LUVA Real Estate Blog

Category Archives: Home Buying

Thursday, July 1st, 2021
What is the Difference between Fee Simple & Leasehold?
When looking to purchase property in Hawai’I there are a few critical details to know about that make buying real estate in the Aloha State different from any other...
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
How to Stand Out in a Multiple Offer Market
Combine a low inventory with an influx of Buyers, and you get what we call a multiple offer market. When there are limited properties on the market, and more...
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Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
HOA Fees in Hawaii- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Homeowners Association (HOA) fees are generally looked upon as a financial headache when purchasing a condo or homes within certain neighborhoods in West Hawaii. However, residents and tenants forget...
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019
Is Off-Grid Living on the Big Island of Hawaii Your Goal?
In this era of sustainability, many people have their eyes on living a completely sustainable lifestyle by living off the grid. And what better place they believe to do...
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Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Building A Home in West Hawaii? Permitting Just Got Faster
Last year, land sales were starting to outpace home sales, as prices increased for existing homes and buyers turned to the possibility of building their own homes. LUVA Real...
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
What’s New in West Hawaii Developments?
A mini-construction boom has hit West Hawaii this year with plenty of new and renovated properties and commercial developments coming online in the next six months to two years....
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
Tackling Your West Hawaii Home Energy Expenses With Solar
With energy costs in Hawaii being the most expensive in the nation, looking at the potential cost of your monthly energy bill is as important as considering other large...
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Thursday, July 12th, 2018
Property Tax Exemptions for Residents Over 60 in West Hawaii
LUVA Real Estate agents talk to MANY people who are considering buying a home in West Hawaii as a retirement home before or after they retire. Did you know...
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Sunday, June 24th, 2018
What You Need to Know About Bill 108 – Regulations on Short Term Vacation Rentals in Hawaii
One of the problems plaguing paradise is a lack of affordable housing in Hawaii. This is an issue impacting the entire state of Hawaii and it is playing havoc...
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Thursday, June 7th, 2018
Who Owns The Land Created By A Lava Flow and What Are Homeowner Recourses For Lava Inundation?
A little over a month ago, if you had asked a homeowner on Hawaii Island with property in Lava Zone 1, how they felt about their investment, they may...
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