08-10-2007, 05:32 AM
Jeff, I was in a somewhat similar situation on the mainland and I do sympathize. Our retirement in Hawai'i was at stake as well if we left them drag our property value down.
I don't think you have to disclose personal animosity from neighbors. Despite your belief that they are jerks, all you know is they have been jerks to you and for all you know they could get along with some future neighbor.
I really don't think they will let you be happy there at this point. It's just a question of when you accept that, before, during, or after your building process. Perhaps you have the option to improve your property, let their animosity fall on you for the changes, and sell it to a buyer who will not be incurring their wrath by changing everything.
There are many happy places to live on the island.
ETA that your obligation to disclose should be discussed with your realtor. I'm just saying, don't assume that you need to give a blow by blow history to be an ethical seller, find out.
Edited by - KathyH on 08/10/2007 09:34:28
I don't think you have to disclose personal animosity from neighbors. Despite your belief that they are jerks, all you know is they have been jerks to you and for all you know they could get along with some future neighbor.
I really don't think they will let you be happy there at this point. It's just a question of when you accept that, before, during, or after your building process. Perhaps you have the option to improve your property, let their animosity fall on you for the changes, and sell it to a buyer who will not be incurring their wrath by changing everything.
There are many happy places to live on the island.
ETA that your obligation to disclose should be discussed with your realtor. I'm just saying, don't assume that you need to give a blow by blow history to be an ethical seller, find out.
Edited by - KathyH on 08/10/2007 09:34:28