2025 May : Big Island Style Monthly Newsletter
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KE Team Hawaii Real Estate Blog: Kailua-Kona Market Trends & Insights
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
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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. […]
Don’t Let a Platform Set Your Strategy
In April, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) quietly announced some meaningful changes to its Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP)—the kind that may not make headlines but absolutely shape how your home gets sold. Here’s what changed: Office Exclusives can now be shared one-on-one across brokerages. This major update allows for a more private, curated marketing […]
Alii Drive Pilot Program Begins
Aloha everyone, If you’ve driven Alii Drive recently, you may have noticed something new—yes, a portion of the road has officially shifted to one-way as part of the County’s new pilot program. I drove through today to see it firsthand. Over 40 new diagonal parking stalls have been added—and almost all were occupied. That shows […]
Build Your Dream at Nohea
Build Your Dream at Nohea: A Rare Permitted Homesite in Mauna Lani Resort There are few opportunities on the Big Island that offer the luxury of time—and space. At 68-1304 Akea Place, within the coveted gated community of Nohea at Mauna Lani, you’ll find a rare gem: a shovel-ready homesite with fully approved house plans, allowing you to […]
Why Travel & Networking Matters in Hawaii Luxury Real Estate
In Hawaii real estate, staying relevant means staying connected. We’ve got to go far beyond the beach and the island. Now that everyone is so intertwined, the world seems so much smaller than 22 years ago, which was when I started my career here in Kona. Hawaii is not so isolated anymore—we are certainly affected […]
How to Experience the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival Without a Ticket (And Why You Should)
Each spring, the quiet town of Hilo transforms into the epicenter of Hawaiian culture as it welcomes the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the world’s most prestigious hula competition. From April 20–26, the island’s reverence for tradition takes center stage, drawing hālau (hula schools), artisans, and admirers from across the islands and the globe. And […]
Is a One-Way Ali‘i Drive the Right Move? Let’s Talk Parking, Community & Kona’s Heartbeat
Kona’s Ali‘i Drive is an important place: it’s a gathering place, celebration space, and a vibrant heartbeat of our West Hawai‘i lifestyle. From parades and fireworks to beach volleyball and family strolls, this coastal stretch with marvelous scenery has held memories for generations of kama‘āina (locals) and visitors alike. An Unwanted Change to Ali’i Drive […]
Hawaii Leads the Nation in Life Expectancy—and What It Says About the Way We Live
According to the latest data from the World Population Review, Hawai‘i ranks #1 in the United States for life expectancy, with residents living an average of 80.7 years! This is well above the national average of 76.4. For those of us lucky enough to call these islands home, that statistic feels less like a surprise […]