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Princeville, HI Real Estate News

By Jamie Friedman, Kauai Real Estate Connection
(eXp Realty)
Foreclosures, Bank Sales & Short Sales ~ Homes in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii Ready to buy real estate? Now is a great time to buy on Kauai! Princeville Resort Residential Community is one of the most beautiful on the North Shore of the Garden Island. Right now there are great deals on homes, land, and condos, but the #1 question seems to be "Are there any foreclosures". Below is a quick summary of homes, offered under $1,000,000, that are bank sales (REOs) or short sales : 4 homes out of the 29 available home listings in this price range. Short Sale offerings: •·         4959 Emmalani Drive 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths on approx 10,875 sq ft offered at $767,500  Click here for Photos Bank Sales (REOs): •·         3834 Haulani Place, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on approx 11,020 sq ft offered at $644,90...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
At our GMM (general membership meeting) this morning, we had an engaging discussion about the state of Transient Vacation Rentals on Kauai.You see, the County Council passed an ordinance that went into effect last March, 2008, defining the rules and regulations of operating a transient vacation rental on our island. There were really two main components of this ordinance. First were  the rules and regulations for those owners who were operating transient vacation rentals outside the VDA (visitor destination area).  This means that anyone North of Princeville, say Hanalei, Wainiha, or Haena, with homes along or nearby to the beach, would be considered outside the VDA. The county established some extremely contingent criteria for what an owner had to submit in order to receive a NCUC (non...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
This week i took a video camera along to provide a visual update from a few of the seventeen properties that were on this week's caravan in Princeville. The caravan featured an assortment of condos and homes. From Puu Poa to Queen Emma's Bluff on the eastern edge of Princeville, there was plenty to see. Title Guaranty provided a superb lunch catered by Mark's place. If you want further info on any of these lovely condos on the North Shore of Kauai, shoot me an email - ron@hawaiilife.com By TwitterButtons.com
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By Jamie Friedman, Kauai Real Estate Connection
(eXp Realty)
Princeville Update ~ Homes offered under $700,000 In the past 2 weeks there have not been any new residential listings under $700,000.  There was one closing: a house on Iolani in Princeville (bank sale) with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, just over 2200 sq ft  living space on approx 10,907 sq ft of land closed/sold unfurnished for $567,000. Pluses were mountain/golf course/waterfall views, minuses were that it was abutting Ka Haku Road and needed TLC. This is the second closing under $600,000 for a home in Princeville in the past year. There are now 2 homes listed under $600,000 and one home in Escrow that was offered under $600,000 ~ though none of these three compare to your home in terms of condition or location within Princeville. Also in the past two weeks, the Moae house offered at $675,00...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, It's been another windy and cool week but I'm seeing more and more good pricing coming onto the market, bringing some really unbelievable opportunities to savvy buyers. Take a look at the activity for last week: Copyright 3/29/2009 by Hawaii Information Service NEW LISTINGS222697 T A 2 4-5-3-11-1-3 FS $576,900 Villas On The Prince #3 1,737 #3 3/3221617 T A 1 4-5-3-6-22-16 FS $3,100,000 Kaiulani Of Princeville #16 2,843 #16 3/3.5222630 T A 2 4-5-4-12-10-20 FS $330,000 Emmalani Court #323 952 #323 1/2222629 T A 2 4-5-4-12-10-22 FS $436,000 Emmalani Court #325 1,456 #325 2/2222621 T A 2 4-5-4-12-10-12 FS $449,000 Emmalani Court #225 1,456 #225 2/2222323 T A 6 4-5-4-5-39-191 FS $685,000 Cliffs At Princeville #9201 963 #9201 1/2222351 T A 4 4-5-4-5-39-138 FS $750,000 Cliffs At Princev...