Posted by Erik Hinshaw, R(S) on August 31st, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Condos, Hawaii, Holualoa, Homes, Hualalai, Kailua Kona, Keauhou, Kona, Kukio, Sales Stats, South Kohala, Waikoloa

As a buyer’s agent for West Hawaii, I’m keeping plenty busy despite the gloomy national news. Late summer and fall is usually a slow time here for buyers, but I’m writing as many offers for clients as I was at the traditional peak time back in January and February. Read entire post →
Architect Carey Smoot knows cool.

The man built homes for Bob Dylan and Steve McQueen. Here in Kona, he designed an estate (MLS# 229175) nestled amongst the coffee farms of Holualoa overlooking Keauhou Bay, a collection of six thatched roof huts surrounding a stunning pool. Originally priced at $1.2 million, this estate is now for sale at $1,150,000. Read entire post →
Have you ever considered renting a home for your next visit to the Hawaiian Islands?

Luxury awaits at this oceanfront Kona vacation rental
Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc. has been offering vacation homes for over 16 years on the Kona/Kohala Coast of the Big Island. There are many advantages of renting a home from a professional vacation rental service. There is more freedom than a hotel room as you can wake up in the morning and make your breakfast on your own time, sit and watch sunset from your deck or yard, prepare your own meals if you choose or drive to nearby resorts for fine dining. Read entire post →
Posted by Pam Deery, R(B) on July 15th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Kona, Life
Here on the Big Island we can always tell how tourism is doing by the number of jets parked on the tarmac at the Kona Airport which we all see on our way to and from Costco or Kona.
Anything over 10 means tourism is steady; I counted 18 on my way to town over the holiday weekend! Read entire post →
Hale Pohaku (House of Stone)

Vladimir Ossipoff design, Another Kona Oceanfront on Alii Drive
This Oceanfront Kona condominium (MLS# 232215) designed by the renowned Vladimir Ossipoff is offered for $849,000. I shot this particular photo (above) just as a tropical rain shower moved in from up Mauka. Good thing, because we need the rain as we are in a draught ending that has been stressing our coffee farmers!
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Posted by Tara Kelly, RS on July 1st, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Deals, For Sale, Hawaii, Homes, Kona, Kona Palisades, Price Reductions, REO
This REO home (MLS# 235275) has an assessed value of $622,700 and is now for sale at $377,900. That’s 39% off the assessed value!

This Kona Palisades home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths at 2,800 living square feet
Asking Price: $377,900 ($-61,000)
County Assessed Value: $622,700
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At only $474,900, this Keauhou Bay Lots cottage (MLS# 235306) is a deal not to be missed.

78-140 Holua Road (MLS# 235306), Keauhou Bay, North Kona.
This one-of-a-kind beach cottage, nestled amongst coco palms and lush landscaping, is just around the corner from the historic and picturesque Keauhou Bay. The cottage is built for both indoor and outdoor living, and features multiple lanais.
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Posted by Lori Owens, RS on June 14th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Condos, Deals, For Sale, Hawaii, Kailua Kona, Kona, Oceanfront, Vacation Rentals
Location, location, location. This beautiful turn key, very clean, 2 bedroom/2 bath unit (MLS# 235279) currently being used as a vacation rental is just 3 units back from oceanfront with beautiful ocean views.
$105,300 below County assessed price!

Beautiful Oceanfront Kailua Kona Condominium Complex
Price: $369,000
County Assessment: $474,300
If you’ve been waiting for that perfect property on oceanfront Alii Drive in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii you need not look any longer, you’ve found your little piece of paradise.
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Alii Heights is one of Kona’s newest and most up to date neighborhoods.

Panoramic Ocean View just blocks from the beach from these Kona ocean view homes
This collection of homes rises from just above Alii Drive up to Kuakini Highway offering some of the best views Kona has to offer. When the economy turned back in 2007 the developer stopped building.
That is changing. I just listed and sold a home in the neighborhood in 9 days. The same month another Hawaii Life agent sold another one. Because of this activity the developer has decided to resume building. Read entire post →
Another foreclosed home has just come on the market in Keauhou Estates.
Over $1 Million below 2006 sales price!

Luxury Deal at Keauhou Estates
This ocean view 3 bed and 3 1/2 bath home (MLS# 235667) with a pool is priced at an unbelievable $774,900. With panoramic views and a front row for sunsets this screamin deal won’t last long.
Price: $774,900
County Assessed: $1,294,300
2006 Sales Price: $1,900,000
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