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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Lihue, Kauai. Making great strides in renewable energy

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on November 10, 2012

In October Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced its newest venture toward its goal of 50% power independence by 2023. This is a huge investment with cooperation from Grove Farm Co. of Lihue, whereby KIUC will be leasing 67 acres … Continue reading →

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What would you do if you only had one day on Kauai? The Poipu Version.

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on October 23, 2012

Someone recently asked me “if you only had one day on Kauai, and you’re staying in Poipu, what would you do?”  I thought…although Kauai is small, if your trip is short; don’t waste your time in traffic by traveling outside … Continue reading →

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Listing your home- 3 tips to a successful sale

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on October 10, 2012

1. Find a licensed Hawaii agent you like and trust.  Make sure you are both on the same page as far as what’s expected in marketing your home.  Many Sellers feel they need a very lengthy and expensive marketing program.  … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day: Improve Your Time Management

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on October 4, 2012

I found an article “The Longest Day: Improve Your Time Management”, written by Robbie Hyman to be extremely valuable.  It was published on Wednesday July 27, 2011 in Realtor Magazine as 7 simple steps gathered from sources Getting Things Done … Continue reading →

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Kilauea Lighthouse Village, Kauai, Moves Forward

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on September 27, 2012

Kilauea Lighthouse Village, Kauai, Hawaii Kilauea Lighthouse Village has the Kauai County approvals now and is moving forward. This is a new and exciting 46,800 square foot commercial development, on Kauai’s North Shore. Located across the street from Kong Lung … Continue reading →

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Cute Kauai Cottage–New on Market & Such a Deal!

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on August 1, 2012

Looking for a quaint cottage on a big piece of land on Kauai?  Yesterday I had the chance to preview a new listing before it came on the market.  It had everything a buyer could wish for; great location in … Continue reading →

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Understanding Foreclosures, Short Sales and REO’s

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on June 21, 2012

The simplest way to understand foreclosures, short sales and REO’s, is to think of a foreclosure as a 3 step process: 1) Short Sale, 2) Foreclosure, 3) REO (Real Estate Owned). A short sale happens when the owner of a … Continue reading →

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Best Deal On Kauai–Ocean View Lot for $115,000!

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on May 17, 2012

The ONLY residential lot on Kauai with an ocean view offered for a very low $115,000 is listed with our office, Sleeping Giant Sotheby’s Int’l Realty. This is a 5000 sq. ft. lot, located in Kapahi  (above Kapaa), on Kauai’s … Continue reading →

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Good News for Hawaii Homebuyers – You Can Afford to Buy a Home!

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on April 26, 2012

Over the last few years, banks have become the enemy of most home buyers because of the stringent qualifying parameters that have made it all but impossible to obtain financing since the mortgage crisis began. The only people who could … Continue reading →

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Kauai Land Subdivision-What is a CPR?

by Martie Law, Realtor-Broker, SFR, e-Pro on April 13, 2012

What is a CPR, who is responsible and how does it affect me?  CPR stands for Condominium Property Regime and it is a way for developers, big and small, to subdivide land in Hawaii.  Picture a standard Condominium project with … Continue reading →

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