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How to Experience the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival Without a Ticket (And Why You Should)

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 ...

March 24, 2025

Why Elevation Matters in Kona Real Estate: Discover 76-881 N Pueo Place ( Listed $3.2M)

The Panorama - What Is the Perfect Elevation? After more than 35 years of combined experience selling homes in Kona, Emil and I can confidently agree on one thing: elevation matters. More than most places, the Big Island’s topography pl...

March 23, 2025

Kamaʻāina Observatory Tours Are Back at the Mauna Kea Summit!

A Unique Opportunity to Connect with Science, Culture, and the Stars If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stand among the world’s most advanced telescopes, perched above the clouds at nearly 14,000 feet, here's your chance! I've bee...

March 23, 2025

KOA: Hawaii’s Only Open-Air International Gateway

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 airp...

March 20, 2025

From Kona to Tokyo: Shohei Ohtani, Baseball & Big Island Real Estate

From Kona to Tokyo: Baseball & Big Island Real Estate I've returned to Japan again for business, but let’s be honest, this is a fun one. Shohei Ohtani is a baseball superstar and cult...

March 18, 2025

A Rare Holualoa Estate That Defines Island Living 75-2620 Keopu Lani Rd.

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 ...

March 15, 2025

Does Kona Village Rosewood Resort Deserve the Hype?

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. Ne...

March 11, 2025

Embrace the Kama’aina Luxury at 77-298 Wikolia Street

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 “Kamaʻāin...

March 7, 2025

Big Island Real Estate Market Update – March 2025

As we move through 2025, the Kailua-Kona real estate market continues to show a mix of stability and shifting trends. While the single-family home market remains balanced, the condo market is showing signs of slowing, particularly in resort are...

March 6, 2025

2024 Big Island Real Estate Review: Kailua-Kona and Resorts

Making Sense of Price Per Square Foot (PPSF) in Kailua-Kona

Price per square foot (PPSF) is often the first metric buyers and sellers look at when evaluating a home’s value. When used correctly, PPSF can provide valuable insights but relying on it too heavily can be misleading. So what else should you...

March 5, 2025

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