KE Team Hawaii Real Estate Blog: Kailua-Kona Market Trends & Insights

Hawai‘i County Long-Term Rental Tax Class Explained

Learn how Hawai‘i County's new Long-Term Rental (LTR) tax class works, who qualifies, rates, exceptions, and penalties for Big Island property owners.

Hawaii Real Estate 101: Fee Simple vs. Leasehold

By Kai Ioh and KE Team Hawaii Kai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Executive Summary Fee simple means you own the land and the improvements (home/condo) with no expiration date. Leasehold means you lease the land for a fixed […]

Sunset Views and Everyday Kona Living at 77-6447 Leilani Street

Why Kauai Has Red Dirt – And Kona Has Lava Rock Walls Everywhere

75-5506 Kona Bay Drive | Where Kona Still Feels Timeless

Miami Branded Residences and Hawaii Luxury Real Estate

Birdsong Estate — Elevated Hawai‘i Luxury Living

Beyond Local Listings: Why Geopolitics Matters in Hawaii Real Estate

Deed Forgery in Hawai‘i: What the Recent O‘ahu Case Means for Big Island Owners

Oceanfront Living on the Big Island

Buying a Home in Hawaii? Let’s Talk Honestly About Termites

Hawaii County Real Property Tax Guide (2026) What Big Island Homeowners Need to Know Before August 20