condo sales there very closely.  The 2 charts below show a 12-month history and a 24-month history.  Each chart shows median sales price and the number of units sold.  Data is for fee-simple, full-ownership properties on Kauai's South Shore.  The bold lines are trend lines and the dashed lines represent the underlying data. Data shows the number of sales has continued to decline while median sales prices are relatively flat.  Data represents what is selling and not necessarily the value of an individual property.   Aloha, Visit www.KauaiRocks.com for Hawaii real estate information Richard Dolbeare REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® Accredited Buyer Representative & e-PRO Century 21 All Islands, the #1 brokerage on Kauai   (808) 651-4550   (Cell)     A... 09/24/2008

Congratulations! I'm pleased that my clients just closed on their lot in Poipu Beach Estates on the island of Kauai. Sales price was $675,000 for a lot of 16,208 sf in a brand new community just minutes from world-famous Poipu Beach Congratulations to the new owners, Steve & Carla, and mahalo (thanks) for allowing me to assist in making your dream of Hawaii real estate ownership a reality. Contact me if you would like to consider a purchase in Poipu Beach Estates or a similar community on Kauai. Visit www.KauaiRocks.com for the latest in Hawaii real estate information.  09/22/2008

Kauai South Side Home Sales Over $1,000,000 2008 - YTD     Taxkey Location Bedrooms Bathrooms Land Area Living Area Days on Market Price per square foot Sold Date Sold Price Subdivision     4-2-3-24-14 Kakela Makai Dr 3 3.50 10,728 sqft 2,700 51 581 7/8/2008 $1,570,000 Kakela Makai     4-2-6-14-30 2963 Pua Alani Pl 6 4.50 25,439 sqft 4,019 52 336 6/26/2008 $1,350,000 Koloa Estates     4-2-6-3-17 4432 Lawai Beach Rd 3 2.00 12,381 sqft 2,341 656 2,414 7/7/2008 $5,650,000 Koloa     4-2-8-20-54 1709 Keoniloa Pl 4 3.50 12,950 sqft 2,202 23 522 2/19/2008 $1,150,000 Weliweli Heights     4-2-8-29-86 2737 Milo Hae Loop 3 2.50 10,615 sqft 2,231 39 538 3/14/2008 $1,200,000 Kiahuna Golf Village     4-2-8-29-72 2859 Milo Hae Loop 4 3.50 12,010 sqft 3,676 188 365 3/18/2008 $1,340,000 Kiahuna Golf Vi... 09/05/2008

Kauai South Side Home Sales Over $1,000,000 2008 - YTD     Taxkey Location Bedrooms Bathrooms Land Area Living Area Days on Market Price per square foot Sold Date Sold Price Subdivision     4-2-3-24-14 Kakela Makai Dr 3 3.50 10,728 sqft 2,700 51 581 7/8/2008 $1,570,000 Kakela Makai     4-2-6-14-30 2963 Pua Alani Pl 6 4.50 25,439 sqft 4,019 52 336 6/26/2008 $1,350,000 Koloa Estates     4-2-6-3-17 4432 Lawai Beach Rd 3 2.00 12,381 sqft 2,341 656 2,414 7/7/2008 $5,650,000 Koloa     4-2-8-20-54 1709 Keoniloa Pl 4 3.50 12,950 sqft 2,202 23 522 2/19/2008 $1,150,000 Weliweli Heights     4-2-8-29-86 2737 Milo Hae Loop 3 2.50 10,615 sqft 2,231 39 538 3/14/2008 $1,200,000 Kiahuna Golf Village     4-2-8-29-72 2859 Milo Hae Loop 4 3.50 12,010 sqft 3,676 188 365 3/18/2008 $1,340,000 Kiahuna Golf Vi... 09/02/2008

There are so many picture perfect 'subjects' to get a shot of while touring the islands for memories; to look back on with wonder, One of them being orchids and floral mysteries that continuously astound me. The following shots were taken at the National Tropic Botanical Gardens in the Poipu Beach area on the island of Kauai. This is a Brassia type Orchid (below) but all types of orchids are abundant on all islands as well as worldwide. Showering you with grace and statute....                             Bowing upside down high above your head..... And it's the mystery of color and form that grasps my attention..... To the detailed lines and colors to give each a unique fingerprint..... They dance and sparkle in the sun.....for you.    © 2008 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Hawaii Real Esta... 08/17/2008

