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Kauai Property Sales April 18 – 24, 2011
Properties Sold on Kauai April 18, 2011 – April 24, 2011 Zone 2 Koloa: Eleele – Poipu Poipu Beach Estates Lot #193, Poipu. 1.02 acres. MLS #238371. DOM 185. List Price $529,000; Sold Price $450,000 on 4/21/2011 (CASH). 4561 Opu Rd., Kalaheo. 3 bed/1.5 bath house. MLS #236351. DOM 243. List Price $338,000; Sold Price $300,000 on 4/21/2011 (CASH, FHA). Zone 3 Lihue: Puhi – Wailua 4069 Palikea St., Hanamaulu. 5 bed/3 bath house. MLS #234803. DOM 170. List Price $369,000; Sold Price $307,000 on 4/20/2011 (FHA). Kauai Beach...
read moreMy Date With A Supermodel
OK so it wasn’t a date as in going out together, but rather the date of my encounter with Petra Nemcova. Here is my amusing story of my brush with a supermodel. I have to start by saying I was bummed when Petra was kicked off “Dancing with the Stars” last night. I am not a fan of the show, but I was intrigued by this season’s contestants because she was one of them. You see, I met Petra this past July when I was serving as a volunteer in Southern Thailand. As you may know, Petra was a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. That...
read moreKauai Property Sales April 11-17, 2011
Properties Sold on Kauai April 11, 2011 – April 17, 2011 Zone 1 Waimea: Kekaha – Hanapepe 8328 Mahiko Pl., Kekaha. 6,040 sq. ft. lot. MLS #241337. DOM 66. List Price $149,999; Sold Price $145,000 on 4/15/2011 (EXCH). Zone 2 Koloa: Eleele – Poipu 2205-A Puu Rd., Kalaheo. 4 bed/2 full & 2 (1/2) bath residence. MLS #237267. DOM 174. List Price $295,000; Sold Price $250,000 on 4/11/2011 (CASH). Zone 3 Lihue: Puhi – Wailua Kalapaki Villas #202, Lihue. 3 bed/2 bath condo. MLS #241009. DOM 63. List Price $179,900; Sold...
read moreKauai Property Sales April 4-10, 2011
Properties Sold On Kauai April 4, 2011 – April 10, 2011 Zone 1 Waimea: Kekaha – Hanapepe * 1-8589 Kaumualii Hwy., Kekaha. 4 bed/3.5 bath house. MLS #237564. DOM 97. List Price $1,400,000; Sold Price $1,075,000 on 4/5/2011 (CASH). * 3834 Koula Rd., Hanapepe. 3 bed/1.5 bath house. MLS #241671. DOM 42. List Price $319,000; Sold Price $305,000 on 4/7/2011 (FHA). Zone 2 Koloa: Eleele – Poipu * Kakela Makai Lot #4, Kalaheo. 19,295 sq. ft. lot. MLS #243147. DOM 14. List Price $189,000; Sold Price $150,000 on 4/8/2011 (CASH). * 4095...
read moreWon’t You Be My Neighbor?
Won’t you be my neighbor? Does anyone know who is most often associated with that catchphrase? Yes, it was Mr. Rogers. He was the cardigan-loving, sneaker-wearing guy we all wanted to be our neighbor. He was friendly, funny and a neighborly icon to millions. We may all know Mr. Rogers, the fictional neighbor from TV, but how many of us can say we actually know our own neighbors? Is it strange that in the age of smartphones and social media which are supposed to bring the world closer together, we relate more with strangers on TV or “friends”...
read moreUncover the Hidden Message in QR Codes
You may be asking what is that box of black and white patterns? Is it abstract art? Perhaps an inkblot test? Or maybe if you stare at it long enough you’ll see a hidden picture? Sorry to tell you the only thing you’ll see after staring at it is a doctor after it makes you dizzy and gives you a headache. The last guess is close, but not quite. This is a QR (Quick Response) code. It’s a matrix barcode that can be read by QR barcode readers and smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background....
read moreThe ABC’s of Property Management
With record-low home prices, many homeowners are deciding to rent out their property instead of putting it up for sale. This change in strategy for the future of their home may have created an unforeseen issue…property management. You could now face new questions. Are there laws governing rental properties? Who is responsible for repairs to the property? How does one go about finding responsible tenants? These are all good questions, and one that can be answered by quality property managers. Here are a few things you should consider...
read moreBreaking And Not Entering
I have to admit I’m a creature of habit. I have a number of different routines depending on the activity or situation I am in at the time. I follow these routines, not because I’m lazy, but because they work for me. When I break out of these routines, that’s when I make mistakes. This happened on Friday when I locked my car keys in the office. I always store my car keys with my phone in my desk drawer. When I leave for the day I grab both and I’m off. However on Friday I was already using my phone so I had it out on my desk. When I was...
read moreHelp! My Neighbor’s Mowing My Yard
“That house.” We’ve all seen it. We all know it. We all try to avoid it. It’s that one house that seems to bring everyone else’s property values down due to the owner’s lack of care and maintenance. Are we powerless against it, or is there something we can do about it? When discussing a possibly sensitive issue, it is always best to approach it with utmost care and communicate your concerns openly and without judgement. Some people may automatically be on the offensive when it comes to pointing out their “housekeeping issues.” However, if you...
read moreClearing Up Closing Costs Confusion
You qualify and have been approved for a mortgage and you are excited to be on your way to owning a piece of Kauai real estate. You search the homes for sale and finally find “the one.” You’ve been setting aside money to cover the down payment on the house and feel you are ready to take the plunge into home ownership, only to be blindsided by the additional amount of money you need in closing costs. What are closing costs? These are charges related to the purchase of real estate that are aside from the sales price of the property. Saving for...
read moreMatt Taba
Matthew Taba (R) is a residential and commercial real estate broker whose knowledge of Kauai real estate is rooted in his local upbringing and experience in various sectors of the real estate industry. Taba is a fourth generation Kauai resident who cares for each of his clients like family. Learn more about Matt »
Matt Taba is a member of the following:
* Contractors Association of Kauai
* Kauai Board of Realtors
* Kauai Chamber of Commerce
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