Waiki’i Ranch, having a fairly small inventory of homes and lots for sale, usually shows slower sales activity than the rest of the Big Island. I like to report on sales at Waiki’i Ranch, but so far, 2011 is proving to be a very difficult market for sellers at Waiki’i Ranch. There has only been [...]
Luxury European-style equestrian lodge boasts quality and elite country charm. Enjoy quality time in luxury while you entertain guests by the fireplace of this lodge style estate This luxury equestrian estate (MLS# 230699) at Waiki’i Ranch represents a world class architectural accomplishment and is unrivaled as the most luxurious and highly functioning equestrian estate in the state [...]
Last month, I started looking at Waiki’i Ranch home sales  from the viewpoint of inventory. When there is more than a 6 month supply of homes on the market it is considered to be a buyer’s market and if it is under 6 months it is called a seller’s market. In February, with a 15 month inventory of homes [...]
This Waiki’i Ranch home (MLS# 240386) is the most delightful home on the most scenic lot. If you have wanted a cool climate with green meadow-like pastures around you, this is it. Not only do you get the brilliant and warm sunlight days to enjoy and the blue sky surroundings, but you have the views which are [...]
This month, I’m going to start something new in my monthly analysis of Waiki’i Ranch real estate sales. In addition to my ongoing monthly recap of real estate sales in Waiki’i, I’m going to take a look at where the current inventory of available homes for sale is in relationship to the number of sales [...]
The year closed on a slow note for Waiki’i Ranch with no sales recorded for homes or lots in December. There were also no homes or lots put into escrow, so at this point there are still no properties in escrow at Waiki’i. This lot (MLS# 222189) has Maui views and with a recent price [...]
After a dry spell that seemed to go along with the lack of rain, Waiki’i Ranch had a home sale last month as the winter rains returned. The first home sale in four months was for a 3 bedroom home on 10 acres, listed at $895,000 sold at $760,000. This is the first sub one [...]
Surprising trend: While sales of vacant land in North Kohala and Waimea (Kamuela) have been strong over the past 12 months, almost all of the action is outside of the gated communities, such as Puakea Bay Ranch and Waikii Ranch. Prime, ready-to-build, 10-acre lots like these are available at Puakea Bay Ranch near Hawi (MLS# [...]
It is not uncommon for us to hear from a prospective Hawaii real estate buyer that they love Maui or Kauai, but feel they can get more for their money on the Big Island. That’s probably true, however, the September cover story in Honolulu Magazine The 25 Most Expensive Homes in Hawaii concludes that “When it [...]
This rustic Waiki’i Ranch home sold for $1,200,000 last month.
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