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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  agriculture  Buyer Tips  commercial  Condominium  Condotel  Education  First Time Home Buyers  For Buyers  For Sellers  industrial  Kauai  Kauai County  Open  plantation camps  Residential  Resort Properties  Zoning
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

What is a Condotel?

Also known as a Condo-hotel, Condotels are operated like hotels but each room is individually owned like a condo
Posted by Dani Dooley on March 01, 2021 in   Hawaii  Condominium  Condos  Condotel  Dani Dooley  FAQs  Frequently Asked Questions  Kauai
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 answer defines what a Condotel is.The Kauai Beach Resort on the East shore of Kauai is an excellent example of a condotel. From the moment you drive on site you feel like you are at a resort hotel (because you are) and not the typical apartment complex style condominium. Kauai Beach Resort has a grand palm-lined front driveway, valet parking, a front desk and lobby reception area, and al... read more

What is a CPR?

Condominium Property Regimes are a Common Sight in Kauai
Posted by Dani Dooley on August 03, 2020 in   Hawaii  Condominium  Condos  CPR  Dani Dooley  FAQs  For Buyers  Frequently Asked Questions  Kauai
We're back with another answer to one of our frequently asked questions. If you missed the others you can find them here. This one is a common question from mainland buyers.CPR's are very common in Hawaii. CPR stands for Condominium Property Regime. A Condominium Property Regime is a type of ownership in Hawaii in which a parcel of land can be divided into smaller units of land that can then be sold separately. It is similar to how apartment-type buildings are divided into individual units that can be owned by diff... read more