Archive for October 25, 2024
2024 Kona Ironman World Championship – The Prep
Aloha! The Ironman World Championship kicks off tomorrow! Having lived in Kona for 24 years, I never get tired of this event—it’s incredible every single time. Sure, traffic jams come with it, but the energy and excitement are worth it, ...October 25, 2024
How the 2024 Election May Impact the Real Estate Market
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, it’s natural for uncertainty to affect market behaviors, especially in real estate. Historical patterns show that elections can cause buyers and sellers to hesitate, but the real estate market of...October 21, 2024
New Listing – Ke Alohi Kai
Aloha and welcome to your new tropical sanctuary listed by KE Team! Nestled in the prestigious Ke Alohi Kai, an exclusive oceanfront gated community in Kailua Kona, this custom-built 4-bedroom, 7-bathroom home is the epitome of luxury island...October 18, 2024
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2024
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is more than just an annual event—it's a deeply cherished tradition celebrating one of Kona’s most iconic crops, Kona coffee. For me, it holds even deeper meaning, as it provided the foundation for my Kona ...October 16, 2024
Latest Kona Market Trend – October 2024
This summer, we’ve seen noticeable shifts in both national and local market trends. Nationally, active listings have surged by 23% since August 2023, reaching the highest levels since fall 2020. Additionally, price reductions on active lis...October 4, 2024
Another Successful Closing!
"I can not thank both Kai and Emil enough for such a positive experience during my condo sale. They reassured me every step of the way in selling my condo during a stressful time in my life. They made my sales transaction run very smoothly. Whi...October 4, 2024
Alaska Airline Acquires Hawaiian Airline
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines in September 2024, following scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Hawaiian will continue to operate under its iconic branding and uniforms, refle...October 3, 2024
NAR’s Clear Cooperation violates Code of Ethics & State Law
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) introduced the Clear Cooperation Policy to foster transparency in real estate transactions in 2019. The policy requires agents to submit listings to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within one busine...October 3, 2024