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Land Use Zones and Limitations on the Island of Kauai
Understanding the Island's Zoning Regulations and How They Impact Your Real Estate Investments
Posted by Kirkham Dooley on September 27, 2023 in
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Aloha all! Kirkham here, writing the blog post today! Being as new as I am to real-estate, one of the many questions I find myself asking my mom, Dani, is what certain zoning codes mean. I’ve evidently asked her this question so many times she’s having me write a blog post about it so I am finally forced to do the research myself. I hope this will turn out to be a good learning experience for all of us!
In Kauai, there are 8 types of zoning districts:Residential – RResort – RRCommercial &nda... read more
It’s that time again: Kauai Property Tax Use Forms are Due!
September 30th is the annual deadline for submitting your Kauai property tax use and exemptions forms. Don't miss the date.
Posted by Dani Dooley on September 18, 2023 in
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Do you think you pay too much in property taxes? You might be right! Take a minute to open this map and find your property:https://kauaigis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=f88686a2ee5345769db6caed17b82625. If you are a full-time Kauai resident living in your property and it is not yellow or orange on this map you are probably paying TOO MUCH property tax. Yikes! Here’s how you fix it.
The deadline to file your Kauai County Property Tax forms is September 30th. These forms are used to det... read more
If closing a real estate deal is like finishing a puzzle, then settlement fees are the last few pieces to fit in. But you shouldn’t wait until the end to figure out what they are! Settlement fees are the costs you pay for all the services you employed over the course of your real estate transaction, from Realtor commissions to Notary fees. These fees are due at closing and are commonly deducted from the Seller’s proceeds, and wrapped into the down payment or loan for the Buyer. The fees aren’t alw... read more
The Dream Team Behind Your Real Estate Journey
Who's Who and What They Do
Posted by Dani Dooley on August 11, 2023 in
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Buying or selling a home might seem like a big, scary adventure but there’s no need to fear - you're not alone on this journey. Just like a team in a sports game, there are people who work together on your behalf to make sure everything goes smoothly. Let's meet these important folks and find out what they do to help you!
REALTOR®: Your Trusted Guide
Your real estate agent is your ultimate guide on this journey. They know the ins and outs of the housing market and can help you find the perfect home or se... read more
What is Escrow?
Escrow is a Safeguard for Your Real Estate Transaction
Posted by Dani Dooley on August 05, 2023 in
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We're back with another answer to one of our frequently asked questions. If you missed the others you can find them here. Today's question is about defining escrow and it comes from a client in Kalaheo. They ask:Hey Dani, I see your posts that say “In Escrow”, or “Let's Open Escrow!” It sounds like it’s probably a good thing, but what is escrow? Thanks in advance, ~A.S.Yes! Escrow is a very good thing! Escrow is an arrangement used in real estate to protect the interests of parties inv... read more
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