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By Kai Ioh | December 2025 After years of pandemic-fueled disruption, the U.S. housing market is entering a new phase. According to the 2026 Compass Housing Market Outlook, we are finally seeing the start of a “rebalancing” moment, one defined by stabilizing prices, improving affordability, and shifting regional momentum. The report itself is 66 pages, […]
National Real Estate — Kailua-Kona — Big Island Resorts — Private Clubs As we wrap up 2025, we’re seeing something we haven’t seen in a while: a market that feels… somewhat balanced. After three years of volatility, we now have more inventory, fewer bidding wars, and more realistic pricing in many regions. Demand picked up […]
As we head into the final stretch of 2025, we’re seeing clearer signs that the Big Island’s real estate market – especially here in Kona and our resort communities – is beginning to find its rhythm again. From single-family homes to resort condos, buyer interest is picking up just as national trends hint at easing […]
Luxury.It’s a word we use often, especially in real estate. But what does it actually mean? Is it about price? Square footage? The number of infinity pools? Sure, those are easy to measure. But real luxury, true luxury, is harder to define. It’s not just about what a home has. It’s about what it gives […]
Kai Ioh | Updated Oct 2025 For more than a decade, the Big Island has been the benchmark for Hawaii’s luxury real estate market. While the pandemic brought new urgency to high-net-worth buyers seeking privacy, space, and exclusivity, the Big Island’s west side, particularly Kailua-Kona and the Kohala Coast, was already a well-established leader in […]
By Kai Ioh | October 2025 The Big Island market is showing mixed signals as we close out October.Condos are tightening, with inventory shrinking and balance returning after last year’s turbulence.Single-family homes are shifting into neutral territory as supply builds and pricing adjusts.Meanwhile, resort communities—especially at the high end—continue to move, supported by limited inventory […]
Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 The Kona real estate market continues to evolve as we move into the final quarter of 2025. Inventory patterns, buyer demand, and pricing trends are shifting, creating different dynamics for single-family homes and condominiums. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening in the market right now. Kona Condominium Market Condo […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Kailua Kona real estate market continues to perform steadily this summer, with the single family home segment leading the way. Meanwhile, the condominium market is showing signs of normalization as inventory levels return to pre-pandemic levels. Here’s a breakdown of the latest market data, how it compares to national trends, and what it means […]
