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The Hawaii County Council adopted Bill 108 in Nov 2018, regulating short term vacation rentals, or STVRs. The Bill is now Ordinance number 2018-114. According to the Planning Department website, the Ordinance will “regulate Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVR) on Hawaii Island. The new law: 1) defines where the use will be allowed; 2) establishes provisions and standards to regulate this use; and 3) provides an avenue for an existing STVR to apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate that would allow continued operation outside of a permitted zoning district.” Further “The Planning Department, which has been tasked with administering the provisions of Bill 108, has prepared a draft of its proposed Rule 23, to be incorporated into the Planning Department’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. This draft of Rule 23 outlines the new practices and procedures necessary to implement the provisions set forth in Bill 108.” See the county’s short term vacation rental webpage for further details.

Koa Realty, Inc. is hosting a new homebuyer seminar on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Interested in buying a home, condo, or land? Please come learn about programs geared to first time homebuyers! It is free, and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you then!

Just some of the features of this magnificent home:

MLS 615401 – SOLD

• 3 Bedroom / 3.5 Bathroom
• 3,517 sq ft living area
• Built in 2012
• Fully insulated plus central air conditioning
• Oversized 3 car garage
• Expansive ocean and sunset views inside and out
• Spacious travertine lanai
• Heated saline pool with cascading spa
• Ocean view putting green
• Separate living areas excellent for guests or vacationers
• Vacation rentals allowed!

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Keauhou Estates private gated community in Kailua-Kona offers elegant single family homes with security and convenience. Plus those sweeping ocean views.

Keauhou Estates, like many neighborhoods in Kailua-Kona, has an active HOA or Homeowners Association consisting of the property owners. They oversee the CC&Rs, or the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of the community. These include design guidelines which ensure all the homes constructed within the community are of the quality originally intended for the development. There are 135 homes sites and most are developed, but a few remain undeveloped, and at this time a handful are still available for sale.

The community is 1.5 miles from the Keauhou Shopping Center, home to KTA Grocery Store, Longs Drugs, several dining establishments, medical facilities, and entertainment. Just below the shopping center is the Kona County Club, home of an oceanfront 18 hole championship golf course!

Keauhou Estates also offers investment opportunity as the CC&Rs allow vacation rentals. Purchase your home as a private residence, part time residence, or vacation property. The front gate is always attended by a security guard, 24/7, so rest assured!

And, pets are allowed in Keauhou Estates!

Update: SOLD 10/2/2017. This quality 3 bedroom / 3.5 bath home within Keauhou Estates has been a private residence since it was constructed, and is owned by the original owner and builder. It would make a fantastic vacation rental with ocean views, saline pool, low maintenance, and split bedroom plan with a private master suite on one end of the home, and two bedroom suites on the opposite end. Enjoy Hawaii life with expansive pocket doors off the spacious great room, allowing impressive ocean breezes and sunset views! Maximum airflow and quality construction provide comfortable temperatures throughout. This single level home is offered at $1,199,000. Call or email for more information, or to schedule your showing today!…SOLD 10/2/2017

Linda Martin and Ray Kester, Realtors