How is everyone holding up? We’re still here, staying home, wearing our fashionable face masks, and doing all those things that keep us safe and healthy. Hey. Times are tough, but don’t worry, when Kauai opens back up again, I will resume with the events listings for all your best choices for weekend fun. For now, though, here’s some good news, some new and featured listings, plus a quick market update.
When it’s once again safe to travel, Kauai will still be here. We’re worth the wait!
Kauai COVID-19 Updates
In most recent news, Kauai still has 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19, while statewide there are 613 confirmed cases. Kauai has remained at 21 confirmed cases for over 15 days with NO ACTIVE CASES! There has been talk of slowly re-opening Kauai as early as May 3rd; however, continuing the 14-day quarantine for all visitors and inter-island travelers.
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami has implemented 6 Emergency Rules as of April 29, 2020 and our Governor David Ige signed a 6th supplementary emergency proclamation extending the stay-at-home order across the state through May 31. For more information, visit www.kauai.gov/covid-19
- Mayor’s Emergency Rule #1
- Mayor’s Emergency Rule #2 (AMENDED RULE)
- Mayor’s Emergency Rule #3
- Mayor’s Emergency Rule #4
- Mayor’s Emergency Rule #5 (AMENDED RULE)
- Mayor’s Emergency Rule #6
- *NEW* – The USDA announced that it will provide $16B in direct payments to farmers and ranchers. However, they are still working out the rule-making process for that direct payment program. Early sign-up begins in May, which will get payments our to producers by the end of May or early June.
- *NEW* – The American Farmland Relief Trust or AFT Farmer Relief Fund will award farmers and ranchers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each. Eligible producers with an annual revenue between $10,000 and $1M from sales at farmers’ markets and/or direct sales to restaurants, caterers, schools, stores, or markets who use farm products as inputs. To apply visit HERE.
For real-time updates and helpful resources, check out my Kauai Life with COVID-19 Facebook Group and my Liv Kauai’s COVID-19 Resource Page below.
KAUAI LIFE WITH COVID-19 FACEBOOK GROUP
LIV KAUAI’S COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE
Community Support
Get involved and show your support for our community of Kauai. All proceeds go to local small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19. Help your favorite local business, one t-shirt at a time! Learn More
Kauai Real Estate Market Update
The below graphics display the tracked listing updates island-wide. Comparing the weeks of February 10 – April 27 in 2019 to February 9 – April 25 in 2020.
Inventory is down, and sales are still being made. We were all curious to see what this pandemic was going to do to our market, but as you can see, It’s becoming a clear picture the housing market is being affected.
Using the same dates for 2019 and 2020 I calculated the averages for New Listings, Sales, Price Changes, and Withdrawn Listings.
- New Listings – 2019 avg. = 32 | 2020 avg. = 25
- Sales – 2019 avg. = 19 | 2020 avg. = 19
- Price Changes – 2019 avg. = 13 | 2020 avg. = 17
- Withdrawn Listings – 2019 avg. = 4 | 2020 avg. = 11
It’s becoming more of a Buyer’s market due to the lack of inventory and presumed issues with obtaining loans. If you’re a cash buyer looking for a quality investment in Kauai – NOW IS THE TIME! If you’re looking for a home here on Kauai, let me help you monitor the market and find the right one. Contact Me!
*Hawaii Information Service cannot provide the number of homes under contract or holding contingencies and back on the market homes from 2019.
Featured Listings: Properties with Home Offices
As Derek Thomson, staff writer for The Atlantic, frames it, “The coronavirus outbreak has triggered an anxious trial run for remote work at a grand scale.”
In the market for a property with a bonus room or dedicated space to use as a home office? Take a look at these options.
Get your FREE list of Properties with Home Offices HERE.
Kauai Market Reports
Below are real-time market reports complete with a Buyer or Seller Advantage, Median List Price, Market Profile, Market Segment, and so much more for each respective city.
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