Donna Rice - Realtor Consultant

10/18/2026

📍 New Listing 📍 Take a look at this fantastic new property that just hit the market located at 3700 Kamehameha Rd A1 in Princeville. Reach out here or at (808) 651-2840 for more information

Stunning Oceanfront 1BD/1BA Condo at Sealodge - Prime End-Unit Privacy with Insane Views! Listed at $990,000 | 564 sq ft interior | Active Vacation Rental Perched on the dramatic bluffs of Princeville's sought-after Sealodge complex, this rare A1 end-unit offers unparalleled privacy and breathtak...

10/11/2026

📍 Reduced Price 📍 This recently reduced home at 5-7130 Kuhio Hwy J3 Dec/jan - #1 in Hanalei won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 651-2840 for more information!

This property has fractional or shared ownership. This is a share/fractional ownership. Hanalei Colony Resort J3 is a top floor 2 bedroom/1.5 bath oceanfront condo unit just steps to the sand and sea. Come and enjoy two months during December 1 thru January 31 each year on the beach in Kauai for ...

10/11/2026

📍 Reduced Price 📍 This recently reduced home at 5-7130 Kuhio Hwy J3 June/july - # 4 in Hanalei won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 651-2840 for more information!

This property has fractional or shared ownership. Hanalei Colony Resort J3 is a top floor 2 bedroom/1.5 bath oceanfront condo unit just steps to the sand and sea. Come and enjoy two months during June 1 thru July 31 each year on the beach in Kauai for your personal use or rental income. You can p...

10/11/2026

📍 Reduced Price 📍 This recently reduced home at 5-7130 Kuhio Hwy J3 Aug/sept - #5 in Hanalei won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 651-2840 for more information!

This property has fractional or shared ownership. It's one of the smartest ways to enjoy beachfront living on Kauai. Hanalei Colony Resort J3 offers ownership through an LLC, giving you two months every year-August and September-to enjoy your own oceanfront condominium. Whether you spend your tim...

09/29/2026

It is easy to reduce a real estate decision to one headline number, but the strongest deal is usually the one that works as a complete package. Timing, certainty, inspection comfort, financing, move logistics and flexibility can all shape how an offer feels to the people involved.

For buyers, I would ask whether the terms still leave enough room to make a thoughtful decision and complete the necessary due diligence.

For sellers, I would look beyond the first line and consider how cleanly the offer fits the move that needs to happen next.

Real estate negotiations are partly financial and partly human. Understanding the priorities on both sides can create better options than assuming everyone values the same thing.

I focus on the full structure of the deal, not just the part that gets the biggest headline.

09/28/2026

Before deciding a room needs new paint, new furniture or a bigger update, I would check the lighting temperature. Bulbs that are too cool can make warm finishes feel flat, while lighting that is too yellow can change how paint, tile and cabinetry read.

The best choice depends on the room and the effect you want, but consistency matters. When several bulbs in one space have noticeably different tones, the room can feel visually disconnected.

For sellers, replacing mismatched bulbs is a small way to create a cleaner look before photos and showings. For buyers, it is a reminder not to judge every finish under lighting that may be easy to change.

Sometimes the room is not the problem. The light is.

09/27/2026

Sellers usually prepare a home for what buyers will see, but sound matters too. A loud bathroom fan, rattling vent, squeaky door or constantly humming appliance can pull attention away from an otherwise polished space.

Before listing, I would walk through the home when it is quiet and listen.

Open and close interior doors. Run the exhaust fans. Turn the HVAC on. Listen near windows and exterior doors. Notice whether a small sound suggests a simple repair or whether it is something buyers should understand about the property.

The goal is not to create total silence. It is to remove preventable distractions and know what a buyer may notice during a showing.

Presentation is visual, but the experience of a home uses more than one sense.

09/26/2026

Ceilings are easy to ignore until one changes the entire character of a room. Height, beams, coffers, tray details, skylights and even a simple change in material can influence how spacious, bright or finished a home feels.

For buyers, I would look up during a showing and notice more than style. Ceiling height can affect scale. Skylights can change natural light. Older stains or patchwork may deserve a closer look. Decorative beams may be structural or purely visual.

For homeowners thinking about design, the ceiling can also be an opportunity to add interest without filling the room with more furniture or decor.

The floor plan tells you where the room begins. The ceiling can change how the entire room is experienced.

09/25/2026

A home inspection can feel overwhelming because every house comes with a list. I would not read that list as a simple pass or fail. I would use it to understand condition, priorities and future responsibility.

Start by separating findings into categories:

• Safety or major system concerns
• Items that may need attention soon
• Routine maintenance
• Cosmetic preferences

Then look at the whole picture. The age of the home, the condition of major systems, available documentation and your own comfort with future projects all matter.

One long report does not automatically mean a bad house, and a short report does not remove the need for careful review.

I can help buyers turn inspection information into better questions and a clearer next step.

01/15/2026

📍 Reduced Price 📍 This recently reduced home at 4460 Nehe Rd 215 in Lihue won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 651-2840 for more information!

Kaha Lani is a hidden oceanfront gem, one of Kauai's best-kept secrets, located off the beaten path yet centrally located on the Coconut Coast. It's minutes from the airport, restaurants, shopping, and numerous island activities. The peaceful and less crowded location of Kaha Lani allows you to t...