The biggest story for the North Kona real estate market, by far, is the decreased inventory in the residential markets. Last April 15th, 2011, the Kona inventory stood at 273 homes on the market under $4.0 Million. That number on April 15th, 2012 is 148 homes.
Overlooking the azure blue Pacific and Kona coastline, this magnificent architectural showpiece is truly one-of-a-kind. Taking advantage of the terrain for the utmost privacy, this 3,935 square foot 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home (MLS# 245623) will take your breath away. The home plans, as well as the architect for this home, were both featured in ‘Carmel’ [...]
This custom home in Puu Lani Ranch (MLS# 253254) has all the features of a quality contemporary style home in a private gated community with so much more! Virtual Tour of Custom Home in Puu Lani Ranch. As you approach the covered entryway, you are greeted by two large koa doors that create a formal [...]
We sometimes forget the progress this market has made over the past two years. We took a look at a few market segments to see how many short sales and foreclosures are out there. Seems like over the past few years these types of listings were dominating the market, and at some point in various [...]
The Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii has been an international fishing mecca dating back centuries. As an avid salt water angler, deckhand, and lure maker, the chance at landing a “Grander” (1,000+ lbs. Pacific Blue Marlin) keeps me longing for the Kona waters. March 2012 looked like it was going to be [...]
So, you want to run a B&B on the Big Island…you visit the Big Island and stay as a guest in a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in Captain Cook or Hawi. You chat with the owners about how they came to live here and explore what their lifestyle is like as a full-time resident. So, the [...]
Residing at the 1,000 foot elevation overlooking the Kona coastline is this immaculate 7.25 acre macadamia nut farm leasehold estate (MLS# 252732). Bird’s eye view of the property Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, this macadamia nut farm estate also boasts: a botanical litany of palm trees avocado mango tangelo royal mandarin orange lemon 4 types [...]
Estates of more than an acre or two near the beach here in Kona are rare, or incredibly pricey. Most luxury homes near the beach here in Kona are on small lots. Estate properties with acreage are found at higher elevations overlooking town and the beach. Higher in Kona means wetter and cooler. For those [...]
Kona was able to use the extra day in February to close 24 condos sales in February. As often happens in Kona, the price range from low to high shows the variety of markets within Kona. Distressed sales – short sales or bank owned REO’s – accounted for a very small percentage of sales with [...]
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