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 […]
By Kai Ioh | July 2025 If you’ve been wondering why there’s been no mention of lychee this year… you’re not the only one. Every summer, Jason Farm’s lychee…
As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, the Big Island luxury resort market continues to show strength—but with clear signals of recalibration in certain sectors. For buyers and sellers alike, the year has revealed some shifting dynamics, especially in the condo market, while ultra-luxury homes remain in high demand at our most exclusive resorts. […]
