 Articles & Resources for Kauai Buyers
If you are a buyer the following Kauai, Hawaii real estate articles may be of interest in navigating the home buying process with your realtor. The Ins and Outs of Condo Buying
You have researched real estate prices on Kaua`i, are downsizing, or have a busy lifestyle, and have decided that maybe a condo may be a better investment than a single family residence. What are the “in and outs” of a condo purchase? Here are a few pointers... Tax Assessment Appeal - All Are Not Created Equal
As prices on Kauai have been “adjusting” down during the past couple of years, today’s County of Kauai real property assessments now far exceed the asking price for many listings currently on the market. Real Property Exemption Reminder
Presently, exemptions offered are deducted from assessed values, and hence, reduce taxes due on owner occupied residences. The basic home exemption is $48,000. There are multiple exemptions for home owners over 60 years of age, and increased again for owners over 70. Other exemptions are provided for totally disabled veterans, owners with disabilities, and owners meeting... FICO - It's a Score!
There has been a lot in the news lately about the nationwide mortgage “crisis”. What does this all mean for buying and selling Kauai real estate? Interest Rate vs. Price
So, you’ve heard prices are “down” on the Garden Island of Kauai, and you are not sure whether you should “wait and see” if the prices plunge further, or buy now to take advantage of current interest rates. How do you decide? Cesspool, septic system or sewer?
Sewage disposal. Probably not the most pleasant subject, but nonetheless, a very important component of home ownership. To keep the subject simple, there are basically three types of waste disposal for residential properties on Kauai…. Kauai Real Estate AppraisalsIn these times of a “fairly healthy” real estate market on Kaua`i, how does the appraisal affect a sale? Most of the offers to buy real estate in Kauai, Hawaii include contingencies, or conditions that must be met before the sale can close.
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