****Hawaiian Airlines Makes Changes***** Hawaiian Airlines announced Wednesday that they will charge and additional $15.00 for the first checked in bag on their mainland flights, the second bag already has a fee of $25.00. This is for tickets purchased after August 1, 2008. There will be no charge for the first piece of luggage on the interisland flights. They will also adjust their frequent flyer program so now more miles are needed to get an award ticket; this will take place after September 1, 2008. The minimum miles needed for a free flight is 10,000 and it will be increased to 15,000. Hawaiian Airlines said the last time they raised their mileage program was 14 years ago. Also in the news for Hawaiian Air: Mesa Airlines, the parent company of Go! Airlines settled with Hawaiian on a... 08/06/2008

Aloha,I'm going to divert from my usual Princeville focus and switch down to Poipu for a moment to pass along some information received from Brookfield Homes, the developer of Princeville's Nihilani. Brookfield just announced they have received their builidng permits for their Poipu condo project, PiliMai, which I thought might have been tabled due to softening of our market. Apparently, not so!"We are pleased to announce to our buyers and the real estate community that we have received our permit to begin construction of the first phase of PiliMai," said Jeffrey Prostor, president of Brookfield Homes Hawai‘i. "Grading and water line infrastructure are currently in progress."PiliMai is located adjacent to the Kiahuna Golf course and the Poipu Shopping Center and offers two, three and fo... 01/18/2008

 As 2007 closes and 2008 begins, I took a few minutes this week to look back historically at sales for the area of Kauai that is close to where I live and work.  I would like to share the data with you, this information was provided by the Hawaii Information Service.   It has been a fast pasted and exciting 2007 and the coming year is looking like it will be just as busy with interest rate competitive, lots of inventory to choose from.  Plus ,we were seeing prices not to dissimilar to that of   three years ago and of course the tropical splendor of this very special part of the world is still as spectacular as  always.Koloa Median Sales 1998 -2007Month1998199920002001200220032004200520062007           Dec          Jan $276,500.00  $225,000.00  $291,500.00  $206,000.00  $663,750.00  $422... 01/06/2008

 As 2007 closes and 2008 begins, I took a few minutes this week to look back historically at sales for the area of Kauai that is close to where I live and work.  I would like to share the data with you, this information was provided by the Hawaii Information Service.   It has been a fast pasted and exciting 2007 and the coming year is looking like it will be just as busy with interest rate competitive, lots of inventory to choose from.  Plus ,we were seeing prices not to dissimilar to that of   three years ago and of course the tropical splendor of this very special part of the world is still as spectacular as  always.Koloa Median Sales 1998 -2007Month1998199920002001200220032004200520062007           Dec          Jan $276,500.00  $225,000.00  $291,500.00  $206,000.00  $663,750.00  $422... 01/06/2008

Developers here on the island are starting to adopt marketing strategies similar to that in other parts of the country, in a recent article at Yahoo News it highlights some of the deals builders are prepared to negotiate on  with buyers in a bid to sell their new homes. We are starting to see these sales and marketing tactic emerge closer to home at the new Wainani development in Poipu. All buyers signing purchase contracts in the month of August will receive the outdoor kitchen upgrade a $25,000 value at no extra charge.So the new mantra is without a doubt, negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.For more information about this and other South Kauai properties call me on 808-651-8484.   08/18/2007

Koloa Landing hosted its first VIP realtor event last Tuesday, June 26th. It was well attended by realtors island-wide, and the hosts S and P Destination Properties excellent hospitality was enjoyed by all.The Koloa Landing sales team were on their game, the event was well organized and the two property specialist I had the pleasure to speak with, talked me through the resorts vision using touch screen technology, as well as the expected site and unit models. The literature I was given at reception filled in any missing blanks. Take a look at the impressive list of services and ammenties this 25 arce resport will offer.Poipu will have it all, with this luxury resort style condominium community. Steps from the ocean, through meandering tiki torch pathways, the first phase of 129 units co... 06/30/2007

The South Shore of Kauai is amazing!The South Shore region of Koloa/Poipu is known for its beautiful sunshine, world renowned beaches, and tourist appeal.Every day is a new adventure with great beach play ~ surfing, boogie boarding, snorkeling, and long walking spots.Tourist attractions like Spouting Horn, fabulous accomodations ~ from the Hyatt to individual condos to fabulous Estates.Many travel year after year to this beautiful location for its history, beaches, shopping, and general appeal ~ evidenced by the growth and new projects on the way! Koloa Town, or Old Koloa Town, was the site of the first sugar plantation in the Hawaiian Islands. Every year there is a celebration with a parade, fair, music and games to celebrate the Plantation Days. Newcomers may enjoy the restaurants, sh... 01/20/2007