Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Welcome to our frequently asked questions and answers section. We hope you find them helpful and informative.
Why should I buy a Discovery Harbour Home?
- Lowest price for best property
- High demand rental area
- Great place to retire
- Great second home
- In the path of progress but away from the crowds
- Great potential for appreciation
- ½ price of Kona properties
How do I register to bid?
- Visit our How to Bid web page.
How do I get financing?
- Visit our Mortgage Financing web page.
How much are property taxes?
- Owner occupant: $770 to $1,100 annually (credits for over age 60 and age 70)
- Non-owner occupant around $2,500 annually
What if I want to rent the house?
- The Long Rental market is strong and quality property management services are available
- Visit our Property & Rental Management web page.
How much are association dues?
- Less than $50.00 per year
How much is insurance?
- Owner occupant $425 to $500 annually
- Non-owner occupant around $600 annually
What is the area like?
- One of the most pristine areas on earth, rural setting with shopping and all the modern conveniences are within a short drive
How far to town?
- Kailua Kona – 55 miles
- Na`alehu – 2 miles
- Hilo – 60 miles
How far to the beach?
- 2 miles to the famous Green Sand Beach
- 17 Beaches within 50 miles
- Hapuna Beach is ranked #2 in the world
How far to recreation?
- All types of opportunities in every direction
- Volcano National Park
- 27 Beaches
- Kohala Coast
- 4 Mega golf resorts with world class beaches
- 17 Golf courses
- Tennis
- Horseback riding
- Abundant Archeological sites
- Abundant Botanical Gardens
- Water Falls
- Rain Forest
- Sport Fishing
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Many locally sponsored events Island wide
- Ironman Triathalon
What are the renewable energy credits?
- This is a State and Federal sponsored program designed to give homeowners tax credits for Solar Hot Water installation. Each home being offered has state of the art Solar Hot Waster equipment standard with State inspection
What other developments are going on in the area?
- Visit our Big Island Real Estate web page.