North Kohala Coastline near Kauhola Point One of the reasons I love living on the Big Island of Hawaii so much is the fact that there are so many diverse areas to explore. As a member of E Mau Na Ala Hele, today I had the rare opportunity to walk back in time with mo`olelo (traditional [...]
Tuesday was one of the most enjoyable days I have had in a long time showing property. The first property (MLS# 241049) is listed by our very own Beth Robinson—what an informed property tour she gave. The charming cottage is more than charming, it is delightful. We walked the perimeter of the property getting eyefuls of [...]
In Hawaii, we have many diverse cultures, backgrounds, ways of thinking, and being. It seems that we, together, have been going through a state of transition from being focused on the physical—financially obtaining and surrounding ourselves with things, to reverting back to something our forefathers understood—saving and reusing; Helping ourselves as well as our environment. [...]
A year ago, I helped clients purchase a 40+ acre parcel with a small Balinese-style home on the Hamakua Coast. We’d started out looking at a residence in the Hawi area then listed for $1.3 million. The property they purchased had a similar asking price, but we were able to steal it for much less due [...]
A couple of times a year I’m asked to write a short article about real estate for the Kohala Mountain News, our beloved monthly newspaper covering events and issues in North Kohala (the area around the towns of Hawi and Kapa’au). Here is a slightly edited version of the 2010 real estate market report that will [...]
Ocean views are protected by this 29-acre Kapaau, Kohala parcel’s stunning gulch (MLS# 241049) I have a listing near Kapa’au in North Kohala that’s on the cover of February’s edition of Home and Land for the Big Island of Hawai’i. It’s a parcel of over 29 acres located walking distance from nearby oceanfront public access. Not [...]
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 [...]
2010—for Kohala “Gold” Coast neighborhoods the year was…well, better than 2009! Ahhh…relax on the Big Island’s Gold Coast under the covered lanai of this Kohala Ranch estate asking $2,499,000 (MLS# 240141) I’ve started lumping the residential neighborhoods of Kohala Ranch, Kohala-by-the-Sea, Kohala Waterfront, and Kohala Estates together when looking at active and sold properties on this [...]
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