The call plays like a radio comedy hour. The caller says, “I’m in front of your real estate sign on Akoni Pule Highway, what can you tell me about the property for sale?” I reply, “Thanks for calling, can you tell me where on Akoni Pule Highway you are?” “In front of your sign. There’s a [...]
Are you being moved to work the land? Wanting to start farming? Feel the earth between your fingers and toes? If so, you are one of many who want to start growing their own food and perhaps selling or sharing your abundance with others. In Hawaii, we are fortunate to have beautiful growing weather year-round. [...]
Hawi Hill Road in North Kohala gives way to an eclectic assortment of residential properties, and leads to the heart of Downtown. (MLS# 239820) asking $987,000 is a horse-lover’s dream! Stroll from this house to downtown Hawi where you will find an eclectic assortment of entertainment and businesses, such as the Lighthouse Deli. Hawi is [...]
North Kohala—Birthplace of King Kamahameha. Mo’okini Heiau on the Big Island Mo’okini Heiau (a stones throw from the birthplace of King Kamehameha I), located off the beaten path in North Kohala, is a place not seen by many malihini (new comers). Looking at the massive walls, kitchen, and sleeping areas, it is awe inspiring to imagine how this structure [...]
Myriad sports draw outdoors enthusiasts of every kind to the leeward coast of the island of Hawaii. Everyone knows Ironman. The triathlon is a local institution. But there are so many other sports activities here for the dedicated, or casual athlete. You may not be a world-class competitor, but if you enjoy surfing, paddle-boarding, hydro-biking, [...]
I recently wrote about the top choices in luxury big island real estate listings, but I missed one best buy opportunity. Notice was given in West Hawaii Today that an oceanfront Hawi property, previously on the market for a cool $17 million, is due to be auctioned off later this month with no upset price. [...]
With the Kona market heating up, I found it worthwhile to take a look…. Usually if a prospective buyer is interested in somewhere other than my Kohala Coast and North Kohala areas of focus, I just refer them to one of my trusted Hawaii Life colleagues. Occasionally I’ve been working with buyers for a couple [...]
Prospective buyers looking in the Hawi and Kapa’au area we call “Kohala” are often puzzled by the jump in prices from the little plantation-era cottages that today sell for $300,000 or less, to the $1 million and up range in communities like Maliu Ridge. There doesn’t seem to be much listed in the middle. That’s [...]
Kohala Brims with History
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