Cindy Griffey, R(S)
(808) 937-3370 Cell
cindy@macarthurhawaii.com
78-6831 Alii Dr. #163
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Holualoa Hideaway
Beautiful extremely well-maintained
Cr af t sman- s t yle home with newly
constructed matching guest house. Many
design extras in this alluring home, one
of which is solar voltaic electric with net
metering to keep the electric bills low!
With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths between the
two houses, there are stunning ocean and
Kailua Bay views from most rooms. The
yard is a lush and private bird sanctuary
with fruits, avocados and coffee to enjoy.
$1,149,000 MlS#616757
kona paradiSe
Located in the upper part of the
subdivision for adequate rainfall.
This lot has fabulous unblockable
ocean and coastline views. Great
Pebble Beach below for all your
favorite water sports.
$62,500 MlS#619824
kona Sea rancH
Beautiful ocean, coastline and
sunset views from this once
cleared 5 ac. parcel in a private
gated subdivision. You can see
Kailua Kona and Maui on a clear
day. Pebble beach and Hookena
close by. Build your private get
away or family estate. Great for
farming.
$250,000 MlS#294476
HonoMalino FarM
Fully fenced and gated 6.73 acres
with Hwy. 11 frontage and a number
of great house sites. Professionally
planted and maintained mature
orchard with a 13,000 gallon water
tank installed for irrigation and a yurt
on the property. Close to Milolii and
Honomalino Beach for your ocean
activities.
$320,000 MlS#608992
keauHou eStateS
Great ready to build lot with
beautiful mountain, coastline,
ocean, horizon and sunset views.
Conveniently located close to
Keauhou Shopping Center and
Keauhou Bay for all of your water
sports.
$369,000 MlS#610055
oceanFront condo
Top floor oceanfront turnkey
furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in
Kona Bali Kai. Great surf spot right
out front so you can privately sit
on your lanai and watch the wave
and surf action, dolphins, whales
and year round sunsets! Covered
parking, pool, BBQ’s and picnic
tables are available so you can enjoy
outdoor living by the water.
$499,000 MlS#614398
kanaloa at kona
Premier Keauhou area traveler’s resort
condominium complex with vintage styled
Hawaiian Hales. Turn-key featuring 2
bedrooms, 2 baths plus a spacious loft
and located very close to the shoreline
with unobstructed shoreline views. Large
covered lanai for entertaining and watching
sunsets. Many amenities such as 3 swimming
pools, lighted tennis courts, concierge and
more. Perfect for oceanfront living, or rent
it out as an investment property.
$749,900 MlS#617181
HAWAII BUSINESS TOP 100
REALTOR 2015/17
price reduced
new liSting
lyMan kona coFFee FarM and BnB
This 7.88 acre property has stunning
coastline and ocean views. The 2-story
main house has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths,
and the successful Mango Sunset B&B
operates in a separate 5 bedroom, 4 bath
house. Located at a cool 1800’ - 2100’
elevation the 100% organic, multiple
award winning Lyman Kona Coffee farm
thrives. This property is zoned A-3A so
subdividing is allowed, many opportunities
for income with this property!
$1,595,000 MlS#617676
kona paliSadeS
Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
single level home. The kitchen has new custom
cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops and
new stainless steel appliances. There is new tiger
wood flooring throughout the house excluding
bathrooms and a huge 432 sq.ft. bonus room. The
yard is professionally landscaped and there is lots
of parking for cars and maybe a boat!
$619,000 MlS#619309
ali‘i HeigHtS
Beautifully landscaped large corner lot
with immaculate newly renovated single
level home. Featuring 3 beds, 2 baths,
vaulted ceilings, 3-car garage with ocean
and sunset views from most rooms in
the house. Security gated back yard for
privacy with gorgeous gray bottom pool
with stamped and stained concrete coping.
Enjoy entertaining family and friends on
the large covered lanai while taking in the
views. Easy to see!
$899,000 MlS#619159
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West Hawaii Real Estate | August 17, 2018 7
How to protect yourself against common home renovation scams
Home improvement, repair
and renovation projects
represent significant investments.
And with that
kind of money at stake and decisions
often made under pressure, home
repairs make an inviting target for
scam artists who plan to take the
money and run. Protect yourself
from fraud by looking out for these
common schemes:
“Hey, I was doing a job in the neighborhood
and I have some extra materials
left over, so I’ll give you a good deal
on a driveway sealing project.”
Never pay someone who arrives
unannounced and drops this kind of
line on you. A good contractor usually
knows how much material they need,
and if they have leftovers, they’re not
going to just peddle it next door. Odds
are you’ll pay your money and end up
with a substandard or shoddy job. And
you’ll never be able to find them again
once they leave.
“Oh, we won’t need to pull permits.”
This should always be a big red
flag. A contractor who doesn’t want
to pull permits is likely to be unlicensed,
cutting many other corners,
and doesn’t want authorities taking a
close look at their work. They might
try to convince you that you’ll save
a few bucks, but you’ll always pay
a heavier price down the road. Not
only are they unaccountable for the
work, but unpermitted improvements
tend to cause trouble if you try to sell
the house.
“Hi, there was a storm recently and I
noticed you have some rooftop damage.
I’d be willing to do the work today.”
After a major storm, it’s tempting to
hire someone who shows up unannounced
— when hundreds of houses
require repairs in a hurry, the best
contractors will have long wait times
and you want your work done right
away. But storm chasers descend on
areas after major damage and do shoddy
or incomplete work for immediate
payment. And by the time you notice
the poor quality, they’re already on
to the next town leaving you with no
way to follow up.
“I’m going to need you to pay for
the whole job up front.”
A reasonable down payment is part
of the process, but an excessive down
payment, particularly one exceeding
a third of the total cost, is a sign they
may take the money and run. Some
states limit down payments by law, so
check your local regulations.
“This price is only good right now,
so I need you to make a decision
immediately.”
Qualified contractors don’t need
to use high-pressure sales tactics that
sound like they’re trying to sell you
products As Seen On TV. A home
repair or renovation is a serious investment,
and a good contractor will
understand that it’s worth your taking
a few days to think it over. Even in a
genuine emergency situation where
your contractor will try to impress
upon you the importance of completing
immediate repairs, they won’t
hold the price hostage to get you to
agree right away.
“We don’t need to put anything
in writing.”
You always need to put it in writing.
A written contract protects both
you and the contractor for very good
reasons. Make sure it includes a dated
schedule of work, payments terms,
procedures for changes, cost breakdowns,
and proof of licensure, bonding
and insurance. If things go wrong,
a written contract is the strongest
legal protection you have.
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