KE Team Hawaii Real Estate Blog: Kailua-Kona Market Trends & Insights
SOLD: The Panorama – 76-881 N Pueo Place ($3.1M)
SOLD on June 19, 2025. This was classic case of good market knowledge, disclosure strategy and Compass magic all coming together. More to follow with new case study blog soon. The Panorama – What Is the Perfect Elevation? After more than 35 years of combined experience selling homes in Kona, Emil and I can confidently […]
NEW LISTING: Luxury Oceanfront Living at Ke Alohi Kai
Luxury Living Meets Unmatched Investment Opportunity at Ke Alohi Kai We’re excited to share more about our newest listing in Ke Alohi Kai, an exclusive…
Playing Nanea, Hawaii’s #1 Course
Every year, Golf Digest publishes its list of Hawaii’s top 20 golf courses. *Drum roll….* Once again, Nanea Golf Club on the Big Island has claimed the coveted No.1 spot, a position it’s held since 2013! I recently had the rare opportunity to play there, and I have to say, Nanea definitely deserves the top […]
Denver Compass Retreat 2025
A Journey of Connection, Collaboration, and Compass Culture Traveling from the Big Island to Denver isn’t exactly a hop and a skip. It’s an investment in time, effort, and ultimately, in connection and community. Fortunately, United Airlines made it easy with a red-eye direct from Kona to Denver. We decided to splurge a bit with […]
New Listing: Makalei Estates Lot 24
,Tucked into the cool hillsides of Hualālai, just shy of 1,300 feet above the Kona Coast, lies a rare opportunity to create something truly extraordinary. Lot 24 in Makalei Estates is more than vacant land, it’s a 3 acre blank canvas with the perfect elevation, peaceful privacy, and potential to craft your dream estate among […]
Learning from the Top 1% at RGC25: Why It Matters for My Clients
Every spring, I leave Hawaii and cross the Pacific Ocean to attend a gathering that recharges, realigns, and reaffirms my purpose in luxury real estate. This year was no exception. Eighteen hours door-to-door from Kona to Palm Beach, Florida, and I’d do it all over again. This marked my fourth RGC, and every time I […]
Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update – June 2025
The Kailua Kona real estate market continues to experience notable shifts as we move into the summer season. June’s data shows diverging trends between single family homes and condominiums, with inventory levels climbing and demand softening across both sectors. Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening on the ground: Single-Family Home Market Holds Steady, But […]
2025 May : Big Island Style Monthly Newsletter
Aloha! Here is our May 2025 Newsletter. Please email us to subscribe.
Hawaii’s TMK Numbers Explained
Hawaii’s TMK Numbers Explained — A Simple Guide for Big Island Property Owners If you’ve ever looked at a Hawaii property listing or tax record, you’ve probably seen a string of numbers called a Tax Map Key (TMK). To many, it looks like a random code. In reality, it’s a precise and practical way Hawaii […]
Market Update Newsletter – May 2025
Aloha, Friends and Family, Our Big Island Market Update lands during the first week of each month, followed by a monthly newsletter to help you stay informed and ahead. If you’re on the island, let us know—we’d love to catch up. Mahalo,
Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update – May 2025
April’s economic turbulence made its mark on real estate markets across the country, and Kailua Kona was no exception. While national momentum picked up in March with pending home sales rising 6.1% (according to the National Association of Realtors®), Kona’s April data reflected a momentary cool-down as financial markets and global uncertainty rattled buyer confidence. […]