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November 2025 Market Update: Signs of Balance in the Big Island Real Estate Market

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, we’re seeing clearer signs that the Big Island’s real estate market - especially here in Kona and our resort communities - is beginning to find its rhythm again. From single-family homes to resort...

November 6, 2025

What Is Luxury? A Big Island Perspective

Luxury.It’s a word we use often, especially in real estate. But what does it actually mean? Is it about price? Square footage? The number of infinity pools? Sure, those are easy to measure. But real luxury, true luxury, is harder to define....

November 2, 2025

What You Need to Know About Hawaii’s Real Estate Withholding Tax When Selling

If you’re a non-resident of Hawaii, or a foreign national planning to sell property here, there’s an important tax-related detail you’ll want to understand upfront: There is no special tax for non-residents. But Hawaii, along with the U...

November 1, 2025

The Historic Thurston Estate in Kona

Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 Some homes tell stories. This one tells the story of Hawaiʻi itself. Perched along the rugged coastline of Kailua-Kona is a remarkable property known as the Thurston Estate, or by its older name, Laniākea—“immense hea...

October 17, 2025

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2025: Nov 7th – Nov 16th

Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 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 f...

October 16, 2025

Where the Past and the Future Meet: Kamakahonu, a Living Legacy in Kailua Bay

By Kai Ioh | October 2025 The 2025 IRONMAN World Championship has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments here on the Big Island. Mahalo to every athlete, volunteer, and supporter who made it a success. If you’ve fo...

October 14, 2025

Big Island: Decades of Leadership in Hawaii’s Luxury Real Estate Market

Kai Ioh | Updated Oct 2025 For more than a decade, the Big Island has been the benchmark for Hawaii’s luxury real estate market. While the pandemic brought new urgency to high-net-worth buyers seeking privacy, space, and exclusivity, the B...

October 10, 2025

When Kona Becomes the Center of the (Ironman) Universe

It’s that time of year again, when the normally laid-back town of Kailua-Kona transforms into a global stage of grit, glory, and Spandex/Lycra. While I’ve been preoccupied riding the emotional rollercoaster of the Dodgers’ postseason (ca...

October 9, 2025

Big Island Price Reductions: What They Really Mean Right Now

By Kai Ioh | October 2025 The Big Island market is showing mixed signals as we close out October.Condos are tightening, with inventory shrinking and balance returning after last year’s turbulence.Single-family homes are shifting into neutral...

October 4, 2025

Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update – October 2025

Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 The Kona real estate market continues to evolve as we move into the final quarter of 2025. Inventory patterns, buyer demand, and pricing trends are shifting, creating different dynamics for single-family homes and condomin...

October 3, 2025

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