Buying - Hawaii Real Estate

The first 4 months of 2008 have come and gone and the sales statistics for the Island of Kauai have been posted.

So you bought a new home in Hawaii and you’re wondering if you can get a break on your property taxes. Fortunately for you, there are home exemptions, but they do have some rules.
The first home exemption law was enacted in 1896 by the Republic of Hawaii to provide some tax relief, encourage home ownership […]

As with buying a home anywhere, personal taste, lifestyle and budget will always be the biggest influencing factors. However, in Hawaii, there are some aspects unique to the islands that you may not know about, but should always keep in mind.
1. Homes built to take advantage of prevailing tradewinds: Hawaii can be humid, especially during […]