Kauai Real Estate Update- The number of active listings for homes on Kauai is down and Condominiums are up compared to this same time last year. This has directly impacted our Median Prices and I break that down in this blog. Keep this graph in mind when looking at those stats.
For a complete list of what Sold, was Just Listed and what went Under Contract last week on the island click here: Kauai Real Estate March 30 to April 5, 2026
Poipu Beach Real Estate Update- For all of the Fee Simple real estate in Poipu Beach since the beginning of the year click here: Poipu Beach Current Market Analysis
Kiahuna Plantation Update- Sold | Kiahuna Plantation #67 Sold/List Price $299,000 (LH)
This was a great unit at a great price. #67 had partial ocean views, AC and a dedicated stairwell that went to just this unit. Located on the top floor of a small 4-unit building. For all of the activity at the Kiahuna Plantation since the beginning of the year click here: Kiahuna Plantation Current Market Analysis
Another Storm Approaching Hawaii
After some lovely weather with lots of sunshine and very little rain it looks like we’re in for another spell of heavy rain. Emergency personal are already doing what they can to prepare for a storm of which the intensity is not known.
It’s also not known if this storm is going to turn into a Kona Low or not. The forecast is for us to get “significant rain” starting Tuesday night through Thursday. Kauai and Oahu are expected to get the rain first.
New Rules For Cash Buyers Of Real Estate
If you're buying real estate with cash, there's a new federal requirement you need to know about. As of March 1st, title companies across the United States are now required to file a Real Estate Report Form for all cash transactions.
This new regulation is called “FinCEN”, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Department of Treasury that has been operating since 1990. The goal is to combat money laundering in real estate, and it applies to what's called a "non-financed transfer" which is any purchase that doesn't involve a traditional mortgage or a lender regulated under federal anti-money laundering rules. That means all-cash purchases, seller financing, and private loans are all included.
The report must be filed by the last day of the month following closing, or 30 calendar days after closing, whichever is later. If it's not filed, both the buyer and the title company can face civil fines.
Here's what they'll be asking for: identification documents, details about the purchasing entity or trust, information about the property, how the funds were acquired, and information about the reporting person.
This applies to virtually all property types: single family homes, condominiums, vacant land, co-ops, and more.
If you're planning a cash purchase in Hawaii or anywhere in the U.S., this video is your heads up. Cash deals will never be quite as simple as they used to be as the Buyer, but knowing what to expect makes the process smoother for everyone.
Kauai Real Estate Year-To-Date 2025 vs 2026
For Homes: The Year-To-Date data is in and while we see the number of sales being down that is explained by the lack of inventory, overall the Median Price is up.
For Condominiums: The numbers here are not so good Year-To-Date however, look at what happened in the month of March: Condo inventory is down in March of 2026 compared to the year before and the number of sales are up. There is some good condominium inventory and it appears buyers are starting to take advantage of that.
