Kauai Real Estate Deals

Aug. 21, 2015

Kauai County Gives Green Light for Coco Palms Demolition

(Source: Pacific Business News)

The rebirth of the Coco Palms Resort came one step closer to becoming a reality after Kauai County officials on Wednesday released the first set of permits needed to begin demolition. The $135 million dollar project will renovate the infamous hotel, adding 277 hotel …

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Aug. 20, 2015

Current South Shore Kauai Real Estate Inventory

In the market to sell or buy in South Shore? Here is the lowdown on current inventory:

 

Aug. 10, 2015

Kauai Creative Technology Center to Break Ground in Fall of 2017

 

Kauai's development continues to grow, but this time it's in the shape of a Technology Center scheduled for completion by the end of 2018. Plans to break ground on the center are scheduled for 2017. This exciting new project from the Kauai Economic Development Board (KEDB), will …

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Aug. 7, 2015

Real Estate Terms 101: What is a TMK?

 

Here on Kauai, a TMK Map (Tax Map Key) divides the state of Hawaii into sections. The map is used by various agencies to distinguish individual distinct locations of all the land parcels on Kauai.

• The 1st number (4) in the TMK for Hawaii designates Kauai.

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July 29, 2015

Real Estate Terms 101: What is a CPR Property?

Here on Kauai, you may come across a property that is designated a “CPR” property and wonder what that means. Condominium Property Regime (“CPR”) refers to the specific form of ownership and governing process created when real property becomes a condominium or separate parcel of land. The process …

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July 17, 2015

Kauai's Aqua Engineers buys Wastewater-Treatment Plant from Grove Farm

Kauai’s Aqua Engineers Inc. has purchased the Puhi Sewage & Water Co. from AOL co-founder Steve Case’s Grove Farm Co. Inc. for an undisclosed price, the engineering firm told PBN Wednesday. The Puhi plant has been operated by Aqua Engineers for nearly two decades. The Puhi facility becomes the …

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July 8, 2015

Honolulu Energy Consulting Firm to Develop Microgrid Project on Kauai

The Honolulu energy consulting firm, RP Delio & Co plans to develop one of the first multi-source microgrid projects in Hawaii through the use of solar, wind, hydroelectric and battery storage technologies on an existing organic fruit, vegetable, fish and nut aquaponics farm.

The $500,000 East Kauai project already …

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June 24, 2015

Real Estate Terms 101: Kauai's TVR, B&B & Homestay Regulations

The vacation rental/B&B issue is one that is on both residents and potential buyers/seller's minds and tongues lately as the Kauai County has started to crackdown on those operating illegally in either category. The county was originally targeting transient vacation rentals or TVRs when the issue of B&B's became …

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June 23, 2015

New Lihue Safeway Opening in August in Hokulei Village

New Safeway Opening

 (Photo taken by Lori Finch at pre-opening)

The first Safeway in Lihue will open in August and is located at the corner of Kaumualli Highway and Nuhou Street. This 122,400 square-foot Safeway anchored Hokulei Village is an exciting addition to the Lihue shopping experience. This will be the …

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June 19, 2015

Aloha Ramen the Newest Addition at Kukui Grove Center

 Kukui Grove Center

A new addition for tasty grinds is set to open in mid-July at Kukui Grove Center. Aloha Ramen is the newest addition to the family of food court tenants. Elsewhere at the mall, renovation work is under way at Genki Sushi and the Fun Factory. Located in the …

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