We have been researching condo activity and prices for several clients recently in the Waikoloa Beach Resort. The trend recently has been to a very reduced supply of condos for sale and rising prices. For the most part, that is still the case. There are currently 46 active listings in the resort, with the lowest [...]
Regular readers know that I don’t like to blog an “advertisement in disguise,” meaning I rarely write a post about my own listings. However, showing resort property these past few days I realized that the lowest priced condos at four popular Kohala Coast resorts are listed by myself and my partner, Pam Deery. Given the feeding [...]
When I moved to the Big Island I really didn’t know anyone and had to find a way to meet people. I decided to take up playing tennis!
Updating the stats for condo sales in the Mauna Lani Resort: Mauna Lani Resort Condo Prices Continue to Slowly Increase The slow but steady increase in prices continues, going back to early 2011. Both these graphs confirm the correct perception of many buyers that the market hit the bottom 12-18 months ago and is steadily [...]
Here in Hawaii the cost of land is much more expensive in comparison to most parts of the world. We have less of it, for one, and two…it’s really nice here. Since the cost of land can be pricey, it makes sense to build up as opposed to out. A condominium accomplishes just that, which is [...]
My husband, John, and I were blown away by the atmosphere and creative food options at the Grand Opening of Three Fat Pigs, a new restaurant and gastropub at the Waikoloa Resort King’s Shops. Chef Ippy with Hawaii Island Mayor Billy Kenoi Waikoloa Beach Resort Residential Communities There is never a dull moment on the [...]
Catching up to the condominium sales in the Waikoloa Beach Resort over the past few months: Again, this reflects what we’ve been seeing, a modest increase in prices as the housing market recovers. Most of the buyers we are talking to recognize that the market has turned around from 2011 and is heading higher. Even [...]
Waikoloa Beach Villas Unit K22 has been meticulously maintained and comes with all furnishings, garage, and the popular “summer kitchen” – a built-in BBQ and sink on the lanai. It has a documented occupancy rate of over 70% for many years and the owners will transfer their advantageous VRBO web placement and Home Away site [...]
Halii Kai is Waikoloa Beach Resort’s premiere oceanfront community…and that means whale watching! No other community boasts the water front views that Halii Kai has from its lagoon style pool and pavilion, bar and grill, or workout hale. Luxurious Home Interior: Fully Furnished and Turn Key The interior decorator for this penthouse is renowned for her [...]
We live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and sometimes forget that we are so in tune with the mainland economy. But looking at this graph (below) is a reminder that the low inventory we are seeing here on the Big Island is a reflection of the country as a whole. [...]
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