ROBERT K. ALLEN, AAL, ALC

The purpose of the law is to prevent the strong from always having their way. Ovid (43 B.C. - 17 A.D.)

CHIQUITA FORECLOSURE

NOTICE:  The information provided here is for the benefit of interested persons but the Commissioner does not warrant the accuracy of the information. Persons interested in bidding should do their own independent investigation.

CASE NAME:  GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC VS. JOHN CHIQUITA IV ET AL, CASE NUMBER 3CCV-23-0000103


LOCATION OF PROPERTY:  
16-2116 Sandalwood Drive, Pahoa, Hawaii (Ainaloa Subdivision)

TMK:  
(3) 1-6-083-105-0000

DESCRIPTION:  Per the records of the Property Tax Office of the County of Hawaii the property consists of a .2755 acre, more or less lot, with a single-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,328 sq. ft. house built in 2007.  The property is occupied.  Please do not disturb the occupants.  

REAL PROPERTY TAX INFO:  
Property class:  Residential
Market land value 2024:  $45,000.00
Market bldg value 2024:  $298,700.00
Tax 2024:  $3,815.07  

 
OPEN HOUSES were held on:
Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PUBLIC AUCTION was held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at NOON at the front entrance of Hale Kaulike (aka the "Hilo Courthouse"), 777 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.   A high bid of $233,147.18 was made by Plaintiff Guild Mortgage Company.  Sale is subject to court conformation.

CONFIRMATION HEARING:  May 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.  in the courtroom of the Hon. Peter K. Kubota, Room 3E on the 3rd Floor of the courthouse (address above).  Bidding can be re-opened at 5% over the bid received at the auction.   Bidders must pre-qualify prior to the hearing.  The high bidder after further bidding is required to deposit 10% of the high bid immediately after the bidding is completed and prior to confirmation by the judge.  Contact the Commissioner if you have questions.

HALE KAULIKE
TERMS AND METHOD OF SALE:
The property will be sold "AS IS" to the hightest bidder at the auction.  THE SALE IS NOT FINAL UNTIL APPROVED AND CONFIRMED BY THE COURT.  The highest bidder for the property is required to make a down payment in certified check or cashier's check at the time of the bid in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid price.  The balance of the price shall be paid after approval and confirmation of the sale by the Court.  Purchaser is responsible for paying the costs of conveyancing, including document preparation, recordation, conveyance tax, and securing possession of the property.

PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS:
All bidders must prequalify before bidding begins.  Immediately prior to the auction, the Commissioner will require all interested persons to show they are ready and able to make the 10% downpayment required of a successful bidder.  The information is not shared with other bidders.  During the auction, a bidder may not exceed the amount determined to be his or her maximum bid.  FOR EXAMPLE:  If you show the Commissioner that you have $10,000.00 at the start of the auction, you may bid up to $100,000.00.  You do not have to bid the full amount, but you cannot bid more than that amount.  If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact the Commissioner in advance of the auction.

DISCLAIMER: 
Information provided by the Commissioner is not intended to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice.  If you are uncertain to your rights as a purchaser or any aspect of the foreclosure process that may pertain to you as the purchaser, you are encouraged to consult an attorney of your choice.