Kona Single Family Home Market Trends Kona’s single family market reflects the national story of tight supply and softening prices. The median price slipped 3.4% YoY to $1.255M, while closed sales fell 17.6%. Despite slower closings, pending sales hit their highest point in 2025, showing steady demand. Inventory is at its lowest level in five […]
By Kai Ioh | September 2025 There are many beautiful events on the Big Island, but few feel as sacred and deeply human as the Floating Lantern Ceremony held each summer at the Fairmont Orchid’s Coconut Grove. This year’s gathering, hosted by North Hawai‘i Hospice, took place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 5 to […]
There are a few essential details to understand about the Big Island of Hawai‘i if you want to do a smarter property search. It’s important that you know these before the showing requests, Zoom consults, and even before you bookmark your first oceanfront listing. The KE Team is here to make sure that you’re prepared […]
Kai Ioh | August 2025 This post continues the reflection from my previous blog on island hopping between the Hawaiian Islands. If you are new to Hawaii, it’s worth revisiting how easy it is to visit other islands for business or for pleasure. Just last week, I joined one of my Big Island clients for […]
Kai Ioh | August 2025 Because we live on islands, hopping between the Hawaiian islands becomes second nature. For many of my clients, and me personally, island hopping isn’t just a getaway. It’s part of everyday life. Whether I’m heading to Oahu for meetings, helping clients explore homes, or taking a quick Waikiki, Kauai, or […]
As we move through the peak of summer, the Kailua Kona real estate market is entering a transitional phase. Inventory is growing, demand is showing signs of stability, and both the single-family and condo markets are approaching a more balanced state. Here is what you need to know this month: Single Family Homes: Market Cooling, […]
By Kai Ioh, Founding Member REALM From Residences to Global Strategies The world’s top 0.1 percent no longer just purchase real estate—they engineer residential portfolios. Currency swings, climate resilience, mobility visas, even philanthropic ecosystems now steer where an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family plants its next flag. At REALM, we have spent the last three years partnering […]
By Kai Ioh | July 2025 Not Our First Rodeo: An Ongoing Crisis If you’ve followed my updates—starting in August 2024 and again in early 2025—you know Hawaii’s condo insurance crisis didn’t arrive overnight. Since last summer, we’ve watched insurance companies pull out, premiums double or triple, and AOAO fees and special assessments soar—just to […]
By Kai Ioh | July, 2025 The Science: Community and Longevity Hawaii consistently ranks among the top states for longevity. The reasons are deeper than just climate or healthy food. Research like the Blue Zones studies shows that strong social ties, a sense of belonging, and purpose are just as important as diet or exercise. […]
By Kai Ioh | July 2025 The Day the Sun Stands Still: Lāhainā Noon in Hawaii What if you could stand in the sun, look down, and see your shadow simply disappear? Twice a year in Hawaii, the impossible becomes reality. It’s called Lāhainā Noon, a rare moment that reminds us why island life always […]
