Main Content

Home » Blog

Blog

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 ...

April 22, 2025

Kona Onenalo #1: A Rare Oceanfront Gem, Affectionately Called “Ocean’s Embrace”

In the heart of Kailua-Kona, perched along the dramatic coastline, lies a hidden treasure: Kona Onenalo #1. It's an exclusive oceanfront villa that embodies the essence of island luxury. We call it "Ocean’s Embrace" for obvious reasons—e...

April 7, 2025

My First Vegas Trip & A Deep Dive into Innovation at IBS 2025

My recent trip to Las Vegas for the International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2025 was one for the books! This was my first time in Vegas—I’m not a gambler, so it was never really on my list—but I have to admit, the city is beyond impressive. ...

April 5, 2025

Kailua Kona Real Estate Update Q1 2025: What the Numbers Really Mean

At first glance, Kailua-Kona’s Q1 2025 numbers appear impressive—particularly in the condo market. Double-digit growth in closed sales and pricing might suggest a market heating up. But as any seasoned market watcher knows, superficial stat...

April 4, 2025

What NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy Changes Mean for Big Island Home Sellers

Discretion, strategy, and flexibility are vital components of how homes should be marketed. This is especially true for luxury properties. So when industry-wide policies restrict how sellers can bring their homes to the market, it raises a key...

April 3, 2025

How Hawaii’s Economy & Real Estate Market Have Changed Since the Pandemic

It’s been five years since Hawaii’s economy was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis tested the very fabric of island life and reshaped everything from tourism to home prices. Recent data shows that the state has technically recovere...

April 2, 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

1 2 3 … 12 Next »

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30