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, Every now and again I enjoy leaving the Island to spend a few days on Oahu. My style is to stay at a hotel midway between shopping/movies - and Waikiki. I don't rent a car but instead find it relaxing to take my time and walk to Ala Moana Shopping Center for some "recreational shopping" or stroll down to the Ward Center Cinemas for a choice of movies. Walk a little bit further to the Restaurant Row Theatres where you'll find "slightly old" movies at only $1 anytime! Choices this week included "Doubt, " "Revolutionary Road" and "Last Chance Harvey." There are plenty of places to stop and eat along the way, and if you get tired walking, there's always the bus. Oahu has an excellent bus system that can get you most anywhere with relative ease and with a few, rare exceptions, the bus...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, It's been a relatively quiet week, except for a few closings, one of which was mine. The weather remained on the cool side, with intermittent rain along with very high surf on the North Shore. I took pictures of the waves both on Friday and Saturday but it's very hard to capture their beauty and power (at least for me) through the camera lens. Friday we had a misty rain that turned everything grey (including the cruise ship) while Saturday showed a marked improvement with periods of blue skies! Unfortunately, a local surfer apparently drowned in the water off Anahola in a surf spot known as Crack 14. He was reported missing Friday and has not been found. Witnesses said he lost his board around 1:40 PM on Friday and was trying to make his way in, but if the waves there were anythi...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
Many people have this pre-conceived notion that there is not much to do on Kauai, aside from hiking, snorkeling, whale watching, etc. However, this island is bustling with talent and music abounds on every area of the island. It's true that there are not too many venues for LIVE BANDS on Kauai. In fact, Trees Lounge in Kapaa, Riptydes in Lihue, and Tradewinds Bar and Grill in Kapaa are the only venues on the East Side for Live Music.There are many venues however for the singer songwriter, or slack-key guitarist. You can find a good North Shore schedule on the North Shore Kauai site, and the list is pretty accurate, except that Michael Ruff also performs on Friday night's at the new Westin in Princeville, a relatively new timeshare resort on the bluff overlooking the ocean.My newest danc...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, Here we are in March already and my taxes still aren't done! I'm usually well on my way to a refund by now but have not been able to find the time to sit down and crunch all the numbers. Last week continued with cold and rainy weather so much so that when I went out to brunch this morning I all but gave up and put on my black knit sweater (which is generally reserved for mainland cold weather) along with jeans. Usually, you'll see me in a sleeveless top with a light sweater, always ready for the sun to shine through, but not today. Of course, once I conceded to the fact that it was going to be cool and cloudy, the clouds disappeared, and blue sky was everywhere along with bright sunshine. I walked around the Princeville center after breakfast doing errands, silently appraising th...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
As of this posting, there are at least 25 properties in the Kilauea, Princeville, and Hanalei areas that are  in short sale or foreclosure. This list is compiled by RealtyTrac, the nation's leading source for foreclosures. This does not include the many sellers who are still current in their mortgages but still must seek short sales. The lists are divided into two types, those in pre-foreclosure where the NOD (notice of default) has been filed with the County of Kauai. Then there are those who already have their auction dates set. Experience tells us that its few and far between that the auctions actually take place on the dates noted in the RealtyTrac database. They are often postponed by the lender for a plethora of reasons. Many of the Princeville foreclosures are at condo complexes ...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, Welcome to March, already! Our cool weather and gusty winds have been constant this past week along with occasional showers. We are all hoping for a warmer week and the return of "normal" trades. Here is your update for the past week: Copyright 3/1/2009 by Hawaii Information Service NEW LISTINGS221227 T A 7 4-5-4-5-3-17 FS $235,000 Princeville Paniolo #202 1,058 #202 1/2221360 T A 3 4-5-4-12-2-36 FS $395,000 Hale Moi #216 1,033 #216 2/2221307 T A 5 4-5-4-5-18-86 FS $495,000 Puamana #24A 1,312 #24A 2/2 BACK ON THE MARKET207020 T A 370 4-5-4-5-7-13 FS $659,000 Princeville Sealodge #B5 748 #B5 2/2 CONTINGENT SALES206915 T C 498 4-5-4-12-10-29 FS $450,000 Emmalani Court #422 1,192 #422 2/2215878 T C 166 4-5-4-5-16-31 FS $949,000 Alii Kai At Hanalei #4203 1,086 #4203 2/2 SALES201267 T...