Lots along the Kohala Coast, particularly in gated communities, have begun to sell once again. In Kohala Ranch, Kohala By the Sea, and Kohala Waterfront, where lots range from 1/2 acre (Kohala Waterfront) to 13 acres (Kohala Ranch Summit), the price range varies from $190,000 for a three acre parcel in Kohala Ranch (MLS# 237530) to $1,199,000 [...]
This coming November, all eyes will be on Hawaii as we host the 2011 APEC Convention. APEC is the Asian Pacific Economic Corporation, which consists of the 21 largest economies in the Asia Pacific region. Since the United States only has the opportunity to host this event every 21 years, we are fortunate that Hawaii [...]
Historic Register Manoa home (MLS# 1106622) is currently available for $1,595,000 This is a home on the National Historic Register with an interior of 2,471 square feet. It has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and is located in Manoa.
June marks Hawaii Life’s 3rd anniversary. Three years ago, Hawaii Life was all of 5 agents operating out of a little 2nd story office on the east side of Kauai that most people couldn’t find even if we gave them directions. Today, we’re over 100 brokers and agents in 5 offices all around Hawaii. We’re [...]
In the recent (CRS) Certified Residential Specialist magazine there was a short article with the result of a ‘Community Preference Survey’ done by the National Association of Realtors. Understandably, it was found that more and more Americans are preferring to live in walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with easy access to local amenities, rather than driving to and from an out of [...]
I am excited by all the activity I have had in the past 2 months on the oceanfront here on the Big Island, and I am especially happy to showcase these two favorites of mine, both of which are still available. This first oceanfront home (MLS# 239830) has its own private boat dock! The first [...]
In my blog post about Kamehameha Day activities in North Kohala, I mentioned that the theme for the 2011 celebrations statewide was Wahine Holo Lio. Wahine means “woman” and we hope it is one of the first words visitors learn, so as to not make the wrong choice when visiting the lua (bathroom). The word [...]
Aloha buyers! I just showed a foreclosure property on the “green side” of Waimea, and I noticed a bunch of building “red flags” that made me question the integrity of the property for the price. Things to Look For Outside From the curb, I noticed that the garage was converted into a studio, which brings [...]
Click the MLS# (MLS# 232882) to see the least expensive home ($549,900) by the beach in Kona, right here at Kahalu’u! This home is located in Kahalu’u Beach Lots and a short walk from Kahalu’u snorkel beach, also a popular surfing and stand-up paddle location. The home is simple on the outside with a large [...]
“Fore!”—Hear that shout from this Wailea Golf Vistas home site. “Fore” is usually shouted as a warning during a golf game when it appears possible that a golf ball may hit other players or spectators. The mention of the term in an 1881 British Golf Museum indicates that the term was in use at least [...]
If you are looking for a luxury condo that you can rent out as a vacation rental when you are not using it yourself, then you would be hard pressed to find a better candidate than Golf Villa 1101 at Hualalai Resort (MLS# 242576). This is the closest condominium residence to the Four Season’s Resort [...]
Homes that are “off the grid” or designed to generate their own power, water, and food, don’t often fall in the “luxury” real estate category. In fact, they sometimes feel more like campgrounds than luxury retreats. When I first started selling real estate on Kauai in the late 1990′s, there was a running joke among [...]
This week’s WKRP is a 4 bed/2.5 bath home (MLS# 245543) located in Kailua View Estates subdivision priced at $475,000. Located just mauka of the main highway near Kona town, you’ll be close to convenient shopping, restaurants, and all the fun events that Kailua Village offers.
Some of you are reading this from just around the corner, while others are halfway around planet Earth. In the world of social networking and the internet, this seems like the best and most environmentally friendly way to let you all know that I am enthusiastically pursuing a new career path! Working with people in [...]
Help! I’ve lost my voice in Puako Beach, Hawaii Island, Kohala Coast! Sounds like a tweet, or a Facebook update, doesn’t it?  Just another gorgeous sunset in Puako, across the street from my house Well, that’s not so surprising, given that I’ve spent the vast majority of my “writing” time these past six weeks [...]
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