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Every year, beach lovers across the U.S. tune in to see who tops the list. Since 1991, Dr. Beach – a.k.a. Dr. Stephen Leatherman -has ranked the top 10 beaches in the country based on water quality, sand softness, safety, and environmental stewardship. His 2025 list just became public, and while Cooper’s Beach in Southampton, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I just returned to Kona after an exhilarating week in Tokyo, and as always, landing back home felt like something out of a dream. There’s nothing quite like stepping off the plane at Kona International Airport—Hawai‘i’s only open-air airport, and quite possibly the only open-air international airport in the entire U.S. The warm breeze, the […]
This stunning estate, tucked into the lush hillsides of Holualoa, is a rare gem in Big Island real estate. The air is cool, the pace is slower, and the scent of coffee blossoms lingers. Built in 2022 and perched at the ideal elevation of 1,200 feet, this property captures the very essence of island living. […]
2025 has already been a whirlwind. Between launching new listings and keeping up with a thriving real estate market, time has been flying. But when I heard that Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, was named the #3 Best Hotel in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, I knew I had to experience it […]
What does it mean to be Kamaʻāina? If you’ve visited Hawaiʻi more than once—or are lucky enough to call it home—you’ve probably come across the word Kamaʻāina. Hotels offer a “Kamaʻāina rate.” Golf courses have “Kamaʻāina discounts.” But it does not mean “DISCOUNTS”! In Hawaiian, Kamaʻāina (“child of the land”) refers to someone with a […]
Kai and I both share a love for music – he plays guitar (and actually sings), while I stick to the bass (and sing too, but mostly in the shower… ha!). I’ve been playing bass for over twenty years, mostly as part of church worship teams, playing contemporary worship music. My trusty companion for nearly […]