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, It's been a pretty slow week with little activity as you'll see from the update. Maybe it's due to the less than desirable weather - this has been one of the coldest winters I've experienced in a long while. Mind you, I don't expect much in the way of empathy or sympathy since few people consider lows in the high 50's or low 60's as something to cry about. But come live here for a few years and you'll find yourself singing the same song. Here's your update for this week: Copyright 2/21/2009 by Hawaii Information Service NEW LISTINGS220019 T A 5 4-5-3-6-22-20 FS $2,650,000 Kaiulani Of Princeville #20 2,864 #20 3/3.5221272 T A 3 4-5-4-5-24-102 FS $650,000 Nihilani At Princeville Resort #34C 1,972 #34C 3/3 BACK ON THE MARKET207661 T A 363 4-5-4-5-4-5 FS $349,000 Ka'eo Kai Ph I #5A 1...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
My wife Gwen and I are headed off to lovely Princeville, on Kauai North Shore to OPEN HOUSE at a couple of Princeville Condos. Gwen will be at Cliff 2202, a nice one bedroom condo located on the second floor in a private area of the large complex which is comprised of FEE SIMPLE owners as well as timeshare owners. It's what I call a blended complex, with two types of owners sharing the same property.FEE SIMPLE owners of Kauai real estate and timeshare owners who come there usually once a year. Bluff view at the CLIFFS in Princeville I'll be at Plantation in PRinceville, unit 622.This complex of 68 units built in 2004 has nice amenities including a single car garage.Working in a vacation destination market, do open house any day of the week. Great way to meet nice folks and they are alre...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
My wife Gwen and I are headed off to lovely Princeville, on Kauai North Shore to OPEN HOUSE at a couple of Princeville Condos. Gwen will be at Cliff 2202, a nice one bedroom condo located on the second floor in a private area of the large complex which is comprised of FEE SIMPLE owners as well as timeshare owners. It's what I cal a blended complex, with two types of owners sharing the same property. Check out the http://webre2.hawaiiinformation.com/REsearch/Base/AspLib/GetKeyLink.asp?S=HIS&R=MLS&T=MLS&K=220368&D=photo&P=72214451&CF=1
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By Julie A. Black, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, Realtor, Broker
(KAUAI DREAMS REALTY Kauai Real Property Specialist)
February 15, 2009 Kauai REO Foreclosure Update New Listings: #1. Paniolo #103 Princeville Condo. 1 bedroom 2 bath condo. Price at $260,000. This is a Freddie Mac REO MLS#221121#2. 5773A Kuamoo Road, Wailua Homesteads. 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home for $225,000. See previous blog for pictures. MLS#221077. Price Changes:#1. Emmalani Court #412, Princeville.2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Princeville reduced to $475,000. MLS#219933. Owned by Fannie Mae.#2. Kamahana #4, Princeville. 2/2 condo reduced to $349,900 MLS 220199 Owned by Countrywide.#3. Plantation at Princeville 3 bedroom 2 bath condo. Built in 1994. $539,900. MLS#215869#4. Regency Huleia #21, Lihue. 2 bedroom 2.5 bath condo. Built in 1995. $353,600. MLS# 218226 This week’s REO update is dominated by Princeville condos. Where some residenti...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, Happy Belated Valentine's Day to you. I hope your day was filled with the joy and pleasure of being with your loved one and family. There's been a little more activity this past week with one upper end unit going into escrow and a couple that are at "noteworthy" price points. Here is your update: Copyright 2/15/2009 by Hawaii Information Service NEW LISTINGS220884 T A 6 4-5-3-11-1-27 FS $750,000 Villas On The Prince #27 1,732 #27 3/3221121 T A 3 4-5-4-5-3-3 FS $260,000 Princeville Paniolo #103 1,058 #103 1/2220974 T A 5 4-5-4-5-24-63 FS $599,000 Nihilani At Princeville Resort #21C 1,972 #21C 2/3221018 T A 1 4-5-4-5-12-28 FS $615,000 Sealodge Ii #J1 754 #J-1 2/2221026 T A 3 4-5-4-12-3-1 FS $865,000 Hanalei Bay Villas #1 1,244 #1 2/2.5221028 T A 3 4-5-4-12-3-2 FS $865,000 Hanalei B...
