RE: Pride of Ownership/Shattered Dream

[Dennis]

Well, we just returned from a short trip over and just a couple of thoughts:

1. A great big Mahalo to Rob Tucker who took some time out of his busy day to meet with us and go over Castleblock products and provide us with some great advice.

2. Unfortunately, when we went to visit our little lot in Nanawale, we were in for a huge disappointment.[] When we purchased our lot 3 years ago, one of the reasons we purchased this particular parcel was that a new home was going in behind us. We felt that this would be good for the neighborhood as well as having a nice new home behind us. Well when we went past this home, our hearts literally sank. It was a disaster.[xx(] Poorly constructed, paint peeling and a yard that best could be described as a junkyard. Knowing that this would be our view, we have decided that it would not be a wise financial decision to invest in a new home with the junk in the rear.

3. Now I know that not everybody can afford a pretty new home, but I do know what pride of ownership is and that it should go along with any home regardless of income, wealth, job etc.. Unfortunately, this obviously is not as important to some people as it is us.

4. So, while the dream of building our third home has gone down in flames at least at this location we will proceed to Plan B. and not let this setback deter our desire to live in this special place. It will just take a little more time to accomplish.

5. So, I guess what can be learned from this experience is don't assume that everything will live up to your standards. Some people just don't care.

Other than this disappointment, the trip was wonderful and the place will always remain special.

Dennis

[Rob Tucker]

Thanks Dennis,

I am sorry you had this experience. It does happen around here, sometimes better, sometimes worse. Best wishes on Plan B. There should always be a Plan B.

One aspect of this has been taken on as some sort of skewed local pride in the form of "Ainokea" (I no care) stickers on cars . Seems kinda cute until the reality of it becomes apparent.

[mdd7000]

I feel for you. I have seen numerous housing disasters spring up in Nanawale over the last year. The association seems to be doing all they can, but until attitudes change overall, pride of ownership just isn't all there. It doesn't help that we had a county council representative advocating tent living. Hopefully, in time, things will slowly change.

[John S. Rabi]

It's sad and kind of surprising too. Usually there is a pride of ownership with a new home, I guess this was an exception. [][][]

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[Kapohocat]

I can weigh in on this as we are in the remodeling / complete re-construction stage.

I would never want my neighbors to think our house is an eye sore even if it bugs the heck out of me to live in a construction site.

SB hauls all the rubbish created right away. Makes sure everything is neat and staked until the next time he gets to work on it.

If it isnt at least neat and organized now even if under construction it isnt going to be better later on.

Catherine Dumond
Blue Water Project Management 808 965-9261

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[robguz]

What a bummer. The same thing could have happened if you bought a lot with no neighbors. You could always try to sell it and try again, put up some fast growing non-invasive bamboo or something that will create a wall of green, or buy somewhere like HPP where lots are bigger and you might not see your eyesore neighbor if you build in the center.

I'd say the odds are that any home going up is going to be junky to some degree (I for one find the mini-mansions on 130 hideous), and neighborhoods like Nanawale and Black Sands, the odds are higher.

[csgray]

It may be a rental with an absentee owner who thought they were moving here but got trapped on the mainland by the housing market crash. They may have no idea what the place looks like now.

One advantage of building amidst established neighbors is you theoretically know what is going to be around you, but only for that exact moment in time. An owner occupied home can become a rundown rental in the blink of an eye, and appearances can be deceiving. What we thought were storage sheds on the lot behind us turned out to be really slummy illegal, unpermitted rentals owned by an absentee landlord who lives in Kona, and literally prides himself on renting to lowlifes no one else will rent to. The county knows all about it and does nothing, even though he isn't even paying taxes on 3 of the 4 structures.

I would still rather have messy neighbors than ones who are strung out on meth and alcohol, and specialize in screaming and cursing each other at the top of their lungs 24 hours a day.

Carol

[David M]

and hold out some hope that the situation reverses.

David

Ninole Resident

[DanielP]

Be very greatful that you discovered this before you built. This is one of the main reasons that vacant land in built-up neighborhoods often commands a higher price.
A land purchase is such a small percentage of a total investment for a new home, yet so many look for the cheapest land available. If you figure that a new home, not including land, will start at about $125,000. Then add a parcel cost of $10K or $60K and look at the total cost difference and the difference in the quality of the neighborhood. That $50K difference will buy a whole lot more overall.

[John S. Rabi]

quote:

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Originally posted by DanielP
This is one of the main reasons that vacant land in built-up neighborhoods often commands a higher price.

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Right on Daniel, not to mention the resale factor. I know lots of people say "I'm not planning to sell!" but in reality one never knows what the future holds.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, GM,PB,ABR,CRB,CM,FHS
888.819.9669
johnrabi@johnrabi.com
http://www.JohnRabi.com
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