Resources and FAQs
"Over the past two years, Auguztus personally located two highly successful, agricultural subdivision properties for me. He and his staff are thorough and expeditious in providing the competent services that all buyers need when purchasing real estate along the Hamakua Coast," Hamakua investor on behalf of sustainable agriculture
Here’s an easy reference guide for your questions about a mortgage or a move to the Hamakua Coast and the Big Island.
FAQs
Here are helpful resources for some of the most frequently asked questions from our clients.
- How do I get a building permit?
- Where do I get a driver’s license or register a vehicle?
- Where do I register to vote?
- How do I get a fishing license?
- How to I get a hunting license?
- How do I apply for a camping permit?
- What about electricity, phone and cable TV?
- Where are earthquakes on the Big Island?
- What are coqui frogs?
Island Information, School & Local Newspapers
- County of Hawaii: Learn more about the Big Island and county government
- State of Hawaii: All you need to know about state government, business and employment in Hawaii
- University of Hawaii
- Hawaii Public Schools
- Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- West Hawaii Today
- Hawaii Island Journal, the locally owned, independent newspaper
- Big Island Weekly
Lending Tools and Mortgage Information
- Payment Calculator: Find out how much your new mortgage will cost.
- Income Calculator: If you’ve found your dream home and need more money, this tool will help you learn how much more you need.
- What can I afford? This tool helps you learn what you can afford with your current income.
- Upfront Cost Calculator: Calculate the real out-of-pocket fees of a loan using a specific APR.
- Balloon Calculator: If you choose a 5/25 or 7/23 balloon mortgage, learn how much you will owe after the initial fixed period has expired.
- Credit Grade Tool: If your credit history has a few blemishes, this tool will help you determine how your lender will grade you.
- Title Guaranty
- First Hawaii Title Corporation
- Island Title Corporation
Tax Information
- First Time Owners: What you need to know.
- Homeowners Deduction Information: Frequently asked tax questions and answers.
- How to Report Moving Expenses: A great resource page.