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, It's been a pretty quiet week with little activity which is reflected in this week's update. There are hardly even any price reductions! Maybe everyone is settling down to work on their taxes now that Superbowl is over or maybe everyone is waiting to hear what, if anything, the new stimilus package will bring besides more parties for the beleagured banks. Here's your update for this week: Copyright 2/8/2009 by Hawaii Information Service NEW LISTINGS220906 T A 2 4-5-4-5-23-21 FS $559,000 Plantation At Princeville #611 1,153 #611 2/2 BACK ON THE MARKET207634 T A 353 4-5-4-5-39-16 FS $310,000 Cliffs At Princeville #1206 917 #1206 1/2206436 T A 367 4-5-4-15-21-7 FS $329,000 Sandpiper Village I #107 1,042 #107 2/2 CONTINGENT SALES218924 T C 17 4-5-4-6-1-11 FS $945,000 Villas Of Kamali...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
As i mentioned in my previous post, January has shown an increase in the number of buyers, offers, and properties that went into escrow in the Kauai Real Estate market. Enclosed is a little chart showing the two properties on the North Shore, that is taxkey 4-5, for those of you familiar with our plat and parcel system of real estate. In Hawaii, the five or six digit number identifies the island, zone, section, plat and parcel of the property. If a property has been conodminiumized ( is that a real word), there will be a sixth digit as well. The properties below are all in escrow and are located in the Hanalei zone, the North Shore, of the Kauai real estate market.   I am having more showings on our listings too, so the buyers are starting to get off the fence. That's a good thing!    
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By Elaine Schaefer, R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR
(Sold on Kauai Realty)
Aloha, Where did January go? Just flew by from what I can tell. Seems to be a bit more activity this last couple of weeks and it's showing by way of a sale here and there along with units occasionally going into escrow. We certainly do have more buyers out looking so that's a good start. Heres what we have for this past week: Copyright 2/2/2009 by Hawaii Information Service NEW LISTINGS220368 T A 5 4-5-4-5-39-42 FS $495,000 Cliffs At Princeville #2202 917 #2202 1/2220548 T A 5 4-5-4-5-23-22 FS $573,000 Plantation At Princeville #612 1,153 #612 2/2 BACK ON THE MARKET210522 T A 280 4-5-4-12-2-16 FS $419,000 Hale Moi #116 1,033 #116 1/2 SALES214782 T S 111 4-5-4-15-21-49 FS $399,000 Sandpiper Village I #212 1,173 #212 2/2.5SOLD 1/26/2009 for $375,000 (CNV) DOM 111 EXPIRED212639 T X 218 4-5...
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By Ronnie Margolis, Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh
(KW Kauai)
Jeff Stone and his company Princeville Associates LLC purchased a large part of Princeville from the Princeville Corporation in 2005.Stone paid around $220M  for the purchase of the 9,000-acre Princeville resort, including the 252-room Princeville Hotel, two Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf courses, the Prince and Makai Course, a tennis club, health spa, shopping center (now on the market) airport and other land holdingsin and adjacent to Princeville.Part of the ongoing development included single family lots known as Greens and Meadows. Originally zoned R-4 for the development of luxury single family homes, Jeff is now proposing to rezone to R-10 and build 312 timeshare units. They were on the Planning Commission Agenda for the rezoning on Tuesday, January 27, 2009! Stone felt that timeshar...
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