Hawaii Homeowners Resource Center

Hawaii Homeowners Resource Center

1. 🛠️ Hawaii Home Maintenance & Upkeep

• Seasonal maintenance checklist (adapted to Hawaii’s climate)
• Mold & mildew prevention in humid environments
• Termite control tips & recommended local inspectors
• How to protect your home from salt air corrosion
• Landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plants
• Recommended service providers (plumbers, AC techs, roofers)

2. 🌀 Hurricane & Natural Disaster Prep for Homeowners

• Free downloadable hurricane prep checklist
• Homeowner’s guide to flood zones (with Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Big Island breakdown)
• Recommended hurricane shutters & installation tips
• List of emergency shelters by island

3. 💧 Cesspools, Septic, and Water Systems

• Transitioning from cesspools to septic systems (legal deadlines by county)
• Water catchment system guide (especially for Big Island & rural areas)
• Well inspection & maintenance contacts

4. 🌿 Energy Efficiency & Solar Incentives

• HECO solar net metering guide
• Updated info on Hawaii energy tax credits (State & Federal)
• Off-grid options in rural areas
• Best solar installers by island

5. 🏝️ Homeowner Association (HOA) Guidance

• Common Hawaii HOA rules explained (noise, pets, rentals)
• Questions to ask before joining a condo or gated community
• Directory of major HOAs in Hawaii (with contact info and links)

🏠 Selling a Home in Hawaii

1. 📝 Preparing Your Home for Sale

• Staging tips for Hawaii homes (highlighting indoor-outdoor living)
• Curb appeal tips for island-style homes
• Photography checklist (light, view angles, sunset timing)
• What buyers look for in Hawaii homes (from an agent’s POV)

2. 🧾 Disclosure & Legal Obligations

• Hawaii Seller Disclosure laws (what’s required)
• Oceanfront property erosion disclosures
• Leasehold vs Fee Simple: What sellers must explain
• Lead paint & asbestos in older homes

3. 📊 Hawaii Market Trends

• Monthly/quarterly housing market reports by island
• “What’s my home worth?” Instant CMA tool
• Seasonal selling guide: When to list for maximum exposure

4. 🤝 Trusted Local Vendor Directory

• Recommended escrow companies
• Appraisers with Hawaii experience
• Home inspectors with island expertise
• Contractors and handymen licensed in Hawaii

📚 Unique Hawaii Homeowner Knowledge Base

1. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hawaii Ownership Types Explained

• Fee simple vs leasehold
• CPR (Condominium Property Regime) explained
• Ohana units & multi-generational homes

2. 🌊 Oceanfront & Coastal Property Challenges

• Shoreline certification & erosion laws
• FEMA flood zone implications
• Seawall permits & regulations

3. 🚫 Short-Term Rental Rules by County

• Oahu (Bill 41) restrictions map
• Maui County short-term rental zones
• How to legally convert a unit to long-term rental

📍 Island-Specific Resources

Oahu

• Honolulu property tax exemptions (owner-occupant, senior, etc.)
• Local contractors and solar companies

Maui

• Water meter waitlist info
• Wildfire zone precautions
• Maui building permit resources

Kauai

• Rain catchment best practices
• Septic upgrade cost-share programs
• Landslide risk areas and mitigation

Big Island

• Lava zone map and how it affects home value & insurance
• Alternative energy options for off-grid living
• Volcano insurance tips

💬 Interactive Tools & Community

• “Ask a Hawaii Real Estate Expert” Q&A form
• Local market watch: email alert opt-in by zip code
• Free home value estimate tool (tie-in with CRM or lead gen form)
• Community spotlight blog posts (highlight local events or upgrades)

📦 Optional: Downloadable PDF Guides

• Hawaii Homeowner’s Annual Planner
• Hawaii Seller’s Checklist: What to Do Before You List
• Solar Savings in Hawaii: What You Need to Know
• Understanding Property Taxes in Hawaii (by county)