Crime in Hawaii

 

We get asked all the time from people who are considering moving to the Big Island, is Hawaii safe to live?

 

Well today we are going to address that question and what is surprising out of the 10 safest cities in all of Hawaii, the Big island has 4 of those cities that you might want to consider moving to.

 

We watch the local news regularly and they are always talking about crime in Hawaii, well as you probably know crime is everywhere even in some of the most expensive communities here and on the mainland. 

 

No one is totally insulated from crime and if you are considering moving to the Big Island of Hawaii we are considered paradise, but there is crime here as well.

 

Property crime seems to be the…

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You don’t need a million dollars to buy a home here on the Big Island of Hawaii.

 

Yes, you probably have heard Hawaii is one of the most expensive places to buy a home throughout the United States.  

 

The good news, there are affordable places to live here on the Big Island and today I am going to talk about the cheapest places to live in Hawaii without breaking the bank

 

 

 

 

Aloha I am Stephen Proski, Real Estate Broker at Compass Hawaii and real estate Kailua Kona.

 

People constantly hear that Hawaii is unaffordable and they can not buy a home here unless they want to spend over a million dollars.  Yes, it is true the median sales price for homes in Hawaii for the most part are over 1 million dollars like in…

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Hawaii County Property Taxes

 

 

Aloha, friends how to get the lowest possible property taxes for your Big Island property

 

 

So, we are going to look at the property classes and tax rates for each category here on the Big Island and discuss some of the ways to get the lowest possible tax rate and how to go about doing that for your residence

 

Hawaii County Property Tax Rates

 

The first thing we are going to discuss the property tax classes and what their rates of taxes are.

 

Remember these rates are on the tax assessed values set by the county and not the actual price you paid for your property, what redfin and Zillow says its worth,  or an appraised value.   Since the County assessed values are typically lagging behind, the assessed valued…

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Leaving Hawaii

 

 

There are plenty of reasons why people move to Hawaii and we have been covering those reasons for quite some time.   Today we are going to talk about some of the reasons why we are seeing a large number of people departing or leaving Hawaii. 

 

According to the US Census Bureau the population in Hawaii has been on the decline and between 2020 to 2024 it dropped by 0.6%

 

Yes, people are leaving paradise for about 6 different reasons that we have noticed during the last several years. 

 

So why are people leaving Hawaii?

 

Well, the exodus from Hawaii can be attributed to a combination of social, economic and lifestyle factors.

 

These reasons do apply to people who have moved here and…

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Kailua Kona Real Estate – Time to Sell????

Aloha! 

For the past several months we have been getting asked, when is the best time to sell a property here in Kailua Kona, Hawaii?

 

In today’s video we are going to discuss a few things to consider on when is the best time to list and sell your property here in Kona.

 

When selling a property here in Kailua Kona, timing can make a big difference in both activity and demand.

First and foremost, the right time to sell your property here in Kailua Kona can be different for everyone depending upon their specific situation.  Unlike some areas on the mainland, properties are bought and sold in Kailua Kona all year round.

 

So with that being said, the “best” time to sell real estate…

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Will the housing market here on the Big Island of Hawaii Change now that Bill 123 on Accessory Dwelling Units is approved?

 

Well today I am going to jump into this subject and give you an update on this important matter.

 

In May of this year Governor Green signed into law Senate Bill 3202 Requiring counties to adopt or amend ordinances by December 31, 2026, to allow for at least two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on all residentially zoned lots. The bill also prohibits private covenants from including certain restrictions, supporting the efficient use of limited residential lands and making housing more attainable for residents. 

 

This my friends is a game changer so let’s briefly talk about accessory dwelling units if you are not…

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Aloha Friends, do you want to know the top 5 mistakes we see people continually make when buying a home here in Kona Hawaii
 
We are Stephen Proski and Therese McCarthy with Compass Hawaii and Real Estate Kailua Kona.
 
Yes, you may have purchased homes before on the mainland or this may be your first time buying a home: we are here to tell you…….things are a bit different in Hawaii. We want to provide information and make sure you are aware of some items particular to Hawaii. And, the mistakes we often see…..so you can avoid them and have a smooth real estate purchase when the time is right.
 
Okay, so let’s jump into this subject.
 The 1st mistake buyers make when trying to buy a home here in Kona is not having a budget.  Yes, they…

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Buyer Representation Agreement Don’t Sign without Asking These 5 Questions
Hawaii Buyer Representation Agreement 
The rules have changed for home buyers and you don’t want to sign any agreements without asking these 5 questions first. 
Aloha friends, it has been about 90 days since the National Association of Realtors settlement agreement with the Department of Justice went into effect and the process for home buyers to purchase a property has been a little confusing and yes overwhelming.  So today we are going to give you an update on this new change to the home buying process and at the end clarify whether you need to sign any agreements first before viewing an Open House. 
If you are not aware of these new rules let’s give you a brief update.   As of August 17th 2024, if you…

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Move to The Big Island of Hawaii

 

 

Aloha friends Stephen Proski with Compass Hawaii and Real Estate Kailua Kona hope you are having an awesome day,

 

Today I am going to talk about the 9 reasons why people move to the Big Island of Hawaii and hopefully these will be some of your same reasons you will want to move here as well.

 Move to Hawaii

 

 

#1 Weather.   Yes we have about 300 days a year of blue skies and sunshine here on the westside of the island.   With our year-round warm temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Hawaii. This is the perfect place to live.    It was our number choice to relocate to when we decided to take the leap of faith and move across the pond.

 

 Outdoor Activities, there is NO reason to stay indoors when…

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If you have not been following the news over the past several months you may not be aware that starting August 17th 2024 anyone looking at real estate and wanting a Realtor to represent them will be required to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement


Hawaii Buyer Representative Contract



Yes we have been talking about this matter along with commissions and the NAR lawsuit settlement  and today I am going to discuss the Buyer Representation Agreement or Buyer Representation Contract and hopefully address any questions or concerns you may have regarding this change that is happening throughout the real estate industry in the United States.

 

Starting this month on August 17th, if you want to look at a property or even have your Realtor open a door to a property on your behalf…

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