Rule 23, as it’s referred to, went into effect in April 2019 restricting dwelling units of no more than 5 bedrooms for rent for 30 consecutive days or less where the owner does not live on site. There will be no more short-term vacation rentals allowed in single-family residential and agricultural zones. The only exceptions …
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HOA Fees Buying a new home in Hawaii may mean that you’ll need to pay HOA (Home Owner’s Association) or association fees. Although Hawaii is not exclusive in that regard, it does seem that there are more properties in the state of Hawaii that have some sort of additional fee charged for these home owner …
“We bought a vacation home several years ago on the Big Island. We’ve loved coming to Hawaii since we first married; our vacation home has been perfect for us as our kids grew up. But now we’d like to sell it and buy a bigger home more suited to our lifestyle today. We’re planning on …
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When I speak to house-hunters considering owning property in Hawaii, one of the many “How to move to Hawaii” questions I hear centers around property taxes. Can you buy property in Hawaii and avoid property taxes if you use it as a holiday home? How do Hawaii’s property taxes vary across the state? How does …
As is the case in many places, potential homeowners looking to purchasing Big Island properties have to be vigilant about protecting themselves, their homes, and their possessions from flood damage. Hawaii records an average of 8 flash flood events per year, with the peak flood season occurring in October through April. Rainfall, hurricanes, tsunamis, tropical …
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A bit of honesty for those considering buying Big Island real estate: there are a thousand reasons to buy on the Big Island, but there’s also one negative. Importing energy to Hawaii is costly. Which means, of course, residents take the hit on their monthly energy bill—often paying between three and four times more than …
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Along the Kona Coast on the Big Island, the sea sparkles, the sun beams bright most days, the world’s best coffee sprouts from acres and acres of rich soil, and year-to-date condo sales have increased by 6.28% in 2014! The last item in that list of Kona perks may not seem as enthralling as …
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Like most of the country, the Big Island’s real estate industry took a hit during and after the housing market crash of 2008. Buyer confidence plummeted, real estate transactions slowed, and many felt unable to realize their dream of living on the Big Island, while those who had made the leap prior to 2008 wondered …
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