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Konabob
`Olu`olu
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
 Posted - 10/30/2009 : 12:02:43 PM
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If I moved in next door, you might be wishing for the leaf-blower guy! Not that I could afford a house in the 200+ K range. Is the garage for sale separate from the house, or do I hafta buy both?
Unko Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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Konabob
`Olu`olu
USA
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Daryl
Aloha
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2009 : 09:04:44 AM
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Susan and I just closed on a condo at Alii Lani last week with plans on moving there permanently one day. We were at AMC in February and loved it there, especially the music.
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2009 : 3:47:00 PM
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"Paul, the Big Island could use a few more banjo players!"
That's the first time Ive ever heard that! It's usually more like:Q- "What do you say to the banjo player wearing a suit?"
A- "Will the defendant please rise."
Unko Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2009 : 5:49:09 PM
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Perhaps someone could answer some basic questions about condo ownership in the islands:
What are property taxes like for condo ownership? (per $100K assessed value or thereabouts)
What are the monthly fees? (average range)
I'm sure it's still out of my range, but maybe, just maybe...
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Daryl
Aloha
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2009 : 02:19:52 AM
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Our condo fee is about $450 a month (not including electric). Taxes are about $550 per 100K.
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Larry Goldstein
Lokahi
267 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2009 : 12:46:20 PM
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In my dreams I live on the Big Island, so I track the real estate scene at least occassionally. There is a great, really informative website maintained by Harry Pritkin; www.konarealestateagent.com.
I'm on his listserve, and receive almost daily, customized updates for the Kona and Hilo districts. If you're at all serious about living even part-time on the Big Island, you will find Harry's website helpful.
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bubba
Akahai
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Posted - 11/02/2009 : 05:49:59 AM
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| This sounds perfect for our needs. We've just formed a ten person marching band comprised entirely of leaf blowers and your neighborhood appears to be the perfect place to hone our act. When we not marching I have a job testing jet engines and I assume that I can use the garage for this work. Mahalo for the lead. |
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Konabob
`Olu`olu
USA
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 10:11:05 AM
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Originally posted by bubba
This sounds perfect for our needs. We've just formed a ten person marching band comprised entirely of leaf blowers and your neighborhood appears to be the perfect place to hone our act. When we not marching I have a job testing jet engines and I assume that I can use the garage for this work. Mahalo for the lead.
Have you considered using jet engines to power the leaf blowers? |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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Mika ele
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 10:51:44 AM
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| Until a few years ago I owned a condo in Waikoloa. The real estate taxes, general excise taxes, value added taxes, homeowners fees, maintenance fees, utilities, and vacancy rates are much higher than you could anticipate. And the rental income and cooperation from property managers are much, much lower than you could imagine. All combined, in a state with lowering tourist numbers, a downward economy, and more prone to raise taxes than cut entitlements paints a much different picture than what you see in the Hawaiian Airlines magazine. ;-) |
E nana, e ho'olohe. E pa'a ka waha, e hana ka lima. |
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Big Island Real Estate
