Kauai Homes and Land Blog

Thinking of Selling this Year? Why it's Crucial to Start Working with Your Agent Now

Do you want to sell your home for more money, faster? Read on.
Posted by Dani Dooley on January 19, 2024 in  Dani Dooley  Education  For Sellers  Home Inspections  Home Maintenance  Residential  Seller Tips  Selling Your House  Staging  Tips
Are you thinking about selling your home this year? Selling is a significant decision with many moving parts. As a property owner on Kauai, understanding the unique dynamics of the real estate market here is key to a successful sale. In this blog post, we'll explore why it's essential to start working with your real estate agent early in the process, shedding light on buyer expectations, deferred maintenance challenges, and crucial aspects of the purchase contract. Unveiling Buyer Expectations One common challenge... 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  Buyer Tips  Dani Dooley  Escrow  For Buyers  For Sellers  Seller Tips  team
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   Hawaii  Buyer Tips  Dani Dooley  Escrow  FAQs  First Time Home Buyers  Frequently Asked Questions  Homeownership  Seller Tips  Selling Your House  Tips
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

What is a Leasehold Property?

Leasehold is a form of ownership in which you own the building but not the ground underneath it.
Posted by Dani Dooley on March 01, 2021 in   Hawaii  Dani Dooley  FAQs  Frequently Asked Questions  Kauai  Kauai Resorts  Kiahuna Plantation  Leasehold Properties  Poipu
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 perhaps our most asked question: What is a Leasehold Property?If you've been looking for smoking deals on Kauai it is likely you keep running into listings that say "This is a leasehold property".  One of the places I get the most questions about is Kiahuna Plantation in Poipu, a leasehold property where the prices start under $100,000. The price tag sounds tempting... 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