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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 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

5 Real Estate Podcasts You Should be Listening to

In the world of real estate there is always something new to learn. These 5 podcasts will help you stay in the know.
Posted by Dani Dooley on May 05, 2021 in  Education  First Time Home Buyers  For Buyers  For Sellers  Investors
Are you a first-time home buyer trying to figure out how to break into the market? Are you buying/selling a home for the first time in years and need to know what has changed? Are you trying to keep up on the latest in the world of investment properties and building wealth with real estate? In the world of real estate there is always something new to learn and podcasts are a great way to stay in the know.I like to listen to podcasts while driving, exercising, and doing household chores. It breaks up the monotony of... read more