Big Island The Value of Residential STVRs in Hawaii County: Why Grandfathered Properties Like Puako 143 Are More Valuable Than Ever As we enter 2026, many buyers and investors are asking the same question: “What is really worth owning in Hawaii … Jan Nores, RS January 7, 2026
Big Island Starting the New Year With Two Just Sold Properties on the Big Island The New Year is off to a strong start, and I am excited to share two recently closed sales that … Jan Nores, RS January 5, 2026
Big Island A Time for Gratitude, Reflection, and Hope The holiday season is a great time to stop, think, and give thanks as the year comes to an end. … Jan Nores, RS December 25, 2025
Big Island Mauka or Makai? What Is the Difference, and Why Does It Matter in Puako? If you’ve ever gone with me to look at homes in Puako, you’ve probably heard me use the words mauka … Jan Nores, RS December 22, 2025
Big Island Bring Holiday Joy to Big Island Keiki – Join Project Hawaii’s Secret Santa Program! The holiday season is a special time to share aloha and make a real difference in the lives of others—especially … Jan Nores, RS December 11, 2025
Big Island The Freedom of Puako: A Community Where Common Sense Still Prevails If you’ve ever longed for the days when neighborhoods felt like real communities—where people knew one another, helped each other, … Jan Nores, RS December 9, 2025
Big Island Just Sold in Holualoa! A Serene Retreat Finds Its Perfect New Owner I’m happy to say the exquisite Holualoa hideaway has sold in just 96 days on the market. Congratulations to my … Jan Nores, RS December 8, 2025
Charity Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving Season “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” Randy Pausch Thanksgiving … Jan Nores, RS November 19, 2025
Big Island Coastal Charm Meets Rental Potential Welcome to your next slice of paradise in Puako, one of the Big Island’s most sought-after coastal communities. Set on … Jan Nores, RS November 12, 2025
Arts and Culture Puako: An Affectionate History of Hawaii’s Hidden Gem I can honestly say that I know this neighborhood like the back of my hand because I’ve lived and worked … Jan Nores, RS November 11, 2025
Big Island Is Hawaii’s Luxury Real Estate Market in Correction? Recently, Hawaii Life released two market reports revealing subtle but significant shifts in the state’s luxury real estate landscape — … Jan Nores, RS November 6, 2025
Big Island Just Sold: Waikoloa Shores #104 – Resort-Style Living in Waikoloa Beach Resort I’m thrilled to share that Shores #104 at Waikoloa Beach Resort sold in just 56 days! This ground-floor condo offered the … Jan Nores, RS October 29, 2025