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Keauhou View Estates - Real Estate Update

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Below Austin provides an update on the sales activity in Keauhou View Estate, a popular Kona neighborhood near White Sands Beach. Here are the listings shown on the map if you are interested in the detail. 

Changes to Homeowners Insurance – What You Need to Know

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If your home has any of the following characteristics, please pay attention to this post:  • Single Wall Construction  • Roof over 15 years in age  • Tall trees near home  • Unpermitted areas  • Lack of hurricane clips/ties  • Lava Zone 2   Why the Industry Is Shifting   Recent years have seen a surge in claims from natural disasters. Insurers are now paying higher re-insurance premiums to spread that risk, which has triggered three major trends:  1. Withdrawal from certain markets – Some carriers are exiting high risk regions.  2. Rate hikes – Premiums are rising across the board.  3. Coverage limits – Insurers are tightening eligibility for specific homes.  The last point is the focus of this post. If you receive a letter from your insurer asking questions about your home or asking that you change/correct a matter on the home, we recommend responding to it promptly. We are hearing reports of insurers canceling policies...

Goat Humor

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When showing our listing this weekend there was a goat in the driveway, which gave us an idea….   "Forget ChatGPT. Drop Gemini. Now, introducing the Action Team AI-Powered Sales Goat. Strategically positioned in the driveway of our listing at 73-4369 Mau Loa Hema Place, this caprine mastermind is all you need to learn about the fabulous features of this home. Want to know more about the Owned, Net-Metered PV – ask the Goat. Want to hear about all the AC features – the Goat’s got you. Want to know how this home is pet friendly – who better than a Goat to fill you in. Want to see the home – then we’ll ‘hoof’ it on over to let you in.  Important notes: Goat speaks multiple languages, including goat. Ability to leap tall buildings and speak telepathically are merely bonuses. Goat not included in sale." #GoatLife #RealEstateHumor #RealtorHumor #KonaRealEstate #KonaHawaii #HawaiiRealEstate #BigIslandLife #MauLoaHemaPlace #GoatApproved #RealEstateListing #PropertyForSale #Funn...

Sunset Showing at 73-1225 KAUILANIAKEA DR

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The buyer asks for a sunset showing.  Us: "Of course!"  [An hour later]  Us: Still here. In the dark, but loving this house. 🤣  Action Team is dedicated to selling this house, even if it means doing it with our phone flashlights!! DM us before it's gone! 73-1225 KAUILANIAKEA DRIVE , MLS 721514

Just Sold - Home Near Hospital and Park

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Closing day! Delivering the keys on a home sale is always good and it’s fun to sell property in Kealakekua! We love the community of Kealakekua, with its immense charm. This home is located in Kona Scenic, which is just below the Belt Highway in Kealakekua. It is only a few blocks to the hospital and within walking distance there is a 5 acre County Park. We represented the Buyer in the sale of the pictured home and were thrilled to help our Client find the right house in this great community! 🏡 #KonaRealEstate #KonaScenic #Kealakekua #BigIslandLiving #HawaiiLiving #KonaHomes #JustSold #KonaCommunity

Meeting to Discuss New STVR Legislation

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Below Marissa announces that this Friday, September 5th at 5:00 PM there will be a webinar hosted by the County of Hawaii regarding new Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Regulations. Link to webinar .