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REALM: A Brand-Agnostic Luxury Real Estate Network Changing the Game

By Kai Ioh | November 2025 In luxury real estate, reputation is everything. But in today’s world, even the best name in your local market isn't enough. You need a network that transcends brands. One that opens doors worldwide. That’s why...

November 15, 2025

The Coconut Surprise: What I Didn’t Know Living 25 Years in Hawaii

By Kai Ioh | November 2025 During my recent trip to Maui for REALM ELEVATE, I had a surprisingly unique experience: learning about coconuts.Yes, coconuts! You’d think that after nearly 25 years of living in Hawaii, I’d be an expert on the...

November 14, 2025

Crafted by Hand, Preserved by Heart: Kona Coffee’s Japanese Legacy

Kai Ioh | November 2025 What does a cup of Kona coffee mean to you? For many, it's a taste of Hawaii, smooth, rich, and world-renowned. But for those of us who call the Big Island home, it's more than just a luxury brand. It's a living tr...

November 13, 2025

Dodger Dogs, 18 Innings, and One Unforgettable World Series

Kai Ioh | November 2025 This update is a little late, but for good reason. I spent the end of October in Los Angeles, soaking in the magic of the World Series. I had the privilege of attending Games 3 through 5 at Dodger Stadium, and what a ri...

November 12, 2025

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

Kai Ioh | November 2025 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...

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

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