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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 an ADU in Kauai?

An ADU, or Additional Dwelling Unit, is a second living unit that shares the same lot of a larger, primary home.
Posted by Dani Dooley on June 01, 2020 in   Hawaii  Additional Dwelling Unit  ADU  Dani Dooley  FAQs  For Buyers  For Sellers  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 question is one we hear often about the acronym for Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU). In Kauai an ADU is a living space that has a full kitchen, a bathroom, and a place to sleep. An ADU, or Additional Dwelling Unit, is a second living unit that shares the same lot of a larger, primary home. This unit can be detached from or attached to an existing residence and is designed and used for sin... 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 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

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