Kevin Lewis, Prudential Real Estate Agent

Kevin E. Lewis  REALTOR®  CFP®  ABR®

Prudential Orchid Isle Properties, Hilo Hawaii

 

TEL (808) 969-7863 x130   HiloAgent @ Yahoo .com

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Kevin E Lewis, Buyer's Agent - Big Island of Hawaii Real Estate

"Helping Clients find Great Values in Homes and Land in Hilo Hamakua Puna and the Big Island since 2000."

 

Big Island Hawaii Real Estate Buyers Resources

In two or three years from now, some people may be saying...

"I could have, would have, should have... bought something when it was a Buyer's Market!"

 

Big Island of Hawaii

Hilo - Hamakua - Puna - Kona - Kohala - Kau

 

Shopping for Real Estate on the Big Island of Hawaii

 

Every Buyer Says They Want A "Steal of A Deal" ... But That Isn't Always Enough Information!

1.  Shopping for Property:  Lowest Price vs. Getting What You Really Want and Can Afford.  How flexible are you?  Some clients focus on finding the "Cheapest Property", while in doing so may miss the "Better Value" or better location property that might be just a little more money.  It is often best to focus on what you really want and can afford.  I have seen clients spend hours of time shopping in a certain price range and then tell me, "I'm not seeing what I want".  Often what they want exists at just a little +-above the price range where they have been looking.  I have also seen clients spend hours searching to find the "Perfect House" that turned out to be more money than they could afford, was in the wrong location, or didn't come up in our MLS search because it didn't match any of the criteria that they said was important.  (Ie, Client wanted a house on acreage with ocean views and the "Perfect House" turned out to be on a small lot without a view in a different part of the Island.)  It is a better use of our time if we can fine tune your goals at the beginning of our search!   Great Price but Unfortunate Location

 

2.  What Are You Really Looking For?  A piece of land to build or for investment?  An entry level or fixer home, a medium priced average or newer home, or a higher end home?  How much land is important - enough for a garden or acreage for a farm or personal retreat?  How about distance to town, shopping center, hospital or airport?  What about views?  How do you feel about unpaved roads and rainwater catchment systems?

3.  Summary:  1) Figure out the amount of funds you have available and/or find out how much you can afford by getting pre-approved for a loan.  2) Look for the best area on the Big Island based on your price range and what is important to you.  3) Search for the best opportunities in the right area - not necessarily the cheapest priced property.  Our Big Island is wonderful and fully of opportunity - we have something here for just about everyone!

 

 

Other Things to Consider

I've been a full time real estate agent on the Big Island of Hawaii since 2000.  I hope this information is helpful to you in your search to buy a home or land here on the Big Island of Hawaii.  As your agent, we can work as a team to help you narrow down to what you really hope to find, and get your piece of paradise.

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii.   - Kevin

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Resources and Websites

 

1031 Exchange  American Dream Down Payment Initiative  Big Island Real Estate Listings  Common Problems in Hawaii Homes  Home Buyer Tax Credit

Hawaii Fair Housing  Hawaii Home Sales Statistics  Hawaii Housing Programs  Hilo Puna Sales Chart  Homeownership Hawaii  How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud

Lead Based Paint  Mold Information  Move Advocate Relocation Assistance  Prudential Buyers Guide  Prudential Hilo Puna House Rentals  Puna Lava Zones

 

 

Big Island Hawaii Weather Conditions

Hilo Hawaii Weather Forecast         Kailua Kona Hawaii Weather Forecast         Waimea Hawaii Weather Forecast

 

Hawaii VOG Current Conditions   Hawaii Drought Monitor   Hawaii Climate Information

 

Big Island Webcams:   Hilo Bay   Mauna Kea   Puu Oo Vent   Big Island Photos

 

 

Big Island Hawaii Maps

Big Island Hawaii Highway Map Big Island Hawaii District Map Big Island Hawaii Lava Zones Big Island Hawaii Rainfall Map Puna Hawaii Map

Hawaii Distance Chart

Hawaii District Map

Hawaii Lava Zones

Hawaii Rain Map

Hilo Puna Map

 

Ready Map Books - Big Island Hawaii

Hilo Hamakua Puna East Hawaii maps - Kona Kohala West Hawaii maps

 

  

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