A Complete Guiding To Preparing, Finding and Purchasing A Home on Kauai
If you are considering buying a home on Kauai you will likely have numerous questions. Owning a home is everyone’s dream and making such an important financial purchase requires careful consideration.
The more informed you are the more you will feel empowered to make the right decisions to find the perfect Kauai home for you at the best price and with the best financing options.
The following guide takes you through the steps of a Kauai home purchase.
Understanding the Kauai Home Buying Process
Making a Kauai Real Estate Purchase – An Overview – This provides an overview of buying a Kauai home or condominium.
Buying A Kauai Home as an Investment – This article weighs the pros and cons of buying a Kauai home vs. renting.
Ten Reasons to Buy A Kauai Home – Advantages of home ownership on Kauai.
Preparing To Buy Your Dream Home On Kauai
Preparing for the Hawaii Home Buying Process – This provides an overview of the numerous steps to take as you prepare to make a home purchase on Kauai. With careful planning you can achieve your dream of buying a Kauai home.
Kauai Real Estate – Credit History and Home Mortgages – How to get your credit reports, and determining your eligibility for a Kauai home loan.
Pre-Qualification for a Kauai Home Mortgage Loan – How and why it is best to Pre-Qualify for a Kauai home loan.
Finding Your Dream Home On the Garden Island
Finding a Home to Buy on Kauai – Every home buyer is unique. The goal of buying a Kauai home is to fulfill your own personal hopes and dreams so when you choose a home you want it to meet your particular needs and desires.
Acquiring a Mortgage To Buy A Home On Kauai
Hawaii Home Mortgage Loan Types – Find the mortgage loan that is right for you.
How to Find a Mortgage Broker When Buying a Kauai Home – Questions to Ask a Home Mortgage Lender When Buying a Home on Kauai.
Private Mortgage Insurance – What Is It and Who Needs It – Acquiring Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) when the down payment is less than 20%.
Getting an FHA Loan to Buy a House on Kauai – Preparing for a Smooth FHA Loan Application Process.
Second Mortgages – What They Are and How They Work – Evaluating the Second Mortgage option.
How to Find Prime Kauai Properties Through Home Foreclosures, Short Sales and REOs
In today’s Kauai real estate market there are also many great deals on prime properties that are either Foreclosures, Short Sales or REO’s. To learn more about purchasing these properties see:
Kauai Foreclosures Provide Opportunities for Kauai Properties – How To Research and Buy a Kauai Foreclosure.
Kauai Short Sales Offer Discounts on Premium Kauai Property – How to Research and Purchase a Kauai Short Sale Property.
Kauai REO Properties Provide Premium Properties at Discount – How to Research and Buy a Kauai REO Property.
Navigating the Home Buying Process On Kauai
Five Things To Know About Kauai Home Appraisals – When you begin the process of buying a home on Kauai and apply for a home mortgage loan, one of the first steps in the process is getting an appraisal of the property you wish to buy.
Kauai Real Estate Home Inspections – Once you have found a Kauai home that you would like to purchase and have signed a contract and paid earnest money, then the next step is to retain the services of a professional home inspection company to thoroughly examine the home and prepare an Inspection Report.
The Home Loan Closing Process – The closing is the final step in the Kauai home buying process. If you are buying a Kauai home, and you have received an approval and commitment letter from a lender for a home mortgage loan, then the final step required is the loan closing.
Making Smart Decisions Saves Time and Money In Kauai Home Buying
How the Bali Hai Realty Team Can Help You Buy a Kauai Home – With exceptional knowledge of Kauai properties and professional skill and expertise, Coldwell Banker Bali Hai will help you navigate the buying process and find the home of your dreams.
Building Rather than Buying A Home On Kauai
If you are considering buying land and building your dream home on Kauai then see:
Building Your Dream Home on Kauai – How to get a Kauai Building Permit and build your own dream home on the Garden Island.
Moving To Kauai
Last but not least, you may need to plan a bit if you are relocating to paradise. This article summarizes everything you need to know to make the transition easier.
How To Move To Kauai – Tips on Relocating to the Garden Island.
Kauai Realty Services and Vacation Accommodations
If you are considering buying a home on Kauai you can see some of the island’s best real estate deals by browsing through the Coldwell Banker Bali Hai Realty Kauai Real Estate Galleries, or you can use the Map-Based Kauai Home Search.
For the finest quality Kauai vacation rentals including luxury estates, condos, cottages and beach villas, see our Kauai Vacation Rental Galleries or use our new Map-Based Vacation Rental Search feature.
Also please feel free to give us a call. The Bali Hai Realty staff will be happy to help you find the perfect Kauai vacation rental or assist you in the process of buying or selling a Kauai home.