yurt living

[jdirgo]

I'm sorry, YurtGirl, but I have to correct one thing you've said, and I say this as someone who has represented sellers of yurts here on the island. On the Big Island (I cannot speak for anywhere else), it is not possible for a buyer to finance a yurt through banks or other registered mortgage companies. It may be possible in other places and, as I said, I cannot speak to financing options other than here. But here, it is not possible. Have you done one on the Big Island? If you have and can give me the name of a lender, I'd love to have it. I spoke to at least a dozen lenders last time I was in this situation and not one would do it. If you know of one, PLEASE share.

As for permitting, you are absolutely correct. They are permittable as long as proper hurricane requirements and other building codes are met. And they can be quite beautiful. I know of some in Kalapana Sea View that are well-built, sturdy, and make lovely living spaces. And they are fully permitted and legal.

John Dirgo, R, ABR, e-PRO
Aloha Coast Realty, LLC
808-987-9243 cell
http://www.alohacoastrealty.com