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This time of year it’s common to see the whales migrating south, but you never take their beauty for granted.

View of Kohala Luxury Home To Ocean, Big Island

What a view…whale watch from this Kohala Ranch home. Visit custom website →

I had an opportunity to visit our Kohala Ranch open house at 59-0541 Pueo Place (MLS# 225447) and from the over 900 sq. ft  lanai, not only was the 180 degree ocean view breathtaking, but the sight of the whales jumping out of the ocean and their spouts blowing water was spectacular. Read entire post →

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Here are 2 outstanding homes offering plenty of value on the “dry side” of Waimea.

622204 Ouli St (MLS# 229762)

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Offers beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. Read entire post →

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Senate Bill SB2602, HD1 (PDF), has passed through final committee review in the Hawaii State legislature and will go to Governor Lingle for her signature. In a previous conversation between Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Association of REALTORS (HAR), Governor Lingle indicated that she would support the bill. This is a proactive bill supported and lobbied for by HAR Government Affairs Committee with the support of the Hawaii Real Estate Commission. Read entire post →

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Kona REO Home for Sale

Previously on the market for $1.3 M. This Kona REO (MLS# 222641) is now listed for $869,000

PRICE: $869,000 ($-80,900)
ASSESSED VALUE: $1,109,000

If your not familiar with Kaloko Mauka, it is at a higher elevation above Kailua-Kona with lush cool climate. Here is a  beautiful, custom luxury residence nestled in 5 acres of Ohia trees, Hapu ferns and lush Hawaiian foliage…a quiet forest setting. Read entire post →

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From your farmer, the president.

My fish pond is suffering, the taro is wilting and tangerines are not getting picked. It has been a busy, but very fast first two months. My term officially started Jan. 1 and I actually got 4 days off before we had our first executive board meeting. Since then, I have traveled to Hilo, Lihue, Palm Springs, Washington DC, and to Honolulu 8 times. Additional, I opened a new real estate office on Maui as BIC. In my spare time, my son Jeremy and I closed 6 escrows and took 8 new listings. Now you know why my chickens don’t get fed unless my wife Laura or my daughters Chloe and Brianna do it. Read entire post →

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I came across this incredible time-lapse photography piece of the Milky Way and stars as seen from the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

It’s stunningly beautiful, and we’re able to see it because of the lack of light-pollution on the Big Island…which for me is such a powerful reminder of all the other types of pollution that Hawaii is so blessed to be without Read entire post →

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Here is an example of a classic, Waimea-style “upcountry” home that is easily one of the finest properties available in the Waimea real estate market today.

Front of Waimea Home on the Big Island

A gorgeous home (MLS# 224473) on a little over an acre. This well constructed estate is immaculately maintained and has incredible views of Mauna Kea.

If you want the best of what Waimea has to offer, look no further. Read entire post →

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The decision to own or rent a Puako vacation home will depend on the story you create as you visit the Big Island year after year.

Puako Vacation Home on the ocean

Would you like to be the next Puako vacation rental homeowner? Hale Hali’a Aloha, ($5,395,000)

To illustrate this, let me tell you the story of Hale Hali’a Aloha… Read entire post →

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The big news in Waikoloa Village homes sales is…short sales.

Waikoloa Village Sales Figures

The average Waikoloa Village real estate residential sales price (year to date) is $333,722, negotiated down from an average listing price of $357,200. Wondering where a sales price of $335,000 fits into the historic pattern of Waikoloa Village sales?

As you can see, the chart was bouncing around the $350,000 range before it took a bit of an upturn in the last quarter. March sales are yet to be reported, but at this point it appears the amount of distress sales are having an impact on pricing in the Waikoloa Village home market. Read entire post →

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Assuming he can get the Congressional Motley Crew to go along, Obama’s “Homestar” program would offer a rebate of $1,000 or more to people who purchase energy saving equipment.

The details are not spelled out yet but there have been several proposals. Read entire post →

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